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Stop entry of heavy vehicles-I Sir, Apropos the fire incident that took place last week in the residential area of sector 7 & 10 of Guru Nanak Nagar where an oil tanker was involved, the fact was brought into the limelight by your esteemed paper, that to what degree these heavy commercial vehicles, which, include trucks & oil tankers, pose a threat to the life & property of the residents of the residential areas. Even after the verdict of the Honourable High Court, that no such vehicles would be permitted inside the residential area of Guru Nanak Nagar, the government and the administration are callously ignoring the fact and also playing with the life, property and health of the general public. Is it because the sitting assembly legislator happens to be from the opposition party that the government does not seem to be interested in safeguarding the interests of the people of this constituency? The MLA of this constituency has time and again, requested the concerned authorities and the government, to stop the menace of the illegal entry and parking of heavy vehicles in the residential areas and especially Guru Nanak Nagar and its adjoining localities. The local people in the form of deputations have, on more than once met the concerned authorities and the local prominent leaders and eve the provincial head of NC, but to no avail. No one has come up with any constructive action against this menace. Fact being that no one wants to displease the transporter community of the area. Then what is the fun of the government spending crores of rupees and making the Transport Nagar for the benefit of the local transporter community. It is a humble request to, the Chief Minister, Transport Minister, the administration and all the concerned authorities, that a strong and vigorous drive should be launched to stop the menace of these heavy vehicles entering residential areas without the permission of the authorities, and only vehicles with essential commodities like public distribution (ration), building material & water, may be allowed and that too from a single point entry with the permission of the police or civil administration authorities, and any lapse in the duty maybe the sole responsibility of the authorities. The quantity of pollution (both air and noise) that comes in with these vehicles is too much, besides the dangers of rash driving and accidents which come along with these vehicles are always there. The thought of having a walk on the road and even in the lanes seems to be a bit of a luxury for the local residents, with this growing menace. We also make a humble appeal to the Transport Association, who are fortunately aware of this menace, to advice and take appropriate steps to make the transporters aware of the menace of entring residential areas and parking of their vehicles there. Unless the trend of each transporter taking his vehicle to his residence is stopped this menace cannot be checked. We also make an appeal to judiciary especially the Honourable High Court to kindly take suo-moto cognizance of this offensive act and make the concerned authorities to carryout the order/verdict of the honourable court in its letter and spirit, like in Delhi and other places, to render relief to the citizens of the area. An early and stringent measure is required for tackling this growing menace. This is a strong appeal to the government and the authorities and it is high time that the government finally reacts to this appeal. Yours etc..... |
