TS E-challan: Are you from Telangana? Want to pay the challan with ease? Traffic challan in Telangana become digital. The government of Telangana introduced A TS E-chally. So that citizens can pay e challan payments using cashless. You can through your debit card, Paytm, and net banking to pay traffic fine payments. Through an electronic system, drivers can pay their e-challan from anywhere with an internet connection. This system makes it easier for the drivers to pay and check their traffic challan. It saves the time and prevents the queues at the police station. Using e challan citizens view all of their outstanding challans, pay fine on time, generate payment invoices, and track the payment progress. People can check these options and get the information within a minute.
Moreover, the services provided by the officials are user-friendly and secure. Drivers can believe that their information is safe.
How does TS E-challan work?
It works by using CCTV cameras on roads and highways that capture the violation of traffic such as speeding and jumping the red lights. The footage helps the enforcement officer to detect violations if they are not present in the situation. The e-challan app is used by the officer to enter the details of violations like taking pictures. Moreover, they also check the other records related to vehicles like RTO and Vahan Sarthi apps. The amount of e-challan can be calculated according to the violation. It also ensures that drivers should follow the traffic rules and regulations when there are no traffic officers.
Traffic violation fines in Telangana
| Violation | Fine In INR |
| Driving without helmet | 1,000 and/or termination of driving license for three months |
| Driving without a seatbelt | 1,000 |
| Speaking on the phone while driving | 1,000 |
| More than one pillion rider on a two-wheeler | 1,000 |
| Dangerous driving | First offense: 1,000 to 5,000 and/or six months to one year of imprisonment Subsequent offenses: 10,000 and/or two years of imprisonment |
| Over-speeding | 1,000 to 2,000 |
| Violating road rules | 500 to 1,000 |
| Jumping traffic signals | 1,000 |
| Not carrying a valid license | 5,000 |
| Driving without registration | 5,000 |
| Drunk driving | First offense: 10,000 and/or six months of imprisonment Subsequent offenses: 15,000 and/or two years of imprisonment |
| Driving in restricted areas | 20,000 |
| Obstructing emergency vehicles | 10,000 and/or six months of imprisonment |
| Not having third-party insurance | First offense: 2,000 and/or three months of imprisonment Subsequent offenses: 4,000 and/or three months of imprisonment |
Source- The Current India(TCI)
How to Pay TS E-challan using the official website
To pay your Telangana e challan, you have to visit the website of TS e challan. You can pay your e challan by these steps.
After entering the official website, enter your vehicle number and fill in the captcha number, click on the GO option. However, your all outstanding challan appears in front of you, along with details. Thereafter select one of the challans to pay. Even, you can your traffic fine through net banking, UPI ID, bill desk, etc.
How to pay TS e challan through Paytm?
Paytm is one of the easiest steps to pay your e challan with a simple and smoother interface.
First of all, you have to open your Paytm app and click on “recharge and pay bills.” After that click on the challan option. Moreover, you can also select the same by showing more options appearing on the homepage. After, selecting the Telangana Traffic Police option, enter your challan number, RC number, or DL number, and click on the proceed. Thereafter, you will get your pending TS e challan along with the details, and select one of them to pay. Click on the proceed button and you get an option of payment with a UPI, Debit card, Credit card, BHIM UPI, etc.
How to pay TS e challan by using an official app?
Ts e challan also comes with an app provided by the government. The main work of this website is to pay e challan bill payment.
First of all, download the app from the App Store or Play Store. After downloading open and enter your vehicle number and captcha number and click on GO. ThenAfter that, your traffic fine appears, and select one of them, you want to pay. After selecting the fine click on proceed for payment. You can pay your fines through net banking, credit card, debit card, UPI, etc.
Validity of TS e-challan
The validity of e-challan is a very crucial factor when it comes to paying traffic fines. Moreover, there is a validity of 60 days which means you have to pay your challan before 60 days. After the validity, additional charges and penalties will be made. Moreover, if you do not pay your e-challan on time traffic officers might come to your address. Even worse you may also appear in court. Once in a while, check your validity period of the challan, if any. By checking your validity period you can avoid the extra charges or suspension of your license.
Conclusion
The Telangana government introduced the great initiative TS e-challan to pay the traffic challan online. Moreover, drivers can pay their challan online instead of standing in queues outside the police station. It also reduces the paperwork and saves time. It is a great option for drivers to pay the challan online without any hassle.
