Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Aug 31: In the wake of the prevailing situation and inclement weather, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra has ordered vacation of all hotels and commercial establishments located on the stretch from Asia Chowk to Darshani Deodi, with immediate effect.
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An order in this regard has been issued in view of heavy rains and inclement weather conditions that have resulted in massive landslides in the Katra Sub-Division in recent days, especially near Balini Bridge and near Shani Temple at Kadmal besides the sinking of roads at few spots making number of places vulnerable to future landslides and damages.
“In view of the recent incidents reported, particularly the commercial establishments located on the hill from Asia Chowk to Balini Bridge and from Balini Bridge to Darshani Deodi have become vulnerable and may face such incidents in future. The continued operation of aforesaid commercial establishments poses a risk to public safety and security in view of the prevailing situation,” explains the order, adding that immediate preventive measures are necessary to avoid any untoward incident and to ensure smooth regulation of public order and safety of the pilgrims in the said area.
“Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, I, Piyush Dhotra, SDM Katra, hereby order the vacation of all commercial establishments located on the stretch from Asia Chowk to Balini Bridge and from Balini Bridge to Darshani Deodi with immediate effect, till these establishments obtain safety certificate from the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Katra,” read the order, adding that any violation of the direction shall invite strict punitive action under the law.
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