Maharashtra Car Buyers May Soon Require ‘Parking Area’ Certificate to Register New Vehicle
Maharashtra Car Buyers May Soon Require ‘Parking Area’ Certificate to Register New Vehicle ( Representative Image)
The Maharashtra government is reportedly considering a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing concerns of traffic congestion and air pollution in the state. Under this proposed plan, car buyers may need to present a ‘parking area’ certificate before registering their new vehicles.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reportedly approved a 100-day plan to tackle traffic woes and pollution across key regions, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Nagpur, and Pune. The plan, presented by Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, aims to regulate the rise in the number of private vehicles.
According to sources, if the proposal is implemented, car buyers in cities like Mumbai will need additional documentation to prove that they have access to parking space before they can register their vehicles. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to curb the surge in four-wheeler ownership, which has contributed to increased road congestion and air pollution.
The proposal, still in its conceptual phase, suggests a phased enforcement of parking space requirements. The plan is inspired by successful models from cities like London, Tokyo, New York, Zurich, and Singapore, which have implemented similar measures to reduce vehicular congestion.
As part of the initiative, the government plans to upgrade public transport infrastructure while simultaneously imposing restrictions on private vehicle registrations. This approach aims to balance the need for private vehicles with efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.
The government is expected to work in collaboration with housing societies, civic bodies, and transport experts to identify suitable parking spaces and enforce the new regulations.
