Traffic e-challans have become problematic for police and those fined alike after a spate of errors have occurred in these challans. According to a report in this paper, a Ghatkopar resident has been sent 13 e-challans for his Activa scooter but out of that only one belongs to him, the others are of vehicles not belonging to him.

The traffic department has pressed the pedal on recovering pending dues from errant motorists and two-wheeler users. E-challans are issued for violation of traffic rules. While the intent is good, and the step up in collection is necessary given that dues are over Rs 400 crore, the method must be absolutely foolproof.