Maharashtra Government to Tackle Road Obstructions with New Fines
A Maharashtra government committee has proposed imposing fines and potential criminal action under section 353 of the Indian Penal Code against individuals obstructing farm and water road construction. The plan, chaired by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, aims to finalize a comprehensive road strategy by September's end, citing various funding issues and legal measures.
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The Maharashtra government is considering stringent measures against those hindering the construction of crucial farm and water roads, according to official sources. Members of a government committee have proposed imposing fines on such individuals, with criminal proceedings as a possibility in severe cases.
A meeting led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule resulted in these suggestions. The committee is tasked with drawing up a comprehensive plan, which is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet by the end of September. The initiative emphasizes strict punitive measures against road construction obstructionists.
Despite receiving 90 percent consent from farmers, opposition from a minority continues to delay construction efforts. Bawankule highlighted potential legal actions, including invoking section 353 of the Indian Penal Code. Other officials, like BJP MLA Abhimanyu Pawar and Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore, stressed the need for legal and budgetary provisions to facilitate the plan's success.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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