Traffic challan disputed — RTI

1. Challan basis & section.
2. Photo/video evidence.
3. Officer details.
4. Appeal/compounding.
5. Vehicle ownership confirmation.

To: The Public Information Officer, Traffic Police DCP
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Challan basis & evidence

Challan No. [..] for vehicle [..] — please furnish (1) basis, (2) evidence, (3) officer, (4) appeal/compounding, (5) ownership confirmation.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

• Skipping photo/video evidence ask.
• Not citing vehicle was sold — common dispute.

• CIC/MoRTH/A/2018/000567 — challan records disclosable.

• Use echallan.parivahan.gov.in for status.
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• Q: Wrong vehicle challaned? RTI for photo evidence as proof.
• Q: Sold vehicle still in name? Update Form 29/30 + RTI for old challans.

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1. MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.