Jamshedpur: The ongoing drive against illegal parking in Sakchi and Bistupur has prompted residents to demand that the enforcement campaign be extended across the city and continued throughout the year.
Over the past week, the East Singhbhum administration, in coordination with traffic police and the district transport office (DTO), has intensified action against vehicles parked in no-parking zones and on busy roadside stretches. The initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety in these two commercial hubs. Officials said that haphazard parking has been a major cause of traffic snarls in Sakchi and Bistupur, especially during peak business hours.
“Earlier, it used to take 20-30 minutes to cross some stretches in Sakchi because vehicles were parked on both sides of the road. The situation has improved considerably after the drive,” said Rajesh Kumar, a resident.
Shopper Sunita Verma echoed similar views. “The administration should not stop after a few days. Such drives should be conducted regularly in all major markets, including Mango, Jugsalai, Sonari, Kadma and Golmuri,” she said.
Shiv Ram, a senior traffic police officer, said, “The objective is not merely to penalise violators but to instill traffic discipline. Illegal parking affects emergency movement, creates bottlenecks and increases the risk of accidents. We will continue enforcement and awareness campaigns simultaneously.”
District transport officer (DTO) Dileep Kumar told TOI on Wednesday, “Illegal parking in any area of Jamshedpur will not be tolerated and those not abiding by rules will face fines along with punitive action.”
Transport officials said motorists must use designated parking spaces and avoid parking on roadsides. “Public cooperation is essential for sustained traffic management. Enforcement alone cannot solve the problem,” an official said.
In the past few days, around Rs 1 lakh has been collected in fines from more than two dozen vehicle owners parking their cars, bikes and trucks on the road.
Many residents stressed that there should be continuous monitoring, adequate parking infrastructure and strict action against repeat offenders.
