Chandigarh Courts Launch Drive to Settle 8,500 Traffic Challans at Rs 100 Fine
Chandigarh district courts will begin a special drive from November 16 to clear 8,500 overdue traffic challans issued between September 2023 and March 2024 under Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act. These challans, related to violations like wrong parking and parking on zebra crossings, will be settled for a reduced fine of Rs 100 instead of the maximum Rs 500. The cases are distributed among 17 courts, each with 500 challans. Payments can be made via official website links or court payment machines, with UPI transactions free of charge. Authorities warn against cyber fraud and advise using only official payment channels.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 13 Nov, 09:50 am. Other outlets followed.
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