✅ Good to KnowLast verified: 2026-01
Right to a Challan Receipt for Any Payment
MVA 1988 s.200(3)
You pay Rs 1,000 for a speeding fine. The officer takes the cash, says okay you can go, and waves you through with no receipt.
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Always demand a printed e-challan receipt or acknowledgement number for any fine paid on the spot. Cash payments without a receipt are illegal — report any officer who refuses.
Cash without a receipt is not a challan — it is an unauthorised collection. You have no legal protection and can be stopped again for the same offence.
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"I need the e-challan receipt or acknowledgement number before I leave. Cash without a receipt is illegal under MVA s.200(3)."
📋 Legal Basis
MVA 1988 s.200(3)
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.