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In India - Violators' Ride Into Criminals' List

April 12, 2013 posted by Steve Brownstein

Wrong parking of your car in a no-parking area or on the main roads, disrupting free movement of traffic, could lead to delay in the issuance of passport or driving licence in Ludhiana. The local police have started a drive to register cases against offenders of wrong parking and encroachments under section 283 of the Indian Penal Code.

Under this provision, the cops would immediately impound the vehicle and it would be released only after the violator pays the challan amount. Also, names of the violators would be added in the criminal list that is considered before issuing passport and arms' licence by the authorities.

"Wrong parking or haphazard parking is a major problem especially on Ferozepur road and on Pakhowal road in Ludhiana. You would find cars parked on both sides of the road, leaving very little space for the smooth movement of traffic. Therefore, besides issuing a challan slip, we have decided to register a case against the offenders. The vehicle would be impounded and it would be released only after the fine is paid," Dhruman Nimbale, Ludhiana's assistant commissioner of police (traffic), told TOI.

"Though the challan amount is of only few hundreds of rupees, but it would tarnish the image and police record of vehicle owner. His name would be added in criminals' list that is considered before issuing passport or arm's licence. This would act as psychological deterrent for the public from wrong parking," he added.

The police said updated list of offenders would be sent to various government departments. And figuring of anybody's name in this list would lead to delay in the proceedings of their files. Offenders would then need to procure police clearance certificate and inquiry officer would probe the whole matter again, delaying the case.

Besides, the Ludhiana police are also booking the encroachers, who are blocking the road traffic by placing their shop's commodities under the same section of the IPC.