Chandigarh, May 18 -- With the municipal corporation (MC) unable to hand over parking lots to a private firm since taking over their management in January 2023, the parking system across Chandigarh has became as a growing concern.

Poor management, inadequate staffing, and the lack of accountability have resulted in mounting complaints from residents and market associations.

The civic body is running its 87 paid parking lots with limited manpower, leading to disorganised and inefficient management on the ground. Across markets, especially in high-footfall areas like Sectors 8, 17, 19, 22, 41 and others, users face daily chaos, with no proper guidance, misbehaving attendants and unregulated long-term parking.

Sector 22, one of Chandigarh...