✅ Good to KnowLast verified: 2026-01
Right to Pay Challan On-the-Spot
MVA 1988 s.200
Officer says: 'You will have to come to the police station to pay this fine.' It is a no-helmet violation on a city road.
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For compoundable offences (most routine violations) you can settle the fine immediately via e-challan or PoS machine. You have no legal obligation to visit a police station.
No station visit is required for compoundable offences. Insisting otherwise is not standard procedure — pay on the spot and take your receipt.
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"This is a compoundable offence under MVA s.200. I will pay the e-challan here and require a receipt."
📋 Legal Basis
MVA 1988 s.200
Legal information, not legal advice. This explains what the law says — not what to do in your specific situation. For serious matters, consult a qualified lawyer.