The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) sealed four shops in Jammu’s Moti Bazaar over alleged encroachment of footpaths.
The action was taken after the civic body had issued notices to the concerned shopkeepers asking them to remove encroachments within the stipulated period. JMC officials said the notices were issued on September 25 and that action followed after the alleged encroachments were not removed and no response was received.
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JMC sealed four shops in Moti Bazaar, Jammu.
The action concerned alleged footpath encroachment.
JMC said notices had been issued before the sealing action.
The affected shops were subsequently ordered to be de-sealed.
Shopkeepers were advised not to occupy footpaths or obstruct pedestrian movement.
The sealing action led to protests by traders, and the Moti Bazaar market remained closed for part of the following day. Representatives of the affected shopkeepers subsequently approached the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu.
Following discussions with JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, the concerned shops were ordered to be de-sealed. The Commissioner also asked shopkeepers not to occupy footpaths, stating that encroachments can obstruct the movement of pedestrians.
The development highlights the civic body's enforcement against encroachment in busy commercial areas while also reflecting the subsequent decision to reopen the affected shops.
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Why This Matters
Footpath encroachment can affect pedestrian movement in busy market areas. The episode also shows the interaction between civic enforcement and subsequent discussions with representatives of affected traders.
