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Himachal Pradesh Launches Challan2Pay for Instant Digital Traffic Fines
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News18•07-10-2026, 18:30
Himachal Pradesh Launches Challan2Pay for Instant Digital Traffic Fines
- •Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Challan2Pay initiative to allow motorists to pay challans digitally on the spot.
- •Transport officers are equipped with POS machines by Axis Bank to ensure transparency, accountability, and direct state treasury deposits.
- •The state government plans to introduce 1,500 new e-buses, green hydrogen buses, and super-deluxe buses for the Himachal Road Transport Corporation.
- •Transport department revenue has grown significantly from Rs 510 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 995 crore in 2025-26.
Key Questions Answered
The 'Challan2 Pay' initiative was launched by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to enable motorists to make real-time digital payments against traffic challans at the very spot of issuance using point-of-sale (POS) machines provided by Axis Bank.
The Himachal Pradesh state government plans to provide 1,500 new e-buses to the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in the coming period, ensuring they have a minimum range of 350 km and are suitable for hilly terrain.
The transport department's revenue has witnessed a continuous rise, increasing from Rs 510 crore in the 2021-22 fiscal year to Rs 995 crore in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
