Parking mafia trick citizens into paying double
Commissioner orders MCL officials to act against overcharging
Parking two-wheelers on sidewalks is a common practice in Rawalpindi’s commercial areas which forces pedestrians to risk their lives by walking on busy thoroughfares. PHOTO: NNI
LAHORE:
Arbitrary parking charges demanded by private companies in various parts of the provincial capital have drawn the ire of the citizens.
In some areas, contractors are fleecing citizens by charging double the amount notified by the government, resulting in altercations as well as several lawsuits.
According to a notification issued by the district authorities, the official fee for parking a motorcycle at a stand is Rs10, while the fee for parking a car is Rs30.
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Daily Times
April 6, 2021
Commissioner Lahore Division, Captain (R) Muhammad Usman said that administration was not only monitoring sugar availability and prices in the market but also all other commodities. He said that sugar was available on all stores, and if any shopkeeper tries to hide his store, would be dealt with heavy arm. He appealed all citizens to get administered COVID vaccine to immune themselves and avert spread of the virus. He expressed those words during Meet the Press talk at Lahore Press Club today.
He chaired a meeting regarding to provide places to all NGO’s which would distribute hygienic, clean extra food, collected from different restaurants, to the needy persons and have nots in the city. He said under PM vision to provide food to all needy persons, divisional administration must provide places to all registered NGO’s to store and distribute meals for such noble purpose. He said administration would also ensure proper packing, hygiene and proper deliv