Pay Your Odisha Traffic Challan at a Discount for a Limited Time!
- 1Settle pending traffic fines in Odisha at significantly reduced rates
- 2OTSS offers up to 50% off on fines for offences like red light jumping
- 3Avoid legal hassles and clear all e-challans before the July 31, 2025 deadline
The Odisha government has rolled out a special One-Time Settlement Scheme (OTSS) to help you clear pending traffic e-challans. This is your chance to settle your fines at a much lower cost and avoid future complications. Whether you have fines for minor or major offences, this scheme offers a fantastic opportunity to get things sorted.
According to the Government notification, the OTS scheme under the Commerce & Transport Department will apply to all e‑challans issued up to July 31, 2025 and will be valid for six months from the date of notification.
What is the Odisha One-Time Settlement Scheme?
The Commerce and Transport Department of the Odisha government has introduced a special scheme to recover outstanding e-challan dues. This is a one-time opportunity for all vehicle owners to clear their pending fines. This scheme is valid for all e-challans pending up to July 31, 2025.
Key Benefits of the Scheme:
This initiative provides significant relief by reducing fines for various offences. Here’s a quick look at the discounted rates:
| Sl. No. | Section of MV Act | Offences | Amount of penalty prescribed under MV Act | Amount to be paid by the defaulters after exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 177 | General Offence | may extend to Rs.500/- | 50% |
| 2 | 177A | Rules of Driving regulation violation | Not less than Rs.500/- and may extend to Rs.1000/- | Rs.500/- |
| 3 | 178 | Travel without ticket 3(b) | may extend to Rs.500/- | 50% |
| 4 | 179(1) | Disobedience of order of authorities | may extend to Rs.2000/- | 50% |
| 5 | 179(2) | Refuse to supply information willfully | may extend to Rs.2000/- | 50% |
| 6 | 182-B | Oversized vehicles | Not less than Rs.5000/- and may extend to Rs.10000/- | Rs.5000/- |
| 7 | 183(i) | Driving LMV with excess speed | Not less than Rs.1000/- and may extend to Rs.2000/- | Rs.1000/- |
As per recent reports, Odisha has around 59 lakh e‑challans issued till July 31, 2025. Of these, 31 lakh ( nearly 52%) remain pending at RTO level; another 18 lakh are under court process.
Why is this scheme important?
The government aims to recover outstanding fines efficiently and encourage safer driving habits. This is a one-time deal. Once the six-month scheme expires, full penalties will be enforced, and vehicles with unpaid challans may face transactional restrictions, making it difficult to sell or transfer your vehicle.
After the scheme expires, full penalties as per the Motor Vehicles Act will apply. Vehicles with unpaid challans may face restrictions on sale or transfer, and other legal or administrative action may be taken.
How to pay your Challan with CARS24?
With CARS24, you can pay traffic challans in Odisha with ease and convenience. You don't have to worry about standing in long queues or dealing with complicated processes. Simply log in to the CARS24 app or website, enter your vehicle details, and pay your challan from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere else. It’s a fast, secure, and hassle-free way to settle your fines.
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