DC Kohima B Henok Buchem has issued a public notice stating that in the interest of public safety and better traffic management, it has been observed with serious concern that a significant number of off-road and unattended vehicles are parked indiscriminately along the National Highways and town roads within Kohima town. This constitutes not only serious public nuisance but also traffic hazard and poses risk of road safety.

Therefore, in exercise of powers conferred under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and other applicable laws, all concerned vehicle owners have been directed to remove off-road and unattended vehicles within 7 (seven) days from 4th November 2025.

After the expiry of the aforementioned dateline, the district authorities shall confiscate all such non-compliant vehicles from the public roads.

1. All seized vehicles shall be towed and transported to a designated yard at the expense and risk of the owner(s).

2. The district authorities shall not be responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of vehicle parts/ belongings during the seizure, towing, or subsequent storage period.

3. A claims period of 30 (thirty) days shall be notified for owners to claim their vehicles after payment of applicable towing charges and penalties as per law.

4. Any unclaimed vehicle after the stipulated claims period shall be disposed through auction as "unclaimed property" in accordance with the relevant provisions of the law and procedure. Hence, the general public is requested to extend full cooperation with the district authorities for the successful implementation of this order.

Failure to comply shall attract penal action as per relevant provisions of the law.

(DPRO Kohima)