GENERAL23 Sept 2026
Delhi govt puts new challan system rollout on hold post advocates' concerns
Delhi has paused its new traffic challan system, notified on September 14, after advocates objected to amended Rule 167 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Under the rule, you get 45 days to accept or contest a challan, and if your challenge fails, you must deposit 50% of the amount before court. For now, the old process continues, so keep your challan papers and evidence safe.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Delhi Government has put on hold the new challan system notification it issued on September 14, 2026.
- The amended Rule 167 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 lets a person contest a challan within 45 days, but a rejected challenge needs 50 per cent of the amount deposited before court.
- Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the advocates' representation will be examined by the Transport Department and placed before the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Nothing changes for you right now. If you get a challan, wait for the Transport Department's decision on this notification before paying or contesting, and keep your documents and evidence ready. For your own case, check with a lawyer.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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