Unauthorised occupation of public space, be it the footpath, road divider or the road margin space has become a common sight in Tirupati.
Here is a tea kiosk on Karakambadi Road that is well within its boundary but the chairs and tables are spread out on the pavement, obstructing pedestrian movement. Many furniture outlets on Tilak Road and Netaji Road have lined up their product range such as Diwan cots and sofa sets on the pavements. Several hospitals in Reddy & Reddy Colony have installed their generators on public space or in the parking area, restricting the traffic flow.
One can always find two-wheelers or push carts parked in the public space, with neither the civic administrators, nor the traffic policemen taking the lead to punish the erring.
