The Deputy Commissioner Wokha has issued a notice announcing the implementation of an Integrated Protocol for monitoring, enforcement, and removal of unauthorised parked vehicles along the National Highway within Wokha District. The directive comes in strict compliance with the Supreme Court’s order dated April 13, 2026, and under the provisions of the National Highway (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002.
The protocol sets forth a robust, multi‑layered enforcement framework designed to ensure safe and unobstructed passage for road users. It aims to facilitate seamless coordination among the District Administration, PWD (NH), State Police, and State Transport Department for the prompt removal of illegally parked vehicles.
The enforcement team will cover the entire stretch of National Highways under Wokha District and will consist of the ADC Wokha Headquarters, the Superintendent of Police Wokha or their representative, the Executive Engineer PWD (NH) Wokha in‑charge, and the District Transport Officer Wokha.
Under the detection and evidence protocol, PWD (NH) patrolling units and District Police patrol teams are tasked with capturing GPS‑stamped photographic evidence of locations where vehicles are parked in an unauthorised manner on the carriageway or shoulder of the highway. PWD (NH) will issue preliminary notices as per the National Highway Act, 2002, with a seven‑day awareness period, copies of which will be served to the District Magistrate. If violations persist, the District Magistrate, along with State Police, will initiate removal action. Vehicles will then be towed to designated locations using cranes and machinery provided by road agencies, under police supervision.
All collected evidence will be transmitted immediately to the Designated Police Officer for formal processing and issuance of challans, ensuring a centralised and transparent digital record. No manual challans will be issued on the spot. The Wokha District Police and associated departments will also work towards integrating an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to automatically detect violations using video cameras, with direct transmission to the Police Department.
Oversight will be maintained through monthly meetings of the District Highway Safety Task Force, where enforcement actions and outcomes will be reviewed. The protocol also mandates that PWD (NH) Wokha in‑charge station recovery cranes at intervals not exceeding 75 km to support enforcement activities.
(IA, Wokha)
