The Bihar government has taken a strict stand against the illegal collection of parking fees across all municipal areas in the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha directed officials to ensure that no vehicle is charged without being actually parked in a designated zone. This decision follows numerous complaints from citizens about contractors charging arbitrary amounts or taxing vehicles that are simply passing through a road.
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What are the new parking rules in Bihar?
The state government has issued clear guidelines to protect citizens from overcharging. It is now mandatory for every authorized parking spot to display a rate chart showing the prescribed fees for different types of vehicles. No contractor is allowed to collect money from vehicles that are not stationary in a designated zone. Additionally, hearse vans used for funerals have been granted a complete exemption from any parking charges in all municipal limits across Bihar.
Action against illegal parking fee collection
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) has authorized District Magistrates and Municipal Commissioners to take strict legal action against violators. The government aims to improve the Ease of Living for urban residents by ending the harassment caused by unauthorized fee collectors. Officials have been instructed to follow these specific points:
- Mandatory installation of fee boards at all authorized parking locations.
- Immediate FIR against contractors found overcharging or harassing public.
- Strict monitoring by Executive Officers to stop illegal collections on roads.
- Departmental action against officials who fail to report or monitor illegal activities.
