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Right Against Being Penalised Twice

Constitution Art. 20(2); BNSS s.300

You paid a speeding e-challan last week via Parivahan. Today an officer stops you for the same camera-captured incident and demands another payment.

💬Plain English

Once a challan has been issued and paid for a specific offence at a specific time and place, no second challan can be issued for the same offence. If you receive duplicate challans, contest them — this is a constitutional protection.

⚡ Key moment

Same offence, same time, same place — one challan maximum. Keep your Parivahan payment receipts. Duplicates are constitutionally challengeable.

🗣️Say this at the stop

"I have already paid a challan for this incident — here is the acknowledgement number. A second penalty for the same offence violates Constitution Art. 20(2)."

📋 Legal Basis

Constitution Art. 20(2)BNSS s.300

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.