Pune: Motor Vehicle Court Becomes First in India to Launch e-Filing System for Traffic Violation Cases
In a landmark move, the Pune Motor Vehicle Court has become the first court in the country to introduce an e-filing system for traffic rule violation cases. This initiative, launched on March 17, aims to make the court’s operations completely paperless and streamline the process of handling traffic violation claims.
Between March 17 and April 7, a total of 3,560 cases have already been filed through this new e-filing system.
This facility eliminates the need for traffic police from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, RTO inspectors from Pune, and highway police to physically visit the court for filing claims. It is expected to significantly speed up the resolution of cases and reduce the workload on enforcement officers and the court administration.
Faster Disposal of Traffic Violation Cases
According to the Pune Motor Vehicle Court, cases related to offences like drunken driving, speeding, and driving against the traffic direction are filed in the court. Earlier, enforcement officers had to personally visit the court to submit these claims, leading to delays and administrative burden.
Manoj Patil, Additional Commissioner at the Pune Police Department, said, “Around 1.5 lakh e-challans are issued every month for traffic rule violations in Pune. Out of these, nearly 15,000 cases require filing in the Motor Vehicle Court. The earlier manual filing process was time-consuming and involved repetitive tasks. The new e-filing system has simplified this process and reduced the strain on manpower. It will also help in faster disposal of cases.”
Over a Million Pending Claims
Traffic and highway police or RTO inspectors issue e-challans either on the spot or through CCTV footage. If the challans are not paid or if the violation is serious, claims are filed in the Motor Vehicle Court. Currently, over a million such claims are pending, increasing the court’s workload.
Responding to this challenge, Chief District Judge Mahendra Mahajan and Motor Vehicle Court Judge Amrit Birajdar launched the e-filing system. This allows all claims to be filed online without the need for physical document submission.
E-Filing System Enhances Efficiency
The digital filing system has not only simplified the claim process but also improved the efficiency of traffic enforcement officers. Once a case is filed online, an e-notice is generated and sent to the concerned driver by the police. The system also allows drivers to submit their responses online, including documents like power of attorney or other applications.
This move is expected to set a benchmark for other courts in India to follow and marks a significant step towards digital transformation in judicial processes.
