Patna: The Divisional Commissioner of Patna, Animesh Kumar Parashar, has warned that strict action will be taken against agencies and departments that carry out road excavation without prior permission, as the city prepares for the upcoming festival season.
Reviewing progress on road restoration under the Namami Gange project, Parashar highlighted concerns over complaints from citizens about unauthorized digging and open pits across the city, which have created commuting difficulties and posed safety risks.
“All agencies must adhere to proper permissions and safety protocols. Any negligence will not be tolerated,” the Commissioner said. Officials have been instructed to ensure warning signs and barricades are installed at all active work sites, complete excavations within the stipulated timeframe, and provide regular progress reports on ongoing works.
The road restoration work under the Namami Gange project has largely been completed, with nearly 99% of affected roads restored. Key updates include:
- Beur Sewerage Network: 158 km restored out of 158 km
- Karmlichak Sewerage Network: 80.56 km restored of 80.6 km
- Saidpur Sewerage Network: 136.5 km restored of 136.5 km
- Pahadi Zone-IV A (S): 92 km restored of 92 km
- Digha STP and Sewerage Network: 129.84 km restored of 129.84 km
- Kankarbagh STP and Sewerage Network: 58.54 km restored of 58.54 km
- Pahari Zone-V Sewerage Network: 104.03 km restored of 104.03 km
- Danapur STP and I&D Work: 0 km restored of 4.9 km
Parashar emphasised that with festival traffic expected to increase, any remaining open pits or unauthorized excavations could endanger public safety. He directed that all pending restoration works, including in Danapur, be completed ahead of the Chhath festival to minimise inconvenience to citizens.
