Notices to 26,412 traffic violators for defaulting on Rs 3.6 cr fine

Nagpur: Traffic police have started taking legal action against violators who have failed to pay fines. The office of the deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Sarang Awad issued pre-litigation notices to 26,412 vehicle owners for payment of pending challans (from March 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021) before September 21, 2021, failing which they have been called upon to remain present at DCP traffic office in Civil Lines for a pre-litigation settlement.The pending fine amount of violators stands at Rs 3.68 crores.
Notices have been sent through text messages on their registered mobile numbers through a link. In case, violators fail to pay these pending challans, they would be required to present themselves at the Lok Adalat to be held on September 25, stated a press note issued by Nagpur city police.
Even those who have not got the notices are requested to check their pending challans on the Maharashtra traffic app forthwith and make payment of pending dues to save them from further legal action.