Getting a traffic challan is a common problem faced by many vehicle owners in India. Sometimes a traffic challan is issued for the right reasons. Sometimes it is for an unintentional mistake.
Have you ever felt that you have been unnecessarily fined by the traffic police? In such a case, there is a solution that can save you from paying a hefty fine amount.
Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms in India. Which is a platform where disputes and cases pending in the court or at the pre-trial stage are settled. The National Legal Services Authority has announced the dates of Lok Adalat for 2024. The
third National Lok Adalat is going to be held on 14 September. Here we are giving you detailed information about how you can contact the court to resolve the issue related to traffic challan.
Gather all documents
Gather all necessary legal documents related to the traffic challan. These include any notices or previous communications from law enforcement officials regarding the violation.
Check pending cases
Before attending the Lok Adalat, check if there are any pending traffic violation cases against you or your registered vehicle. This can usually be done by visiting the local traffic police website or the district court. You can check the complete information by entering the vehicle details.
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Contact the Help Desk
Usually, Lok Adalats set up dedicated help desks in district courts. These include traffic help desks. These help desks can help you present your case in court and provide necessary information about settling traffic challans.
Register the case
To present a case in the Lok Adalat, you may have to provide your vehicle registration number. This helps in getting details about the pending challan issued against your vehicle.
Book an appointment
In some jurisdictions you may have to book an appointment with the Lok Adalat in advance to settle your case in court. Be sure to check the local court guidelines to ensure compliance.
Attend Lok Adalat
On the scheduled date given to you as per the appointment, attend the Lok Adalat with all your relevant documents. Be prepared to negotiate and discuss the terms of the settlement with the officials present. Lok Adalat encourages mediation between the parties. Be prepared to negotiate to reach a fair settlement. If you can give reasonable reasons, your traffic challan may be waived off completely. Or it may be reduced significantly.
