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Mohali MC to Impose ₹10,000 Fine and Impound Illegally Parked Private Buses
Mohali MC proposes a ₹10,000 fine and impoundment of private buses found illegally parked, to be tabled in the General House meeting.
The Mohali Municipal Corporation will discuss a new parking enforcement rule at its General House meeting on Monday. The agenda states that any private bus found parked without permission in a market or other public space will incur a fine of ₹10,000 and be impounded.
Parking violations have become a noticeable problem in Mohali, with private buses and other vehicles frequently occupying market lanes and public areas, leading to congestion and inconvenience for residents and pedestrians.
Under the proposed rule, the fine will be applied immediately, and the vehicle will be moved to a municipal impound yard until the owner settles the penalty and demonstrates that the bus is parked legally.
The measure aims to address the ongoing issue of illegal parking and improve traffic flow in the city’s commercial districts.
The agenda will be presented for discussion on Monday, offering the council an opportunity to deliberate on the enforcement steps.
While the exact timeline for implementing the fine and impoundment is not detailed in the agenda, the provision signals a shift toward stricter enforcement. Operators of private buses, who often use market areas as temporary parking spots, may need to adjust their routines to avoid the penalty.
The proposed fine of ₹10,000 represents a significant amount for many small operators, and the impoundment could disrupt daily services if a bus remains off the road for an extended period. Municipal officials say the measure is intended to deter repeated violations rather than serve as a punitive action.
The agenda’s presentation on Monday will provide a forum for stakeholders to voice concerns, though the council has not disclosed any additional measures beyond the fine and impoundment at this stage.
The city’s growing commercial activity has increased the need for orderly parking, and the MC’s move reflects an attempt to balance business operations with public convenience.
The move comes amid ongoing discussions about traffic management in Mohali, where congestion on major arteries has been a persistent concern for residents and commuters.
While the exact implementation timeline remains unspecified, the council’s focus on penalising illegal parking underscores its commitment to improving urban mobility.
The MC has been reviewing parking violations in recent months, and this proposal follows earlier advisory notices issued to bus operators, indicating a step-by-step approach to enforcement.
The fine amount, set at ₹10,000, is intended to serve as a deterrent, and the impoundment will be managed by the municipal transport division, which oversees vehicle storage facilities.
The move comes amid ongoing discussions about traffic management in Mohali, where congestion on major arteries has been a persistent concern for residents and commuters.
While the exact implementation timeline remains unspecified, the council’s focus on penalising illegal parking underscores its commitment to improving urban mobility.
Source: Hindustan Times
