Stop damaging, obstructing public roads: KMC

Kohima, July 12 (MExN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has informed all concerned to immediately stop “damaging and obstructing” public roads and highways.  

The directive comes pursuant to the order of the Deputy Commissioner Order No. DCK/SDR/CRD/2015/374 dated June 28, 2017.  

Washing of vehicles by the roadside, random dumping of materials like stones, sand, bricks, firewood, bamboo and excavated earth etc. on the roadside, which is also resulting in blockage of drainage and water ways, are among the list of activities which have been prohibited by the KMC.  

“For safety of the general public and property under the Nagaland Highway Act.1967 & Public property Act, 1984, any individuals/ party found involve in such activities is liable to be prosecuted as per the relevant sections of the law,” a press release from the KMC maintained.  

In this regard, the Kohima Municipal Council directed Panchayat Chairmen/GBs of all the 19 wards under the council to strictly implement or report such activities to the KMC Administrator Kethosituo Sekhose.



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