Zeeshan orders preventing overcharging on parking fees

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq chaired a meeting to review matters related to Lahore Parking Company on Friday.

Local Government Minister while seeking suggestions on outsourcing of on-road parking, said that private parking matters should also be regularised. He reiterated his resolve to make the mechanism for preventing overcharging in terms of parking fees more effective.

He said that Lahore Parking Company has potential to collect revenue. “I am happy to know that this company has increased its revenue through its measures”, he praised. He stressed that the company should develop new parking sites in the provincial capital. He directed that in the first phase, focus should be on commercial sites. “I will request the Punjab Chief Minister to empower the Lahore Parking Company administratively”.

The minister noted that the desired goals cannot be achieved without improving enforcement issues. “Effective steps will be taken to increase the capacity of the Lahore Parking Company”, he pledged.

On this occasion, Lahore Parking Company CEO Naveedul Islam Virk briefed the provincial minister about various ongoing and future development plans. He said that strict action is being taken against overcharging at parking sites. After the warning, FIRs were also registered. He assured that as per the instructions of the provincial minister, a survey for the preparation of new parking sites will be started soon.