The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Medic hits out at ‘heavy-handed’ Ninewells parking firm
NINEWELLS: Indigo’s tactics described as ‘bullying’ after doctor forgot to show permit
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A Dundee doctor has slammed the tactics deployed by private parking firm Indigo, branding them “unfair” and “bullying”.
Dr Sukhomoy Das paid £300 for an annual parking permit at Ninewells in January.
The senior specialist doctor, from South Ayrshire, lives in accommodation on hospital ground between Monday and Friday.
On Monday February 27, after commuting from his Ayrshire home, Dr Das parked up as normal outside his temporary accommodation.
On the day in question, Dr Das forgot to display his parking permit.
Though conceding his mistake, Dr Das appealed the subsequent fine imposed by Indigo, citing his receipt for the £300 payment as proof of his right to park.
Dr Das has now hit out at the “heavy-handed tactics” faced by Ninewells staff and patients on a daily basis.
He said: “I do not intend to pay the charge imposed – it was a one-off mistake which I admitted for simply not displaying my valid permit.
“It is also for the fact my parking fee for 365 days was paid in advance to who I am contracted to.”
Dr Das believes Indigo lack the “common sense” to deal with his complaint fairly.
A spokesperson for Indigo Parking said: “Everyone is told how to appeal when they get a parking charge notice.”
jmilligan@thecourier.co.uk