Mumbai: Upto Rs. 10,000 fine for illegal parking

According to a media report, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to penalize those violating 'No Parking' zones in the city and causing inconvenience to other motorists, pedestrians and emergency vehicles. The fines are said to range from Rs. 1,000-10,000. Vehicles of repeat offenders will be towed away. The new rule will be implemented from July 7, 2019.

The fines will be collected through e-challans and the fine amount will vary depending on the vehicle size and its location. The owners will be fined under Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act's sections 314 and 381 for encroachment and nuisance respectively.

The rule will be implemented wherever there is a pay-and-park facility available within 1 km and on arterial roads. BMC reportedly has 146 pay-and-park lots in various parts of the city where around 30,000 cars and 4,000 bikes can be parked.

The BMC has also asked ward officials to appoint contractors to implement the rule in their respective areas. The contractors must also have a former military person in their staff. At present, the BMC does not fine motorists for illegal parking. That is handled by the traffic police. 

Source: Times of India