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Maharashtra Police issues circular to curb harassment over e-challans
Updated On: 12 March, 2026 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Maharashtra Police has issued a new circular clarifying that traffic personnel cannot force drivers to pay pending e-challan fines on the spot. The directive follows complaints from transport bodies and outlines the legal procedure for enforcement and recovery

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Maharashtra Police on Thursday issued a fresh circular to address complaints raised by the transporters’ community regarding the e-challan system and alleged harassment by traffic personnel on roads.
As per the officials from the Maharashtra Transport Department, the circular was issued following a meeting between representatives of the transport sector. The circular was released on behalf of the Maharashtra Police by Pravin Salunke, which lays down clear operational guidelines for personnel involved in traffic enforcement.

