The National Lok Adalat 2025, organized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) and Delhi Traffic Police, is offering vehicle owners a unique opportunity to settle pending traffic challans, including those related to pollution fines under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This one-day event is set to take place on March 8, 2025, across seven court complexes in Delhi from 10 AM to 4 PM.
National Lok Adalat for settling pending Compoundable Traffic Challans/Notices to be held on 8th March, 2025 (Saturday) at all Court Complexes, Delhi from 10 am to 4 pm.
Avail this opportunity to get cleared pending challans/notices.@DSLSA_DELHI pic.twitter.com/GPtKS1PA4j
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 2, 2025
This initiative provides an efficient and simplified platform for resolving compoundable traffic offences, which includes a wide range of traffic-related violations, as well as certain non-traffic-related legal cases. The event aims to clear pending cases and ensure a swifter legal process for all involved.
Key Dates to Remember
- March 3, 2025: Challan download begins
- March 8, 2025: Lok Adalat hearing from 10 AM to 4 PM
Where Will the Lok Adalat Be Held?
The National Lok Adalat will be conducted at seven court complexes across Delhi:
- Dwarka Court Complex
- Karkardooma Court Complex
- Patiala House Court Complex
- Rohini Court Complex
- Rouse Avenue Court Complex
- Saket Court Complex
- Tis Hazari Court Complex
Types of Cases to Be Settled
The Lok Adalat will cover a variety of cases, including but not limited to:
Traffic Police Challans and Notices
- All compoundable traffic challans and notices pending until November 30, 2024.
- Includes challans for violating GRAP norms (pollution fines).
Other Legal Cases
- Criminal Cases: Compoundable offences.
- Cheque Dishonour Cases: Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Motor Accident Cases (MACT): Compensation claims.
- Matrimonial Disputes: Excluding divorce cases.
- Land Acquisition Cases: Compensation disputes.
- Labour Dispute Cases: Settlements related to wages and disputes.
- Electricity & Water Bill Cases: Disputes related to bills.
- Revenue Cases: Pending in District and High Courts.
- Service Matters: Pay allowances and retiral benefits.
- Money Recovery Cases: Civil disputes related to financial recovery.
How to Participate?
The download of pending challans for settlement will begin on March 3, 2025, and can be accessed via the official Delhi Traffic Police website. The vehicle owners can then bring their documents and challans to any of the seven court complexes for the settlement process on March 8, 2025.
Conclusion
This National Lok Adalat provides a timely opportunity for vehicle owners in Delhi to clear their outstanding traffic fines and notices without the usual hassles of a lengthy court process. It also facilitates the resolution of various other legal disputes in a simplified, accessible manner. For more details, interested individuals can visit the official Delhi Traffic Police website.
The event marks an important step in making legal services more accessible and less cumbersome for the common man.
