BNCC Clears 12.70 km of Footpath Encroachments Across Six Assembly Constituencies

The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has completed a large-scale footpath encroachment clearance drive across six Assembly Constituencies, removing encroachments from 12.70 km of footpaths. The operation was conducted in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble High Court and aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility.

Key Details:

• Authority: Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC)

• Guidance: BNCC Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar

• Direction: Hon’ble Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Shri Krishna Byre Gowda

• Date: 2 July 2026

• Objective: Create pedestrian-friendly footpaths and ensure safe movement for the public.

Overall Results

Across BNCC limits, the operation achieved:

• 12.70 km of footpaths made encroachment-free

• 25 shops removed

• 124 push carts removed

• 59 sheets/canopies removed

• 23 steps/ramps removed

• 130 unauthorized advertisement boards removed

• 4 temporary structures removed

• 18 tonnes of construction debris and waste cleared

Resources deployed:

• 9 JCBs

• 28 tractors

• 1 tipper

• 1 additional machine

• 108 workers

BNCC stated that similar enforcement drives will continue to keep public footpaths free from encroachments and improve pedestrian safety.