HC asks Panchkula SP to explain jams

The Panchkula Superintendent of Police has been directed to remain present in the Court to explain his inability to prevent traffic jams in Pinjore and Kalka.

The Panchkula Superintendent of Police has been directed to remain present in the Court to explain his inability to prevent traffic jams in Pinjore and Kalka. The Punjab and Haryana High Court today expressed its strong displeasure over the inability of the Administration to ensure free flow of traffic. Justice Rajive Bhalla also took cognizance of unauthorised parking of vehicles along the roadside in Zirakpur.

It is rather surprising that despite repeated orders passed by this court,no bus stop has been provided in Zirakpur and buses continue to off-load passengers on the national highway,thereby jeopardising the safety of the passengers and the travelling public. Neither the police nor the Punjab appear to be concerned about this menace. Punjab is directed to file an appropriate response,failing which the secretary concerned shall be present in person, reads the order.

Justice Bhalla also directed the Zirakpur Municipal Council and the PWD department to ensure that no unauthorized cuts are made in the service lane

The order further reads,The spring posts placed in the middle of the road in the cities of Pinjore and Kalka have proved to be ineffective. The National Highway Authority of India and the concessionaires are directed to ensure that a permanent divider is placed in place of the spring posts,but with suitable openings.The recurring traffic jams in Pinjore and Kalka disclose the ineffective manner in which the traffic is being regulated in these cities. The SP,Panchkula,appears to be unconcerned about the plight of the travelling public.

The Court took an affidavit filed by Vikram Sharda,petitioner in the case,on record.

A perusal of the affidavit reveals that despite orders passed by this Court that the vehicles shall not be parked on the side of the highways,and the police having installed no parking signs,a large number of vehicles are parked in front of the Pinjore Garden. The SP,Panchkula,is directed to take immediate action to ensure that no vehicle is parked on the sides of the highway, Justice Bhalla ordered. The Punjab government has also been directed to file an affidavit over the legality of hoardings.

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