Key Takeaways
- A case has been registered against the private parking company at Waris Khan police station.
- The approved parking fee for cars, jeeps, and loader rickshaws is Rs30, while motorcycles pay Rs10.
- Police have started action against the officials of Lahore Trade Parking Company.
The Punjab Monitoring Unit has uncovered overcharging in the parking fees at Benazir Bhutto Hospital in Rawalpindi, leading to the registration of a case against the private parking company.
During a visit, the monitoring team found that parking staff were collecting extra money from visitors, despite the approved rates being Rs30 for cars, jeeps, and loader rickshaws, and Rs10 for motorcycles.
The approved fee for trucks and Mazda vehicles is Rs50, but the staff were charging more than the fixed rates, causing inconvenience to citizens.
Police have initiated action against the officials of Lahore Trade Parking Company and launched an investigation into the incident.
A security supervisor lodged a complaint, leading to the discovery of the overcharging issue.
The case has been registered at Waris Khan police station, and the officials involved are now facing scrutiny.
The incident highlights the need for strict monitoring and enforcement of approved parking fees in public hospitals to ensure fair practices.
The Punjab Monitoring Unit continues to work towards transparency and accountability in public services.
