With crores of unpaid traffic challans, Delhi has been discussing a one-time amnesty scheme that could waive a big part of old fines. Here is the latest verified information and what you should do while waiting.
What Was Proposed?
In 2025, media reports said the Delhi Government planned a one-time amnesty scheme offering a 50–70% waiver on outstanding traffic challans, especially older and minor violations. The aim: clear the huge backlog and encourage people to settle.
Why So Many Pending Challans?
- Delhi has over 2.46 crore unpaid challans, many several years old (reported December 2025).
- Between 1 January and 31 July 2025, traffic police issued about 22.4 lakh challans, and only around 2% were paid, as reported.
- Camera-based challans have grown rapidly with ITMS and speed cameras.
Why Is It Delayed?
As reported in December 2025:
- Many challans are already under court consideration, and the government cannot waive them without court permission.
- Blanket relief could raise legal and administrative questions.
- The cabinet referred the proposal to the Law Department for review and redrafting, with options like waiving administrative penalties on older uncontested challans.
Bottom line: until there is an official government notification, no amnesty discount applies. Be wary of any website or agent claiming to give “amnesty scheme” discounts today.
What You Can Do Right Now
| Your challan status | Best current option |
|---|---|
| Pending with traffic police | Pay online or contest if wrong |
| In Virtual Court | Pay/contest on vcourts.gov.in |
| Sent to court, compoundable | Lok Adalat 25 Oct 2026, Evening or Weekend Court |
| Wrong challan | Contest it |
Should You Wait for the Amnesty?
Waiting has risks. Under the new rules being rolled out in 2026, challans not paid or contested within 45 days may be deemed accepted, and unpaid challans can block RC transfer and other services. If a Lok Adalat is near, settling there is often the practical choice. Read new traffic challan rules Delhi 2026.
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Is the Delhi challan amnesty scheme launched?
Not as per the latest reports. It was proposed with a 50–70% waiver but referred for legal review in December 2025. Only an official notification will make it effective.
How many challans are pending in Delhi?
Reports in December 2025 put the number of unpaid challans in Delhi at over 2.46 crore.
What should I do until the amnesty scheme comes?
Check your challans, pay or contest new ones within the deadline, and settle eligible court challans in Lok Adalat, Evening or Weekend Court.
