NEW DELHI: Restoration of fines raised by means of e-challans diminished in 2024 to Rs 3,834 crore in comparison with Rs 4,150 crore in 2023, whereas unpaid fines spiked from Rs 6,654 crore in 2023 to Rs 9,097 crore in 2024, as per knowledge offered by the highway transport ministry to Rajya Sabha.As per the ministry’s written reply to a query on e-challans issued, fines recovered and unpaid e-challans for site visitors violations between 2022 and 2024, UP topped the listing each in restoration of fines and pending challans. UP reported restoration of Rs 1,717 crore within the three years and the pending advantageous was Rs 5,785 crore.Rajasthan reported the second highest restoration of fines at Rs 1,210 crore. Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Bihar recorded higher restoration of fines. Tamil Nadu and Kerala reported excessive unpaid dues at Rs 1,235 crore and Rs 814 crore respectively.Information confirmed that final yr, solely 30% of fines had been recovered — Rs 3,834.8 crore towards advantageous of Rs 12,933 crore — whereas the restoration was higher within the earlier two years when 40-50% fines had been recovered.The ministry has lately issued pointers for higher restoration of penalties raised by means of e-challans and states have been urged to comply with the brand new norms.