In a Public Interest Litigation for better management of traffic system in Jammu & Kashmir, a Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Srinagar wing comprising Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Mohd Akram Chowdhary, directed Senior AAG to submit a short synopsis on each of the above issues, steps taken in respect of each one of them and whether the issues have been resolved finally or they are under process of resolution well before February 24, 2022.
When PIL came-up for hearing, the Division Bench observed that in PIL it appears that eleven issues were identified to be dealt with as are mentioned in the report of Amicus Curiae dated May 17, 2021 and reproduced in order dated May 21, 2021 regarding imposing of ban on 15-25 years old vehicles, CNG installation in Srinagar & Jammu, identifying & abolishing un-authorized Autos/ Sumo/ Bus-stands, inadequate space in passenger vehicles, building standing in middle of road left out during widening process, suggestion for experts for de-escalation traffic in Pantha Chowk, steps taken by Srinagar Development Authority for protection of regional bus stand at Pantha Chowk, completion of road projects of keen importance, district-wise congestion status, air pollution.
