Jharkhand HC cracks down on traffic chaos in Hazaribag, issues 17 directions to DC, SP on CCTV, parking
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Ranchi, September 29: The Jharkhand High Court has stepped in to address the growing traffic chaos in Hazaribag,…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, September 29: The Jharkhand High Court has stepped in to address the growing traffic chaos in Hazaribag, issuing 17 specific directions to the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Superintendent of Police (SP) and other authorities to strengthen traffic management and enforcement in the city.
The court’s directions put the administration on a time-bound course of action, with particular emphasis on traffic-light systems, CCTV surveillance, parking arrangements, encroachment removal and deployment of adequate traffic police personnel.
Among the key directions, the High Court has ordered the authorities to undertake traffic-light trials within four months, making it clear that traffic regulation measures cannot remain confined to proposals and paperwork.
The directions seek a more structured traffic-management mechanism, with the administration required to assess and implement measures aimed at regulating vehicular movement at congested locations and improving road discipline.
CCTV surveillance to strengthen enforcement
The court has also focused on the need for CCTV cameras and effective surveillance at important traffic points. The surveillance mechanism is intended to assist the authorities in monitoring traffic violations, identifying problem areas and strengthening enforcement.
The directions underline the importance of ensuring that CCTV infrastructure is not merely installed but is effectively integrated into the traffic-management system.
Parking chaos under court scrutiny
Unregulated parking has also come under the High Court’s focus. The authorities have been directed to address parking-related problems and ensure better management of available parking spaces to prevent vehicles from occupying roads and obstructing traffic flow.
The court’s intervention comes against the backdrop of persistent congestion in busy areas, where roadside parking frequently reduces the usable carriageway and adds to traffic pressure.
Encroachments and road space
The High Court has further directed the authorities to deal with encroachments affecting traffic movement. The administration and police have been asked to take appropriate steps to ensure that roads and other public spaces are not obstructed by unauthorised occupation.
The directions seek coordinated action by the concerned authorities rather than isolated enforcement drives.
Traffic police deployment to be strengthened
The court has also laid emphasis on adequate deployment of traffic police personnel at vulnerable and congested locations. Effective manpower deployment is expected to improve traffic regulation, particularly at intersections and other points witnessing frequent congestion.
The DC and SP have been placed at the centre of the implementation process, with the court’s 17 directions covering multiple aspects of traffic management and enforcement.
Time-bound action instead of temporary measures
The High Court’s directions effectively require the district administration to move beyond temporary traffic arrangements and adopt a coordinated mechanism involving traffic lights, CCTV surveillance, parking management, encroachment control and police deployment.
The four-month deadline for traffic-light trials adds a specific timeline to the exercise, while the broader directions seek sustained improvement in traffic regulation across Hazaribag.
The order places responsibility on the concerned authorities to ensure that the directions translate into visible action on the ground and that traffic management in Hazaribag is addressed through a coordinated and enforceable system.
