Last updated: November 06, 2025

Sindh Excise & Taxation E-Challan System

The Sindh Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department manages vehicle registration, token tax, smart cards, and related levies across the province. Its e‑challan and e‑services help citizens reprint challans, verify registration details, and pay dues online through 1Bill/1Link. This guide covers the essentials Karachi drivers need to know—and how these excise functions differ from traffic police challans.

About Sindh Excise & Taxation Department

Sindh Excise oversees:

• Motor vehicle registration and transfer
• Token tax, number plates, and smart registration cards
• Fitness certifications and relevant fees
• E‑services for challan reprints and online payments

It is separate from Karachi Traffic Police. Excise handles registration/tax matters; traffic police handle road violations and enforcement.

E-Challan Services Offered

2025 update: Faceless e‑challan/TRACS went live in Karachi on Oct 27, 2025; daily stats and top violations are published by Karachi Traffic Police. See sources below.

Common excise e‑services include:

• Generate/reprint vehicle tax challans (PSID)
• Check registration particulars (owner, make/model, engine/chassis)
• View token tax status and dues
• Pay online via 1Bill/1Link (through wallets and banks)

How to Reprint Your Challan

1. Open the Sindh Excise online portal for motor vehicle taxes
2. Choose Generate/Reprint Challan (or similar option)
3. Enter required details (registration number, CNIC, etc.)
4. Generate the PSID and download/print the challan
5. Use JazzCash/Easypaisa/bank app to pay via 1Bill/1Link
6. Save the receipt and re‑check your payment status

Checking Vehicle Registration Status

Use the vehicle verification e‑service to check:

• Registration status and owner’s name (as per records)
• Vehicle details (make, model, color)
• Engine and chassis numbers
• Any outstanding token tax

If details are outdated (e.g., ownership changed), visit an excise office with your documents to update records.

Token Tax and Vehicle Fitness

Token tax and fitness fees vary by vehicle category, engine capacity, and fuel type. Fitness certificates are mandatory for commercial vehicles and may be required in other cases as per policy. Renew on time to avoid penalties and keep receipts for transfers.

Online Payment Portal

Most online payments use 1Bill/1Link. Typical flow:

1. Visit the Sindh Excise tax portal and navigate to Motor Vehicle Taxes
2. Generate or fetch your PSID challan
3. Pay via:
   • JazzCash/Easypaisa → Bill Payment → 1Bill/1Link → enter PSID
   • Bank app/Internet banking → Payments → 1Bill/1Link → enter PSID
   • ATM (1Link) → Bill Payment → 1Bill → enter PSID
4. Save your receipt and verify that your status shows “Paid” after a short while

Common Excise Violations

Difference Between Traffic Police and Excise Challans

• Traffic Police challans: Issued for on‑road violations (e.g., speeding, red light). Paid via 1Bill/1Link; evidence may include camera images.
• Excise challans: Relate to registration, token tax, fitness, number plates, and transfers. Paid via excise PSID through the same 1Bill network.

In short: traffic = road behavior; excise = vehicle paperwork and taxes.

Conclusion

Keep your vehicle records updated with Sindh Excise, pay token tax on time, and confirm your payment status after every transaction. For traffic law violations, use the Karachi e‑challan tools to check and pay quickly.

Related reads:

• Complete Guide to E‑Challan in Karachi
• How to Pay Traffic Challan Online
• Traffic Violations and Fine Rates in Karachi

Verified facts & sources (2025)

• Official Sindh Excise portals (vehicle taxes, challan reprint, Quick Pay/PSID): https://taxportal.excise.gos.pk/ · Re‑Print Challan · Quick Pay · Excise site
• ePay Sindh (generate PSID & pay govt receipts): https://www.epay.gos.pk/
• 1LINK 1BILL rails used by banks/wallets/ATMs: https://1link.net.pk/products-services/bill-payment-service
• Sindh Police/TRACS official pages: Sindh Police home (TRACS download) · Karachi Traffic Police · KTP press releases (daily e‑challan stats)
• 2025 rollout & policy updates: Geo News on rollout date (Oct 27, 2025) https://www.geo.tv/latest/627901-faceless-e-challan-system-comes-into-effect-this-month-in-sindh; day‑one stats https://www.geo.tv/latest/630899-karachis-new-e-challan-system-nets-over-rs125m-in-six-hours; CM’s “first challan waiver within 10 days” direction https://www.geo.tv/latest/631281-sindh-cm-directs-traffic-officials-to-waive-first-e-challan; ongoing daily counts and top violations https://www.geo.tv/latest/632052-e-challans-continue-in-karachi-for-traffic-violations; Tribune on 50% discount if paid within 15 days https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575657/sindh-police-announce-50-discount-on-e-challans-tougher-penalties-for-non-payers.

Always rely on the amount and due date shown on your challan/receipt. Fine bands are actively being updated with the 2025 faceless e‑ticketing rollout.