Lucknow, February 13: The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed a heated debate regarding the escalating encroachment and deteriorating traffic conditions in urban areas. Council member Vijay Bahadur Pathak raised the issue under Rule 110, emphasizing its public importance and demanding prompt and concrete action from the government.
The Chairman acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and referred it to the government for necessary action. During the discussion, it was highlighted that despite rapid urban development and improvements in cleanliness rankings, the encroachment problem continues to worsen. Unplanned encroachments at major intersections and markets have led to a breakdown in traffic management, causing daily issues such as traffic jams, accidents, and delays for citizens.
Pathak pointed out that the Chief Minister had directed the development of model vending zones to make cities encroachment-free and facilitate organized business. While some municipal bodies have made efforts, the expected results are not visible on the ground. He attributed this lack of progress to the lethargy and coordination issues among local bodies.
The situation regarding encroachment was reported as serious in several municipal areas, including Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Bareilly, Aligarh, and Meerut. In the capital city, Lucknow, conditions in most areas, except for select regions like Vibhuti Khand, were described as concerning.
Questions were also raised about the inactivity of the Town Vending Committee (TVC) established under the Municipal Corporation Act. It was noted that the TVC in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation has not convened for nearly ten months, despite regulations requiring monthly meetings. This committee includes representatives from various sectors, including councilors, street vendors, business organizations, police, traffic police, public works department, development authority, electricity department, housing development, and Duda.
A call was made for regular meetings of Town Vending Committees across all municipal corporations to ensure coordinated action, effectively control encroachment, and streamline the traffic system in the cities.
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