Vadodara, October 28, 2026: Vadodara Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu has directed officials to accelerate the removal of illegal encroachments, recover long-pending property taxes and intensify cleanliness and food safety inspections during the Diwali festive season.
The directions were issued during a review meeting where officials assessed civic administration, ongoing development projects and public service delivery across the city.
Action Against Illegal Encroachments and Pending Taxes
The commissioner instructed officials to remove unauthorised encroachments from roads, plots and land owned by the municipal corporation. Departments were also asked to speed up the recovery of long-pending taxes by issuing notices and taking appropriate follow-up action.
The civic body also reviewed measures to prevent unauthorised parking on major roads, including the installation of bollards at suitable locations.
Diwali Cleanliness and Food Safety Inspections
With Diwali approaching, the commissioner directed the concerned departments to maintain cleanliness across Vadodara and take action against establishments responsible for spreading garbage.
The food safety department was instructed to conduct regular inspections of sweets and other food products to ensure compliance with food safety standards during the festive rush. Officials were also asked to take action against firecracker stalls operating without licences and illegal sales on roads.
Vishwamitri River Project Reviewed
The review meeting covered key works related to the Vishwamitri River project, including measures based on the recommendations of the Navlawala Committee. Officials reviewed the progress of gabion structures, check dams, gates at the Ajwa Reservoir and works associated with Pratappura. The commissioner instructed departments to advance essential works before the next monsoon season.
Sports Complexes, Parks and Major Development Projects
The progress of several urban development projects was also discussed, including:
- Renovation of the Sama and Manjalpur sports complexes
- An aquarium near the entrance of Ajwa Safari Park
- Sevasi Linear Park
- Crocodile Viewing Park
- The proposed iconic bridge
- A convention centre
The review focused on monitoring project progress and coordinating the work required for timely implementation.
Faster Resolution of Civic Complaints
The commissioner emphasised the need to resolve residents’ complaints concerning drinking water, roads, streetlights and sanitation without unnecessary delays.
Officials were also instructed to conduct a street-vending survey to improve planning and management of vending activities across the city. The directives aim to strengthen civic services, improve public spaces and ensure better preparedness for the Diwali season and the coming monsoon.
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