MCD accumulates over Rs 80 crore in unpaid licence fees, contract dues in last 3 years

Over the past three years, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has amassed more than Rs 80 crore in unpaid licence fees and contract dues from parking operators, along with holding nearly Rs 109 crore in earnest money deposits and advance security amounts, according to recent data. This was revealed during a committee meeting at Civic Centre in response to a question posed by BJP councillor and Standing Committee member Hem Chand Goel.

The MCD has issued default notices, forfeited security deposits and cancelled contracts due to the persistent defaults by these contractors. The disclosure comes as the municipal body is reforming its parking infrastructure. Currently, there are 374 operational parking sites across zones like Civil Lines, Rohini, Karol Bagh and City-SP Zone, with 25 contracts expiring and being put up for re-tendering.

An additional 155 sites have their renewals or re-tendering pending. The civic body has data on 463 parking facilities, including 433 surface sites and 30 multi-level or mechanical sites. Parking revenue was Rs 179.45 crore in 2023-24, increased to Rs 186.05 crore in 2024-25, but dropped sharply to Rs 137.17 crore in 2025-26, mainly due to contract transitions and disputes with defaulting operators.

The MCD plans to develop 83 new parking sites in high-density and commercial areas to alleviate traffic pressure and boost municipal revenue. Tenders for 34 sites have been issued, while the rest are expected to be bid by November. The civic body is also conducting physical verification of parking sites and developing a GIS-based digital database to enhance monitoring and curb unauthorized parking operations.