Jammu: The Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal encroachments along the Kullian–RS Pura road in Jammu and Kashmir. The department has given concerned individuals and establishments three days from the date of issuance of the notice to remove unauthorised structures and obstructions from the road land.
The notice was issued on October 12, 2026, by the Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Sub-Division RS Pura. It directs shopkeepers, office operators, residents of residential buildings, government departments and other concerned parties to remove encroachments falling within 55 feet on either side of the road’s centre line.
According to the notice, the encroachments include extended portions of shops and buildings, boundary walls, ramps, staircases, temporary structures, display of goods on road land and other obstructions.
PWD Assistant Executive Engineer Rajinder Bhagat clarified that the notice applies only to properties and encroachments falling within the specified 55-foot limit on either side of the road’s centre line. Buildings and structures located beyond this boundary are not covered by the notice.
The department has warned that failure to comply with the directions within the stipulated period will invite action under the applicable rules. No additional notice will be issued before taking action against those who fail to comply.
Copies of the notice have also been forwarded to the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Division RS Pura, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) RS Pura and the Tehsildar RS Pura for information and necessary action.
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