Delhi Airport Responds After A Man Receives A Whopping Rs 5,700 Parking Bill At IGI Airport

Parking bills are usually minimal, so it can be quite a shock when they reach an unexpectedly high amount, such as Rs 5,700. This was the case for Deepak Gosain, a Delhi resident who recently expressed his frustration after receiving a parking bill of Rs 5,770 at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. He shared his experience online, and it quickly went viral, drawing attention to the high parking charges at the airport.

Recently, a Delhi man received a Rs 5,770 Parking Bill at IGI Airport

In a startling incident, a Delhi-based man named Deepak Gosai shared his frustration on social media platform X after receiving an unexpectedly high parking bill of Rs 5,770 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Well, the tale goes back to August 17, when Deepak parked his car in the Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facility of Terminal 3, thinking it would be safe until his return, after all, he parked his car at the IGI airport. However, this was not the case when he returned.

So, when he came back on August 26, he was met with a whopping parking bill that included Rs 4,889.83 in parking fees. That was not it, it also had an additional Rs 880.17 as the GST charge. The shock of the steep amount left Deepak in disbelief, and he quickly took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his experience with others.

The parking bill was not the only problem Deepak faced that day

The parking bill was not the only problem Deepak faced that day. To his dismay, when he reached his car, he found that it had suffered significant damage. The gate lock was broken, and there were multiple scratches all over the vehicle, indicating that it had not been adequately protected while in the parking area. This added to his frustration, as he expected the parking facility to ensure the safety of vehicles parked there for an extended period.

Deepak’s troubles did not end there. Despite his best efforts to report the damage and lodge a complaint, he found no support from the parking staff. They had already collected the hefty parking fee and seemed uninterested in addressing his concerns. Their unhelpful attitude left Deepak feeling helpless and angry.

Have a look at the bill and the damaged gate lock

The post that he shared on X has been deleted. Nonetheless, have a glimpse of this,

Dear Deepak,
We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We request you to share your contact number and vehicle number via DM (Direct Message) for us to look into it. https://t.co/3OUc8zt3ZV

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 26, 2024

Price of car parking parking at the IGI airport

The parking rates at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport are structured to increase rapidly over time. For the first 30 minutes, the charge is Rs 120, followed by Rs 170 for the next 30 minutes, and Rs 100 per hour for the subsequent five hours. If a vehicle is parked for more than five hours, the rate jumps to Rs 600 per 24-hour period.

This tiered pricing system can quickly result in a hefty parking bill, especially for those who park for several days, as seen in Deepak Gosai’s case, where his bill reached Rs 5,770. Regardless, the damage to the car should have never happened.

What are your thoughts on this matter? Is this much parking price justified? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.