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Traffic violators owe Maharashtra government Rs 5,724 crore in e-challan fines since 2019
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· September 10, 2026
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Key points The total amount owed is Rs 5,724 crore, accumulated since 2019. Traffic violators owe a significant amount in unpaid e-challan fines.
Traffic violators owe a significant amount in unpaid e-challan fines. The total amount owed is Rs 5,724 crore, accumulated since 2019.
This large debt is a concern, and other states have implemented measures to encourage payment. Rebate schemes are one approach used to collect outstanding fines.
Other states also use a blacklist to track offenders who have not paid their fines, in an effort to ensure payment. For more information on these measures and the issue of unpaid e-challan fines, further details are available.
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Category: Local Published: September 10, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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