Lok Adalat is an informal court constituted for closing pre-litigation cases related to family disputes, land disputes, and traffic challans. The name literally suggests that it is the People’s Court and justifies the name by providing easy ways to settle cases to the public. If you are looking to settle a long-standing traffic challan in Telangana, you can visit the Lok Adalat in person. Nowadays, many states also offer the provision of online hearing using video conferencing systems.
The best thing about the Lok Adalat is that you need not pursue a lawyer or pay any court fee for settling your case. At the same time, you can also expect a discount or waiver for the pending challan. More information about the Lok Adalat Challan settlement process in Telangana has been provided in the below sections.
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What is Lok Adalat for traffic challans?
A Lok Adalat is primarily a conciliation session where you agree to settle the pending traffic challans as per the suggestion of the judge. You have to understand that only the eligible traffic challans are handled in a Lok Adalat. Therefore, it is your duty to check whether the traffic challans imposed against your vehicle qualify for the same. For that, you can visit the Parivahan e-Challan site or download the official app of Telangana Traffic Police.
Once you visit the Lok Adalat, you can pay the penalty fee or pending challan free and get a receipt for the same. The challans once settled in Lok Adalat are removed from your vehicle and are accepted by all regular courts as well.
Common Traffic Challan Offences Considered in Lok Adalat
These types of traffic offences are considered for settlement in a Lok Adalat in Telangana:
- Speeding over the recommended speed limit
- Honking near the hospitals, schools, and other public places where honking is prohibited
- Not wearing the seatbelt/helmet while driving.
- Triple seating on the bike
- Not following the lane appropriate as per your vehicle
- Not able to produce your vehicle licence, Registration Certificate or RC, insurance papers, or Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate when asked by the traffic police
- Jumping a red signal
- Using a phone or listening to a song using headphones while driving
Remember that all these challans belong to the compoundable traffic challans meaning that they can be settled by paying a fine or penalty fee.
How to Check Lok Adalat Challan Status in Telangana?
To check the Lok Adalat challan status in Telangana, you can follow these steps:
Through the Telangana Traffic Police e-Challan Portal
You can verify the Lok Adalat challan status through the official website of Telangana Traffic e-Challan. After visiting this website, you must enter your vehicle number and the given captcha code. Upon providing these details, you can click on the ‘submit’ button. Now, pending challans against your vehicle will be displayed on the screen along with their status. The challan referred to the Lok Adaalt will also be displayed along with their details on your screen.
Alternative Method
Alternatively, you can also visit the Virtual Courts website and choose ‘Telangana’ as your state. Now, you can submit the vehicle number or challan number to check whether it has been referred to the Lok Adalat or not.
Documents Required for Lok Adalat Challan Settlement
The documents that you must carry while visiting the Lok Adalat include:
- A proof of identity such as Aadhaar Card and voter’s ID.
- Vehicle challan receipt
- Driving licence, insurance policy, Registration Certificate (RC), and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
How to Pay a Challan in Lok Adalat in Telangana?
To settle a pending traffic challan in Lok Adalat, you must first verify whether the challan is eligible for Lok Adalat. For that, you can visit the Telangana Traffic e-Challan page or Parivahan Seva website. After confirming the challan status, you can register for the upcoming Lok Adalat session via Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) portal. You can also opt for the walk-in or on-site registration provided in the court premises.
Once the procedures are completed, you can visit the Lok Adalat session in person or book an online conciliation session. Then, you can explain your case to the judge or ask for a waiver or discount for clearing multiple challans at once. After everything is done, you can proceed to pay the challan fine and collect the receipt from the Lok Adalat’s desk.
Lok Adalat Dates for Challan Settlement in Telangana
The upcoming session of Lok Adalat is to be held on 28th March 2026. After that, the Lok Adalat sessions will be held on 9th May, 12th September, and 12th December 2026. These sessions are held on the second Saturday of March, May, September, and December every year. Any changes or updates regarding the Lok Adalat hearings are updated on the TSLSA portal. These hearings are mostly held in district court or taluka courts premises.
What Happens if You Don’t Settle Challans in Lok Adalat?
- If you don’t settle the pending challans in Lok Adalat, it will be referred to the regular courts where you won’t get any waiver or discounts.
- A legal action such as cancellation of the RC or blocking the vehicle on the Vahan portal may be taken for the multiple challans that haven’t been settled for a long time. The vehicles that are blocked on the Vahan portal are not eligible for further insurance renewals and you will also not be able to sell it legally to another person.
- For severe traffic violations, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) may also impound or seize your vehicle.
To avoid such bleak scenarios, it is recommended that you clear the pending challans in Lok Adalat.
Summary
The Lok Adalat sessions are held four times a year in Telangana or any other state for that matter. These sessions provide you with a huge opportunity to settle the pending challans and avoid any further legal proceedings. For that, you must be updated with the upcoming Lok Adalat sessions by visiting the Telangana Traffic Police or TSLSA website.
FAQs about Lok Adalat in Telangana
Q. Which traffic offences are not eligible for Lok Adalat in Telangana?
Drink and drive, negligent driving resulting in death or serious injury, hit and run, and other types of severe traffic offences are not eligible for Lok Adalat in Telangana.
Q. Is it possible to register for an e-Lok Adalat in Telangana?
Yes, you may register for an e-Lok Adalat in Telangana using the Virtual Courts website. Here, you will have to select your state and challan type to check the challan status in Lok Adalat. After that, you may check for the availability of the e-Lok Adalat session and register for it. After registering the e-Lok Adalat link will be sent on your registered email address and mobile number.
Q. Should I hire a lawyer to lead my challan case in Lok Adalat?
No, you can present your challan case by yourself in the Lok Adalat. However, if you need the help of an advocate, you can approach them as well.
Q. How to clear challan fees online?
The challan that has not been referred to any court or Lok Adalat yet, can be settled directly by paying the penalty or fine. For that, you can visit the Parivahan Seva e-Challan site or Telangana e-Challan portal.
Q. How much will attending a Lok Adalat session cost me?
Attending a Lok Adalat session will not cost you anything as no court fee is associated with it.
