National Lok Adalat 2025 for Traffic Challans: All You Need to Know

The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), in coordination with Delhi Traffic Police, is organising a National Lok Adalat on March 8, 2025. This event provides an opportunity for vehicle owners to settle pending compoundable traffic challans and notices, including pollution fines under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

National Lok Adalat for settling pending Compoundable Traffic Challans/Notices to be held on 8th March, 2025 (Saturday) at all Court Complexes, Delhi from 10 am to 4 pm.

Avail this opportunity to get cleared pending challans/notices.@DSLSA_DELHI pic.twitter.com/GPtKS1PA4j

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 2, 2025

Key Dates to Remember

• March 3, 2025: Challan download begins
• March 8, 2025: Lok Adalat hearing (10 AM – 4 PM)

For more details, visit the Delhi Traffic Police Website.

The Adalat will be held across seven court complexes in Delhi:

• Dwarka Court Complex
• Karkardooma Court Complex
• Patiala House Court Complex
• Rohini Court Complex
• Rouse Avenue Court Complex
• Saket Court Complex
• Tis Hazari Court Complex

Types of Cases to Be Settled

Traffic Police Challans and Notices

• All compoundable traffic challans and notices pending till November 30, 2024
• Includes challans issued for violating GRAP norms (pollution fines)

Other Cases

Apart from traffic-related cases, the Lok Adalat will also handle:

How to Settle Traffic Challans at Lok Adalat?

Step-by-Step Process

1. Download Challans:
• Visit the Delhi Traffic Police website: 
• The link is activated on March 3, 2025, at 10 AM
• A total of 1,80,000 challans/notices will be processed
2. Print the Challans:
• Carry a printout of the downloaded challan/notice to the Lok Adalat
• No printout facility will be available at court premises
3. Visit the Designated Court:
   
   
• As per the court number mentioned in the challan printout
• Attend the hearing at the allotted time slot
4. Get Challan Settled:
   
• Pay the settled amount as per the decision of the Lok Adalat bench

Important Guidelines

• Only compoundable offences can be settled at Lok Adalat.
• Non-compoundable/cognisable offences (heinous crimes) must go through regular court proceedings.
• Traffic notices/challans allowed per vehicle:
• Private Vehicles: 5 notices + 2 challans
• Commercial Vehicles: 2 notices/challans

Total Challans/Notices Processed

• 1,000 challans/notices per bench in 180 Lok Adalat benches
• A total of 1,80,000 challans/notices will be settled on March 8, 2025

Future Possibilities

There is ongoing discussion about increasing the frequency of Lok Adalats due to the high volume of pending challans. However, limited court bandwidth poses a challenge.

Conclusion

The National Lok Adalat on March 8, 2025, is a significant opportunity for Delhi vehicle owners to clear their pending challans at a reduced settlement amount. Ensure you download and print the required challans in advance and visit the designated court within the given time slot.