Patna: Vehicles with unpaid e-challans and traffic fines in Bihar will face restrictions on several transport-related services, including renewal of registration certificates (RC), issuance of fitness certificates and transfer of ownership. Such vehicles may also be blacklisted on the transport department’s portal until the dues are cleared.The state transport department has asked district transport officers and other authorities concerned to act against vehicles with pending e-challans in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directions. State transport commissioner Arif Ahsan issued the instructions.“Under the new enforcement measures, online transport services linked to vehicles with unpaid e-challans will be restricted. The department will stop renewal of registration certificates, issuance of duplicate RCs and updating of the vehicle owner’s correspondence address until the outstanding traffic fines are paid. Issuance of fitness certificates and other related documents will also be affected,” Ahsan said.The department has also directed that vehicles with unpaid fines be blacklisted on the transport portal. Ownership transfers will not be processed until pending challans are settled, making it difficult for owners to sell or transfer such vehicles without clearing their dues.Other services, including issuance of pollution certificates and updated repair or fitness-related certificates, will also be restricted for vehicles with unpaid e-challans.The crackdown will extend to repeat traffic offenders. Officials have been instructed to act against driving licence holders who repeatedly violate traffic rules, including suspension of licences and restrictions on renewal wherever applicable.The department has also ordered random vehicle checks. If a vehicle is found to have an unpaid or non-complied e-challan, officials may seize it under applicable provisions.Transport Secretary Raj Kumar said effective enforcement of traffic rules was essential for improving road safety. He said action against vehicles with pending e-challans would be taken in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directions. The objective, he said, was not merely to recover fines but also to promote responsibility and discipline among motorists, reduce traffic violations and help prevent road accidents.Ahsan said officials had been directed to conduct regular and random checks, identify vehicles with pending challans and take action under the prescribed provisions.
