Whereas several notices have been served banning stone quarrying along the National and State Highways, some individuals are still found to be continuing despite orders issued. Furthermore, some developmental activities being carried out along the roads/highways are clogging/blocking and damaging the drains hampering the free flow of water which also further damages the roads and also causes mud slides. While any individual is free to carry out any developments in their private lands, it does not give them any right to block drains or damage and encroach the roads. These constitutes to be a 'public nuisance' under sections 133 to 136 of CrPC, and punishable under section 188 of IPC. Such activities are also forbidden and considered unlawful even under customary laws and practices.



In this connection, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Bei-u Angami has reminded and informed all such individuals that, within 15 days of the issue of this order, all clogged/blocked drains should be cleared and necessary measures taken to prevent further damage of roads. Henceforth, if this trade and practice is continued despite strictures imposed, necessary legal action shall be taken and initiated against such individuals as per provision of law, without any further notice.



DMC tells public to clear roads



The Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has observed that many people are piling up heaps of gravel, stones and bricks on the roadside for several days for construction works. According to a press note from Kuhoi Zhimo, in-charge Sanitation Branch DMC, this has often created problems of traffic congestion and gives an ugly look to the streets. Therefore, the general public is informed not to stack gravel, sand, bricks or other construction materials on the roadside. Those who have done so, are directed to remove them within 3 days, failing which the DMC would be compelled to take away the materials without further notice, the DMC note stated.