How to Pay E-Challan in Chandigarh: Check Status & Pay Challan Fees Online

Chandigarh is one of the earliest planned cities in India and is the joint capital of the state of Punjab and Haryana. A 2015 BBC report paid a lyrical tribute to Chandigarh, counting it among the world’s most ideal cities. However, rapid growth has also led to a rise in traffic and associated traffic violations in Chandigarh. The 2019 Motor Vehicle Act outlined new rules about licenses, permits, vehicle fitness standards, and rigid fines for traffic offences. The traffic e-challan system was introduced in Chandigarh to curb traffic violations and penalize offenders in a systematic and transparent way.

E-challan in Chandigarh can be paid online on the government website as well as via the Chandigarh Traffic Police website. The method of paying the traffic challan is quick and simple. Read on to understand the method of paying traffic e-challan in Chandigarh and how to check the challan status online.

How to Pay Chandigarh Traffic E-Challan Online

On Chandigarh Traffic Police Website

• Step 1: Visit the Chandigarh Traffic Police Website

• Step 2: Click on the option ‘Services’.

• Step 3: Click on the option ‘Online Payment of Challan’ from the dropdown menu

• Step 4: You will be directed to another page. Scroll down and under the option ‘Proceed to Online Payment of Postal Challan’, click on ‘Online Payment Gateway’

• Step 5: You will be directed to the Parivahan website

• Step 6: Enter the Challan number or Vehicle number or Driving License number

• Step 7: Enter the ‘Captcha’ code and click on ‘Get Detail’

• Step 8: Once the detail is displayed, select the ‘Pay Now’ 

• Step 9: Another page will open to verify the driving license.

• Step 10: Enter the valid DL number, D.O.B and valid mobile number. Click on ‘Send OTP’

• Step 11: An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and Click on ‘OK’.

• Step 12: The page will be redirected to ‘e-Vahan’ portal. 
• Step 13: Select ‘e-Sampark’ option from the dropdown menu under ‘Select Payment Gateway’ and click on ‘Terms & Conditions’ tab

• Step 14: Choose the payment option and proceed to pay.

• Step 15: Once the traffic challan payment is done, a transaction Id will be displayed to  verify the payment

• Step 16: Revisit the parivahan app to verify and click on the ‘Verify’ tab

• Step 17: A window will open showing ‘Payment Verification is in process. Please click on OK button’

• Step 18: After verification is over, click on ‘Receipt’ to download or print the payment receipt of e-challan. 

On Parivahan Website

Follow the steps to pay online traffic fines on the e-challan website or parivahan website

• Step 1: Go to the Parivahan website or e-Challan website page 

• Step 2: Click on ‘Online Services’ on the left-hand top of the page

• Step 3: Click on the ‘Check Challan Status’ from the drop-down

• Step 4: Next, enter the ‘Challan Number’ or ‘Vehicle Number’ or ‘Driver License Number’, enter the captcha shown and click on ‘Get Details’

• Step 5: Check the Status and click on the ‘Pay Now’ button

• Step 6: Select the mode of payment and pay the penalty amount

• Step 7: Once the payment is done, the user will receive a transaction ID via SMS

How to Check Traffic Fine and e-Challan Status Online

• Step 1: Visit the page of e-challan.parivhan.gov.in 

• Step 2: Click on the ‘Online Services’ option

• Step 3: Select ‘Check Challan Status’

• Step 4: Give Challan Details by entering either the DL number or Challan number or Vehicle number

• Step 5: Enter the relevant details 

• Step 6: A window will open to show the details

Chandigarh Traffic Police Challan Fees

Offences	Penalty Amount
Driving without Driving License/expired License	First Time: Rs. 5000 Second Time; Rs. 5000
Failure to produce Driving Licence	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs. 1000
An unauthorised person driving the vehicle	First Time: Rs. 5000 Second Time: Rs. 5000
Learner Driving Without Displaying L Plates	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs.1000
Driving without/Expired Registration Certificate (two-Wheelers)	First Time: Rs. 3000 Second Time: Rs. 5000
Driving without/Expired Registration Certificate (Other vehicles)	First Time: Rs. 5000 Second Time: Rs.10000
Road Tax is not paid	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Driving transport vehicle without Fitness Certificate	First Time: Rs. 5000 Second Time: Rs. 10000
Driving transport vehicle without Permit	First Time: Rs. 10000 Second Time: Rs. 10000
Carrying excess passengers	Rs.. 200 per passenger
Driving without/expired insurance	First Time: Rs. 2000 Second Time: Rs. 4000
Failure to report a change of address within the prescribed period	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Violating air pollution standards	First Time: Rs. 2000 Second Time: Rs. 5000
Overloading	First Time: Rs. 20000 Second Time: Rs. 20000
Failure to provide passage to emergency vehicles- Fire Service Vehicle/Ambulance	First Time: Rs. 10000 Second Time: Rs. 10000
Use of mobile phone while driving	First Time: Rs. 2000 Second Time: Rs. 10000
Overspeeding	First Time: LMV- Rs.1000, Heavy vehicle- Rs.2000 Second Time: LMV- Rs.2000, Heavy vehicle- Rs.4000
Driver mentally/ physically unfit	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs.1000
Violation of mandatory road signs	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Disobeying Police Orders	First Time: Rs.1000 Second Time: Rs. 1500
Racing And Trails Of Speed	First Time: Rs. 5000 Second Time: Rs. 10000
Wrong Parking	First Time: Rs. 500 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Driving without a helmet	First Time: Rs. 1000 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Triple Riding on 2-Wheeler	First Time: Rs. 1000 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Honking unnecessarily	First Time: Rs. 1000 Second Time: Rs. 2000
Driving without a seat-belt	First Time: Rs.1000 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Child below 14 Yrs not Secured by safety Belt/Child Restraint System	First Time: Rs. 1000 Second Time: Rs. 1000
Offences by Juvenile	Court

Summary

Paying the e-challan online is easy and not time consuming. It is a transparent method of paying and checking the e-challan issued against one’s vehicle. The e-challan payment can be done offline as well. One may visit any Chandigarh Police officer carrying an e-challan machine in hand. One can pay the challan amount to the respective Traffic Police Officer by giving the details like the registration number, challan number, and driving license number. One may also visit the Chandigarh Police headquarters and make the challan payment physically. 

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FAQ

How can I check my e-challan in Chandigarh?

Visit the Parivahan website and click on ‘Online Services’ and select the option ‘Check Challan Status’. Enter the challan details by either entering the DL Number or Challan Number or Vehicle Number. Next, enter the Captcha number and click on ‘Get Detail’. A new page will open with the relevant information. 

How can I pay my traffic challan online in Chandigarh?

E-challan in Chandigarh can be paid through the Parivahan website or through the Chandigarh Traffic police website.

What will happen if I do not pay the amount of my e-challan in Chandigarh?

If the e-challan is not paid within 60 days of the fine issued, then a traffic police officer will visit the house of the traffic offender to collect the e-challan fine. If still the traffic fine is not paid, then a court summons will be issued against the traffic violator.

Who has been authorised to collect traffic fines in Chandigarh?

The Chandigarh Traffic Police have been authorised to collect the e-Challan traffic fines.

Is there a deadline to pay Chandigarh traffic e challans?

Within 60 days of the challan issued, one has to pay the traffic e-challan in Chandigarh.

Can I be fined for the same traffic violation in Chandigarh?

Yes, the violator will be fined a higher amount for repeating the same traffic violation in Chandigarh.

Who is authorised to issue Chandigarh traffic challan?

The Chandigarh Police is authorised to issue the e-Challan traffic challan.

Where is the Chandigarh traffic challan app available?

The city of Chandigarh does not have any Traffic Challan App available. One must use the Parivahan website or Chandigarh Traffic Police Website to check and pay the e-challan in the city.