How to settle Delhi traffic challans virtually without going to court
virtual traffic courts in Delhi.
The virtual court system was introduced by the e-committee of the Supreme Court to enable paperless disposal of traffic violations and online payment of fines. The court administration, in collaboration with Delhi Traffic Police, developed a module that sends an SMS notification of a traffic offense to the offender. The offender then has the option to pay the fine online or contest the notice.
If the violator pleads guilty, they are redirected to an e-payment gateway.
If the challan is contested, it is automatically sent to the relevant traffic court for further proceedings. In the virtual traffic courts, fines are imposed or waived off as per the Motor Vehicles Act. Violators can pay the fine online without the need to visit a physical court.
It is important to note that virtual courts are different from traffic lok adalats conducted by the Delhi Legal Service Authority, where fines can be reduced or waived off, but physical presence is required.
The online courts aim to make the process easier for those who wish to contest the violation or pay the fine.
Violators can access the virtual courts through a link available on the district courts' website at www.vcourts.gov.in. They are also notified about the hearing date and details of the digital traffic court. In the virtual courts, violators can submit documents, make submissions, and provide evidence.
Fines can be paid online if imposed by the court, eliminating the need for a physical appearance.
The introduction of virtual courts has proven to be convenient for both litigants and the judiciary. It saves time, reduces hassles, and eases the pressure on physical courts. While physical traffic courts require five secretarial staff,
