A Karachi resident, Johar Abbas, filed a petition in Sindh High Court against rising e-challan fines. He included top officials as respondents, including the Chief Secretary Sindh, IG Sindh, DIG Traffic, DG Excise and Taxation, and DG NADRA. The petition claims the fines are unfair, inconsistent across cities, and cause financial strain on citizens.
Abbas highlighted a major disparity in fines between cities. A traffic violation in Lahore costs Rs200, while the same violation in Karachi costs Rs5,000. He called this gap unreasonable and demanded equal treatment of citizens under the law. The petition also questioned the basis of such high penalties.
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He raised concerns over errors in the e-challan system. For instance, a motorcycle stolen in Karachi four years ago still received a fine notice. Abbas claimed these mistakes show administrative flaws and pointed out that citizens are unfairly penalized for issues beyond their control.
The petition requested that the court direct officials to explain the fines’ fairness. Abbas also urged immediate suspension of disputed charges until authorities complete a full review. He argued that consistent and transparent policies would restore public trust in the traffic system.
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The Sindh High Court will now examine the petition and decide whether authorities must revise fines. Officials may need to justify the discrepancies and correct mistakes in the e-challan system. The case highlights growing public concern over high traffic penalties and systemic errors in urban enforcement.