Hyderabad: The deadline for availing discounts on traffic challans in Telangana was initially set for January 10 and later extended to January 31. As today marks the final day, some individuals are still curious about the possibility of a further extension, but considering the previous extension and historical patterns, the likelihood of additional time seems minimal.
The discount initiative in 2022 began on March 1, with an initial deadline of March 31. In that instance, it was extended to April 14, and no further extensions were provided.
It’s important to note that while the discounts on challans apply to all types of vehicles in Telangana, they are not applicable to all violations. The Telangana State Police’s integrated e-challan system portal specifies that the discount on pending challans is only applicable up to the date of the offense on December 25, 2023. For violations committed after this date, the full challan amount must be paid without any discount.
As of the last date, the category-wise discounts on traffic challans in Telangana are as follows:
- For two-wheelers and autos, paying 20 percent of the challan will waive the remaining 80 percent.
- For push carts and petty vendors (39b cases), paying 10 percent of the traffic challan will waive the remaining 90 percent.
- For light motor vehicles (LMVs), cars, jeeps, and heavy vehicles, paying 40 percent will waive the remaining 60 percent.
- For Road Transport Corporation (RTC) drivers, paying 10 percent of the traffic challan will waive the remaining 90 percent.