MCC begins drive against footpath encroachments in Mysuru
The Mysuru City Corporation has launched a drive to clear illegal encroachments from public footpaths to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow. Authorities have warned that failure to comply with removal orders will result in legal action.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between urban infrastructure management and the livelihoods of informal street vendors in Indian cities.
In line with the drive against the encroachment of footpaths in Bengaluru, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has also begun clearing encroachments from footpaths in parts of the city.
Even as the MCC authorities went about removing kiosks, pushcarts, and other encroachments in Metagalli and KRS Road on Thursday and Friday, a statement issued by the office of the MCC Commissioner said directions had been issued to the individuals occupying the footpaths and carrying out commercial activities on them to remove the encroachment completely in two days.
A press release by the MCC pointed out that several individuals have illegally encroached upon public footpaths for commercial activities. “As a result, pedestrians are being forced to walk on the main carriageway, putting their lives at risk. This has also been contributing to persistent traffic congestion and road accidents,” the statement said.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in