Mysuru:
Taking a tough stand against the growing menace of illegally parked and abandoned vehicles, the Mysore City Corporation (MCC) has issued a final warning to vehicle owners to clear their vehicles from roads, footpaths and other public places by September 12.
MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha said the civic body would launch a city-wide towing operation from September 13 against vehicles that continue to occupy public spaces despite repeated notices. The corporation has expressed concern over the total disregard shown by some citizens towards repeated directions and notices issued by the civic authorities. Vehicles left unattended for long periods have become a common sight in several parts of the city, occupying valuable road and footpath space and creating inconvenience for pedestrians, motorists and residents.
According to the MCC, notices were affixed to identified illegally parked or abandoned vehicles between August 25, 2025 and August 31, 2026, giving owners seven days to voluntarily remove them. However, despite the notices, several vehicles reportedly continue to remain in the same locations.
Following representations from vehicle owners and members of the public seeking additional time, the MCC extended the deadline as a final concession up to September 12, 2026. “This is the final opportunity. No further extension will be granted,” the Commissioner has made it clear.
From September 13, the MCC, in coordination with the police and transport authorities, will begin removing such vehicles through towing operations and shift them to designated locations. The action will be taken without issuing any separate notice or granting additional time. The civic body has cited provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, including Sections 122 and 127, and the relevant Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, besides applicable laws and rules, to initiate the removal process.
The MCC has also warned that towing charges and all other expenses incurred in removing and transporting the vehicles will be recovered from the respective owners as prescribed under the rules.
Public spaces can’t become pvt parking lots
The corporation’s action comes against the backdrop of persistent complaints about vehicles occupying footpaths, road margins and other public spaces. Such vehicles not only narrow carriageways and impede the movement of traffic but also force pedestrians, particularly children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, to walk on roads.
Abandoned vehicles can also turn into dust traps, garbage collection points and breeding spots for mosquitoes, besides affecting the overall appearance and cleanliness of the heritage city.
The MCC has therefore appealed to vehicle owners to treat September 12 as the absolute final deadline and voluntarily remove their vehicles.
With the towing drive scheduled to begin from September 13, the message from the civic administration is unequivocal: public roads and footpaths are meant for public use—not for indefinite parking or vehicle abandonment.
MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha urged citizens to cooperate with the civic body and avoid action and financial liability by removing their vehicles within the stipulated deadline.