India, June 24 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has banned road-cutting works between July 1 and September 30 to ensure public safety and smooth traffic movement during the monsoon season.

The restriction has been imposed to prevent waterlogging, road damage, traffic disruptions, and inconvenience to residents and commuters during the rainy months, an official statement said. Key directions issued by NDMC, including all ongoing road-cutting works, must be properly completed, neatly levelled, dressed, and fully restored well before the onset of the monsoon season to ensure public safety and avoid inconvenience to pedestrians and motorists.

The civic body said exceptions may be made for urgent public utility services or emergency...