The Karnataka government has announced a 50% concession on penalties for pending traffic violation cases recorded through the Police Department’s mobile e-challan system. This one-time offer is valid from August 23 to September 12.

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced a one-time 50 per cent concession on penalties for pending cases recorded through the Police Department’s mobile e-challan system.Mobile e-challans are digital traffic violation notices sent via SMS or email.According to a government order dated August 21, the concession will be applicable from August 23 to September 12.The order noted that the Commissioner of Transport and Road Safety, Bengaluru, had requested a similar concession to settle cases registered in the Transport Department prior to 2018-19.However, after consideration, the government decided to extend the concession only to cases under the Police Department’s mobile e-challan system, the order stated.The Bengaluru Traffic Police said fines can be paid through its website (https://btp.gov.in/), mobile application, or at the nearest traffic police station.Meanwhile, chief minister Siddaramaiah urged people to “make full use of the limited period opportunity.”In a post on ‘X’, he said, “Our government is committed to promoting road safety, law-abiding behavior, and public convenience… pay the pending fines of traffic violations on your vehicles and follow the traffic rules.”