Ludhiana Municipal Corporation Delays Fresh Tenders for Key Parking Sites
Ludhiana: Two years on, MC yet to issue fresh tenders for six parking sites
Hindustan Times
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The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has not issued new tenders for six major parking sites since the contract expired in October 2023, allowing the same contractor to operate amid complaints of overcharging and mismanagement. The delay raises concerns about revenue loss and traffic congestion in the city.
- 01The parking contract for six major sites expired in October 2023 without re-auction.
- 02Complaints of overcharging and mismanagement by the current contractor have increased.
- 03Civic officials have approved the auction but have not initiated the process.
- 04The delay has led to traffic congestion and irregular parking practices.
- 05Concerns over transparency and oversight have been raised by civic activists.
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The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) has failed to auction six major parking sites since the contract expired in October 2023, allowing the current contractor to continue operations through repeated extensions. The sites, including Feroze Gandhi Market and BRS Nagar, are crucial revenue generators for the civic body. Complaints regarding overcharging and mismanagement have surged, with visitors at Bhadhaur House alleging arbitrary charges without receipts. Despite approval from the Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC) to auction these sites, the MC has yet to initiate the e-auction process. Civic activist Jagjot Singh has criticized the lack of transparency, questioning why routine parking auctions remain pending while larger tenders are being floated. MC assistant commissioner Jasdev Sekhon stated that the tender process is underway and will be completed soon, though no specific timeline was provided. The ongoing delay has exacerbated traffic issues, leading to congestion in key markets as commuters continue to suffer from the mismanagement of parking facilities.
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The delay in re-auctioning parking sites could lead to significant revenue loss for the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, affecting public services funded by these revenues.
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