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Ranchi civic body clears encroachments near two colleges
Enforcement teams of Ranchi Municipal Corporation on Monday demolished illegal stalls and temporary structures around Ranchi Women's College and St Xavier's College to clear footpaths and ensure safe transit for students.
Enforcement teams of Ranchi Municipal Corporation on Monday demolished illegal stalls and temporary structures around Ranchi Women's College and St Xavier's College to clear footpaths and ensure safe transit for students.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said the drive will continue across the city around all educational institutions and will be extended to areas near hospitals and other public amenities, as well as encroachments on government land. RMC officials warned that repeat offenders occupying roads or footpaths will face strict action under municipal regulations.
The RMC has appealed to business owners and residents to refrain from encroaching on public land and cooperate in maintaining smooth traffic flow, confirming that enforcement operations will continue across the state capital in the coming days.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drive follows a pattern seen in other Indian cities where municipal corporations prioritise clearing pavements and public land around high-footfall zones like colleges and hospitals. Under the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011, RMC has the authority to remove unauthorised structures without prior notice, though repeat offenders often return after a temporary lull in enforcement. The real test will be whether the civic body sustains the operation beyond the initial weeks and prevents political pressure from stalling action, especially as encroachments near hospitals affect ambulance access and emergency services. The next milestone to watch is whether RMC releases a list of identified encroachments and a timeline for removal in the remaining institutional belts.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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