Pune: Starting Monday, Online Traffic Case Filing Begins in Pune; Offenders to Get Instant Fine Alerts
Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Pune Rural have ushered in a new era of traffic violation management with the launch of an online case filing system starting Monday. The initiative, facilitated through a dedicated portal on the district court’s website, aims to streamline the process, reduce manual workload, and enhance efficiency for law enforcement agencies.
The system will be utilized by the Pune Police, Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, and the Highway Safety Patrol (HSP) overseeing the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and other highways. Offenders will now receive automated alerts to pay fines within a stipulated period. Failure to comply will result in the case being presented in court, requiring the offender to appear in person and settle the fine as per the court’s order.
Amrit Birajdar, Presiding Magistrate of the Motor Vehicles Court in Shivajinagar, highlighted the benefits of the new system, stating that it eliminates the need for police and RTO officials to physically visit the court to submit documents. “This will save time and resources while ensuring timely justice,” he said.
The Motor Vehicles Court, established under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1939, is the only such court in Pune district, spanning 15,643 square kilometers. It handles cases from multiple agencies, including the police, RTOs, and HSP. Despite efforts like Lok Adalats, nearly 1.3 lakh traffic violation cases remain pending as of 2025, largely due to intensified enforcement actions.
To ensure smooth implementation, training programs have been organized for officials involved in filing cases. Lawyers can now submit vakalatnama (authorization documents), phursis (court intimation), and adjournment requests online, further simplifying the process.
Pune Police’s Additional Commissioner (East) Manoj Patil revealed that the city’s traffic police issue around 1.1 lakh e-challans monthly, many of which result in court cases due to non-payment of fines. “The online system will enhance transparency, reduce repetitive manual work, and improve overall efficiency,” he stated.
However, serious offences such as drunken driving, rash driving, excessive speeding, wrong-side driving, and operating commercial vehicles without permits will still require court appearances for fine payments.
Pimpri Chinchwad’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Bapu Bangar praised the system as user-friendly and time-saving for officers. “Enforcement will be strengthened, traffic discipline will improve, and the disposal rate of pending cases will see a significant boost,” he added.
Authorities believe the transition to digital case filing will not only benefit law enforcement but also encourage citizens to comply with traffic rules, ultimately reducing violations and ensuring safer roads in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
