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According to the Huda Act, shops and booths in Huda sectors cannot open facing the roads. GURUGRAM: The chief information commissioner (CIC) of Haryana has directed Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran ( HSVP ), earlier known as Huda, to act against illegal constructions and extension of shops in Huda sectors within three months. Authority should issue notices to ensure that pedestrians do not suffer while crossing these roads,” Takyar said.Following the report, CIC Yash Pal Singhal directed the chief administrator of HSVP to initiate steps for removing zoning violations within their jurisdiction. However, Takyar pointed out that not only were the shops opening towards the road but many shopkeepers had illegally extended their premises.However, despite several reminders, HSVP did not reply to Takyar’s RTI and the the plea went to the CIC. Following CIC’s direction, HSVP submitted a reply before the commission in December 2018 that highlighted that violation by the shops, booths and SCO were found in sectors 4, 7, 7 (extension), 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 14, 15 Part-I & Part-II, 17, 22, 23, 23A, Jail Road and Old Jail Complex.“These violations are causing traffic jams..