Vending, non-vending zones get identified, colour-coded
Chennai: More than a year after forming the vending committee,
Greater Chennai Corporation
(GCC) has finalised 150 vending zones and 188 non-vending zones across the city's 15 zones. While the designated vending zones will be marked in green, and non-vending zones will be marked in red with a 2X1 signboard. An announcement to this effect was tabled at the GCC council meeting on Wednesday.
According to GCC data, 338 vending and non-vending zones have been identified so far, with Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Zone having the highest number of non-vending zones (45), while Royapuram zone having the most vending zones (26).
This initiative follows the guidelines of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which requires cities to frame clear street vending plans. The final plan was shaped after multiple stakeholder consultations and field surveys conducted between Sep 2024 and March 2025.
The selection of these zones was based on various factors such as footfalls, proximity to public infrastructure, traffic congestion, and road accessibility.
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Vending zones are usually located on wider footpaths, near residential colonies, and areas where street vending has traditionally taken place. Non-vending zones include narrow roads, bus stops, areas near govt buildings, and high-traffic intersections.
Each vending stall will measure 6x4 feet and will be spaced 2 feet apart to allow smooth pedestrian movement. Non-vending areas will have proper signage and enforcement by local authorities to prevent illegal vending.
Deputy mayor M Mahesh Kumar said, "This move is expected to bring order to the city's busy streets and reduce conflicts over the use of public spaces. Local residents from different proximities around the city have constantly been requesting GCC to remove the pavement encroachments. Vendors will be moved to the vending zones, thus removing the encroachments."
GCC plans to install better infrastructure in vending zones, including lighting, waste bins, and mobile sanitation units. This structured approach will help protect livelihoods while maintaining public order, he added.
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