Mumbai
oi-Madhuri Adnal
Mumbai vehicle owners with pending traffic challans will have another opportunity to clear eligible fines on September 12, when the National Lok Adalat is held across designated courts.
The one-day legal exercise is meant to make the settlement of eligible challans simpler, allowing vehicle owners to resolve certain cases without having to go through a lengthy court process. Lok Adalat provides a quicker, mutually agreeable way of settling eligible disputes, including certain traffic challans, as permitted under the law.
Mumbai vehicle owners can settle eligible traffic challans on September 12 at the National Lok Adalat held in designated courts, simplifying the resolution process after checking eligibility via the Mumbai Traffic Police or Parivahan portals.
How To Check Pending Traffic Challans
Vehicle owners can check their pending challans before attending the Lok Adalat by following these steps:
- Visit the Mumbai Traffic Police official website, use its mobile app or access the Parivahan e-Challan portal.
- Enter the required vehicle details, including the registration number and chassis number.
- Check the list of pending challans linked to the vehicle.
- Verify whether the challans are eligible for settlement through the National Lok Adalat.
How To Find The National Lok Adalat Court In Mumbai
The Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) publishes details of the court premises and magistrate courts where physical National Lok Adalat benches will be held.
In Mumbai, the designated courts include:
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court
Azad Maidan
Colaba
Marine Drive
Kalbadevi
Mazgaon Centre of Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates
Pydhonie
Nagpada
Byculla
Bhoiwada
Girgaon Centre of Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates
D.B. Marg
Tardeo
Vehicle owners should check the latest MSLSA notification before visiting to confirm the designated court and bench for their challan.
