MCC continues drive against footpath encroachments
The Mysuru City Corporation conducted an anti-encroachment drive to clear footpaths along M.G. Road. While residents supported the move to improve pedestrian safety, some traders complained about the lack of prior notice.
Why it matters
It illustrates the tension between urban infrastructure management and the livelihoods of informal street vendors.
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) on Thursday continued its anti-encroachment drive by clearing footpaths along a stretch of M.G. Road near JSS Hospital, reclaiming space meant for pedestrians.
The article presents both the municipal authority's perspective and the grievances of the affected traders.
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