Panjab University (PU) is finally going to implement a decongestion plan on its Sector 14 campus from June 1. Nearly a year after the Panjab University (PU) syndicate had approved the university’s vehicle-free policy,
Addressing a press conference, the PU registrar, GS Chadha said that the restriction of entry of vehicles in the academic area of Sector-14 campus along with installation of wicket gates will come into force from 1 June. However, vehicles of faculty members and non teaching staff with official stickers will be allowed. Chadha said, the move will be also to encourage the young faculty members to cycle to their departments.
Shuttle Bus and E-Rickshaw Services
Designated parking slots have been made near Gate no. 1 and 2 for parking of sufficient vehicles of the visitors and the students of the academic session 2018-19. Free shuttle bus service and e-rickshaw facility will be available from these parking slots on nominal charges.
According to university’s vehicle-free policy, offences like speeding, parking at non-designated zones, blowing of horns, use of bikes without mufflers and vehicles without stickers would evoke a fine of Rs 100. The policy was approved by the syndicate during its meeting on June 25, 2017, in which the report of the sub-committee was tabled for consideration.
There is also a provision for towing away vehicles from the unauthorised parking. For the convenience of the visitors and the students, frequency of five shuttle bus service will be further enhanced. It was further informed that there is also a proposal to provide Cycle Dock Stations in the near future in PU Campus as a means of public transport.
Chief of University Security (CUS), Prof. Ashwani Koulinformed said that 55 cameras on and around gates will be installed. Taxis and auto rickshaws will also not be allowed for the academic areas. Pick and drop points for taxis will be demarcated for PU residents and hostellers. He further informed that because of lack of man power, the security personnel from various departments will be pooled in on rotation basis for manning the wicket gates.
