Nationwide Highway Encroachments Demand Urgent Legal Action, Says Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy | Patna News – Times of India
Chhapra: Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy recently told the Supreme Court that encroachment on the highways is not just a problem in the state but the entire country and demanded strict actions against the perpetrators.
Rudy – who argues on public interest litigation occasionally – appeared before the court of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih Thursday.
He demanded that the rules for removing the obstacles that comprise road safety be strengthened and sped up. “Encroachment on highways happens in three stages. The first stage is when the land is marked for highway construction, the second stage is illegal construction while the roads are being built or repaired, and the third is encroachment followed by construction after the completion of the project,” Rudy told the SC.
He pleaded that the DM of the concerned area be included in the committee and held accountable for the encroachment on the road.
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Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, addressing the Supreme Court, emphasized that highway encroachments are a nationwide problem and urged for stricter regulations. He suggested including district magistrates in committees to prevent encroachments and called for better measures by the National Highways Authority of India for new utility connections. Rudy highlighted the significance of efficient road safety policies.
Madurai city traffic police and Madurai Corporation jointly removed encroachments along Vaigai North Bank Road on Monday to ease traffic flow and enhance pedestrian safety. Obstructions from vendors and parked vehicles had caused frequent bottlenecks. The operation involved clearing makeshift stalls and debris, with prior notices ensuring minimal resistance from shopkeepers and vendors.
In Nagpur, the NMC conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Sitabuldi main road, targeting unauthorized vendors. Monitored by the commissioner of police, the drive cleared the right side of the road, easing navigation for pedestrians and two-wheelers. Residents and shop owners expressed relief and satisfaction, appreciating the restored order and accessible parking spaces.
