Kerala approves an E-Challan Amnesty Scheme cutting pending traffic fines by half

8 October 2026

The Kerala government has approved an E-Challan Amnesty Scheme under which motorists may settle pending traffic fines by paying 50 per cent of the prescribed amount.
The concession period runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Only challans generated on or before 31 March 2026 qualify; challans issued after that date get no concession.
As on 31 March there were 1,00,22,255 pending challans, involving Rs 9,07,74,86,813.
Challans that have already gone to court are excluded, as are offences not listed in the scheme.
The listed offences include driving without a licence, permitting an unauthorised person to drive, over-speeding, dangerous driving, registration and permit violations and overloading.