Delhi police launch e-challan & e-payment system

According to a media report, the Delhi police have launched an e-challan and e-payment system in the capital, that will allow traffic violators to pay fines online.

At launch, 1,000 hand-held, Android-based devices have been issued to the traffic police. The devices are said to be of industrial-grade, 4G compliant and have biometric identification and digital payment features. They are GPS enabled to track locations and also have a camera violation app that is connected to the e-challan system. Data from the devices is updated regularly and is sent to the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in real-time. The history of the driver and the vehicle can be retrieved if required. The system is capable of accepting digilocker-compliant documents.

An SMS notice is sent to the violators with details of the violation. The system uses an integrated software, which will allow traffic violators to login securely and settle violation notices with proof of payment. Residents of other states who are fined in Delhi can also pay online.

It has been reported that 6,03,503 e-challans were issued during the testing phase and Rs. 9.5 crore in fines was collected. The project has been commissioned for 3 years and could get an extension if needed.