Under scanner for parking violations, GMADA to issue final notices to private hospitals, allotments may be cancelled
According to officials, these hospitals were allotted basement space specifically for parking, but instead, the areas have been repurposed for commercial activities, resulting in overcrowded streets and significant parking chaos outside hospital premises posing serious safety hazards.
These notices are being issued under Section 45(3) of the Punjab Regional Town Planning and Development Act, 1995. Despite already receiving three warnings, the responses submitted by the hospitals have failed to satisfy GMADA officials.
This issue was also raised by Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh during a legislative Assembly session. He pointed out that while hospitals were given permission to create basement parking, they flouted the rules by turning the space into commercial use, pushing vehicle parking onto public roads and creating severe traffic disruption.
The GMADA's estate officer (housing), Shivraj Singh Bal, stated that prominent hospitals such as Fortis, Max, Ivy, Indus, Mayo, and Grecian have all been served notices.
'Though we've received varied responses from these institutions, none has been satisfactory. We are now moving towards issuing final notices. If compliance is not ensured, GMADA will initiate proceedings to cancel their allotments,' he said.
Cheema Medical Complex also under scrutiny
In a separate development, Cheema Medical Complex, located in Phase 4, Mohali, has also received a notice for violating building bylaws.
According to GMADA's building branch, the hospital constructed a basement without having the layout map approved. It also encroached on the green belt and constructed a gate in violation of rules.
Reports reveal that rooms were illegally built in the basement, the rear area was covered, and even parts of the designated parking and green space were encroached upon.
The notice mandates that the unauthorised construction be removed immediately and GMADA be informed.
Failure to comply will result in legal proceedings under applicable regulations.
Shivraj Singh Bal also confirmed that a reminder has been sent to the District Town Planning Office to obtain zoning details of the hospital, following which further action will be determined.
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