Mysuru, July 21 -- 70% of footpaths for pedestrian movement: Regional Commissioner

After years of footpaths being occupied by encroachments, Mysuru city could witness its first largely encroachment-free Dasara in 2026, with Regional Commissioner and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Administrator Nitesh Patil directing officials to clear all illegal occupations before the annual festival.

Speaking to media after a review meeting of the Health and Revenue Departments at MCC's Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Hall yesterday, Patil said that despite many civic staff being engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, all footpath encroachments must be removed well ahead of Dasara.

The MCC will also take up repairs of damaged fo...