The High Court has ordered a comprehensive survey of all encroachments in the city and their systematic removal. It has also directed the traffic management wing of the police to procure additional towing vehicles and deploy them strategically to ensure the immediate removal of illegally parked vehicles. The court observed that the actions taken by the authorities against illegal parking are inadequate and largely invisible in the public domain. When enforcement actions are not visible, violators tend to repeatedly commit offenses, causing obstructions to road users and disrupting the free flow of traffic in urban areas. The court emphasized that it is necessary for planning authorities and the police department to work in coordination to ensure that road encroachments are removed systematically within a fixed timeframe and that illegally parked vehicles are towed without delay. The interim orders were passed on a petition alleging repeated instances of illegal parking by commercial activity in a residential area. The court further observed that in cases of repeated violations, the police are duty-bound to register criminal cases against offenders. The authorities were reminded of their obligation to ensure the free flow of traffic and to prevent illegal parking on main roads by simultaneously removing encroachments from footpaths and streets.