Delhi is implementing new traffic challan regulations that require motorists to deposit 50% of the penalty amount before filing a court appeal.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Delhi government is implementing amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules to create a formal grievance redressal process for traffic violations. Motorists now have 45 days to pay a fine or file a grievance, and if their appeal is rejected, they must deposit 50% of the penalty amount before they can challenge it in court. This system aims to streamline traffic violation cases and reduce the direct burden on the judicial system. The government is also upgrading its digital e-challan infrastructure and automated enforcement cameras to support this new workflow.
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Senior official
1 quote“Earlier, most violators used to approach court directly. Under the MoRTH gazette notification dated Jan 20, 2026, a person whose grievance is rejected by the grievance redressal officer will have to deposit 50% of the challan amount before moving court”
Sources1
- [1]The Times of India — DelhineutralSoon, 50% traffic challan deposit to be must before court appeal