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Delhi LG Directs Strict Action Against Illegal Parking and Tech Integration
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News18•08-10-2026, 18:30
Delhi LG Directs Strict Action Against Illegal Parking and Tech Integration
- •Delhi Lt Governor directed agencies to intensify joint enforcement against unauthorized parking after Delhi Traffic Police issued over 13 lakh challans.
- •Authorities discussed adopting FASTag, app-based real-time slot tracking, and automated sensor ticketing to minimize manual intervention.
- •Plans were reviewed to integrate MCD and NDMC parking sites on the Park+ app with live availability displays and map services.
- •The LG called for creating a unified parking authority and establishing uniform parking charges across MCD, NDMC, DDA, and DMRC.
- •Officials were instructed to develop new parking spaces, utilize existing facilities fully, and install EV charging points at public parking sites.
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Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed agencies to launch joint enforcement drives, explore automated sensor ticketing and FASTag adoption, and create a unified parking authority for the capital.
The Delhi Traffic Police reported issuing over 13 lakh challans and 5.54 lakh notices for unauthorized parking, alongside towing 1,24,906 vehicles up to October 5.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi charges a base rate of Rs 20 per hour for cars, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation charges Rs 50 per hour on-street, and the DMRC charges Rs 30 for up to six hours.
