The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated a comprehensive drive to identify and regulate illegal parking sites operating across the city. This move is aimed at improving traffic management and generating additional revenue for the civic body.
Internal Communication Issued to Zonal Deputy Commissioners
In an internal communication sent to all zonal deputy commissioners, the MCD highlighted that it has been receiving numerous complaints and reports regarding unregulated and unauthorized parking sites. These sites are located by roads, on vacant land parcels, and around markets, causing significant traffic congestion and operating without any formal authorization.
Objective of the Crackdown
The civic body seeks to bring these parking sites under a formal regulatory mechanism to ensure effective traffic management. Officials emphasized a strong requirement to control and regulate these sites, many of which are run by individuals collecting parking charges without permission.
“We will identify all such unauthorized parking sites as they are not only causing traffic congestion but are also operating without any regulation. The zonal commissioners have been asked to conduct inspections and deploy cranes to remove vehicles and clear encroachments wherever required,” a senior official stated.
Identification of Illegal Sites
The remunerative project cell of the MCD has already identified 44 such parking sites across various zones of the city. These sites are either operating without permission or functioning free of charge despite their commercial utility. The zonal deputy commissioners will also identify the land-owning agencies concerned, such as the Public Works Department, Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, and National Highways Authority of India, on whose land these parking lots are being operated.
Development of an Effective Parking Management System
The information gathered through inspections will be used to develop an effective parking management system for public spaces. The MCD is also exploring the possibility of regulating these sites on a revenue-sharing basis in coordination with the land-owning agencies. Officials have been asked to submit the information at the earliest to facilitate swift action.
This initiative is expected to streamline parking operations, reduce traffic congestion, and generate revenue for the civic body, benefiting both the public and the administration.
