Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 28: In compliance to the directions issued by the High Court of J&K and Ladakh in PIL No. 27/2017, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), on the instructions of its Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav here today carried out a massive anti-encroachment drive in old city areas.
The drive was conducted under the supervision of Joint Commissioner (R&E), Subah Mehta and was assisted by the Chief Revenue Officer and Enforcement Officers of JMC along with cops.
The areas covered during the drive included Shalamar, City Chowk via Purani Mandi Central Basic Higher Secondary School, Ram Mandir surroundings, Purani Mandi, Raj Tilak Road and Parade to Indira Chowk area.
During the drive, over five truckload of material that was displayed outside business establishments or spread on footpaths for sale was seized.
The business owners, Rehriwalas and Pheriwalas were sensitized on the importance of maintaining clear pedestrian pathways and unobstructed vehicular movement.
They were strictly warned against placing goods beyond their shutter lines and were informed that repeated violations will lead to sealing of the establishments, as per the High Court directions.
The shopkeepers were also advised not to place tables, counters or any goods beyond the shutter lines and Rehriwalas and Pheriwalas were instructed to operate only in designated zones, avoiding covering of footpaths and roads.
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