Guwahati: The Kamrup Metropolitan District administration has taken a stern stance against improperly managed cables and hanging wires along major routes in Guwahati. A final order has been issued to address this persistent issue, particularly along the Airport-Khanapara National Highway stretch.
The order, issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate under Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, comes after some cable operators failed to comply with an earlier directive from February 11, 2025. While some cable-owning agencies have made necessary arrangements for proper dressing of the hanging wires, several areas still show non-compliance.
The administration had previously given stakeholders an opportunity to raise objections or present their case, but no responses were received during the designated period. The latest order empowers pole-owning authorities to take corrective action, including cutting and seizing undressed cables, with costs to be borne by non-compliant cable agencies.
This development follows growing concerns about public safety and infrastructure management in Guwahati, one of Northeast India’s fastest-growing cities. The order specifically targets areas where loose and hanging cables pose potential risks to public safety and urban aesthetics. The directive was widely circulated through the District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO), the district website, and social media channels to ensure maximum awareness among stakeholders.
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