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High Court Demands Lucknow Drainage Plan, Orders Enforcement of Basement Parking
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News18•24-09-2026, 21:15
High Court Demands Lucknow Drainage Plan, Orders Enforcement of Basement Parking
- •The Allahabad High Court sought details of Lucknow's existing drainage system and requested a comprehensive plan to address waterlogging issues.
- •The court observed that traffic comes to a standstill during rains due to waterlogging and slow water discharge, impacting traffic management.
- •Authorities were asked to prepare a drainage plan, possibly with a specialized agency, if one does not already exist, to facilitate future projects.
- •The court also reviewed steps to regulate e-rickshaws and discussed recurring encroachments obstructing traffic flow.
- •The Lucknow Development Authority and other agencies must explain how basement parking in commercial buildings can be effectively enforced to reduce road congestion.
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The Allahabad High Court sought details of Lucknow's existing drainage system and instructed authorities to formulate a comprehensive drainage plan, using a specialized agency if necessary, to combat recurring waterlogging.
The court noted that commercial buildings are not utilizing their approved basement-parking spaces, which causes visitors to park on main roads and leads to severe traffic congestion.
The state government reported that it is waiting for a response from the Centre regarding measures to restrict e-rickshaw operations on specific routes and regulate permit issuances.
