Enforcement Must Reach The Ground

Srinagar’s public spaces and neighbourhoods cannot be protected by orders alone. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s decision to intensify action against encroachments and unauthorised construction is welcome, particularly because it places responsibility not just on violators but also on officials who fail to do their duty. But the real test will be whether this campaign changes what residents see on the ground. The Commissioner’s directions address familiar weaknesses in municipal enforcement

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