Over a year after the Karnataka High Court ordered the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Bengaluru Traffic Police to remove abandoned vehicles from roads and footpaths, the issue persists. Many busy streets remain lined with unclaimed cars and two-wheelers, adding to congestion and safety concerns.
DCP Traffic (North) Siri Gowri stated that while her team regularly compiles lists of such vehicles, the responsibility of clearing and auctioning them lies with the BBMP. However, tracing owners is challenging due to mismatched number plates and outdated addresses.
“Many households own multiple cars but lack parking space. When a vehicle is no longer needed, they simply leave it on the streets,” she explained.
BBMP Zonal Commissioner (East) Snehal R highlighted the civic body’s protocol: a vehicle is deemed ‘abandoned’ if left unmoved for over 15 days. Once a notice is pasted, it is towed after 10 days. A public notification follows, and if unclaimed within seven days, the vehicle is auctioned via the MSTC portal.
Despite these rules, enforcement remains inconsistent, leaving the city’s roads clogged with deserted vehicles. Bengalureans continue to grapple with shrinking pedestrian space and worsening traffic bottlenecks.
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