Introduction:
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made a big move towards digital progress with the launch of E-Fine Portal named “Digital Mahasil”, powered by KP Information Technology Board.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur introduced this user-friendly Launch of E-Fines portal to make it easier to issue and pay fines completely online. Starting first in Peshawar, the program will soon expand to all districts across the region.
Key Features of the Digital Mahasil E-Fines Portal:
- Unified Collection System: This system creates a single online space for collecting fines, with all branches of local government using it to issue and collect payments. In the future, it aims to include tax and revenue collection, becoming a complete platform for all government payments.
- Transparency and Accountability: The E-Fines portal increases transparency by recording every fine, letting citizens easily check any fines they owe, and ensuring payments go straight to the government. This reduces the risk of fraud, errors, and duplicate records, building trust in the system.
- Mandatory Usage for All Departments: All departments issuing fines will use this AI-powered portal, which provides detailed information and a QR code for easy online confirmation, ensuring accurate records and user convenience.
- E-Payment Integration: The portal’s e-payment option makes fine payments easy for citizens and increases efficiency and revenue for the government.
Moving Closer to Full E-Governance:
The Launch of E-Fines Portal shows the provincial government’s dedication to improving e-governance across different sectors.
It aims to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public services. This platform is a big step forward for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on its path to fully digital governance.
Goals and Future Expansion:
Chief Minister Gandapur highlighted the importance of district administrations and related departments using the new portal to its full potential.
The goal is to improve public services and bring more transparency to government work.
He urged all relevant authorities to actively do their part so that the portal can help streamline the collection of revenues and fines across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Benefits to Citizens and the Government:
- For Citizens: The E-Fines portal gives citizens an easy, reliable, and secure way to manage fines, making their interactions with government services smoother.
- For Government: At the same time, it helps the KPK government collect taxes more efficiently, cutting down on errors and ensuring steady revenue.
In short, the E-Fines portal is a big step forward for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in its move toward digitalization, setting an example for other regions that want to improve public services through technology.
