The Hindu 01.09.2009
Action against unauthorised contractors at parking lots
Special Correspondent
HYDERABAD: Action will be initiated against all those unauthorised contractors who are resorting to collection of fee in parking lots in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits that were allotted to women members of self-help groups (SHGs) , said Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Anam Ram Narayan Reddy.
Responding to a question in the Legislative Council on Monday, he said that of 197 parking lots in twin cities, 76 were allotted to self-help groups women members and 50 to men workers.
Revision of rates
The rates for the remaining 71 parking lots would be revised as there were no takers for them. Either tenders would be called or they also would be allotted to SHG members, he said.
Maintenance
The Minister also said in the earlier system, GHMC used to pay Rs.2 crore to contractors for maintenance of the parking lots.
In the present system, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation without any expenditure was earning Rs.42 lakh a year from 76 parking lots.
