Dharwad: Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation (hdmc) which had to repeatedly demolish illegal encroachments in a supermarket There has been success in removing the structures in Dharwad.
Earlier, the demolition drive had faced resistance from shopkeepers and pressure from local politicians.
Amid tight police protection, earthmovers demolished structures illegally occupied by roads and drains.
The super market is spread over five acres. Encroachment The 40 feet road inside the market has been reduced to less than eight feet.
HDMC officials said 180 to 200 shops were removed from this part of the road, although shopkeepers again tried to obstruct the work.
However, this time the officials remained adamant.
In the earlier cases some Congress leaders reached the spot and tried to obstruct the cleanliness drive. There are also allegations that some people backed by Congress leaders occupied a large part of the market and illegally constructed sheds and rented them out as godowns.
“Interference in the development of the market by politicians for their own benefit had become a major hindrance. It is good that the authorities dealt with these leaders strictly and acted as per the law,” said senior citizen Mahabaleshwar Sindgi.
court Had directed to remove hdmc illegal structures And do development work in the market.
HDMC commissioner B Gopalakrishna told TOI on Wednesday that the municipal corporation has decided to build a road here and make drains on both sides so that rain water does not enter the market.
“We have identified the legitimate occupants of the shops and after creating the platform to sell vegetables and other items, the space will be allotted to the listed legitimate traders. Along with this, facilities like drinking water, toilets and sanitation will be provided.
Plans are underway to provide a resting place for senior citizens and a play area for children. Gopalakrishna said this can be done in a public-private partnership model.
Earlier, the demolition drive had faced resistance from shopkeepers and pressure from local politicians.
Amid tight police protection, earthmovers demolished structures illegally occupied by roads and drains.
The super market is spread over five acres. Encroachment The 40 feet road inside the market has been reduced to less than eight feet.
HDMC officials said 180 to 200 shops were removed from this part of the road, although shopkeepers again tried to obstruct the work.
However, this time the officials remained adamant.
In the earlier cases some Congress leaders reached the spot and tried to obstruct the cleanliness drive. There are also allegations that some people backed by Congress leaders occupied a large part of the market and illegally constructed sheds and rented them out as godowns.
“Interference in the development of the market by politicians for their own benefit had become a major hindrance. It is good that the authorities dealt with these leaders strictly and acted as per the law,” said senior citizen Mahabaleshwar Sindgi.
court Had directed to remove hdmc illegal structures And do development work in the market.
HDMC commissioner B Gopalakrishna told TOI on Wednesday that the municipal corporation has decided to build a road here and make drains on both sides so that rain water does not enter the market.
“We have identified the legitimate occupants of the shops and after creating the platform to sell vegetables and other items, the space will be allotted to the listed legitimate traders. Along with this, facilities like drinking water, toilets and sanitation will be provided.
Plans are underway to provide a resting place for senior citizens and a play area for children. Gopalakrishna said this can be done in a public-private partnership model.