Uttar Pradesh Vehicle โฃOwners: Check forโค E-Challan Notices via WhatsApp
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – vehicle owners in Uttar pradesh are urged to promptly checkโค their mobile phones for e-challan notices delivered through the state transport department’s official WhatsApp Chatbot service (8005441222). The transport department is undertaking a meaningful effort โto collect outstanding challans for the 2024-25 fiscal year and beyond.
Mass E-Challan Notification Initiative
The department aims to send approximately 3.6 million e-challan notices over the next several years, beginning with over 1.4 million notices for the current 2024-25โ period.โค This proactive approach utilizesโค a government-approved, blue-tick verifiedโ WhatsApp chatbot to directly inform vehicleโข owners of pending dues.โข This is the first instance of a government department utilizing WhatsApp for this purpose, enhancing both efficiency and cybersecurity.
Transportโ Commissioner Brajeshโฃ Narain Singh stated that notices for challans from 2022 and 2023 will follow the current 2024-25 campaign. The department is prioritizing the collection of outstanding payments to ensure โroad safety and compliance โคwith traffic regulations.
Addressing Data Discrepancies
A substantial portion-over one-third-of pending challans are affected by inaccurate or missing mobile numbers in vehicle registrationโ details. Owners are strongly advised to independently verify their challan status on the official Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in) and settle any outstanding โฃamounts to avoid stricter penalties.
Pro Tip: Regularly update your vehicle registration details with โฃthe โtransportโข department to ensure you receive timely โขnotifications.
Outstanding Challan Breakdown (2024-25)
| Category | Number of Challans | Outstanding Amount (Rs Crore) | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Issued | 2,701,786 | 1,411.2 | N/A |
| Total Unpaid | 2,211,244 | 790.45 | 81.8% |
| Four-Wheelers | N/A | 552.66 | 53.9% |
| Two-Wheelers | N/A | N/A | Second Largest |
| Multi-Offender Vehicles | 871,353 | 338.76 | 39.4% |
Four-wheeler owners represent the largest groupโค of defaulters, accounting โคfor over 53.9% of unpaid challans,totaling approximately Rs 552.66โ crore. The average unpaid challan amount is Rs 4,641.
Vulnerable Vehicle โGroups
Theโ department has identified several categories of vehicles with pending challans: repeat offenders, two-wheelers, and four-wheelers. A significant concern is the approximatelyโค one-third of vehicles with either incorrect or missing mobile numbers in their registration details.While these owners may notโฃ currently receive WhatsApp notifications, they remain liable โfor penalties and potential legal action โunder โthe Motor Vehicles Act.
Approximately 806,970โฃ challans, totaling Rs 270.6 crore, are currently uncollectible due to invalid contact information. โThis includesโ 384,301 entries marked as ‘NULL’ (worth Rs 128.25 crore) โฃand 421,029 numbers with fewer then ten digits (worth Rs 141.9 crore).
Did You Know?
Inโฃ June 2023, theโ Uttar Pradesh government โcancelled all pending challans issued between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021.
Important Safety Reminders
Theโ transport department emphasizes that all official e-challan โขnotifications will originateโ from the single WhatsApp number 8005441222, which is verified with a blue tick. Payments should only be made throughโฃ the official government portal,parivahan.gov.in. Vehicle owners are cautioned against โขmakingโค payments viaโ QR codes, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), or direct bank transfers.
The increasing use of technology in traffic enforcement, such as automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems and digital payment platforms, is a growing trend globally. These technologies aim to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance in road safety management. The implementation of WhatsApp-based e-challan notifications represents a strategic move towardsโข leveraging readily available communication channels to โขenhance public โฃserviceโข delivery.
Frequently Asked questionsโข about UP E-Challans
- What is an e-challan? โAn e-challan is a digital traffic violation notice issuedโ by the transport department.
- How can I check my e-challan status? You can check your challan status on the Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in).
- Is the WhatsApp notification service legitimate? Yes, the service uses a verified WhatsApp number โค(8005441222) with a blue tick.
- What if my mobile number is incorrect on my vehicle registration? โ Update โขyour details with the transport โคdepartment quickly.
- Where should I pay my e-challan? Paymentsโค should โonly be โmade through the official Parivahan portal.
Weโค encourage our readers to stay informedโข and proactively address any pending โฃtraffic violations. Doโ you think this WhatsApp notificationโค system will significantly improve โchallan paymentโ rates? Shareโ your thoughts in the comments below!