Pramesh S Jain
The Karnataka government has approved a 50% concession on pending traffic fines, allowing motorists to settle outstanding e-challan dues between November 21 and December 11,2026.
The concession will apply to pending traffic challans recorded in the Karnataka Police Department’s traffic e-challan system and cases registered by the Transport Department between 1991 and 2025,according to a government communication dated October 29.
The Finance Department has given its consent to the proposal to offer the 50% reduction in fines and provide the settlement window from November 21 to December 11.
The communication,issued by the Under Secretary to the Government,Department of Law,Justice and Human Rights,states that the Transport Department has been asked to take necessary steps to issue an order implementing the concession.
The decision follows a letter from the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority dated October 6, 2026,seeking a 50% concession on pending traffic challans in the state.
The government communication was issued in accordance with the Finance Department’s concurrence dated October 28,2026.
Motorists with eligible pending traffic fines will be able to settle their dues by paying 50% of the applicable fine during the specified period,subject to the final implementation order issued by the Transport Department.
