The level of pollution in Delhi NCR is continuously increasing. People in Delhi are having trouble breathing. In view of the increasing level of pollution in Delhi NCR, New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has now taken a big decision.
The NDMC has doubled the parking charges for all cars and two-wheelers in the national capital till the second phase of GRAP is cancelled. “Keeping in view the climatic conditions, the parking charges for parking managed by NDMC have been doubled from the existing charges till the cancellation of Phase II of GRAP,” NDMC said in its notice.
The doubling of parking rates is expected to encourage citizens to rely more on public transportation. On the other hand, there will be a reduction in pollution levels in Delhi with ‘very poor’ AQI. The NDMC order said the increase in parking charges will not be implemented for roadside parking spaces and monthly pass holders. The corporation has given instructions for strict compliance with immediate effect.
There has been no increase in parking charges yet by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which manages about 96 per cent of the city’s geographical area, as the proposal for the increase is pending approval in the House.
New parking charges as per NDMC order
Under the normal parking charges at NDMC parking lots, four-wheelers are charged Rs 20 per hour (maximum Rs 100 for a day), while two-wheelers are charged Rs 10 per hour. These parking rates have been doubled with immediate effect, which means four-wheelers will now have to pay ₹40 per hour and a maximum of ₹200 per day, while two-wheelers will be charged ₹20 per hour. Will go.
For multi-level parking in NDMC lot, four-wheelers will have to pay Rs 20 for four hours and two-wheelers will have to pay Rs 10 for four hours. The deterioration in air quality led to the implementation of Phase II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital, under which the use of coal and firewood, including tandoors and diesel, in hotels, restaurants and open eateries, except for emergency and essential services. Use of generator sets has been banned.
