Chennai Corporation points SOP to clear encroachments on footpaths

Temporary distributors, pushcarts, articles displayed in entrance of retailers, seating and different constructions encroaching on footpaths within the metropolis can be eliminated with sooner or later’s discover, as per a round issued by the Greater Chennai Corporation.

A doc, dated October 3 from the GCC Commissioner outlined a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the fast removing of everlasting constructions and short-term distributors obstructing footpaths.

Assistant Engineers in every division have been instructed to enumerate all eviction areas, excluding merchandising areas, and talk these particulars to their respective Assistant Executive Engineers. The eviction lists had been to be collated zone-wise, then forwarded to the Zonal Officer. Enumerations had been to be performed utilizing the GCC App, with a classification system for varied forms of constructions, together with short-term distributors on footpaths, distributors with pushcarts, these displaying items in entrance of everlasting retailers, and different recognized encroachments.

The enforcement workforce on day shifts was required to add images with areas within the GCC App. Evictions had been to happen instantly on the day following identification, with prior discover given sooner or later earlier than. Where essential, Assistant Executive Engineers would coordinate with police for cover. Completion of evictions and accountability for non-removal rested with involved engineers.

Vehicles and manpower had been to be deployed as per inhabitants density, with strict adherence to security protocols. After removing, before-and-after pictures needed to be uploaded, and all supplies had been to be dumped on the designated website with receipts recorded. Daily reviews had been mandated for submission to the respective Regional Deputy Commissioner. The enforcement workforce was assigned accountability for making certain no recurrence of encroachments, and lapses in eviction duties could be handled critically.