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It will ensure coordination among different departments so that road cutting work is done while following standard norms.“Complaints of unplanned road cutting had been coming. Agra: The Agra district administration has decided to not allow road cutting either by a government department or by a private agency without taking a prior no objection certificate (NOC) from a special four-member committee. After completion of work, required repairing work was not taking place. Often, in the name of development and infrastructural works, roads are cut and dug up. However, after the task is over, repairing work is not carried out, leading to damages to the road which often result in inconvenience to commuters and even accidents.Agra district magistrate NG Ravi Kumar has issued directives to 11 departments to not indulge in road cutting without prior permission or they may have to face punitive action..