DM Peren issues SOP for unauthorised parked vehicles

DIMAPUR: District Magistrate Peren, Hiazu Meru, has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on “Integrated Protocol for Monitoring, Enforcement, and Removal of Unauthorised Parked Vehicles on National Highways.”
According to DIPR report, the SOP, framed in strict compliance with the Supreme Court’s order and the Control of National Highways (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002, sets forth a multi‑layered enforcement framework to ensure seamless coordination among the District Administration, Road Agency (NHIDCL/PWD‑NH), State Police, and State Transport Department for prompt removal of unauthorised parked vehicles, thereby ensuring safe and unobstructed passage for road users. As per the SOP, the enforcement team will comprise the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Peren (HQ)/ADC Jalukie; Additional Superintendent of Police, Peren; Regional Transport Officer, Kohima i/c Peren; Executive Engineer, PWD (NH), Kohima i/c Peren; EAC Peren; EAC Ngwalwa; Office‑in‑Charge NHIDCL, Peren; and PA to DC, Peren. The team will cover NH‑129A from KM 109.494 to KM 173.850 under Peren district.
Patrolling units of NHIDCL, PWD (NH) and State Police are mandated to capture GPS‑stamped photographic evidence of unauthorised parking on highways. Preliminary notices will be issued under the Control of National Highways Act, 2002, with a seven‑day window for removal. Persistent violations will lead to vehicles being towed to designated locations using cranes and machinery under police supervision. All evidence will be forwarded to the Designated Police Officer (DPO) for digital processing and issuance of e‑challans, ensuring a centralised and transparent record. No manual challans will be issued on the spot. The SOP also directs Peren District Police and line departments to establish an Advance Traffic Management System using video cameras for automatic detection of violations, with data transmitted directly to the Police Department. Enforcement actions and outcomes will be reviewed monthly by the District Highway Safety Task Force.
Additionally, NHIDCL and PWD (NH) must ensure recovery cranes are stationed at intervals not exceeding 75 km to support enforcement activities.