Rising Traffic Fines in Jammu & Kashmir Through e-Challans

Published On: November 25, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a sharp rise in traffic penalty collections over the past five years, driven by the rapid expansion of the e-Challan system and AI-enabled traffic monitoring. With collections touching ₹93.43 crore, the Union Territory is seeing a major shift towards digital enforcement and automated surveillance.

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has generated ₹93.43 crore in traffic penalties through e-Challans over the last five years. Official data shows a clear regional split: Jammu accounts for the majority of violations, far surpassing the Kashmir division in both challans issued and total collections.

Between 2020–21 and July 2024–25, authorities issued 71,438 e-Challans. Out of these, 43,981 cases were recorded in Jammu, while 27,457 were reported in Kashmir. This difference also appears in revenue collected, with Jammu contributing ₹65.32 crore compared to ₹28.11 crore from Kashmir.

Year-Wise Breakdown of e-Challan Collections

A closer look at the data highlights a consistent rise in digital enforcement and penalty recovery:

2020–21

Challans issued: 9,764
Collection: ₹12.67 crore

2021–22

Challans issued: 11,275
Collection: ₹12.56 crore

2022–23

Challans issued: 15,660
Collection: ₹14.23 crore

2023–24

Challans issued: 17,524
Collection: ₹21.74 crore

2024–25 (Up to July)

Challans issued: 17,215
Collection: ₹32.23 crore
Highlight: This is the highest annual collection yet, achieved within just four months of the financial year.

India’s Nationwide Impact: Strong Results from e-Challan System

At a national level, the e-Challan system has transformed traffic enforcement. Since its launch, the platform has:

Issued: 36.34 crore challans
Total amount generated: ₹54,540 crore
Amount recovered so far: ₹20,203 crore

These figures highlight the growing acceptance of digital traffic governance across states and UTs.

Additionally, the government has finalized rules under Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act, making electronic monitoring mandatory on national highways, state highways, and high-density urban corridors. This step aims to reduce accidents, curb violations, and ensure safer mobility across the country.

As the e-Challan system expands, drivers can expect stricter monitoring, faster penalty processing, and improved safety standards across major routes.