Traffic challan disputed — RTI

Traffic challan disputed — RTI — RTI Wiki

Direct answer. File RTI to Traffic DCP. Ask challan basis, photo/video evidence, officer details, appeal/compounding framework.

  • Motor Vehicles Act 1988 + 2019 amendment — fines.
  • Lok Adalat compounding framework.

5 questions to ask

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

Template

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.

Common mistakes

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

Case law anchors

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

Pro tips

  • Use echallan.parivahan.gov.in for status.
  • Lok Adalat compounding cheaper.

FAQ

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

Sources

  1. MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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