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 operation, carried out in the morning, covered the stretch from Agrahara Circle to the railway overbridge near the vegetable market, where footpaths had been encroached upon, forcing pedestrians to walk on the busy road.
MCC personnel removed illegal structures and cleared debris from the footpaths to restore safe and unobstructed access for pedestrians. The drive was part of its ongoing efforts to improve road safety and ensure smooth movement for both pedestrians and motorists.
However, some traders and occupants affected by the drive alleged that they had not been served prior notice before the eviction, claiming that the sudden action resulted in financial losses.
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