Shillong, July 10 : The East Khasi Hills district administration has directed all eateries, dhabas and other commercial establishments operating illegally within the Right of Way of the National Highway between 3rd Mile and 7th Mile in Upper Shillong to remove their structures within 15 days.
The order was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills, who is also the Chairperson of the District Highway Safety Task Force, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive concerning national highway safety.
According to the order, the Supreme Court, in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 9 of 2025, prohibited the construction and operation of new dhabas, eateries and commercial structures within the Right of Way of national highways.
The district administration warned that establishments failing to dismantle and remove the illegal structures within 15 days from the publication of the order would face action. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and the Public Works Department will carry out the dismantling if the owners fail to comply within the stipulated period.
