Saralnama
Between August 23 and 29, Bengaluru Traffic Police collected ₹21 crore by settling 7.43 lakh pending traffic e-challan cases under a 50% fine concession scheme announced by the Karnataka government. The concession, effective from August 23 following an order issued on August 21, aimed to encourage motorists to clear long-pending fines. The scheme has seen an overwhelming response, with thousands of vehicle owners taking advantage of the rebate to avoid further penalties. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote road safety and compliance with traffic rules across the state. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 23:09 IST; source: link)