Starting April 1 visitors to Khan Market will have to pay for parking, which has been free for the past 25 years. The charges are being levied following the Environment Pollution Control Authority’s (EPCA) directions to the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The EPCA, NDMC, L&DO and the market association members held a meeting on Saturday, where the EPCA proposed levying of charges to tackle pollution and reduce congestion in the market. The market association members, however, are not sure if the move will help curb congestion. “Shoppers at Khan Market can easily afford to pay for parking. For a long-term solution, Khan Market needs a multi-level parking,” said Sanjiv Mehra, president of the Market Association. While the market can accommodate only around 500 cars at a time, the traffic is higher. The authorities will meet again on March 15 to further discuss the issue of parking.