Illegal Parking Issue, Okhla

Illegal Parking Issue, Okhla

In Okhla — especially in areas like Jamia Nagar, Abul Fazal Enclave and similar narrow-lane localities — residents often face serious inconvenience because many vehicles are parked illegally on roadsides or in spaces not meant for parking.

Such improper parking not only reduces available road-width for traffic or pedestrians, but also blocks access for residents: for example, one report described how vehicles stay parked “raat bhar gaadiyaan lagti hai” (cars remain all night), restricting space for things like school buses or daily commuters.

Moreover, many legitimate public-spaces and garbage-collection points have been misused by private vehicles for parking — sometimes along with illegal dumping of construction waste — further deteriorating the living environment.

Despite residents’ complaints, enforcement has often been weak or inconsistent, leaving people frustrated and calling for stricter measures.