The Hindu 03.07.2013
Buildings to be surveyed
The city police have said that the area earmarked for
parking in original building plans submitted to the municipality to
procure construction permit is often converted into space for commercial
use once such high-rises are completed.
For
instance, several textile shop managements have converted the basement
area of their buildings meant for parking into showroom space.
Many
commercial establishments, textile shops, and wedding halls have no
space for parking at all. However, their original building plans
submitted for municipal approval show otherwise.
In
some buildings, basement parking space has been rented out to
restaurants and shops. The police will conduct a random survey in the
city to identify such violators and report on them to the municipal
authorities for necessary action.
