Gujarat govt neglects old vehicles, piling up in Gandhinagar secretariat parking

In the parking lot at the new secretariat in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, numerous government vehicles have been left unused for a prolonged period, accumulating dust without any disposal.

The Gandhinagar Secretariat houses four main parking areas. One is specially designated for legislators, while the remaining ones are used by Sachivalaya staff, officers, ministers, and visitors. Within these parking lots, several government vehicles that are no longer in use have been abandoned.

At one point, the grand Secretariat compound in the heart of Gandhinagar, actively housed government vehicles used for official transport. Today, these once-luxurious cars from brands like Toyota, Suzuki, and Mahindra are left to gather dust. The vehicles that once symbolised the prestige of secretaries now stand faded, rusty, and decaying. Prolonged disuse has led to issues like dust accumulation, rust, jammed parts, and peeling paint, reducing their value and unnecessarily occupying parking space, causing inconvenience.

When condemned government vehicles are disposed of, they are listed on the government auction department's website, and the terms of the auction are published. The upset price of the condemned vehicle is determined based on the resolution of the home department, orders from the finance department, and the mechanical division's report. After the auction, the buyer is responsible for transporting the vehicle at their own expense.

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