Mysuru City Corporation Issues Notices to 382 Abandoned Vehicles Across City
The Mysuru City Corporation has commenced a civic enforcement initiative by issuing notices to 382 abandoned or unused vehicles parked across public roads, footpaths, and public areas. Vehicle owners have been granted a seven-day deadline to clear their property before municipal authorities initiate towing, cost recovery, and potential disposal procedures.
What Happened
Following a municipal survey that identified 382 abandoned vehicles within city limits, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) launched an on-ground drive on Tuesday, August 25. The drive began with MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha personally affixing notices to vehicles that had been left unattended for extended periods on roads and walkways.
The civic body confirmed that owners must clear the identified vehicles within seven days of the notice being affixed. Senior civic officials, including the Executive Engineer (Environment), environmental engineers, health inspectors, and supervisors, were present during the rollout of the operation.
Key Highlights
- Total Vehicles Identified: A preliminary survey by the MCC located 382 unused or abandoned vehicles across the city.
- Seven-Day Deadline: Owners are instructed to remove their vehicles within seven days from the date the notice is affixed.
- Legal Action: Unclaimed vehicles will be treated as abandoned and towed pursuant to Section 127 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, Corporation Council resolutions, and MCC bye-laws.
- Cost and Disposal: Transportation and towing expenses will be charged to the vehicle owners, and the civic body warned that vehicles may be auctioned or scrapped if necessary.
Why This Matters
According to an official statement issued by the MCC, long-term parking of unused vehicles on public thoroughfares creates multiple civic hazards. Beyond impeding pedestrian and vehicular movement, these stationary vehicles undermine urban cleanliness and aesthetic standards. The corporation noted that abandoned vehicles often turn into unauthorised garbage dumping points, encourage unlawful activities, and act as breeding grounds for disease vectors, including mosquitoes.
What to Watch Next
The MCC Commissioner has urged vehicle owners to voluntarily remove their vehicles within the seven-day timeframe to avoid municipal intervention. After the deadline expires, the corporation is scheduled to begin towing the remaining vehicles, recovering removal costs directly from the registered owners, and assessing whether unclaimed units should be scrapped or put up for public auction under statutory guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many abandoned vehicles were identified in Mysuru?
The Mysuru City Corporation conducted a survey that identified 382 abandoned or unused vehicles parked on roads, footpaths, and public areas within municipal limits.
What legal provision is the MCC using to take action?
The corporation is enforcing removal measures under Section 127 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, along with MCC bye-laws and resolutions passed by the Corporation Council.
What will happen if vehicle owners do not remove their vehicles in time?
If not removed within seven days, the vehicles will be towed away by the corporation. Owners will be liable for the removal and transit costs, and the municipality may scrap or auction the vehicles if necessary.
Source: Based on reporting by The Hindu.