The Sukhbaatar District Prosecutor’s Office and the Governor’s Office have taken action to protect public property and uphold the rule of law by shutting down an unauthorized parking operation that had been functioning on public roads and open spaces without the required permits. The operation was carried out following complaints and repeated monitoring that indicated violations of public interest and municipal regulations. The move comes amid the city’s broader efforts to regulate the use of public land, ensure equitable access to urban space, and curb the growing number of illegally established parking facilities that have been restricting pedestrian and vehicular movement. Officials emphasized that strict enforcement is necessary to maintain order, prevent unlawful profit from public property, and ensure that urban planning regulations are respected.
Under the Appendix A/840 issued by the Capital City Governor on July 24, 2023, which approved the procedure for charging fees for the use of parking spaces within Ulaanbaatar City, and Appendix No. 16 approved by the Citizens’ Representatives Khural of the Capital City on February 8, 2024, which formalized the procedure for planning and constructing public parking facilities, any individual or legal entity seeking to design, construct, or operate a parking facility must obtain official permission. This approval must be secured through the Capital City’s traffic management authority and issued by the Urban Planning Division—ensuring proper oversight and compliance with city development policies.
However, an operator in the eight khoroo of Sukhbaatar District had been running a paid parking area on public land without undergoing this mandatory procedure. Despite the clear legal requirements, the parking facility had installed two automatic gates and was collecting fees from drivers, privatizing a public road space without authorization. Following an inspection and subsequent legal measures, authorities dismantled the two automated entry barriers and fully cleared the area, restoring the space to public use. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Mongolia confirmed that the land has now been returned to unrestricted public access.
Similar inspections will continue throughout the capital, noting that the protection of public land is a priority and that any unauthorized commercial use of public property will face enforcement action. Citizens and businesses are urged to comply with established procedures and to seek proper permits before operating parking or other fee-based services on public land.

Published Date:2025-11-25