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Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has stepped up its crackdown on abandoned and unused vehicles occupying public roads, footpaths and other public spaces, with notices issued to 382 vehicles across the city.
The action began on August 25, with MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha personally launching the notice-affixing drive. The civic body has warned vehicle owners that they must remove their vehicles within seven days of the notice being pasted.
The move comes after the MCC had earlier given vehicle owners time to voluntarily remove unused, scrap or abandoned vehicles parked in public places. The civic body had set August 15 as the deadline for voluntary clearance before moving towards enforcement measures.
The MCC conducted a survey within its jurisdiction and identified 382 abandoned or unused vehicles that had remained parked for long periods on roads, footpaths and other public places.
According to the civic body, such vehicles create multiple problems. They can obstruct public movement , occupy pedestrian spaces and affect the cleanliness and overall appearance of the city.
The MCC has also pointed out that abandoned vehicles can become dumping spots for waste and may facilitate illegal activities and the breeding of disease-carrying vectors such as mosquitoes .
Owners of the vehicles that have received notices have been directed to remove them from the respective locations within seven days from the date of notice .
If owners fail to comply within the stipulated period, the vehicles may be treated as abandoned or unused vehicles and removed by the civic body through towing.
The MCC has said that the cost of removal and transportation will be recovered from the concerned vehicle owners.
The action is being taken under Section 127 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976 , along with the applicable MCC bye-laws and resolutions of the Corporation Council.
The MCC's action is not limited to towing. If necessary, vehicles that remain unclaimed or are not removed by their owners could subsequently face auction or scrapping .
The earlier warning issued by the Commissioner indicated that enforcement could progress from penalties and towing charges to the eventual disposal and e-auction of vehicles that continue to remain abandoned.
This makes the current seven-day notice period particularly important for vehicle owners who have left unused or damaged vehicles on public property.
The earlier MCC enforcement plan also envisaged coordination with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) and Police for clearing vehicles whose owners fail to respond to notices.
Owners may also be required to bear applicable fines, towing and parking-related charges , depending on the subsequent action taken by the civic authorities.
The civic body's drive is aimed at freeing public spaces from long-term vehicle parking and preventing abandoned vehicles from becoming a source of traffic obstruction, waste accumulation and public health concerns .
The MCC has appealed to vehicle owners to voluntarily remove their vehicles within the stipulated period instead of waiting for the corporation to tow, dispose of or auction them.
The notice-affixing drive was attended by the MCC's Executive Engineer (Environment), environmental engineers, health inspectors and supervisors .
Vehicle owners who have received an MCC notice should remove their vehicles within the prescribed seven-day period. If they fail to do so, the civic body can proceed with towing and removal , recover the associated costs and, where necessary, take further action including auction or scrapping .
The MCC has urged owners to cooperate with the civic body and help keep Mysuru roads, footpaths and public spaces free from obstructions .
