PR No. 63/2025–2026

Lawngtlai, February 3, 2026:At 11:30 a.m. today, a significant meeting regarding the collection of Roadside Overnight Parking Fees was held in the Office Chamber of the Chief Executive Member (CEM), LADC, under the chairmanship of Pu C. Lalsawmzuala. The meeting was attended by officials of the LADC Transport Department, representatives of the Young Lai Association (YLA) Town Branch, and Village Councils within Lawngtlai.

During the meeting, discussions focused on easing traffic congestion within the town and on the procedure for collecting fees from vehicle owners who do not have their own garages. As empowered under The Lai Autonomous District Council (Control of Vehicle Parking) Regulations, 2012, the LADC Road & Transport Department will begin collecting roadside overnight parking fees within the Lawngtlai Town Area starting from the month of March this year.

For the implementation of overnight parking arrangements, it was decided that the YLA and Village Councils in each locality will constitute Village Level Parking Management Committees, which will be entrusted with significant responsibilities in supervising and managing the system. All vehicle owners without garages have already been informed to construct or arrange garages within the stipulated time. The applicable rates for those without garages are as follows:

1. HMV / Pick-up – Above Rs. 500 per night or Rs. 2,500 per month

2. LMV & Three-Wheelers – Rs. 250 per night or Rs. 1,500 per month

3. Two-Wheelers – Rs. 150 per night or Rs. 1,000 per month

Those present at the meeting included Pu K. Lalthanzara, Executive Secretary; Pu LZ. Tluanga, Secretary (GAD); Pu HC. Vanlalruatpuia, Transport Officer; and Pu Thansiama, Deputy Secretary, LADC, along with leaders of the YLA Town Branch and Village Councils. The LADC Transport Department appealed to all members of the public to cooperate in order to ensure orderly traffic management and a cleaner, more developed town.

Written & Published by: I&PR Department, LADC, Lawngtlai.