Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Expressway E-Challan System Faces Low Recovery, Transporter Complaints
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway uses an e-challan system to catch traffic rule breakers.
Cameras and sensors record violations, and fines are sent electronically.
Over a year, many challans were issued, totaling a lot of money, but only a small percentage has been paid.
The system is a partnership with a private company, and some drivers are unhappy, feeling the challans are too frequent.
They worry that the system's focus might be on making money rather than just keeping the roads safe.
E-challan system on Mumbai-Pune Expressway issued 17 lakh challans worth ₹269.47 crore.
Recovery from offenders is only 9% of the total amount by March 2025.
The project is a Public-Private Partnership involving MSRDC, RTO, and Highway Police.
Operators receive ₹654.90 per e-challan issued, including GST.
Transporters express dissatisfaction, citing concerns about indiscriminate issuing of challans.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), RTO, Highway Police, and transporters.
- What
- E-challan system on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has a low recovery rate for issued challans.
- When
- Since July of the previous year and continuing to March of the current year.
- Where
- Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
- Why
- To enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations.
Transporters
Authorities
Challan Issuance
Transporters
Challans are issued indiscriminately, with the focus on financial gain rather than safety.
Authorities
The e-challan system is intended to improve road safety and enforce traffic rules.
Project Management
Transporters
The private company lacks experience in handling such projects.
Authorities
The government has contracted a private company to manage the ITMS.
- System Type
- E-challan
- Total Challans Issued
- 17 lakh
- Total Value of Challans
- ₹269.47 crore
- Recovery Rate
- 9%
- Partners
- MSRDC, RTO, Highway Police
- Operator Pay Per Challan
- ₹654.90
