Encroachments removed to provide easy access to Government Higher Secondary School

…that most of the 60 encroachments on the stretch were built more than a decade ago. These structures are mostly extensions of existing shops and commercial establishments that reduced total road space on the stretch. “ Such extension of buildings has affected traffic movement, especially ambulances and other vehicles, on the stretch. The drive was aimed at the safety of pedestrians, especially students and to provide more road space for vehicles ,” R. Mohan Kumar, commissioner, Pernambut municipality, told The Hindu. Municipal officials said that the drive was based on the directions of Collector P.S. Leena Alex after residents gave petitions to her at a…

…illegal structures on it. Notices were served to those who occupied the stretch as per the court order. Affected families were also identified to provide them with alternative land of three cents per family. “ The government school has students from at least 10 surrounding villages. The stretch is the lone access for students to reach the school campus safely. Such a demolition drive should be done regularly ,” said T. Padma, a resident. Officials said that the demolition drive was also meant to restore the existing water channel along the route, as most of the encroachments were built on it. The encroachments, mostly…