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Clear Your Traffic Challans In Lok Adalat On 13 Sept


If you still have a pending traffic challan and have been avoiding the fine, this is a great opportunity to get it resolved, without spending too much. The Lok Adalat to be held on 13 September 2025 is offering huge discounts on certain specified traffic violations. But remember, your hearing will not take place without a token.

To avail this benefit, applicants must register online and obtain a token number and appointment letter. Those who do not have both these documents will not be heard.

Registration Process For Lok Adalat Token 2025

  • Visit the NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) website.
  • Choose the option of Lok Adalat registration.
  • Fill the application form and upload the required documents.
  • After submitting the form, the token number and appointment letter will be sent to you via email or phone.
  • The appointment letter will contain your date, time and location information.

What You Should Carry?

It is mandatory to bring original documents, token number, and appointment letter on the day of hearing. The administration advises reaching the venue at least one hour in advance.
Traffic challans on which relief will be given

The Lok Adalat can give exemption or complete pardon on the following minor violations:

  • Driving without seat belt
  • Driving two-wheeler without helmet
  • Violation of red light
  • Challan issued by mistake
  • Overspeeding
  • Without valid PUC certificate
  • Parking in wrong place
  • Driving without driving license
  • Without fitness certificate
  • Driving in wrong lane
  • Ignoring traffic signals
  • Driving without number plate

The following cases will not be taken up in Lok Adalat and will have to be settled in normal courts only:

Drinking and driving
Hit-and-run cases
Death due to negligence
Illegal racing or speeding
Driving by a minor
Vehicles used in criminal activities
Cases on which trial is already going on in the court
Challan issued from other states

What will be the hearing process?

  • Cases will be heard on the basis of token number.
  • The judge may review the challan and waive the entire fine or grant a discount.
  • If the case is serious or there has been a repeated violation, a fine may be imposed.
  • After the order is passed, the case will be considered closed.