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TN E Challan: Check & Pay Tamil Nadu Traffic Challan Online(தமிழ்நாடு சலான்)

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How to Check Tamil Nadu E Challan Online by Vehicle Number

By using your vehicle number, you can easily check any pending Tamil Nadu traffic challans instantly through the CarInfo app or Web. It is a quick and reliable method for viewing the e challan details issued by the Tamil Nadu Traffic Police.

Enter your vehicle number in the Challan Check section

Enter your vehicle number in the Challan Check section

Instantly view challan status, offence details, and fine amount.

Instantly view challan status, offence details, and fine amount.

Pay securely online through CarInfo in just one click.

Pay securely online through CarInfo in just one click.

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I was driving through Anna Salai when I heard that AI cameras had issued several challans that week. I checked my Tamil Nadu e-challan here, and it clearly showed the violation details. It helped me stay updated without needing to visit the traffic office.

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  • What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your TN Challan?

    Within 60 days: Payable online/offline without penalty.

    Within 60 days: Payable online/offline without penalty.

    After 60 days: Police may visit your address for recover.

    After 60 days: Police may visit your address for recover.

    After 90 days: Case is sent to court; you may be summoned

    After 90 days: Case is sent to court; you may be summoned

    Continued Delayed: Driving licence or RC may be suspended

    Continued Delayed: Driving licence or RC may be suspended

    Repeat Default: Vehicle may be seized; licence suspension for up to 3 months

    Repeat Default: Vehicle may be seized; licence suspension for up to 3 months

    Long-term impact: Cannot renew insurance, sell vehicle, or transfer ownership

    Long-term impact: Cannot renew insurance, sell vehicle, or transfer ownership

    How to Pay TN Challan Offline?

    If you are paying your tamil nadu e challan offline, there are three methods for paying in person. These options are useful if you are not comfortable with online payments or perhaps you need to speak to someone in person to check and pay your challan.

    Make payment at a nearby Traffic Police Station:

    1. Go to any nearest Traffic Police Station in your city
    2. Provide your vehicle number or a copy of printed challan
    3. The officer will check if you have any pending traffic fine
    4. You can make it in cash or swipe POS card
    5. Make sure to get your proper payment receipt

    Pay through Tamil Nadu e-Seva or CSC Centers

    1. Go to your nearest e-Seva center or Common Service Centre (CSC)
    2. Provide your vehicle registration number
    3. The staff will log on or check your e-challan through official portal
    4. You can make payment by cash, card or UPI
    5. Then, you get printed payment confirmation slip

    Pay at RTO Offices in Tamil Nadu

    1. Go to nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO) linked to your vehicle
    2. Request to check and pay any pending traffic challans
    3. Give your RC number for search and ID proof (if asked)
    4. Make the payment and get updated acknowledgment receipt

    How to Dispute a Wrong Traffic E Challan in Tamil Nadu

    If you have received a wrong e challan Tamil-Nadu due to some error, wrong vehicle being captured or false violation, there are processes for disputing it through the official channels below:

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    Go to the Parivahan Grievance Portal

    Access the official website - https://parivahan.gov.in - and find the “Grievance” tab in the e-challan services.

    Organize your evidence to support your dispute. You could include:

    • Dashcam footage
    • Parking slips
    • Toll receipts or GPS location history
    • Images or documents showing your vehicle was elsewhere

    Complete a Dispute Form

    Put the correct vehicle registration number, challan number, and upload all files. In the explanation area of the form, specify the details of your dispute.

    Wait for Verification

    Your complaint will be forwarded to be verified by the Tamil-Nadu RTO or traffic department. Once verified, the wrongful challan could be cancelled or amended.

    Go to the Traffic Police Headquarters (if required)

    In the event that you receive no communication in a few working days or if the matter is urgent, you may go to the nearest traffic police office, or the Traffic. Make sure you bring the originals and photocopies of all the relevant documents, such as your vehicle RC, driving licence and the e-challan notice.

    Appear at the virtual court or at the physical court (if needed)

    In some cases, if the matter is unresolved through the Tamil-Nadu Traffic Police, the e challan can be moved to the Virtual Court Tamil-Nadu, or Metropolitan Magistrate Court. Here you'll have the opportunity to challenge the fine with your proof. You can check the status of court cases or the hearing dates pertaining to your challan at https://vcourts.gov.in

    What is TN E-Challan?

    Did you receive a traffic challan in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, or anywhere in Tamil Nadu? With the TN e Challan system, checking and paying your traffic fines is now hassle-free and fully online. Managed by the Tamil Nadu Traffic Police and integrated with Parivahan, you can check your challan status using just your vehicle number. Whether your...

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