Mohali, March 8: The Punjab government has announced a three-month deadline to tackle illegal parking and commercial encroachments by large hospitals in Mohali.
This announcement followed an inquiry by MLA Kulwant Singh in the Vidhan Sabha, who pointed out that the parking situation in the city has reached a critical stage due to a blatant disregard for established building bylaws.
MLA Kulwant Singh maintained that big hospitals have started commercial businesses in areas specifically earmarked for vehicle parking.
He mentioned that a department check conducted previously confirmed these violations, yet the facilities continue to operate without penalties.
The lawmaker asserted that the overflow of vehicles into green zones and public roads is a direct result of these unauthorized conversions.
Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian affirmed that the state would not tolerate the misuse of designated parking lots for business purposes.
He directly said that he has personally overseen the issuance of new notices and that work on this issue will be completed shortly.
The minister noted that the government aims to restore the intended use of these spaces to alleviate the growing traffic problems in the city.
During the discussion, the MLA expressed frustration over the delay in enforcement, stating that the issue has remained stagnant since it was first raised two years ago.
He affirmed that the safety and convenience of Mohali residents must come before private commercial interests. Minister Mundian declared that the upcoming months would see active field reports and corrective measures to ensure compliance with urban regulations.
