Collector told to investigate complaint on parking fees at Civil Station
The order states that complainant should submit the complaint and remedies to the collector. He should form a committee comprising sub-collectors and officials to examine the complaint. Committee should conduct a proper investigation after hearing the complainant and submit an objective report to collector. Commission also asked collector to make an appropriate decision in this regard without delay.
Report submitted to SHRC by collector says that parking fee is being charged to ensure security of Civil Station.
Parking fee is charged for vehicles staying in the compound for more than an hour. From the amount collected as parking fee, Rs 1,500 is being paid to govt every month.
However, the complainant, civil activist Raju Vazhakkala, informed the commission that a fee is charged as soon as the vehicle is parked.
Commission stated in its order that since charging fees is a policy decision, it cannot be said to be illegal.
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