Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Telangana HC Orders Traffic Challans to Cite Legal Provisions
The Telangana High Court has told the state government that traffic challans must clearly state the legal rules that were broken.
A man named V. Raghavendra Chary got a fine for having three people on a two-wheeler, but the challan didn't say which law he broke.
The court said this isn't fair and told the government to fix their online system to show the correct laws.
The court also said giving discounts to people who break traffic rules makes them do it again.
The government said the fine was for dangerous driving, but the court isn't sure and wants more information.
They will talk about it again on December 9.
Telangana High Court orders traffic challans to specify legal provisions under which penalties are imposed.
Petitioner challenged a ₹1,235 fine for triple riding on a two-wheeler, alleging lack of legal clarity in the challan.
Court directed authorities to upgrade the e-challan portal to reflect relevant legal provisions and rates.
Government argued the violation fell under dangerous driving (Section 184 of MV Act), attracting a ₹1,000 fine.
Court noted the challan did not mention the provision of law violated and adjourned the matter to December 9 for further examination.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, Justice N.V. Sharavan Kumar, V. Raghavendra Chary (petitioner), Telangana government
- What
- Court orders traffic challans to specify legal provisions and directs upgrade of e-challan portal
- When
- Next hearing on December 9
- Where
- Telangana High Court, Hyderabad
- Why
- To ensure transparency and legal clarity in traffic challans
- Legal Provisions
- Section 167 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, Section 128 and 177 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 184 of MV Act
- Penalty Amount
- ₹1,235 (₹1,200 fine + ₹35 user charges)
- Petitioner's Claim
- Challan did not specify legal provision
- Government's Stance
- Violation falls under dangerous driving (Section 184)
- Court's Direction
- Upgrade e-challan portal to reflect legal provisions
- Next Hearing
- December 9