Install No Parking boards on place where vehicles are being parked illegally; police receive strict directions from Human Rights Commission

Tuesday 28 October 2025 10:59 PM IST

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Human Rights Commission Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas has directed the police to install No Parking boards on M.N. Lane near P.M.G.–Plamoodu Road in Thiruvananthapuram, where vehicles coming to a private scooter service centre are being parked illegally.

The directive was issued to the Assistant Commissioner of Police. The action came in response to a complaint alleging that vehicles parked on M.N. Lane were causing traffic congestion in the area.

According to the Traffic Assistant Commissioner’s report to the Commission, instructions have been given to sector patrolling officers to take legal action against those parking vehicles in a way that blocks traffic or driving at excessive speed on the lane. The report also stated that No Parking signs will be installed soon. The complaint was filed by Renu Franklin, Secretary of the M.N. Residents Association.