Car Registration in Chennai Only with Proof of Parking Space
The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) has introduced new regulations requiring proof of parking space for car registration. The Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department has approved this rule for immediate implementation.
New car buyers must show a valid document proving they own a parking space to register their vehicle. Additionally, designated parking spots on wide roads will be allocated through a lottery and auction system, with permits issued for parking. Those with private parking at home will not be allowed to use these public spaces.
With 30 lakh cars in Chennai and only 14,000 parking spots many of which are unusable the policy aims to manage parking issues and improve public transport using the revenue collected from permits.
