Challan

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃælən/

Definitions of challan

noun a document or receipt issued by a police officer for a traffic violation or other offense

Example Sentences

A1 I received a challan for parking in a 'no parking' zone.

A2 The police officer issued a challan for overspeeding.

B1 I paid the traffic challan online to avoid going to the police station.

B2 The challan for not wearing a seatbelt was a reminder to always prioritize safety.

C1 The company was fined for environmental violations and had to pay a hefty challan.

C2 The government agency issued a challan to the company for non-compliance with regulations.

Examples of challan in a Sentence

formal The traffic police issued a challan to the driver for violating the speed limit.

informal I got a challan for parking in a no-parking zone.

slang I can't believe I got slapped with a challan for not wearing a helmet.

figurative Receiving a challan for littering made me realize the importance of keeping our environment clean.

Grammatical Forms of challan

• past tense: challaned
• plural: challans
• comparative: more challan
• superlative: most challan
• present tense: challans
• future tense: will challan
• perfect tense: has challaned
• continuous tense: is challaning
• singular: challan
• positive degree: challan
• infinitive: to challan
• gerund: challaning
• participle: challaning

Origin and Evolution of challan

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Hindi

Story behind the word: The word 'challan' originated from the Hindi language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in India to refer to a receipt or voucher issued for payment, the term 'challan' has since evolved to also mean a fine or penalty imposed for a violation of traffic rules or regulations.