Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (AP)

Mangaluru, Jan 18: Mayor Kavita Sanil on Thursday, January 18 informed that building owners who have encroached parking areas have been issued notices to vacate the same.

Addressing media, she said, “We meet every month to discuss about many issues. Parking problems tops the list. Taking a serious note of parking issue in the city, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has issued notices to all building owners who have encroached parking places. There are many who have ignored notices. Those buildings will be demolished as directed by the court,"

“There are a few people who say that I am against poor people and take action only against them. I do not fear anyone including builders. Any kind of violation will not be tolerated. The MCC is doing its duty. Every Mangalurean is supporting us in our work. We have made a list of around 25 shops in the heart of the city which will be demolished for encroaching parking space," she added.

Responding to a query if MCC has given a deadline to the building owners, the mayor said, “We are not issuing any deadline. People who have violated rules have already received notice. Even Mescom has been instructed to disconnect the power supply of illegally built shops. Their trade license too will be cancelled. We have the support of all the members in MCC in this issue,” she said.

TPO Balakrishna and joint director K V Jayaraj were present.