The civic body's revenue is still growing as vehicles owners are fined for parking within 500 metres of a public parking lot. In G North ward, civic officials have collected fines to the tune of Rs 7.37 lakh since the rule was implemented.

Civic officials said that they have been taking action against vehicle owners after the public parking lot opened recently in Kohinoor Square. "Till Tuesday, 61 four-wheelers and 37 two-wheelers have been towed. We have collected Rs 7,37,240 as penalty charges so far," said the official from G North ward.