The committee ordered a detailed survey before taking a final call on whether the overbridge is required. Ahmedabad : In the wake of the controversy surrounding the Makarba railway overbridge in Vejalpur, the AMC standing committee on Thursday decided to return the proposal for road widening and construction of the Jantanagar overbridge in Gota ward.
The chairman said AMC earned around Rs 36,000 in revenue over the past week through the smart parking facility on CG Road. Only 75 applications received for rain-damage relief Speaking about compensation claims following the heavy rainfall that hit Ahmedabad on July 23, Patel said only 75 applications had been received citywide before the Sept 30 deadline for seeking govt assistance. Relief will be granted after scrutiny of the documents and assessment of the reported losses. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
Standing committee chairman Kamlesh Patel said the proposal was placed before the committee as part of the nationwide gate-free campaign. Patel said the health department has been directed to intensify inspections of food markets at night in addition to routine daytime checks. On the sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, Patel said the civic body has instructed officials to ensure that traders comply with all mandatory permissions and regulations. Sources said several affluent housing societies in Bopal and nearby areas suffered significant damage during the rains, but the compensation amounts offered under govt scheme were too low to encourage many residents to apply.
However, instead of granting immediate approval, the committee directed officials to examine alternative traffic-management measures, including junction improvements, one-way traffic systems, and signal optimisation. The committee also discussed measures to prevent food adulteration ahead of Navratri and Diwali festivals. Officials have been asked to ensure strict adherence to quality, hygiene and food-safety norms, particularly at roadside food markets during the festive season. Firecracker businesses are required to obtain approvals, including AMC Building Use (BU) permission, fire department clearance and police permission. However, improper parking by motorists unfamiliar with the online parking system has led to traffic issues. The committee has instructed the department concerned to install guidance boards explaining the parking and payment process. Download the TOI App.