Chandigarh's Sector 17 multilevel parking facility, constructed in 2016 at a cost of nearly ₹50 crore (approximately $6 million USD), has become a cautionary tale of poor planning and maintenance. Originally designed to alleviate parking woes, it now sees daily occupancy of only 200-250 vehicles, significantly below its capacity of 900. The facility suffers from issues such as seepage, inadequate security, and inconvenient location, leading many visitors to avoid it in favor of surface-level parking. Local officials, including Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi, acknowledge the need for improvements and are considering initiatives to encourage usage, such as attractive monthly parking schemes for local shop owners. Additionally, the facility has faced scrutiny from the UT Vigilance Department for alleged construction irregularities, raising concerns about accountability and the effective use of taxpayer money. Suggestions for repurposing the unused top level into a children's play area have also emerged as potential solutions to enhance its appeal.