Living in Delhi’s gated colonies often comes with parking woes. Let’s say you have a plot with spare space in front of your house, managed by the RWA. Who gets first dibs on parking there? Is there a specific law in India that dictates how plot owners can utilize this space? Second, if your plot is divided into flats by a builder, how do you determine the number of cars each flat gets? Lastly, if someone parks in front of your house without permission, what legal steps can you take? How can you politely, yet firmly, challenge the visitor?

In India, the RWA typically manages common areas like parking, and their rules, usually outlined in their bylaws, govern the allocation of parking spaces. There’s no specific law dictating how plot owners can utilize extra space. For flats, the builder’s agreement and RWA rules determine parking allocation, usually based on flat size or number of bedrooms.

If someone parks without permission, you can politely but firmly ask them to move their vehicle. If they refuse, you can approach the RWA for assistance or consider filing a complaint with the local police if it’s causing obstruction or inconvenience.