DIBRUGARH: Footpath encroachment has become a major problem for the residents of Dibrugarh for the past several decades. It has been seen that most of the footpaths in Dibrugarh were encroached by the shopkeeper by giving stalls.
“This is a regular sight on the RKB Road footpath in Dibrugarh Town opposite Sohum Mall. The shopkeepers sell their wares like blankets and mosquito nets by illegally occupying two third of the busy footpath obstructing movement of people. Why has the district administration or the DMB not taken any action against this shopkeepers all these years?,” asked a resident of Dibrugarh.
On the other hand, in the new market fruit market area, most of the fruit sellers have encroached the roads by extending their stalls.
“Earlier, district administration has taken out an eviction drive to clear the road which were illegally occupied by the shopkeepers but after somedays they again illegally occupy the area. It has become a problem in Dibrugarh town,” Ranjit Sharma, a resident said.
He added, “We faced lots of problems while walking through the footpath due encroachment. Most of the footpaths in Dibrugarh were illegally occupied by the shopkeepers. The district administration should look into the matter and immediately clear the areas which has become a major problem in the town.”
Similarly several food stalls and fast food kiosks are operating by occupying the footpaths on the RKB Road, particularly opposite the Dibrugarh Sadar Police Station.
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