The city's first citizen couldn't escape a parking penalty after all. Following mid-day's July 15 report on Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar's official car being parked under a no parking board, an e-challan was issued on Monday against the vehicle, according to sources from Mumbai police.

"The traffic department has levied a Rs 200 fine on the vehicle," confirmed deputy commissioner of police (suburbs) Sandeep Bhajibhakare. Despite repeated attempts, joint commissioner of police (traffic) Madhukar Pandey remained unavailable for comment.