Online Traffic Case Filing Begins in Pune: Offenders to Get Instant Fine Alerts
Pune, 15th March 2025: Filing of traffic violation cases in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Pune Rural will now be conducted entirely online starting Monday. The initiative, implemented through a dedicated portal on the district court’s website, aims to streamline the process and reduce the burden on law enforcement agencies.
Along with the city police, the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, as well as the Highway Safety Patrol (HSP) overseeing the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and other highways, will also digitally submit cases.
Amrit Birajdar, presiding magistrate of the Motor Vehicles Court in Shivajinagar, emphasized that the new system will eliminate the need for police and RTO officials to physically visit the court to submit documents.
“Once a case is filed online, the offender will receive an automated alert to pay the fine within a stipulated period. If the fine is not paid on time, the case will be presented in court, requiring the offender to appear in person and settle the fine as per the court’s order,” Birajdar explained.
The Motor Vehicles Court, established under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1939, is the only such court in Pune district, which spans 15,643 square kilometers. It handles cases from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the police, RTOs, and HSP.
Birajdar noted that as of 2025, nearly 1.3 lakh traffic violation cases remain pending before the Motor Vehicles Court. Despite efforts like Lok Adalats, the backlog has not significantly reduced, largely because authorities have intensified their action against traffic violators.
“With limited manpower and a growing number of cases, law enforcement agencies needed a more efficient system. After multiple discussions with Principal District and Sessions Judge Mahendra Mahajan, we developed this online system to expedite case filings and improve efficiency,” he added.
To ensure smooth implementation, training programs have been organized for officials involved in filing cases. The new system will also allow lawyers to submit vakalatnama (authorization documents), phursis (court intimation), and adjournment requests online.
Pune Police’s Additional Commissioner (East) Manoj Patil revealed that the city’s traffic police issue around 1.1 lakh e-challans every month, many of which result in court cases due to non-payment of fines.
“The judiciary’s initiative to introduce an online filing system will enhance transparency, reduce repetitive manual work, and improve overall efficiency in handling traffic violations,” Patil stated.
However, certain serious offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, such as drunken driving, rash driving, excessive speeding, driving on the wrong side, and operating commercial vehicles without permits, will still require court appearances for fine payments.
Backing the new system, Pimpri Chinchwad’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Bapu Bangar described it as a time-saving and user-friendly solution for officers who previously had to make frequent visits to court.
“With this system in place, enforcement will be strengthened, traffic discipline will improve, and the disposal rate of pending cases will see a significant boost in the coming months,” Bangar added.
Authorities believe that this transition to digital case filing will not only benefit law enforcement but also encourage citizens to comply with traffic rules, reducing violations and ensuring safer roads in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
