During the drive, footpaths and roads were freed from occupation from Gate No. 1 of New Market adjacent to Nilkhet intersection to Gate No. 4 of Chandrima Super Market, and from Priyangan Super Market to Nilkhet intersection. To prevent the freed spaces from being reoccupied and to enhance the area's beauty, plant pots have been temporarily placed there.
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DSCC frees New Market footpaths from occupation, plants trees
During the drive, the DSCC Administrator warned, saying that if anyone occupies the road despite repeated requests, strict legal action will be taken, including seizure of goods. In addition, the hawkers' demand to reduce service charges has been communicated to the Ministry of Local Government. According to the ministry's decision, a list will be prepared and only specified hawkers will be allowed to sit. He sought cooperation from local leaders and business organizations to keep public movement unobstructed.