Chumukedima, August 31 (MExN): In pursuance to the earlier government order, regarding encroachment of footpaths/side-walks or the areas reserved for such public facilities under Chumukedima Town Council areas, the district administration has once again brought to the notice of the general public the demarcated/notified areas reserved for public road including areas for drainages, footpaths, electric posts, water pipelines, OFC cables, etc.
Thejavizo Nakhro, EAC & Administrator Chumukedima Town Council in an order said that it was as resolved by Chumukedima Village Council in the year 1969, 1974, 1995 and Chumukedima Town Council Notification dated the 01/07/2006 and dated 10/05/2011. The reserved demarcated/notified areas are as follows:
- Area beside National Highway to maintain 45 feet from the middle of the road on both sides (i.e. total 90 feet).
- Main Town Roads to maintain 20 feet from the middle of the road on both sides (i.e. total 40 feet)
- National Highway – Seiruzha colony – Chumukedima village
- National Highway – North Town School – Towards Khuova River
- Approach roads under Chumukedima Town Council to maintain 15 feet from the middle of the road on both sides (i.e. total 30 feet).
- National Highway– North Town School– Agape School – National Highway
- National Highway – Sabalie Colony – Chumukedima Village
- National Highway – Police School Road –ward 5 – ward 9
- Old EAC Office - Agape School
- Approach Roads under Chumukedima Town Council to maintain 10 feet from the middle of the road on both sides (i.e. total 20 feet).
- National Highway – Old Post Office
- National Highway – Ward 3
- National Highway – Ward 4
- All ward/colony single lanes to maintain 6 feet from the middle of the road on both sides (i.e. total 12 feet).
- Colony roads not mentioned above are to maintain at least 20 feet in breadth (i.e., 10 feet from the middle of the road on each side).
The provision of space for common public infrastructures as mentioned above were originally reserved by the Chumukedima Village authority when the present town was a village and subsequently by the Chumukedima Town Council with a vision to ensure better quality of life to all its residents.
The public of Chumukedima Town Council areas are, informed to abide with and maintain the demarcation as mentioned above. Defaulters/encroachers of public roads, footpaths, drainages, etc., shall be doing so at their own risk of loss of property/land/investment.
“Any resident, person or agency encroaching the notified areas is liable for forceful eviction/demolition as provided by Law,” the Order stated in conclusion.