Supreme Court orders vehicle seizure, blocks permits for unpaid traffic fines

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The Supreme Court has directed authorities to confiscate vehicles and stop the renewal of registration certificates and PUC certificates if owners have unpaid e-challans. The court reprimanded officials for the massive backlog of unpaid fines. This action addresses the nationwide issue of over Rs 23,000 crore in unrecovered traffic penalties. The order aims to enforce compliance and recover pending dues.

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