TS e challan: Check status and pay e challan Telangana online

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Do you live in Telangana and are looking for an easier way to pay your traffic fines and check e-challan status online? Thanks to technology, you can now pay traffic fines online from the comfort of your home instead of standing in line at the police station. So, in this article, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to pay traffic fines and check TS e challan online.

Understanding TS E challan (ఇ చలాన్)

Telangana e-challan or TS e-challan is an electronically generated ticketing system that lets traffic rule violators in Telangana to pay fines online. For instance, you can receive a challan if you ride a two-wheeler without valid bike insurance. In such a scenario, you can pay the challan amount online through the e-challan system.

An e-challan has the following information:

The fine or penalty for the traffic violation.

The fine or penalty for the traffic violation.

Traffic violation details like overspeeding, drunk driving, etc.

Traffic violation details like overspeeding, drunk driving, etc.

Location of the violation and other  info like challan number, images, etc.

Location of the violation and other info like challan number, images, etc.

Using e-challan, drivers in Telangana can log in to a dedicated website, view all of their outstanding challans, generate payment invoices, pay fines electronically, and track the progress of payments, all within minutes. The service is both user-friendly and secure, so drivers can be assured that their information is safe while they work towards keeping up with their traffic obligations.

How to check TS e challan status online with ACKO?

You can do TS challan check online either through the Parivahan website, ACKO website, or ACKO mobile app.

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Download the ACKO app from Google Play store or the App Store

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Log in using your registered mobile number or email address

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Go to the ‘Discover’ and tap on ‘check and pay pending challans’

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Enter your vehicle’s registration number

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Instantly view your pending challans

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Pay pending challans without any hassle

Benefits of paying your Telangana traffic challan online

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Manage challan payments

You need not stand in long queues to pay challans in Telangana. Now, you can easily do it from the ACKO app, from anywhere and at any time.

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Receive instant alerts

Get SMS alerts as soon as a challan is issued in your name. Once you receive the SMS, make sure to pay the pending challan to avoid penalties. 

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Track challan status

You can do e-challan TS status check easily on the ACKO app. By entering your vehicle registration number, you can get the status of both paid and pending challans.

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Get rewards

Check TS challans regularly and earn rewards for safe driving. Unlock rewards and save on your upcoming insurance premium payment.

Other ways to check e-challan TS status

Listed below are alternative steps to perform the TS police traffic challan check online through the Parivahan website or the Telangana state police website:
 

 
 

Through the Parivahan portal

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Visit the central Government portal echallan.parivahan.gov.in

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Enter your challan number, vehicle number, or driving licence number

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Complete captcha and view your pending challans

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Complete the payment and download the receipt

Through the Telangana police website

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Enter the vehicle number and answer the security question in the box given

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Click Go and from the list of e-challans, you select the one you need to pay against

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Make payment using any option you may opt for. Upon the completion of payment, you will get a receipt to help you as a reference ID

The ACKO advantage for Telangana challans

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No extra charges on paymentsConvenience fees and legal charges
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Get images, date, location, etc.No additional details
Pay directly and securely to the RTOPay via middlemen

Updated traffic violation fines 

This list of updated traffic fines was published
by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
on 1st March 2025

Driving without insurance

Driving without insurance

Previous fine

₹1,000

Updated fine

₹2,000 and/or 3 months in jail

Drunk driving

Drunk driving

Previous fine

₹1,000 - ₹1,500

Updated fine

₹10,000 and/or 6 months jail

No pollution certificate

No pollution certificate

Previous fine

₹1,000

Updated fine (first offense)

₹10,000 and/or 6 months jail

Driving without a licence

Driving without a licence

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000 and/or 3 months jail

Driving without a helmet

Driving without a helmet

Previous fine

₹100 - ₹500

Updated fine

₹1,000 and/or 3 months licence suspension

Driving without wearing a seatbelt

Driving without wearing a seatbelt

Previous fine

₹100

Updated fine

₹1000

Signal jumping

Signal jumping

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Overspeeding

Overspeeding

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Obstructing emergency vehicles

Obstructing emergency vehicles

Previous fine

₹1,000

Updated fine

₹10,000

Using a phone while driving

Using a phone while driving

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Triple riding

Triple riding

Previous fine

₹100

Updated fine

₹1000

Dangerous driving

Dangerous driving

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Road safety tips to avoid e-challans
and stay legal in Telangana

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Always follow traffic signals


Skipping signals can lead to fines and fatal accidents

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Avoid suddenly switching lanes

Staying in your lane keeps traffic in check and prevents accidents

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Drive within speed limits

Speeding risks lives and invites strict penalties by the authorities

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Don’t use your phone while driving

Distractions at the wheel can lead to serious accidents.

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Never drink and drive

Alcohol slows reflexes and endangers everyone on the road.

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Wear ISI-marked helmets

Proper safety gear protects and is required by law

What our customers love about us

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I usually dread anything related to traffic fines, but ACKO made it so simple. I could check all my pending challans in one place and paid in just a few clicks. Super smooth experience! Will definitely be using ACKO for all my future payments too.
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Harshit Dixit

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Paying my challans through ACKO was quicker than ordering a coffee! No standing in queues, no confusing forms. Just logged in, checked my fines, and paid — done in under two minutes. High recommend ACKO for checking and paying challans.
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Pranav Nair

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Paying my challans on ACKO was super easy. I found all my fines in one place and cleared them in just a few steps. No stress, no confusion — just quick, simple payments the way it should be! The monthly reports feature is also a big plus!
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Frequently Asked Questions on E Challan Telangana

People living in Telangana who fail to pay their traffic fines will face consequences. First, a Telangana Traffic Police Officer may come to the offender's home address to collect the fines. If the fine does not get collected from the offender's location, they'll then be summoned to court. If the offender does not show up to court, their license will be suspended until the payment is made. It is important for anyone living in Telangana to take responsibility if they receive an over-speeding challan and make sure it is paid promptly and completely.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has provided us with a portal to lodge your complaints. All you need to do is go to the official e-challan website, login by entering the necessary details, upload proof of e-challan complaint, and enter the captcha code, and it will all be done. The traffic police department will evaluate it and provide an update soon after checking through the system's grievance procedure.

You can use the following apps to check e-challan in Telangana through the ACKO app or Parivahan website.

In Telangana, normal police personnel cannot cut a challan. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, only traffic police officers can issue challans. Their uniform's arm can identify those who are head constables or officers of higher rank - they have three stripes in the shape of a ‘V.’

The Telangana Traffic Police are enforcing a strict helmet rule for drivers and pillion riders on two-wheelers. Anyone caught without a helmet while riding will receive an e-challan with a penalty of Rs 100 according to the Motor Vehicle Act 1989. It is important to follow this rule in order to reduce injuries and fatalities on the roads of Telangana.

E-challan, a piece of electronic correspondence, contains a wide range of information that can be used to identify and track down the accused offender.

Some of the documents required while driving a car in Telangana include a valid driving license, registration certificate, car insurance, and PUC.

Go to the Government of Telangana Web Portal and visit the Transport Department. Then, go to online transactions and choose registration. Look for the ‘Application Status’ option. Give either the Registration Number or the Application Number.

Challan can be paid at any traffic police station that is located in your city or online through ACKO app.

Riding without a valid registration certificate in Telangana is an offence, and you can be fined up to Rs. 2000 for the same. 

To perform TS e challan check, you can either go to Parivahan website or even do the same on ACKO app.