Udhampur, Nov 11: In a decisive administrative initiative to alleviate chronic traffic bottlenecks and restore public thoroughfares, the District Administration Udhampur, in close coordination with the Municipal Council, executed a major anti-encroachment drive on Sunday, dismantling dozens of unauthorized commercial kiosks, illegal extensions, and roadside obstructions.
The enforcement operation was launched under the overall supervision of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi, with on-ground execution led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Municipal Council Udhampur, Saddham Hussain. The joint squad—comprising municipal enforcement teams, a Revenue Department delegation headed by Naib Tehsildar Khas Anayat Ali, and a detachment of Jammu and Kashmir Police—commenced the clearance drive from Martyrs Chowk, methodically advancing towards Venus Chowk.
Prior to deploying heavy machinery and demolition equipment, civic authorities had issued advance public advisories through mobile loudspeaker announcements, urging shopkeepers and commercial traders to voluntarily remove unauthorized sheds, extended awnings, and display racks encroaching upon pedestrian footpaths and motorable rights-of-way. While several shopkeepers complied voluntarily, enforcement squads cleared non-compliant structures, confiscated unapproved vending carts, and dismantled concrete encroachments over storm-water drains.
Reaffirming their commitment to civic order, municipal officials stated that keeping public roads, pedestrian sidewalks, and drainage nallahs free of illegal impediments is essential to prevent urban flooding and ensure unhindered transit for emergency vehicles. Authorities cautioned that repeated violations will attract legal penalties under the Municipal Act.
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