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Delhi Launches Digital Lok Adalat for Instant Traffic Challan Settlement

The Delhi Traffic Police, in coordination with legal and technical authorities, has launched a Digital Lok Adalat application to expedite the settlement of traffic violations. The system addresses previous delays by providing unified access to challan data and automatic real-time updates across platforms. It minimizes manual entry errors and sends SMS notifications to vehicle owners about their case status. The initiative, already implemented in Special Lok Adalats, aims to clear a significant backlog while enhancing transparency and citizen convenience.

Key Points: Delhi Digital Lok Adalat for Fast Traffic Challan Settlement

  • Faster settlement of traffic challans
  • Real-time updation & SMS notifications
  • Reduces manual errors & backlog
  • Integrated with Virtual Court system
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Delhi Traffic Police introduces "Digital Lok Adalat" for faster and more convenient settlement of traffic challans

Delhi Traffic Police introduces Digital Lok Adalat app for faster challan disposal, real-time updates, and SMS notifications to reduce backlog.

"streamline the disposal process, ensure timely updation, and provide easier public access - Official Release"

New Delhi, February 14

Delhi Traffic Police, in coordination with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority and the National Informatics Centre, has introduced a dedicated "Digital Lok Adalat" application to facilitate faster and more convenient settlement of traffic challans for citizens, according to the release.

The system was e-inaugurated by Justice V Kameshwar Rao, Judge, High Court of Delhi and Executive Chairman, DSLSA, in the presence of senior Delhi Police officers and other dignitaries.

According to the release, under the existing process, citizens have been facing considerable delays in updating Notices/Challans settled in Lok Adalats. To address this issue, the Digital Lok Adalat system has been developed as a technological intervention to streamline the disposal process, ensure timely updation, and provide easier public access.

The newly developed portal enables unified access to traffic challan data and provides real-time updation of disposed challans. Citizens will also receive SMS notifications regarding the disposal status of their challans/notices. Through integration with the Virtual Court system, updates to the Digital Lok Adalat will automatically reflect across platforms, eliminating duplicate work and reducing delays.

The system will simplify court processes, as challan/notice details will automatically appear in the application, minimising manual data entry errors and significantly reducing waiting time for citizens.

As per the release, the initiative is expected to reduce the backlog of pending traffic challans, provide quicker settlement to vehicle owners, minimise manual processing and clerical errors and ensure transparency and efficiency in Lok Adalat proceedings.

The Digital Lok Adalat system has been successfully implemented and is currently being utilised in the Special Lok Adalat proceedings. This innovative platform facilitates the settlement of eligible traffic challans in a streamlined, efficient, and citizen-centric manner.

In the current Lok Adalat, a total of 1,92,444 challans/notices have been downloaded for settlement. The disposal of these challans and notices has been carried out simultaneously, and SMS notifications regarding the disposal status have been sent to the respective vehicle owners' mobile numbers.

Delhi Traffic Police remains committed to adopting technology-driven solutions to improve road safety, enhance service delivery, and provide convenient public services, a release said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative for transparency. The manual system was so prone to errors and delays. If this reduces the backlog and gives us quick updates, it will be a huge relief for Delhi's vehicle owners.
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Aman W
Sounds good on paper. But will the common citizen, especially those not very tech-savvy, find it easy to use? They must ensure good digital literacy support and a simple interface.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Delhi, the traffic fine system felt very opaque. A digital, integrated portal with real-time updates is exactly the kind of modern governance we need. Hope other cities follow suit!
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Vikram M
Reducing manual entry is key. So many times, the challan was paid but the record wasn't updated, leading to harassment. Integration with Virtual Court is a smart move. Let's see the execution on ground.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: While digital solutions are welcome, the focus should also be on fair challan issuance. Sometimes cameras flash incorrectly. The appeal process must be just as streamlined within this new system.
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Nisha Z
This is progress! 1.9 lakh challans processed simultaneously is impressive. Hope it eases the burden on the courts and the police. More time for actual traffic management then. 👍

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