Kerala High Court directs Railways to shift electrical infrastructure at Pachalam
The Kerala High Court has directed the Indian Railways to relocate electrical installations obstructing traffic near the Pachalam overbridge within two weeks, moving them to adjacent railway land. This decision follows a public interest litigation filed by Sujith C. Sukumaran and aims to ensure smooth vehicle flow in the area. The Kochi Corporation and KSEB are involved in facilitating the shift.
Why it matters
This ruling addresses a specific infrastructure bottleneck, improving local traffic flow and safety for residents, and demonstrates the judiciary's role in resolving public utility issues and ensuring civic amenities are maintained for public welfare.
The Kerala High Court has directed the Railways to take appropriate steps within two weeks to shift electrical installations that jut into the road near the Pachalam overbridge to the adjacent railway land, to enable smooth traffic movement.
The electrical infrastructure is currently hindering the smooth flow of vehicles in the area. The Kochi Corporation submitted that it had sanctioned ₹1.60 lakh and handed over a cheque for the amount to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The KSEB said it had received the cheque and that an application was filed before the Railway authorities on September 11, seeking to shift the electrical infrastructure to the adjacent railway land.
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