GCC begins removal of encroachments on key stretches in city
The Greater Chennai Corporation has launched an initiative to remove illegal encroachments from footpaths and roads near high-traffic areas. Officials have issued warnings to shop owners, stating that non-compliance will result in forced removal.
Why it matters
Urban encroachment removal is essential for improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow in densely populated cities.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), on Saturday, began removing encroachments on road near crowded places.
A large number of police and GCC officials removed encroachments near Egmore Maternity hospital on Pantheon Road.
Two bunk shops, a sugar cane juice shop, and three pushcarts were removed from Pantheon Road in Division 61.
The remaining four shops are under notice period and instructions have been issued to earmark shops in the vending zone.
The four shops have been asked to shift within five days. “If they do not shift within five days, they also will be removed,” GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said.
“Continuous action will be taken, especially against encroachment on footpaths and in non-vending zones,” Dr. Sameeran said.
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