<p class="title">The CMC initiated a drive to clear the encroachment of footpaths at Shettarabeedi in Chikkamagaluru on Saturday. </p>.<p class="title">The cement steps constructed on footpaths were cleared on the occasion. </p>.<p class="title">CMC sanitation supervisor Srinivas told <span class="italic">DH</span>, "Shopkeepers had constructed cement steps on the footpath. After placing a stone slab on the steps, they were engaged in selling vegetables and other items. The encroachment of the footpath was affecting the free movement of pedestrians." </p>.<p class="title">CMC Commissioner Paramesh had inspected the spot recently. He has directed the officials to suspend the license of those shops that encroach upon footpaths.</p>
<p class="title">The CMC initiated a drive to clear the encroachment of footpaths at Shettarabeedi in Chikkamagaluru on Saturday. </p>.<p class="title">The cement steps constructed on footpaths were cleared on the occasion. </p>.<p class="title">CMC sanitation supervisor Srinivas told <span class="italic">DH</span>, "Shopkeepers had constructed cement steps on the footpath. After placing a stone slab on the steps, they were engaged in selling vegetables and other items. The encroachment of the footpath was affecting the free movement of pedestrians." </p>.<p class="title">CMC Commissioner Paramesh had inspected the spot recently. He has directed the officials to suspend the license of those shops that encroach upon footpaths.</p>
