How can a car that was otherwise not in working condition and in police custody for over six years violate traffic rules?” asks Shanti Chheda, who recently received a notice from the District Legal Services Authority, Thane. Chedda, 57, a businessman, said he received a notice (copy with this paper) directing him to be present for a hearing at Lok Adalat, Thane, for two traffic violation cases. According to the notice issued on February 27, 2025, Chedda has been directed to be present before the Lok Adalat on March 22, 2025.

Interestingly, Chheda claims that he is amused to get the notice, as the traffic violation stated in the challan is untrue, as his vehicle was not in a working condition, as per the challan date. Chheda said he received two e-challans of Rs 2000 (Rs 1,500 and Rs 500) for violation of traffic rules for his car, which was not in working condition since 2018, and was released after a court order on July 31, 2024.