HC calls for report on traffic management measures

HC calls for report on traffic management measures

Srinagar: The High Court on Friday sought a report from government authorities about the measures/ action taken for better management of traffic system in the region.
The Bench of Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Mohd Akram Chowdhary directed Additional Advocate General (AAG), B A Dar to file a short synopsis regarding the traffic management issue.
The court noted that eleven issues were identified to be dealt with in order to overcome traffic congestion. “However, we have no information regarding these issues whether they have been resolved or not,” the court said.
Earlier, the court had directed authorities to take timely action and submit reports on the issues of imposing ban on 15-25 years old vehicles, CNG installation in Srinagar and Jammu, identifying and abolishing unauthorised auto/ sumo/ bus stands, inadequate space for passenger in passenger vehicles, buildings standing in the middle of the road left out during widening process, and seeking suggestion of experts for de-escalation traffic at Pantha Chowk.
Also report was sought on steps taken by Srinagar Development Authority for protection of regional bus stand at Pantha Chowk, completion of road projects of importance, status of district-wise traffic congestion, air pollution and removing ditches and macadamisation.
Since 2003, the traffic management litigation has been before court for judicial intervention in the issue of traffic mess.
Already a volume of court orders has been passed in the matter and there is still no headway in management of the traffic in Jammu and Kashmir.

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