Motorists in the national capital burdened with unpaid traffic fines have a significant opportunity to clear their dues swiftly and at a reduced cost. The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), in collaboration with the Delhi Traffic Police, will conduct a special National Lok Adalat dedicated to compoundable traffic challans on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Venues and Eligibility for the Lok Adalat
The one-day settlement drive will be held across seven major court complexes in Delhi. This initiative is designed to bypass lengthy court procedures, allowing vehicle owners to resolve their fines quickly. However, there is a specific eligibility criterion. The Lok Adalat will only address compoundable traffic challans or notices that were pending on the Delhi Traffic Police portal and forwarded to the virtual court on or before September 30, 2025.
The seven court complexes where the Lok Adalat will be operational are:
- Patiala House Courts
- Karkardooma Courts
- Tis Hazari Courts
- Saket Courts
- Rohini Courts
- Dwarka Courts
- Rouse Avenue Courts
Step-by-Step Process to Download Your Challan
Authorities have urged the public to act promptly due to a cap on the number of challans that can be processed. The online link for downloading notices went live on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The system allows a maximum of 45,000 challans to be downloaded per day, with an overall limit of 1,80,000 notices for the entire event.
To download your challan, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Delhi Traffic Police website at: https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/notice/lokadalat.
- Submit the required vehicle or document details as prompted.
- Upon successful submission, you will receive a token number and an official appointment letter via email or SMS.
- This letter will specify the exact date (January 10, 2026) and the assigned court venue where you must appear to settle your challan.
Important Guidelines for Attendees
A crucial point highlighted by the authorities is that attendees must carry a physical printout of their challan or notice to the Lok Adalat. No printing facilities will be available at the court complexes, and failure to bring the document may result in an inability to settle the fine.
The announcement has already sparked significant public interest, with search terms like 'Delhi traffic lok adalat' trending upward on Google Search Trends. This special Lok Adalat represents a focused effort by the legal and traffic authorities to decongest the system and provide relief to thousands of motorists by offering a simplified, one-day resolution mechanism for longstanding traffic penalties.
