HC on Potholes: Kerala High Court Warns of Action Against Municipal Secretaries and District Collectors if Repairs Aren’t Made, Says ‘Treat Pothole as a Man-Made Potential Disaster’

By admin On Oct 3, 2024

On Tuesday, October 1, the Kerala High Court warned of strict action against Municipal Corporation Secretaries and District Collectors if they fail to repair and eliminate potholes on the road. The court observed while hearing a 2019 plea concerning potholes on roads. The state’s top court also emphasised the need to protect the lives of citizens and prevent road accidents. The single bench judge of Justice Devan Ramachandran also noted that no action was taken despite its previous orders directing District Collectors in their capacity as Chairpersons of the District Disaster Management Authority to treat even a pothole on the roads as a man-made potential disaster. The Kerala High Court orally observed that roads would change only when the District Collectors start taking strict action against the authorities in the Public Works Department for their inaction. “Authorities are responsible for ensuring that citizens are safe on the road and that they are not killed or injured due to potholes on the road,” the court said. HC on Suicide: Mere Banging of Head On Wall Not Attempt To Commit Suicide, Says Kerala High Court.

‘Authorities Responsible for Ensuring That Citizens Are Safe on the Road’

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