Archive · 3 Jun 2025
BMC Seeks Police Action Over Illegal Parking Fees
Mumbai's city government is looking into why people are still being charged for parking in areas where it's supposed to be free.
Officials are asking the police to investigate and file a complaint.
This is happening because some parking operators are breaking the rules and charging money even though they shouldn't be.
The city had made parking free in certain areas because they were unhappy with how the parking companies were behaving.
The government is planning to choose a new company to manage the parking soon.
Assistant Municipal Commissioner requested an FIR against those charging for parking.
The request followed a TOI report highlighting illegal charges at free parking spots.
The letter was sent to the MRA Marg police station.
Action is requested due to violation of BMC rules and misuse of public space.
The BMC is in the process of appointing a new agency for parking management.
- Who
- Assistant Municipal Commissioner of A ward, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), MRA Marg police station, and parking contractors
- What
- Request for a First Information Report (FIR) against those illegally charging for parking in free zones.
- When
- Following a TOI report on Tuesday, June 3
- Where
- South Mumbai, at locations designated for free parking
- Why
- Motorists were illegally charged at designated free parking spots, violating BMC rules.
Compliance
Exploitation
Compliance with Rules
Compliance
The public and BMC want adherence to free parking directives.
Exploitation
Some contractors are exploiting the situation.
- Action Requested
- FIR against unidentified persons
- Issue
- Illegal parking fee collection
- Location
- South Mumbai
- Involved Parties
- BMC, Parking Contractors
- Authority Involved
- MRA Marg police station
- Reason for Action
- Violation of BMC rules
