Authorities have identified at least 220 establishments that violate norms in the East zone, which covers M.G. According to the official, the measurement begins from the edge of a highway, as directed by the Supreme Court. Road, Brigade Road and Indiranagar, and about 180 establishments in the South zone, which includes Koramangala. “We will know the exact number of establishments within 500 metres of NHs in a day,” the official said. An excise official, while denying allegations of harassment, said that since they do not have clarity on stretches where they can renew licenses, they will not be processing any applications.

Source: The Hindu June 28, 2017 03:03 UTC