Sindh government has formed a high-level committee to carry out a comprehensive review of the e-challan system introduced in Karachi earlier this year, officials confirmed on Friday. The move comes amid growing public complaints regarding excessive fines, alleged errors in automated challans, and concerns over transparency in traffic enforcement across the city. Authorities stated that the review aims to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and fairness of the e-challan framework while addressing citizen grievances and improving the system’s overall functionality.
Minister for Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Criminal Prosecution Department Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has been appointed as the chairman of the committee. The panel also includes Opposition Leader Ali Khursheedi and multiple members of the Sindh Assembly. Senior government officials, such as the additional chief secretary (home), the secretary of law, and the additional inspector general of police (Karachi), have also been named as committee members. DIG Traffic will serve as the committee’s secretary, responsible for coordinating meetings, compiling reports, and ensuring that the committee’s recommendations are thoroughly documented and communicated to the relevant authorities.
Officials explained that the committee’s primary task is to evaluate the e-challan system’s current performance and review existing traffic fines and enforcement procedures. This includes a detailed assessment of automated challan issuance, identifying areas where errors may occur, and exploring ways to enhance accuracy and transparency. Public feedback, including complaints and suggestions submitted since the system’s rollout, will also be carefully examined. Authorities stressed that the overarching goal of the e-challan initiative is to promote road safety and traffic discipline rather than generate revenue, though adjustments to fines and enforcement policies may be considered if recommended by the committee.
The committee is expected to propose measures to improve user experience, making the system more accessible and easier for citizens to navigate. Officials highlighted that the review will focus on minimizing errors in automated challans, ensuring fair enforcement across all areas of Karachi, and establishing effective grievance redressal mechanisms for complaints related to traffic fines. The findings will not only guide future adjustments to the e-challan system but will also inform broader traffic policy decisions, including potential amendments to traffic laws and the phased expansion of digital traffic management tools to Hyderabad and other districts within Sindh.
Introduced in 2025, the e-challan system represents Sindh government efforts to modernize traffic management using technology-driven monitoring and enforcement. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to leveraging digital tools to enhance governance, improve citizen services, and ensure accountability in urban management. By using real-time data and automated enforcement, authorities aim to strengthen compliance with traffic regulations, reduce road accidents, and establish a transparent mechanism that balances enforcement with fairness for motorists. The committee’s review is expected to play a critical role in refining these objectives and setting a roadmap for future digital innovations in traffic management across the province.
The government has emphasized that the committee will work closely with traffic authorities, legal experts, and members of the public to ensure that the final recommendations create a fair, efficient, and transparent system. The findings and suggestions of the committee are expected to shape the future of traffic enforcement across Sindh, ensuring that the e-challan system evolves into a reliable tool for promoting road safety while addressing citizen concerns.
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