The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday announced a twofold increase in parking fees at all off-road and indoor parking sites in the NDMC area, following the implementation of Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which has been triggered due to worsening air quality in the capital.
According to a notice, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed the enforcement of Stage 2 measures across Delhi-NCR as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) showed an increasing trend, touching 302 at 7 PM on Tuesday.
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Officials said that NDMC currently manages 126 parking sites - including 99 off-road, three indoor/multi-level car parks, and 24 on-street sites.
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Under the revised structure, parking for four-wheelers will now cost 40 per hour instead of Rs 20, while two-wheelers will be charged Rs 20 per hour. Bus parking fees have been increased from Rs 150 to Rs 300 per hour.
The notice clarified that the enhanced rates will not apply to on-street parking sites or monthly pass holders, as those rates are already on the higher side.
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