: Did you know that if a shoddily restored road is obstructing free movement of traffic and causing inconvenience, a complaint to the police can land the ‘irresponsible’ contractor or department in trouble?
Right of the public
According to City Police Commissioner H. Venkatesh, if the condition of the road is affecting the right of the public to unobstructed movement, legal action can be initiated against the person/agency responsible for it.
This is as per provisions of the Kerala Public Ways (Restriction of Assemblies and (Processions) Act, Section 3 of which specifies that the public have the right to unobstructed movement by vehicles on carriage ways and on foot along footpaths.
When pointed out that the slapdash manner of restoration of several dug up roads in the city were causing severe traffic issues apart from posing danger to commuters, the Commissioner said the police were yet to receive any complaints.
“But if anyone lodges a complaint with us, we will serve a notice and definitely take action,” he said.
Complaints and photographs can be mailed tocptvm.pol@kerala.gov.inor via WhatsApp to 94979 96991.
Complaints on road condition can be mailed to cptvm.pol@kerala. gov.in or send a WhatsApp message to 94979 96991
