Overview

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has blacklisted the Kala Ghoda parking agency and filed a police complaint for overcharging following a sting operation.
• Assistant engineer Pawan Kawre has been suspended pending inquiry into irregularities in managing pay-and-park contracts, including unauthorized extensions.
• Despite admitting the invalidity of contract extensions, pay-and-park services in A Ward remain operational, raising accountability concerns.
• Former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar has demanded an immediate halt to illegal parking operations and free parking until policy revisions and new tenders are implemented.
• Whistleblower Santosh Daundkar has called for systemic reforms, including in-time/out-time-based charges, clear signage, and surprise inspections to prevent misuse.