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.
