KKN Gurugram Desk | The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), in collaboration with the Delhi Traffic Police, is organizing the National Lok Adalat 2025 on March 8, 2025. This event allows vehicle owners to settle pending traffic challans, including pollution fines under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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The Lok Adalat will be held across seven court complexes in Delhi and will only handle compoundable traffic offences. If you have an outstanding traffic challan or notice issued before November 30, 2024, this is your chance to resolve it easily.
Here’s everything you need to know about National Lok Adalat 2025, including the process, key dates, participating courts, and eligibility criteria.
Key Dates & Schedule
???? March 3, 2025: Challan download begins via the Delhi Traffic Police website.
???? March 8, 2025: Lok Adalat hearing from 10 AM – 4 PM across designated court complexes.
✅ Last date to check pending challans: November 30, 2024.
✅ Only compoundable traffic challans will be processed.
✅ No printout facility at the courts – bring your printed challan.
Where Will the National Lok Adalat 2025 Be Held?
The Lok Adalat will take place across seven major court complexes in 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
Vehicle owners must visit the court mentioned on their challan printout to attend the Lok Adalat hearing.
Types of Cases That Can Be Settled at Lok Adalat
The National Lok Adalat 2025 will not only handle traffic challans but also various other disputes.
Traffic Challans & Notices
✔ All pending compoundable traffic challans issued before November 30, 2024.
✔ Challans related to pollution fines under GRAP regulations.
✔ Cases involving minor traffic violations.
Other Disputes Handled at Lok Adalat
| Category | Types of Cases |
|---|---|
| Criminal Cases | Only compoundable offences |
| Cheque Bounce Cases | Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act |
| Motor Accident Compensation Cases (MACT) | Claims for vehicle accidents |
| Matrimonial Disputes | Except divorce cases |
| Land Acquisition Cases | Disputes related to compensation |
| Labour Disputes | Wage settlements & employment issues |
| Electricity & Water Bill Cases | Billing disputes |
| Revenue Cases | Pending cases in District & High Courts |
| Service Matters | Salary allowances & retirement benefits |
| Money Recovery Cases | Financial disputes & recovery claims |
Step-by-Step Guide to Settle Your Traffic Challans at Lok Adalat
If you have pending traffic challans, follow these steps to settle them at National Lok Adalat 2025.
1. Download Your Pending Challans
???? Visit the Delhi Traffic Police website (active from March 3, 2025, at 10 AM).
???? Enter your vehicle number or driving license details.
???? Check if your vehicle has any pending challans or notices.
???? Download & print the challan (as no printing facility will be available at court premises).
2. Visit the Designated Court
???? Check which court you need to visit (as mentioned on your challan).
???? Arrive at the court complex before your allotted time slot.
3. Attend the Hearing & Settle the Challan
???? Present your challan printout to the Lok Adalat panel.
???? The panel will determine the settlement amount based on the case.
???? Pay the settled fine amount and get your challan cleared.
Important Guidelines for National Lok Adalat 2025
???? Only compoundable offences can be settled.
???? Serious criminal cases or non-compoundable offences will require a regular court hearing.
???? Maximum number of challans that can be settled per vehicle:
- Private Vehicles: 5 notices + 2 challans
- Commercial Vehicles: 2 notices/challans
???? No digital transactions available – carry cash/card for fine payments.
???? Total challans expected to be settled: 1,80,000 across 180 benches.
Why You Should Take Advantage of National Lok Adalat 2025?
???? Avoid Legal Complications: Settling challans at Lok Adalat prevents escalation to court cases.
???? Reduced Fine Amounts: The fines imposed at Lok Adalat are often lower than the standard traffic fines.
⌛ Quick & Hassle-Free Process: Cases get resolved within a single hearing without lengthy court procedures.
???? Peace of Mind: Clearing pending challans ensures no risk of vehicle blacklisting or additional penalties.
Future of Lok Adalats for Traffic Challans
Due to the high volume of pending traffic challans, discussions are underway to increase the frequency of Lok Adalats in Delhi. However, court limitations and high caseloads may slow down this process.
???? Date: March 8, 2025
???? Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
???? Venue: 7 Court Complexes Across Delhi
???? Eligibility: Pending Traffic Challans before November 30, 2024
The National Lok Adalat 2025 is a golden opportunity for Delhi vehicle owners to clear their pending traffic fines in a quick, cost-effective, and hassle-free manner.
Make sure to download your challans before March 8, print them, and reach the designated court on time to settle your case smoothly.
For latest updates on Delhi traffic, legal notices, and Lok Adalat hearings, stay tuned! ????⚖️
