PATNA, May 1 -- The Bihar government on Thursday issued a gazette notification for a one-time settlement scheme offering up to 50% relief on pending traffic e-challans for select offences, in compliance with directions of the Patna high court to enable their disposal through the National Lok Adalat. The Traffic Challan One-Time Settlement Scheme, 2026, approved by the state cabinet a day earlier, seeks to clear long-pending fines, expedite case disposal and boost revenue collection. The scheme will come into effect from May 9, the day of the next National Lok Adalat, and remain operational through the financial year 2026-27. Under the scheme, vehicle owners can settle pending e-challans for select offences - including not wearing helmets or...