Pune: PMC Parking Contractors Owe Rs 86.7 Lakh in Dues Despite Revenue Push

Pune, 4th August 2026: Even as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has constituted a committee to explore new avenues for boosting revenue, the civic body is struggling to recover income from its existing assets.

A written reply submitted by the administration has revealed that contractors operating PMC-managed public parking lots owed ₹86.70 lakh in pending dues as of June 2026, raising concerns about the corporation’s revenue recovery mechanism.

The information came to light through a written question raised by corporator Devendra Wadke in the PMC General Body. According to the administration’s reply, 27 of the corporation’s 31 public parking facilities are currently operational, while four remain closed. Of the operational parking lots, 12 contractors have defaulted on their licence fee payments, resulting in outstanding dues of ₹86,70,699.

The PMC’s Property and Projects Department manages these public parking facilities under the city’s parking policy. The administration stated that one parking facility has paid its licence fee in advance, while three others have no outstanding dues. In addition, licence fees for the current month from six parking facilities are yet to be collected, as payments are due before the 10th of every month.

Under the existing policy, the PMC awards parking contracts through a tender process to the bidder offering the highest annual licence fee. Contractors are required to comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement signed with the civic body, while the administration is responsible for periodically monitoring compliance.

According to the PMC, if a contractor fails to pay the monthly licence fee within the stipulated period, a show-cause notice is issued seeking an explanation. If the response is found to be unsatisfactory, penal action is initiated in accordance with the contract. If the dues remain unpaid despite these measures, the corporation can initiate recovery proceedings by placing a charge on the contractor’s assets.

However, the disclosure has raised questions about the effectiveness of the PMC’s enforcement mechanism. Despite provisions for issuing notices, imposing penalties and initiating recovery proceedings, outstanding dues have accumulated to nearly ₹87 lakh.

The revelation has also prompted questions over whether action has been taken against the defaulting contractors, why contracts were not terminated in cases of prolonged non-payment, and whether the civic administration has effectively enforced the terms of its agreements.