Chandigarh, Sept 14 — Heavy rush was witnessed at the District Courts in Sector 43 on Saturday as thousands of residents turned up to pay their traffic challans during the National Lok Adalat.
In all, 14,000 cases were settled, including 11,889 traffic challans involving fines worth Rs 78.58 lakh. Thirteen benches headed by judicial officers took up a range of matters such as Section 138 NI Act cases, bank recoveries, motor accident claims, matrimonial disputes, labour issues, arbitration, civil and municipal matters, besides traffic challans.
In more than 300 challan cases, fines were waived after violators explained their circumstances before the courts. Authorities had made elaborate arrangements for quick disposal, but long queues were seen both outside counters and inside courtrooms.
Officials said the number of challan cases has surged in Chandigarh since the installation of CCTV cameras at traffic lights. Many residents used QR code payment facilities to clear dues.
