Chandigarh, February 14:- In a decisive move to ensure transparency and uniform enforcement at all paid parking sites, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has clarified that no electric vehicle (EV) shall be exempted from payment of parking charges at any paid parking site under its jurisdiction.

The directions were issued by Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh, to all officials concerned with the management and supervision of paid parking sites. The Commissioner categorically stated that there is no provision for free parking, including for a duration of 15 minutes, and all vehicles entering paid parking areas must pay the prescribed charges without exception.

During a surprise inspection at the paid parking site in Sector 7 today, the Commissioner personally reviewed on-ground operations and functioning of the staff deployed. It was observed that two vehicles were allowed to exit the parking premises without issuance of any parking slip or valid pass. Taking serious note of the lapse, he immediately directed the concerned Executive Engineer to change the deployment areas of the employees involved with immediate effect.

Further reinforcing the zero-tolerance approach, the Commissioner directed that no vehicle, including those engaged in delivery services such as Swiggy, Zomato, or any other platform, shall be allowed entry or exit without payment of prescribed parking charges.

The Executive Engineers of Road Division No. 1, 2 and 3 have been instructed to ensure that all parking attendants under their respective jurisdictions strictly comply with these directions. Any deviation will invite strict administrative action.