The Mohali Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a stern warning to vehicle owners with traffic challans pending for over 90 days. The authorities have given a 10-day deadline for these owners to pay their fines, or face the risk of their vehicles being blacklisted.
According to Mohali RTO Pradeep Singh Dhillon, the Motor Vehicle Act, 1989 mandates that fines must be paid within 90 days of the challan issuance. If the fine is not cleared within this period, the vehicle may be blacklisted. This warning serves as both an advisory and a statutory notice, with serious consequences for non-compliance. Blacklisting could lead to the cancellation of the vehicle’s registration certificate, rejection of insurance renewal, and issues with ownership transfer and permits.
Officials have stated that there are over 10,000 pending challans in Mohali district alone, with numbers rising across Punjab. Vehicle owners who fail to clear their dues within the stipulated time will face legal consequences, including additional penalties under the Motor Vehicle Act. Additionally, the data for blacklisted vehicles will be blocked on the “mparivahan” portal, and owners may have to pay fines when disposing of their vehicles. However, those who believe their fines are unjustified can approach the court for resolution.
Since the implementation of the e-surveillance system in Mohali on March 6, the police have issued 30,934 traffic slips, of which only 1,775 have been cleared so far.
In a separate issue, Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi raised concerns over two electricity poles located in the middle of the newly constructed main road from Phase 7 to 11 near Gurdwara Amb Sahib, which pose a significant risk to road users. Bedi has urged the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and PSPCL officials to remove the poles immediately, emphasizing that public safety should be prioritized. If an accident occurs due to this negligence, GMADA will be held accountable.
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