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.