MGP had recently issued a press statement that Mysore City Corporation
is levelling the land in Yadavagiri next to the Arasikere Railway line
to construct some buildings supposedly under the JNNURM project. But
contrary to law, the work was going on without getting an NOC from the
Railways. This was brought to the notice of the Railways and they have
issued a clarification on 3-2-12. In the clarification, they say that at
this location, the railway boundary on the western side varies from 30
feet to 63 feet from the centre of the railway track. Any construction
within 30 meters (98 feet) of the railway property needs a "No Objection" certificate from the railways. So nothing can be built within 128 feet
(this could be as high as 161 feet) from the centre of the railway track
without an NOC from the railways.
The railways have also said that they have alrady taken action
against the illegal construction that was going on. Levelling of the
ground and uprooting of the trees have been stopped. Painted stones has
been placed to clearly demarcate the railway boundary. Frequent
inspection is being carried out to prevent encroachment.
We thank the railways for taking prompt action on the matter.B.V. Shenoy, Mysore Grahakara Parishat