THE Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) continued the drive to clear temporary and permanent structures from main routes across the city. The anti encroachment squad of the JMC conducted drive in centrally located areas of the city and removed illegal structures, hin dering traffic movement on busy stretches and restore footpaths for public use. Senior officials informed that they removed illegal structures from areas in front of Engineering College, Bada Fuhara, the stretch from Raddi Chowki to Mandi, near Bhawartal garden, Karamchan chowk, Jayanti Complex, near Malviya square and adjoining areas.

 

Officials informed that the anti-encroach ment squad cleared makeshift shops, kiosks, removed tin sheds, and also razed permanent structures which were creating con gestion on busy routes and hin dering traffic movement. Officials said the citizens are welcoming the action, saying it helped reduce crowding and made dai ly movement easier. Meanwhile, Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar said the drive will con tinue to ensure the city remains orderly and accessible.

 

He added that the immediate impact of the drive could be seen in smoother traffic flow on the cleared routes. He said the drive is part of JMC’s comprehensive plan to keep the city clean, organised and safe for commuters. It may be noted that the anti encroachment squad of the JMC is continuously carrying out the drive and razing illegal struc tures, especially from the main routes and main market places. The squad is also seizing the com modities deck along roads.