For better control over parking across the city, the BMC is exploring the possibility of acquiring the power to penalise motorists for unauthorised parking. While this is not a part of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, the corporation is planning to bring the penalty part under the section on Mumbai Parking Authority (MPA) that is being drafted.

Officials said the civic body is keen that the revenue is solely controlled and managed by the MPA, which may have a traffic police officer attached to the BMC to execute the penal action and fines. These powers are currently vested with the traffic department under the Motor Vehicles Act. BMC officials said citizens deserve safe and affordable parking spaces and for this reason, the need for the MPA was felt. Once formed, the MPA will be an all-encompassing body with regard to parking in Mumbai.