E-Challan in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India. With vehicle registrations amounting to nearly 30 lakhs in 2025, maintaining traffic rules and regulations in the state is a task. However with the introduction of e-Challan, this task is made a lot easier for the commuters and the RTOs. An e-Challan is a digitised version of the traditional challan issued for traffic violations in the state. Let us understand the e-Challan system, how it works and how to check it online through this article.

The e-Challan system is a complete digital process. It creates transparency between the commuters and the traffic cops. How does it work? Let’s find out:

• CCTVs are installed on highways and traffic signals

• These CCTVs capture footage if a traffic violation occurs (Like over speeding, not wearing a helmet or a seatbelt, etc)

• Then, this footage is reviewed by a traffic cop to check the validity of the offence

• If found guilty, the traffic cop issues an e-Challan to the registered vehicle owner

• Similarly, traffic cops also issue e-Challans through their handheld devices at various locations in Maharashtra (Works similar to challan, but instead the ticket issued will be directly updated online with the photograph of the violation)

• Once an e-Challan is issued, the violator will receive a SMS notification about the violation

• They can later check this violation online through various websites and also pay the fine there

• After payment of the fine, the record is kept by the RTO and a receipt can be downloaded by the offender.

You can check e-Challan status in Maharashtra online through various websites like Parivahan portal, Maharashtra Traffic Police Portal or through UPI apps.

Checking E Challan Status in Maharashtra Through Parivahan Portal

1. Visit the Parivahan e-Challan Website
2. Click on "Check Challan Status”
3. Enter your Challan Number/Vehicle Number/Driving licence Number
4. Fill in the Captcha Code and click "Get Detail”
5. The system will show any pending challans with payment options.

Checking E Challan Status in Maharashtra Through Maharashtra Traffic Police Portal

1. Visit Maharashtra Traffic Police e-Challan portal
2. Enter your vehicle number
3. Enter last 4 digits of your chassis number
4. Or, Use Challan number
5. Enter Captcha
6. You will be redirected to a page which will show your pending challans.

You can pay your challans online in the state of Maharashtra at ease of sitting on your chair by using online portals of Parivahan or Maharashtra Traffic Police. You can also pay your fines online using UPI apps like PayTM, GooglePay and RTO App.

Paying E Challan Fines Online Through Parivahan Portal in Mumbai

1. Visit the Parivahan e-Challan Website
2. Click on "Check Challan Status”
3. Enter your Challan Number/Vehicle Number/Driving licence Number
4. Fill in the Captcha Code and click "Get Detail"
5. Select the pending e-Challan you want to make payment against
6. Pay the fine online through internet banking or debit/credit cards
7. Download / Print the receipt if required.

Paying E Challan Fines Online Through Maharashtra Traffic Police Portal

1. Visit Maharashtra Traffic Police e-Challan portal
2. Enter your vehicle number
3. Enter last 4 digits of your chassis number
4. Or, Use Challan number
5. Enter Captcha
6. You will be redirected to a page which will show your pending challans
7. Select the violation against which you wish to pay
8. Pay through their secured payment gateway using online payments methods like debit/credit cards, net banking, UPI, etc.
9. Download the receipt if needed.

How to Pay E Challan Fines Offline in Maharashtra?

In case you want to pay your e-Challan fines offline, you can easily do so by:

There are ample benefits for paying e-Challans and using the e-Challan system in Maharashtra. They include:

• Changes the traditional paper challan system into completely paperless digital system

• Save time by dodging long queues and also reduce strain on RTOs

• Pay using secured getaway to avoid scams and briberies

• Reduce corruption

• Increase transparency between the commuters and the traffic cops

• Keep a record of all the e-Challans issued (good for background checks)

• Increase state revenue collections

• Makes commuters more vigilant to follow traffic rules and regulations

• Reduce time at traffic stops

In case a wrongful e-Challan has been issued to you, or you feel if the e-Challan issued is issued to you even though you were innocent you can challenge the ticket by:

• Collect evidence to prove your innocence if necessary

• Contact traffic police through their helpline number: 0120-2459171

• You can also file a complaint by emailing helpdesk-echallan@gov.in.

• You can also file a complaint on the e-Challan website. Provide all the required details in the above mentioned website and select your issue. If they find your information relevant and you are innocent, e-Challan will be cancelled.

• If this process does not resolve your issue, you can move to court to contest the citation given.

OR you can apply to grievances cell of Maharashtra Traffic Police Portal by:

1. Visit Maharashtra Traffic Police Grievances Portal
2. Select your grievance (Regarding challan or receipt)
3. Enter the necessary details like Vehicle number, Challan details, your contact details, etc
4. Hit Submit
5. Your request will be reviewed and you will be contacted by the traffic police of Maharashtra.

The best way to avoid getting e-Challans in Maharashtra is to follow traffic rules and regulations properly. Here are a few tips to make sure you do not receive an e-Challan while driving in Maharashtra.

• Do not drink and drive

• Overtake only from the right side

• Drive on the left side

• Give proper indicators while turning

• Do not use phone while driving

• Follow traffic signal

• Avoid overspeeding

• Give way to emergency vehicles

• Keep required documents with you or stored in Digilocker (DL, RC, PUC, Insurance)

• Use safety gears properly (Seat belts, Helmets)

• Follow traffic cop’s instructions

• Do not park in “No Parking Zones”

The e-Challan system is a boon for people of Maharashtra. It helps the traffic cops to maintain law and order in the state and it helps the commuters save time, avoid corruption and be vigilant about traffic rules. It has helped in building trust between the two sides. Following traffic rules, driving with safety precautions will help you avoid any unnecessary e-Challans, and more importantly keep you safe. Pay your fines and avoid making violations that will land you in trouble.