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Lucknow, June 9: In a major relief to the state’s private and commercial vehicle owners, the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to cancel the pending challans on vehicles from 2017 to 2021.
This decision by CM Yogi has been welcomed by lakhs of vehicle owners, particularly those who were previously charged with violating traffic rules. The cancellation applies to all challans issued between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021, regardless of the vehicle type. This includes cases that are currently pending in various courts.
Arrangement implemented through June 2, 2023
Transport Commissioner Chandra Bhushan Singh instructed all divisional transport officers to withdraw these challans from the portal once they receive the court’s list of abated cases. This decision by the UP government will provide tremendous relief to the general public. The government has issued instructions to all divisional transport offices to remove pending challans from the e-challan portal after receiving the court’s list. The cancellation applies to challans issued between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021.
The Transport Commissioner further stated that this cancellation of old pending challans is in accordance with Uttar Pradesh Ordinance No. 2 of June 2023. It is notable that farmers in Noida were protesting for the cancellation of such challans. This move paves the way for the waiver of crores of challans across Uttar Pradesh.
Following the cancellation of old pending challans, the drivers should not panic after this period. They can fill online traffic challans while sitting at home. Detailed information can be obtained by visiting the official website of UP Traffic Police, and for this, only the vehicle number is required. Moreover, if drivers believe that a wrong challan has been issued, they can also file a complaint directly on the website. A mobile notification is also sent when a vehicle’s challan is deducted, ensuring prompt communication.
