Check e-Challan Status and Make Online Payment from parivahan.gov.in

e-Challan Online Payment from parivahan.gov.inHow to easily check e-challan status and make your e-Challan online payment through Parivahan Sewa portal parivahan.gov.in for all vehicle owners.

Traffic violations nowadays are monitored more strictly than ever. With high-definition CCTV systems, automated number plate recognition, and digital enforcement, most traffic challans are now generated electronically, called e-Challan.

Because the challan is created digitally, the Government also allows citizens to check and pay e-Challan online from their mobile or computer without visiting any traffic office.

If you have received an SMS regarding a challan, or if you want to check whether any traffic challan is pending on your vehicle, this article will walk you through the complete process in a very simple and detailed way.

What Is an e-Challan?

An e-Challan is a digital traffic challan generated by traffic police or automated cameras when a vehicle violates any road safety rule. Now that India uses CCTV-based enforcement in most cities, many challans are generated using:

  • Speed cameras
  • CCTV footage
  • ANPR systems (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
  • Traffic police hand-held devices

Whenever your vehicle violates a rule, an SMS is sent to the mobile number linked with the vehicle, containing the challan number and amount. Even if you did not receive the SMS, you can still check your challan online using your vehicle number, driving licence number, or challan number.

Why Should You Pay Your e-Challan Online?

Paying your challan online is not only convenient but also required within a fixed time period.

Benefits of Online Payment

  • No need to visit any traffic office
  • Instant confirmation of payment
  • Downloadable challan receipt
  • Secure payment options
  • Avoid late fees, court summons, or legal issues

Important Notice

You must pay your challan within 60 days of its issuance. If you fail to do so, the challan automatically moves to the court, and you will need to settle it legally. Once it reaches the court, you cannot pay it online.

How to Check e-Challan Status and Make Online Payment?

To check and pay your e-challan online through parivahan.gov.in portal, using either challan number, vehicle number, or DL number follow the steps provided below correctly.

Step 1: Open Your Web Browser.

Step 2: Go to the Online Services Menu

Once you reach the Parivahan home page, look for the menu section at the top.

  • Click on Online Services
  • From the dropdown list, select e-Challan

Step 3: Open the “Get Challan Details” Section

After clicking “e-Challan”, you will see a page that asks for:

  • User ID
  • Password

Do NOT enter anything here.

This login is ONLY for government officers.

  • Right below it, you will see an option: Get Challan Details
  • Click on this option.

This is where citizens can check challan details.

Step 4: Choose How You Want to Fetch Your Challan Status/ Details

You will now see three methods to retrieve your challan:

1. Using Challan Number

If you received an SMS notification with a challan number, enter that number here.

2. Using Vehicle Number

This is the most commonly used option.
You can enter your:

  • Vehicle Registration Number (in CAPITAL letters)
  • Captcha code

3. Using Driving Licence Number

  • If the challan is issued to a driver (not a vehicle), use your DL number.
  • Most people use vehicle number, so we continue using that.

Step 5: Enter Your Vehicle Number

Type your vehicle number exactly as it appears on the RC:

  • Use capital letters only
  • Do not put extra spaces
  • Make sure the digits are correct
  • Then enter the captcha code.
  • Click Get Detail.

Step 6: Verify Using OTP (One-Time Password)

Once you click Get Detail:

  • The system will display the mobile number linked with your vehicle.
  • An OTP will be sent to that number.
  • Enter the OTP received on your phone.
  • Click Submit.

If your mobile number is not updated, the challan may still be visible, but OTP verification might be required. Updating mobile number with RC is recommended.

Step 7: Wait While the Portal Fetches Your Challan History

After submitting OTP, wait for a few seconds.

The system will now fetch:

  • All pending challans
  • All paid challans
  • Challan details from all states
  • Photos & video evidence (if applicable)

You will see a complete list of past and current challans, including:

  • Challan date
  • Challan time
  • State and city of violation
  • Violation reason
  • Fine amount
  • Payment status
  • Photo evidence

Step 8: Download and View Your Challan Copy

Before making payment, it is recommended to download the challan copy for your records.

  • Next to each challan, you will see: Print Challan
  • Click on it.

A challan form will open containing:

  • Details of the rule violated
  • Vehicle photo captured via CCTV
  • Location of violation
  • Fine amount
  • Officer name (or CCTV system ID)
  • Your vehicle’s image

You can save this as PDF for future reference.

This step is extremely important if:

  • You want to keep a receipt
  • You want to verify the evidence
  • You need the document for insurance or legal purposes

Step 9: Click on “Pay Now” to Begin Payment

  • Return to the challan list page.
  • Next to your pending challan, click: Pay Now
  • This will begin the online payment process.

Step 10: Click “Next” and Transfer Request to Revenue Department

After clicking Pay Now:

  • A message appears indicating that the request is being sent to the Revenue Department of your state.
  • Wait a few seconds.
  • Then click Close.

Now scroll down the page.

The challan amount will appear automatically.

Step 11: Click on “Proceed with Net Payment”

  • At the bottom of the page, you will see: Proceed with Net Payment
  • Click on it.

This will take you to the payment gateway.

Step 12: Choose Your Preferred Payment Method

You will now see several payment methods.

Available options include:

  • Net Banking (All Banks)
  • Debit Card (All banks)
  • Credit Card
  • UPI Payment

Choose any method and complete the payment process.

Step 13: Confirm That Your Challan Is Now Marked as ‘Paid’

  • Go back to the challan details page again.
  • Check the status.

The challan will now show:

  1. Paid, or
  2. Payment Successful

This means your challan is officially closed.

What If You Do Not Pay Your e-Challan Within 60 Days?

If your challan remains unpaid for 60 days, it automatically goes to court.

In this case:

  • You cannot pay online
  • You must visit the court on the given date
  • You may need to appear before a magistrate
  • You might have to pay a higher penalty
  • In some cases, your vehicle may be seized

Therefore, always clear challans online on time.

What If Your Challan Has Already Gone to Court?

If your challan has already been forwarded to court:

  • The Parivahan portal will show “Court Challan”
  • No Pay Now button will appear
  • You must follow the court process

Many people create tutorials showing how to resolve court challans for half the amount, but legally, you should follow the official court instructions.

Common Reasons for Issuing e-Challan

Your challan may be issued for:

  • Driving without helmet
  • Triple riding
  • Overspeeding
  • Signal jumping
  • Driving without seatbelt
  • Lane cutting
  • Using mobile phone while driving
  • Parking in no-parking area
  • Vehicle pollution certificate expired
  • RC, DL, PUC not updated

Always follow traffic rules to avoid penalties.