Section 144 in Pynursla
SHILLONG: The ADC in charge, Pynursla Civil Sub Division has passed an order under Section 144 CrPC to close down the Pynursla-Nongmadan Road and prohibits all commuter/motorist or pedestrians to refrain from using it in order to prevent and safeguard from unfortunate incidents. The order has been passed in view of the reports received by the Executive Engineer PWD (Roads) Shillong South Division that due to heavy downpour during the past few days, the retaining wall at Ch.450.00m of the road has collapsed. The collapsed portion of the said road now poses danger to the users and pedestrians. The alternate route from NH-40 Jaklon to Nongmandan can be used by the locals pending complete construction of the said retaining wall.
Restriction on trucks in WJH
SHILLONG: The District Magistrate, West Jaintia Hills has promulgated an Order under Section 144 CrPC prohibiting plying of over loaded trucks of one and two axles, coal laden trucks and over loading of other material beyond permissible limit through Pasyih-Mynso-Mookynshnain Road, Shangpung-Sutgna Road, Raliang-Sahniang Road, Laskein-Barato Road, Pasyih-Garampani Road, Jowai-Nartiang-Kdiap-Khanduli Road, Nartiang-Nongpoh Road, Ummulong-Tyrshang-Bamkamar Road (UTB Road), Lad Mukhla-Nongbah–Kyndong Tuber Road (LNKT Road). This Order has been issued in view of the complaints received from the public and on the reports received from the Executive Engineer, PWD (Roads) North Jowai Division that plying of over loaded trucks causes obstruction, annoyance to the general public and may result in disturbance to the public tranquility and also causes damages to the roads. The Order comes into force with immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders.