MP in Delhi, decision on parking fee unlikely

Tribune News Service

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Chandigarh, July 25

With MP Kirron Kher attending the ongoing parliament session, the agenda items of increasing the parking fee and the number of paid parking lots in the city are unlikely to be decided at the MC House meeting scheduled for July 31.

As per information, local MP Kirron Kher was to take part in the discussion on the issue in the MC House. However, the parliament session, which the MP is attending, has been extended to August 9. In such circumstances, the MP will not be present at the House meeting.

It is expected that even if the agenda is brought to the House meeting, it is not likely to be taken up and will be discussed during the next House meeting which will take place in August.

Mayor Rajesh Kalia has formed a committee, headed by former Mayor Arun Sood, to recommend parking rates and the terms and conditions for the allotment of parking lots.

The MC has proposed to convert about 30 free parking areas into paid facilities, besides enhancing the parking fee. The new paid parking lots had been identified in Sector 7, 19, 22, 23, 24, 36 and on Madhya Marg. The MC has proposed to charge Rs 10 for two-wheelers and Rs 20 for four-wheelers, which will be doubled after four hours.

At present, the corporation is running all parking lots on its own at old rates till these are allotted to new firms.