Rebate window for resolving traffic violation cases ends: BTP collects over ₹120 crore and resolves 41.2 lakh cases
The Hindu
BTP, which is enthused by the overwhelming response of motorists, has sought an extension of the deadline
As the 50% rebate window for the resolution of backlog traffic violation cases drew to a close on Saturday (February 11), Bengaluru Traffic Police collected over ₹120 crore between February 3 and 11.
However, as this falls short of the target set by BTP, which is enthused by the overwhelming response to the rebate offer, the police have sought an extension of the rebate period. When last checked, the State government was yet to extend the deadline.
On Saturday, there were long queues of motorists waiting to pay their dues. Until 9 p.m., 9.45 lakh cases were resolved, and ₹31.26 crore was collected.
With this, a total of 41.2 lakh cases were resolved during the period, and over ₹120 crore was collected, data shared by BTP shows.
“When we started, we had a backlog of 1.13 crore cases, of which only over 41 lakh cases have been resolved. Though the response has been overwhelming in the last week, we aimed to clear the entire backlog. So we have now written to Karnataka State Legal Services Authority and Transport Department seeking an extension of the rebate window,” said M.A. Saleem, Special Commissioner, Traffic, Bengaluru.
The idea of a rebate was mooted after a nudge from Karnataka State Legal Services Authority to clear backlog cases. Sources said that any deadline extension for the same also has to come from the Authority.
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