SHILLONG, June 27: The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills on Friday issued an order invoking Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), prohibiting the movement of heavy-loaded vehicles, including Night Super buses, along the Demseiniong locality (Macabe Road).
The order was issued following reports that heavy-loaded vehicles were plying through the area, despite the road not being suited for such traffic.
“Anyone found violating this order will be liable for legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other relevant provisions of the law. Due to the urgency and nature of the matter, the order is being issued ex parte and shall come into immediate effect, remaining in force until further notice,” the District Magistrate stated.
According to the order, Macabe Road is classified as an Urban Bituminous Road and was not designed to accommodate heavy vehicles.
“Moreover, the movement of such vehicles has already damaged portions of the road, electric poles, footpaths, retaining walls of private properties, and poses a threat to emergency services and pedestrians, due to the road’s narrow width,” the District Magistrate added.
The order further stated that, in addition to infrastructure damage, the passage of heavy vehicles endangers local traffic—including emergency vehicles—and increases the risk of complete traffic disruption at any time.
“It is necessary to prevent further damage and to ensure the safety and security of public property and residents of the area at large,” the order concluded.
