Revenue officials visit Tokkottu Junction; set deadline to clear all hurdles in NH widening

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Dec 17, 2015: A team of revenue officials under the leadership of the Assistant Commissioner Dr Ashok visited Tokkottu Junction on December 17, Thursday  in view of the hurdles  in the way of the NH 66 widening works. The officials even  oversaw  the demolition of  a few compound walls and even set next Monday as the deadline   to vacate a few shops which have been a stumbling block in the  works.

 

 

The  operation followed the failure of the shop owners concerned to  adhere to the notice served to them four weeks ago. The compound walls of  REB Complex as well as a vacant ATM  kiosk of Axis Bank were demolished.

AC Dr Ashok who led the operation  said the road widening work has been impeded  due to the  failure of the shop keepers to vacate. The non-completion of works has in turn created many problems for locals, he pointed out.

He said the eviction drive would begin on Monday before which the  owners should   clear the place of all their belongings. The NH widening is in the final phase and the construction of flyover at Tokkottu and a toll gate at Talapady would mean all works are complete, he added. The shops are being cleared to facilitate a service road when the NH works are underway, the Assistant Commissioner informed.