Udaipur, May 7 (Udaipur Kiran): An SUV parked at a residence in Udaipur allegedly received an overspeeding challan from Chittorgarh district, once again raising questions over the accuracy of the e-challan system.
Businessman Pramod Khabya, a resident of Modern Complex, said the SUV registered in the name of his son Divya Khabya was parked at their home after returning from a wedding ceremony on Wednesday night. However, at around 9:34 am on Thursday, an e-challan message from the Chittorgarh SP office was received on their mobile phone.
According to the message, the vehicle violated traffic rules by overspeeding at 8:40 am in Chittorgarh district and a fine of Rs 1,000 was imposed.
Vehicle Was Parked at Home
Khabya said the family was shocked after receiving the challan because the SUV had not moved out of the house. He said the vehicle remained parked at the residence till 11 am. The challan mentioned the location between Bansen and Ghosunda in Chittorgarh district.
He also claimed that the photograph attached with the challan did not appear to match their vehicle. The family has preserved CCTV footage from the house, which reportedly shows the SUV parked during the time mentioned in the challan.
Questions Over Verification Process
The businessman expressed concern that the vehicle number might have been misused. He also questioned how such challans are being issued without proper verification.
Under existing rules, any person receiving a wrong e-challan can file a complaint with the concerned department within 15 days, after which the matter is investigated.
Similar Cases Reported Earlier
Several similar incidents related to e-challan errors have been reported in Rajasthan. Recently in Jodhpur, a woman lawyer allegedly received a no-helmet challan for a scooter parked at home. Earlier in January 2026, a Udaipur-based lawyer reportedly received a helmet violation challan while driving a car wearing a seat belt.
A similar case was also reported in Kota, where a person allegedly received a wrong online challan due to a vehicle number matching another vehicle.
With such incidents repeatedly coming to light, questions are now being raised over the technical verification process and reliability of the e-challan system.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
