K’taka MP Chowta orders crackdown on unauthorised street vendors
In a move to maintain the cleanliness and order of national highways in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district, Captain Brijesh Chowta, the Member of Parliament from the region, has ordered officials from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), police, and revenue departments to take strict action against unauthorised street vendors and petty shops operating along these highways.
The directive was issued during the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held at the Zilla Panchayat’s Nethravathi Hall. The meeting was attended by officials from various departments, including the NHAI, police, and revenue department, as well as representatives from local bodies and other stakeholders.
Captain Chowta emphasized the need to maintain the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of the national highways, which are crucial for the district’s economic growth and development. He stated that the presence of unauthorised street vendors and petty shops along these highways not only creates an eyesore but also poses a threat to the health and safety of commuters.
The MP also highlighted the fact that these unauthorised vendors and shops often engage in illegal activities, such as selling counterfeit goods and spewing pollution into the environment. He urged the officials to take stringent action against these vendors and shops, and to ensure that they are removed from the highways.
The officials present at the meeting assured Captain Chowta that they would take immediate action to implement his directive. They also briefed him on the steps they had already taken to remove the unauthorised vendors and shops from the highways.
According to the officials, they had already conducted several drives to remove these vendors and shops, and had seized a large quantity of goods and materials from them. They also informed Captain Chowta that they had set up a special team to monitor the situation and to take action against any vendor or shop that was found to be operating illegally.
Captain Chowta appreciated the efforts of the officials and reiterated his commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and order of the national highways in the district. He also urged the public to cooperate with the authorities in this endeavour, and to report any instance of illegal activity to the authorities.
The move to crack down on unauthorised street vendors and petty shops along national highways in Dakshina Kannada district is a welcome step, and is likely to have a positive impact on the environment and the quality of life of commuters. It is also a testament to the commitment of Captain Chowta to the development and well-being of his constituents.
In conclusion, the meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was a significant event in the context of efforts to maintain the cleanliness and order of national highways in Dakshina Kannada district. Captain Brijesh Chowta’s directive to officials to take strict action against unauthorised street vendors and petty shops is a crucial step in this endeavour, and is likely to have a positive impact on the environment and the quality of life of commuters.
News Source: https://newskarnataka.com/s/mftior
