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Delhi's Digital Lok Adalat App Clears 2.5 Crore Traffic Challan Backlog

The Delhi State Legal Service Authority has launched a 'Digital Lok Adalat' mobile application to address the massive backlog of approximately 2.5 crore traffic challans in the capital. The app creates a unified database, uses barcode scanners for efficiency, and provides real-time updates to both the Delhi Traffic Police portal and citizens via SMS. In a special session, the initiative successfully settled over 1.16 lakh traffic challans, collecting ₹1.73 crores in fines. Judicial officers and court staff praised the app for reducing manual workload and long queues, marking it as a transformative step in legal service delivery.

Key Points: Digital Lok Adalat App Launched to Tackle Traffic Challans

  • App tackles 2.5 crore pending challans
  • Streamlines disposal with barcode scanners
  • Provides real-time portal updates & SMS alerts
  • Settled 1.16 lakh challans, collecting ₹1.73 Cr
  • Collaborative effort by DSLSA, NIC, and Delhi Traffic Police
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Digital Lok Adalat app launched to tackle massive 2.5 crores traffic challans

New mobile app aims to dispose of 2.5 crore pending traffic challans in Delhi with real-time updates and SMS notifications for citizens.

"eliminating the need for any further follow-up on their part - DSLSA"

New Delhi, February 14

A mobile app 'Digital Lok Adalat' has been launched for tackling a massive pendency of 2.5 crores traffic challans in Delhi and for faster disposal. Justice V Kameswar Rao, Executive Chairperson of Delhi State Legal Service Authority, electronically inaugurated the application on Friday.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, a special Lok Adalat for traffic challans was also organised in seven district court premises.

DSLSA said that the Digital Lok Adalat application was tested on a pilot basis across all Delhi District Courts Complexes to eliminate duplication of work, reduce manual effort, and enable seamless functioning of Lok Adalats.

Digital Lok Adalat application catered to A unified database for downloading, disposal, as well as updation in respect of Traffic Challans settled in Lok Adalat. It will streamline operations by using barcode scanners to process challans for disposal.

The app will also facilitate real-time updates on the Delhi Traffic Police Portal and data integration via API with the Virtual Court Portal.

It will also facilitate the parallel updating of mobile phone numbers on the Vahan Portal and the sending of SMS notifications regarding disposal to the registered mobile numbers.

The Digital Lok Adalat portal has been a collaborative effort of DSLSA, Government of NCT of Delhi, National Informatics centre and Delhi Traffic Police, DSLSA said on Saturday.

It is reported that citizens across Delhi actively participated in the Special Lok Adalat and widely praised the ease of disposal, compared with the long queues typically seen in Lok Adalats for disposal and receipts.

The public appreciated the real-time updates on the Delhi Traffic Police portal and the confirmation SMS sent to their personal mobile numbers, eliminating the need for any further follow-up on their part, DSLSA claimed.

Judicial officers also praised this transformative initiative, and the court staff was satisfied, relieved of the onerous, time-consuming duties of manual updating for multiple days after the Special Lok Adalat, which had been taking a toll on their mental health, the Authority added.

It is also said that despite minor technical glitches initially, the Digital Lok Adalat held on 14.02.2026 was a successful initiative.

In seven District Court Complexes, 1,16,536 traffic challans were settled and the fine amount collected was Rs 1.73 Crores.

Lok Adalat benches were also constituted at Permanent Lok Adalat complexes for electricity matters, where 695 cases were settled for a settlement amount of Rs. 2.41 Crores.

Overall, 1,17,231 cases were settled and the settlement/fine amount was Rs. 4.14 Crores, DSLSA said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally! I spent half a day in a Lok Adalat queue last year just to pay a Rs. 500 fine. The SMS confirmation is a great feature. But they must ensure the app is user-friendly for everyone, not just the tech-savvy.
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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the real issue is the traffic police sometimes issuing wrong challans. The system should also have a strong grievance redressal mechanism within the app to contest faulty fines.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Delhi, the traffic and fines are overwhelming. An app that simplifies the process is a welcome relief. Collecting 1.73 Crores in a day shows how effective this can be.
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Vikram M
While the app is a good step, we must also focus on improving road infrastructure and driver education. So many challans point to systemic issues. Digital disposal is treating the symptom, not the disease.
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Karthik V
Great news! The integration with Vahan portal for mobile number update is smart. So many people miss challan notices because of old contact details. Hope they maintain the servers well to avoid crashes.

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