MC Chandigarh imposes strict ban on night parking; violators to face clamping and towing
Chandigarh, February 17, 2026- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has issued a strict direction prohibiting parking of vehicles in all parking areas managed or controlled by the Corporation during night hours from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM.
According to the directions issued by MC Commissioner, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, the restriction applies to all paid parking sites as well as designated free parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation.
The civic body has further clarified that parking on Municipal Corporation land, including open grounds, green belts, road berms and paver block areas, is strictly prohibited at all times, except at locations specifically earmarked and officially notified for parking.
The Commissioner stated that any vehicle found parked in violation of the instructions shall be liable for strict action under the relevant provisions of rules in force, including challaning, clamping, and towing/removal at the owner’s risk and cost, without any further notice.
However, vehicles of emergency services and those specifically authorized by the Municipal Corporation will remain exempted as per rules.
The Municipal Corporation appealed to residents to strictly comply with the directions and cooperate in maintaining civic discipline and orderly parking management across the city.