E Challan Guide for Delhi – Status, Rules & How It Works

The e challan system in Delhi is a digital way to manage and track traffic fines. It replaces the old paper-based challans with an easy and transparent online system. Now, vehicle owners and drivers can check their challans anytime using official websites. In this article, you’ll learn what an e challan is, how it works, how it’s different from manual challans, and the simple steps to check it online through the Delhi Traffic Police website and the Parivahan portal.

What is an E Challan in Delhi?

E Challan in Delhi refers to an electronically issued traffic challan (fine) that replaces the traditional paper-based system used by traffic enforcement authorities. It is part of a nationwide initiative to digitize the traffic violation and fine collection process, ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

Delhi Traffic Police E Challan System

Delhi traffic police e-challan system is powered by a centralized software application developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in collaboration with NIC (National Informatics Centre). It seamlessly integrates with the Vahan and Sarathi databases, which maintain vehicle registration and driver licensing information across India.

The E Challan system uses both mobile apps (for traffic officers) and web portals (for citizens) to manage traffic violations and fine payments.

For Traffic Police Officers: They use a mobile app to issue e-challans on the spot using an Android smartphone. This ensures real-time issuance and immediate data syncing with the national database.

For Citizens: Vehicle owners and drivers can check and pay their e-challans online via government websites such as the Delhi Traffic Police Portal and the Parivahan Sewa Portal.

Difference Between Manual and E Challan

The manual challan and the e challan systems both serve the same purpose: to penalize traffic rule violations. However, they differ significantly in how they are issued, recorded, and managed. Here’s a detailed comparison between the two:

Feature	Manual Challan	E Challan
Mode of Issuance	Paper-based; issued by hand	Digital; issued via mobile app by enforcement officer
Data Entry	Manually written, often prone to errors	Automatically updated in real-time via central database
Record Storage	Physical records maintained locally	Stored securely in national databases (Vahan/Sarathi)
Transparency	Limited; citizens rarely get a copy	Full visibility; citizens can check challan online anytime
Payment Process	Usually offline (cash or challan office)	Fully online through official portals
Proof of Violation	Often not documented clearly	Includes timestamp, location, and photographic evidence
Corruption/Manipulation	More prone to misuse or fake challans	Difficult to manipulate due to centralized tracking
Convenience	Time-consuming for both officers and citizens	Fast, paperless, and accessible anywhere

How to Check E Challan in Delhi Online

With the introduction of the digital traffic enforcement system, checking your e challan in Delhi has become quick and hassle-free. Whether you want to verify a traffic fine or track the status of a challan issued against your vehicle, there are multiple official platforms available online. Below are the most reliable methods to check your e challan using the Delhi Traffic Police website, the Parivahan portal, and your vehicle or driving license number.

Step-by-Step Process via Delhi Traffic Police Website

If you’ve received an e challan or want to verify whether any traffic fines are pending against your vehicle in Delhi, the Delhi Traffic Police website provides a convenient and official platform.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website: https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/
2. From the menu, click on “Pending Challan/Notice” or directly access the challan section.
3. Enter your vehicle registration number or challan/notice number in the required field.
4. Click on “Search Details”.
5. You will now see the status of any pending challans, including violation type, date, and fine amount.

Pro Tip: Always verify that the website URL begins with “https://” and belongs to the official domain to avoid fake portals.

Using Parivahan Portal to Check Delhi E Challan

The Parivahan e-Challan portal, operated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, allows users from all states, including Delhi, to check their traffic challan status online.

Here’s how you can check for Delhi:

1. Visit the Parivahan Challan portal: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.
2. Click on the “Check Online Services” option from the main menu.
3. Click on the “Check Challan Status”.
4. Choose one of the following input options:
   • Challan Number
   • Vehicle Number
   • Driving License Number
5. Enter the CAPTCHA and click “Get Detail”.
6. A list of all active or past challans linked to your vehicle or license will appear.

This portal shows challan details across all Indian states and is synced with the Vahan and Sarathi databases.

Check E Challan by Vehicle Number or Driving License

Whether you’re using the Delhi Traffic Police website or the Parivahan portal, you can easily check your e challan using either:

Vehicle Number

• Enter your full vehicle registration number (e.g., DL01AB1234)
• Ensure spacing and letter case are as per your RC book

Driving License Number (DL)

• Input your DL number exactly as it appears on your license
• Useful if you have multiple vehicles registered under your name

Because each challan is digitally linked to the vehicle or driver, you don’t need to remember a specific challan number. Just using your vehicle number or DL is enough to view your entire challan history.

E Challan Payment Process in Delhi

You can pay your e challan using either the Parivahan e-Challan portal or the Delhi Traffic Police website.

Option 1: Through Parivahan Portal

1. Visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in
2. Click on “Check Challan Status” or “Pay Online” in main menu.
3. Enter your Challan Number, Vehicle Number, or Driving License Number
4. Complete the CAPTCHA and click “Get Detail”
5. If there are unpaid challans, click “Pay Now”
6. Choose a payment method (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking)
7. Save or download the receipt for your records

Option 2: Through Delhi Traffic Police Website

1. Go to https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/.
2. Navigate to the “Pending Challan/Notice” section.
3. Enter your vehicle number or challan number
4. View challan details and click “Pay”
5. Complete the online payment and download the receipt

Delhi Traffic Offenses and Fines (2025 Updated)

S No.	Offence Name	MVA	Ist Offence	Subsequent offence
1	Travelling on Running Board(Passengers)	123(2)/177 MVA	500	1500
2	Obstructive Driving(Extra Passenger on Driver Seat)	125/177 MVA	500	1500
3	Triple Riding on two-wheeler	194C MVA	1000	1000
4	Drive on Footpath/Cycle Track	39(3)MVDR/177A MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
5	Violation of Stop Sign	184 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
6	Offences relating to Juvenile	199A MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
7	Plying of old age Diesel/Petrol vehicles(more than15/10 years)	39/192/207 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
8	Driving in NMV lanes	115/194(1) MVA	20000	20000
9	Not giving way to an emergency vehicle	194E MVA	10000	10000
10	Disobey of lawful direction in case of an accident or damaging Property	132/179 MVA	2000	2000
11	W/O Permit	66.1/192(A) MVA	10000	10000
12	Without Log Book	CMVR 85(10)177 MVA	500	1500
13	Smoking in the Vehicles	DMVR 86.1(5)/177 MVA	500	1500
14	Blowing of Pressure Horn	39/192 MVA	5000	10000
15	Using horn in No Honking/Silence Zone	194F MVA	1000	2000
16	Use of Coloured Light on Motor	DMVR 97(2)/177 MVA	500	1500
17	Excess Smoke	DMVR 99(1)(a)/177 MVA	500	1500
18	Tinted Glass	CMVR 100.2/177 MVA	500	1500
19	W/O Wiper	CMVR 101/177 MVA	500	1500
20	Playing Music	DMVR 102/177 MVA	500	1500
21	Driving without light after Sunset	CMVR 105/177 MVA	500	1500
22	Unauthorized Use Siren	DMVR 107/177 MVA	500	1500
23	Offence Committed by Enforcement Authority	210B MVA	Twice the Penalty corresponding to that an offence under the Act	Twice the Penalty corresponding to that offence under the Act
24	Violation of Stop Line	113(1)/177 DMVR	500	1500
25	Jumping Red Light	184 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
26	Violation of Mandatory Signs(OneWay, No Right Turn)	119/177 MVA	500	1500
27	Driving without Horn	CMVR 119.1/177 MVA	500	1500
28	Driving Left Hand Drive Without Indicator	120/177 MVA	500	1500
29	Improper or Obstructive Parking	122/177 MVA	500	1500
30	Travelling on Running Board(Driver)	123(1)/177 MVA	500	1500
31	CARRYING HIGH/LONG LOAD / Protruding rods	194(1A) MVA	20000	20000
32	Without Fitness	56/192 MVA	5000	10000
33	Using high beam	112(4)(C)/177 MVA	500	1500
34	Wrong Passing or Overtaking other Vehicles	184 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
35	Rear View Mirror Turned Inwards	125(2)CMVR 1989/177 MVAct	500	1500
36	Helmet W/o strap or Strap Not tied	194D MVA	1000	1000
37	Defective Helmet(Not Confirming BIS)	194D MVA	1000	1000
38	Top Light Violation	108(1) CMVR/177 MVA	500	1500
39	W/o Reflector	104/177 MVA ACT	500	1500
40	Not using Seat-belt	194B MVA	1000	1000
41	Disobeying Lawful Directions	179 MVA	2000	2000
42	Conductor Without License	129/182 MVA	10000	10000
43	Driving without Helmet(Rider/Pillion Rider)	194D MVA	1000	1000
44	Carrying A passenger on Goods Vehicle	184 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
45	Carrying Goods on Passenger Vehicle	DMVR 84(4)/177 MVA	500	1500
46	W/o RUPD	CMVR 124.1/190.2 MVAct.	10000	10000
47	W/o LUPD	CMVR 124.1/190.2 MVAct.	10000	10000
48	Violation of Yellow Line	119/177 MVA	500	1500
49	Conductor Without Badge	DMVR 22(1)/177 MVA	500	1500
50	Conductor Without Uniform	DMVR 23(1)/177 MVA	500	1500
51	Not carrying animals as per provision 125E(2) CMVR 1989	125E CMVR/177 MVA	500	1500
52	Smoking by Driver/Conductor	DMVR 11.2/177 MVA	500	1500
53	Permit Violation	66(1)/192A MVA	10000	10000
54	SC Violation	66.1/192A MVA	10000	10000
55	Plying JUGAD	39/192/207 MVAct 1988	*Court challan	*Court challan
56	Touting	93 MVA/193 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
57	Dangerous Goods By common carrier	3/18(1),13/18(1),14/18(1) CRA 2007	*Court challan	*Court challan
58	Driving Without License	3/181 MVA	5000	5000
59	Allowing Unauthorized Person To Drive	5/180 MVA	5000	5000
60	Use of Hand-Held Communication Devices While Driving	184 M.V.A	5000	10000
61	Violation of Restriction of Time(NO ENTRY)	115/194(1) M.V.Act 1988	20000	20000
62	Trucks carrying sand/dust without covering(No Entry)	115/194(1) M.V.Act1988	20000	20000
63	Misbehavior with Police Officer	179 MVA	2000	2000
64	W/O Insurance	146/196 MVA	2000	4000
65	Driving Dangerously	184 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
66	W/O PUCC	115 CMVR/190(2) M.V.A	10000	10000
67	Driving against the authorized flow of traffic	184 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
68	RC Violation	39/192 MVA	5000	10000
69	Defective/Fancy/Not displaying Number Plate	50,51 CMVR/39/192 MVA	5000	10000
70	Advertisements on Vehicle	DMVR 71.2/177 MVA	500	1500
71	Drunken Driving	185 MVA	*Court challan	*Court challan
72	Over Speed LMV	112.1/183(1) MVA	2000	2000
73	Over Speed MMV/HTV	112.1/183(1) MVA	4000	4000

Note:- * Implies final amount is subject to the discretion of the Hon’ble court.

Note: The figures mentioned are based on data from the Delhi Traffic Police website. We do not claim real-time accuracy or responsibility for any subsequent changes.

E Challan Customer Support in Delhi

If you face issues while checking or paying your e challan online, or if you believe a challan has been wrongly issued, you can reach out to the Delhi Traffic Police customer support team for assistance. They handle queries related to challan corrections, payment status, dispute resolution, and portal errors.

For Delhi Traffic Department:

• General helpline number: 25844444
• Women’s Helpline: 1091
• North East’s Helpline: 1093
• Foreigner’s Helpline: 8750871111
• Senior Citizen’s Helpline: 1291

For Parivahan e challan team:

Name: eChallan Team
Email : helpdesk-echallan@gov.in
Phone : 0120-4925505 (Timings : 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

Frequently Asked Questions