Deputy Commissioner Kohima has prohibited storage and stockpiling, stacking, and placing of materials or goods by shops and business establishments on public footpaths permanent or temporary in and around Kohima town.
DC issued the order as many road-adjacent shops in Kohima dealing with construction materials, tyres, vehicle repair workshops, Timber & Bamboo, Iron fabrication, Clothing, and accessories, etc. have encroached upon public footpaths by placing; storing; stacking, and stocking their products and goods on the public footpaths and railings.
In this connection, DC warned that necessary action will be initiated against defaulters under Control of National Highways (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002” and Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants Act, 1971”.
DC Kohima cautions footpath encroachers
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