Bihar New One-Time Settlement Scheme: Pay 50 Percent Less on Pending Traffic Challans

May 10, 2026

What Happens After the Lok Adalat?

The authorities must submit a report on total collection and disposal data from the 9 May 2026 Lok Adalat to the Patna High Court by 22 June 2026 . This report will show how many challans were settled and how much money was collected.

Why Is This Scheme Important?

This scheme serves two purposes:

Revenue collection – The government recovers money from long-pending fines.
Disposal of pending cases – Old challans get cleared, reducing the burden on courts and traffic authorities.

The scheme is linked to the National Lok Adalat system, which settles disputes through compromise and conciliation.

FAQ Section

Q1: What is the Traffic Challan One-Time Settlement Scheme, 2026?
It is a Bihar government scheme that gives up to 50% relief on pending traffic e-challans for certain minor offences.

Q2: When did the scheme become effective?
On 9 May 2026 (coinciding with the National Lok Adalat).

Q3: Which challans are eligible?
E-challans pending for more than 90 days. The cut-off date is either 31 March 2025 or 31 March 2026 (check official sources).

Q4: Which offences are covered?
Not wearing helmet, not wearing seat belt, driving without insurance.

Q5: Which offences are not covered?
Using mobile phone while driving, and dangerous driving under Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Q6: Can I pay in cash?
No. Only online payment is accepted.

Q7: What did the Patna High Court direct on 8 May 2026?
It ordered accessible locations, online payment, security arrangements, and SMS alerts within two days.

Q8: By when must the report be submitted to the Patna High Court?
By 22 June 2026.

Exam-Focused Points

Scheme name: Traffic Challan One-Time Settlement Scheme, 2026 (Bihar)
Gazette notification date: 30 April 2026
Effective date: 9 May 2026 (National Lok Adalat day)
Validity period: Financial year 2026-27
Relief offered: Up to 50% on pending e-challans
Eligibility: Challans pending for more than 90 days (cut-off 31 March 2025 or 31 March 2026)
Covered offences: No helmet, no seat belt, no insurance
Excluded offences: Handheld mobile phone use while driving; dangerous driving (Section 184, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988)
Payment method: Online