The Town Planning wing of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation in Punjab, India, has initiated a survey to identify hotels allegedly violating building norms by misusing designated parking spaces for commercial purposes. This decision follows numerous complaints regarding encroachments on parking areas by hotel owners, which violate building bye-laws and approved plans. The survey will focus on hotels constructed from January 1, 2021, to the present. An official letter from the assistant town planner indicates that the issue has been under consideration for some time, with previous directions to form a committee to examine violations. However, no significant actions were taken, leading to the current directive for a detailed survey. The report is expected to include information on construction approvals, deviations from approved designs, and the current usage of the properties. This issue is critical as the misuse of parking spaces not only breaches regulations but also exacerbates traffic congestion and civic inconvenience in busy areas of Ludhiana.