Civic body begins impounding vehicles parked illegally

Officials said this is the first time the civic body has impounded vehicles.

The North Corporation has begun impounding vehicles found parked illegally. During the checks, which are being conducted by the civic body with help from the Delhi Traffic police, 30 vehicles have been impounded.

Officials said while the corporation used to earlier collect fines for illegal parking, this is the first time the civic body has impounded vehicles. From June 27, officials said, 30 vehicles have been impounded and more than Rs 5 lakh has been collected in fines from contractors who were caught flouting norms. “Some parking attendants were fined for not being in uniform. Others were fined for parking vehicles outside the designated yellow marking,” North corporation spokesperson Yogendra Mann told Newsline.

While all three municipal corporations have turned their focus on illegal parking from time to time, this time the civic bodies have decided to crack the whip.

North Delhi Commissioner, Praveen Gupta, said the the decision to impound vehicles was taken because of increasing encroachment of land by unauthorised parking as well as over-charging by contractors. “We are allowed to impound vehicles under the DMC Act. The drive will continue,” Gupta said.

Naveed Iqbal

Naveed Iqbal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, and reports from Jammu and Kashmir. With a career spanning over 15 years in frontline journalism, Naveed provides authoritative reporting on the region’s transition, governance, and the socio-political implications of national policies. Expertise Regional Specialization: Based in the Srinagar and New Delhi bureaus, Naveed has spent over a decade documenting the unique challenges of Jammu and Kashmir. Her reporting is distinguished by deep contextual knowledge of the region's post-Article 370, statehood debates, and local electoral politics. Key Coverage Beats: Her extensive body of work covers: Politics & Governance: Tracking the National Conference (NC), PDP, and BJP dynamics, including in-depth coverage of J&K’s first Assembly sessions and Rajya Sabha polls following the reorganization of the state. Internal Security & Justice: Providing rigorous reporting on counter-insurgency operations, terror module investigations, and judicial developments involving political detainees and constitutional rights. Education & Minority Affairs: Highlighting systemic issues such as quota rows in J&K, public service commission reforms, and the challenges faced by minority communities. ... Read More

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