Delhiites will have to pay more for parking in public places soon.At a special meeting chaired by chief secretary P K Tripathi, it was decided to increase the parking rates. Though the rates are yet to be finalized, officials say there is going to be steep hike. The government is planning to charge 10-15 rupees for half an hour, 20 rupees for one hour,50 rupees for three hours and 100-150 rupees for six hours. There will be an exponential increase in the rates for subsequent hours. It was also proposed at the meeting that night parking charges should be scrapped. Instead, the civic agencies should work out a plan to impose parking charges in residential colonies. The four municipal bodies have been directed to prepare a proposal in this regard. Also, in case a resident has two cars, then an extra parking fee should be charged for the second vehicle. Civic agencies have been asked to prepare a plan regarding charging of parking fee in residential colonies. Based on the recommendations of Environment Pollution Control Authority and directions of the high court-appointed special task force, the transport department had invited suggestions or objections regarding increase in parking rates in April.The rates will be finalized at the next meeting.