The Punjab government has granted district police the authority to take direct action against individuals who have failed to pay their e-challans. This significant policy change allows law enforcement to target defaulters beyond traffic stops, expanding enforcement capabilities throughout the province.
Under the new regulation, district police have been provided with lists of defaulters and are now empowered to carry out raids at the homes of those who have not paid their outstanding traffic fines. This move comes as authorities report over Rs. 6 billion in unpaid e-challans pending across Punjab.
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Previously, only traffic police were authorized to act against such offenders on the roads. With this expanded authority, district police can now intervene to ensure better compliance and recovery of dues.
In addition to law enforcement measures, the government has also announced restrictions on access to essential public services for defaulters. Individuals with unpaid e-challans will be barred from vehicle transfers, file approvals, and registrations until their dues are cleared.
