Dimapur: Nagaland’s motor vehicles department launched the e-challan service in the state at the Dimapur district transport office on Monday, becoming the 34th state to adopt the system.
Commissioner & secretary, transport department, Robert Longchari, formally launched the service in a bid toward digital governance and improved traffic management.
Speaking at the programme as the special guest, Longchari expressed his appreciation to the traffic police, home department, and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for their close coordination and partnership in implementing the e-challan platform in Nagaland.
He said the cohesion and collaboration among various line departments are crucial for the successful rollout and proper enforcement of the digital system.
Highlighting the benefits of the e-challan service, Longchari said the digital platform eliminates cash transactions and significantly reduces the scope for manipulation.
He added that the system would enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability, while also providing greater convenience to citizens through integrated and technology-enabled enforcement mechanisms.
Longchari described the introduction of the system as a significant step toward safer roads, as traffic violations would now be detected, recorded, and tracked electronically.
He noted that this would encourage responsible driving behaviour and improve overall compliance with traffic rules.
Senior technical director and state informatics officer, NIC, Lanusungkum Aier said the e-challan system, which was initiated in 2015, had now become operational in 34 states across India, including Nagaland. He said the system involves the issuance of electronically generated fine slips for violations of road traffic rules, replacing the conventional paper challan system.