How to Check and Pay
eChallan Online

What is an eChallan?

An eChallan (electronic challan) is a digital traffic fine issued by traffic police through a centralised system connected to the Parivahan portal. It replaces the old paper challan and is generated instantly using handheld devices, CCTV cameras, speed cameras, and body-worn cameras used by traffic police across India.

When a violation is recorded, the challan is automatically linked to your vehicle's registration number or driving licence number in the national database. You receive an SMS alert, but the challan exists in the system regardless of whether the SMS arrived — which is why it is important to check your vehicle's challan status regularly.

Common Reasons for an eChallan

Check eChallan by Vehicle Number (Most Common)

This is the method most people use — no challan number needed, just your vehicle's registration number.

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  Open your browser and go to echallan.parivahan.gov.in — the official eChallan portal by MoRTH.
  

  Visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in — the official Government of India eChallan portal
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  On the homepage, click on "Check Challan Status" from the top menu or the Check Online Services dropdown.
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  On the search page, select "Vehicle Number" from the three available options (Vehicle Number / Challan Number / DL Number).
  

  Select "Vehicle Number" as your search method
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  Enter your complete vehicle registration number without spaces (e.g., MH01AB1234). Enter the captcha code shown on screen.
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  Click "Get Details." All challans linked to your vehicle number will appear — both pending and paid. If no challan is found, it means there are no recorded violations against your vehicle in the national database.
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  If a pending challan appears, review the violation details — offence type, date, location, fine amount — and click "Pay Now" to proceed to payment.

Check eChallan by Challan Number

If you received a physical challan or an SMS with a challan number, use this method for direct and precise lookup.

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  Go to echallan.parivahan.gov.in → click "Check Challan Status."
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  Select "Challan Number" from the search options.
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  Enter the challan number exactly as printed on the physical challan slip or as mentioned in the SMS. Challan numbers are typically 15–17 characters long.
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  Enter the captcha code and click "Get Details." All information about that specific challan will appear — including payment status.

Check eChallan by Driving Licence (DL) Number

Challans linked to your driving behaviour (rather than a specific vehicle) are linked to your DL number. Drunk driving and licence violations are often recorded against the DL.

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  Go to echallan.parivahan.gov.in → click "Check Challan Status."
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  Select "DL Number" from the search options.
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  Enter your Driving Licence number exactly as printed on your DL card (e.g., MH0120110012345). Enter the captcha code.
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  Click "Get Details." All challans linked to your driving licence will be displayed.

How to Pay eChallan Online — Step by Step

Once you have found a pending challan, paying it online takes less than 5 minutes. You can pay directly from the same portal without navigating to a separate page.

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  After finding the pending challan via the Check Challan Status page, click the "Pay Now" button next to the unpaid challan.
  

  Click Pay Now on the pending challan to proceed to payment
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  You will be prompted to enter the mobile number registered with the challan. This is the mobile number linked to your vehicle's RC or DL. Enter it and click "Generate OTP."
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  Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number. This verifies your identity as the vehicle owner before allowing payment. Click "Verify OTP."
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  Review the challan details one final time — vehicle number, violation type, fine amount. Click "Proceed to Pay" to go to the payment gateway.
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  Select your preferred payment method:

  • UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM) — fastest method
  • Debit Card — Visa, Mastercard, RuPay
  • Credit Card — Visa, Mastercard
  • Net Banking — all major banks supported
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  Complete the payment on the secure government payment gateway. Do not close the browser tab or navigate away during payment — wait for the confirmation page to load fully.
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  After successful payment, a payment receipt is generated with a transaction ID and challan number. Download the PDF receipt immediately and save it. This is your official proof of payment.
  

  Download the payment receipt PDF — this is your proof of payment
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  The challan status in the portal updates to "Paid" within 24–48 hours. If it still shows pending after 48 hours, use the "Verify Payment" option on the portal with your transaction ID.

Check and Pay via mParivahan App

The official mParivahan app is the most convenient way to monitor and pay challans on your phone — it sends real-time notifications when a new challan is issued against your vehicle.

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  Download the NextGen mParivahan app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. It is free and official. Search for "mParivahan NIC eGov."
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  Register with your mobile number and add your vehicle's registration number to the app. You can add multiple vehicles.
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  Tap "Informational Services" → "Check eChallan". Enter your vehicle registration number or DL number to view pending challans.
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  Tap on any pending challan and select "Pay Now." You will be redirected to the official eChallan payment gateway to complete the transaction.
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  After payment, the receipt is available in the app. You will also receive a push notification confirming successful payment.

Pay eChallan Offline at Police Station or Traffic Counter

If online payment is not working or you prefer to pay in person, challans can be paid offline through official channels.

Option A — At the Nearest Traffic Police Counter

• Visit the nearest traffic police booth, police station, or court (depending on the challan type)
• Carry the challan receipt or the printout from the eChallan portal showing the challan details
• Pay the fine amount in cash or by card at the designated counter
• Collect a physical receipt as proof of payment — keep it safe

Option B — Using the eChallan Handheld Machine (On the Spot)

• If stopped by traffic police, challans can be paid immediately on their handheld device
• Payment can be made via UPI scan, debit card, or cash depending on the device
• A digital receipt is generated and sent to your registered mobile number

Option C — Virtual Court (After 60 Days)

If a challan is not paid within 60 days, it is transferred to the Virtual Court system. Payment then happens through the court's portal — additional court fees may be added. Access it at ecourts.gov.in.

Common Traffic Fine Amounts in India 2026

These are standard fine amounts under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. State governments may add surcharges or reduce certain fines — check with your state RTO for state-specific rates.

Payment Deadline and What Happens If You Don't Pay

60-Day Payment Window

After an eChallan is issued, you have 60 days to pay it through the eChallan portal. Within this window, payment is straightforward and no additional court fees apply.

After 60 Days — Challan Goes to Virtual Court

If unpaid after 60 days, the challan is automatically transferred to the Virtual Court system. The fine may increase with additional court fees. You can still pay online through the e-Courts portal, but the process becomes more complex.

Consequences of Ignoring an eChallan

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  The challan remains permanently in the Vahan database — it does not disappear over time
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  Vehicle transfer blocked: RTOs check for pending challans before processing ownership transfers (Form 29/30). A pending challan will block the transfer.
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  RC renewal blocked: Some states block RC renewal if challans are outstanding
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  DL renewal blocked: Uncleared challans may affect your DL renewal application
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  Court summons: After 60 days in the Virtual Court system, a court summons may be issued. Ignoring this can result in a warrant.
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  Driving Licence suspension: Repeat violations or ignoring court summons can result in DL suspension

Beware of Fake eChallan Scams

Fake eChallan scams are widespread across India. Fraudsters send SMS messages and WhatsApp forwards claiming a challan has been issued against your vehicle and demanding immediate payment through a link. These are phishing attacks designed to steal your money and banking details.

✅ The Safe Rule — 3 Steps

• Step 1: Do NOT click any link in any SMS or WhatsApp message about a challan
• Step 2: Open your browser and type echallan.parivahan.gov.in manually — never follow a link
• Step 3: Search by your vehicle number. If a challan exists, it will appear. If not, the SMS was fake — ignore it

How to Dispute a Wrong or Incorrect eChallan

If you believe a challan was issued incorrectly — wrong vehicle number, you were not at the location, wrong violation type, or the camera captured a different vehicle — you have the right to dispute it.

Method 1 — Online Grievance on eChallan Portal

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  Go to echallan.parivahan.gov.in → click "Complaint" or "Grievance" from the top menu.
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  Enter your challan number and vehicle number. Describe the dispute in detail and upload supporting evidence (photos, documents, or proof of your location at the time of the alleged violation).
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  Submit the complaint. You will receive a complaint reference number. The traffic authority will review and respond within 7–30 days.

Method 2 — Visit the Traffic Police Station

Visit the traffic police station that issued the challan with your original documents, vehicle RC, and any evidence supporting your dispute. Ask to speak with the duty officer in charge of challan disputes. Bring copies of all documents.

Method 3 — Contest in Virtual Court

If the challan has been transferred to the Virtual Court after 60 days, you can contest it through the e-Courts platform at ecourts.gov.in. This is a formal legal process — consider consulting a lawyer if the fine amount is significant.