CITIZENS MOVE MARBLE

The Vakola Flyover was constructed with the primary aim of easing traffic congestions on the Western Express Highway. The MSRDC had planned for a garden and a car park in the space below.

In June 2003, much to the surprise of the residents in that area, they learnt that the space earmarked for a car park was being allotted to marble shops. This was in violation of the environmental regulations and would add tremendously to the existing pollution and traffic congestion, thus defeating the very puspose of constructing a flyover.

In July 2003, AGNI JAAG H-West and residents of Vakola took up this matter strongly with the MSRDC. After dialogue and unrelenting efforts, the MSRDC finally revoked the licenses issued to the Marble Shop owners and allocated the space for a pay and park site as in the original plan.

Removal of the shops was left to the MCGM. The owners of the marble shops have got a stay from the court, but the position of the MSRDC is clear.

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