Dimapur, June 29 (EMN): The Chakhroma GBs’ Union (CGBU) is deeply concerned to see random encroachment of the highway between the Dimapur-Chumukedima stretch and erecting concrete structures by private individual without adhering to the government’s notification to leave a space of 30 feet from the road.
In a press statement jointly appended by the union president, Thepfukedo Kuotsu and general secretary, Atso Gwizan, stated that it has been observed that some buildings are constructed so close to the road that there is hardly any space left for drainage, resulting in early erosion of the roads. Even though the 4-lane highway project has been diverted to another route, the program for widening of the present highway is still in the pipeline, they added.
The CGBU cautioned the land owners that in the event of the widening of the highway, those structures that are within the ear marked area will be dismantled and there will be no compensation for the same, which will cause great lose to the landowners. Therefore, the land owners are advised to make provision for future road expansion while undertaking construction works along the highway.
The Union also made a fervent appeal to all concerned not to dump building materials and other goods along the highway to ensure smooth flow of traffic. “It is seen that some building materials such as stones, bricks and sand etc are dumped near the highway and left unattended for months. This is creating road congestion and even causes accidents in certain cases” stated CGBU.
In this regard, the public within the jurisdiction of Dimapur- Chumukedima are requested to remove such materials at the earliest after unloading on the road side.
Keeping in mind, the welfare of everyone, the CGBU appealed for co-operation. However, if the appeal is not heeded, and if deemed necessary, the Union may also be compelled to initiate steps for the welfare of the people within its jurisdiction, the CGBU cautioned.
