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Time of India

Chandigarh municipal corporation struggles to rein in illegal vendors

1 2 Chandigarh: The municipal corporation has failed miserably to rein in illegal vendors, who are operating in several areas across the city with seeming impunity. This is despite strict directions from the secretary of local govt to curb the menace. The mushrooming of illegal vendors also contradicts the recent municipal corporation claims of a drive against such vendors. Take the case of Sector 22, where various eateries have emerged right in the middle of the parking area. People can be seen sitting on chairs and stools at these eateries, consuming different food items. A shopkeeper in the mobile market (in front of ISBT-17) said, "These vendors are a big nuisance. There is no check on them as they continue to operate from the parking area and encroach upon public land. In the evenings, the situation worsens as their customers crowd the parking area, consuming different Chinese or other dishes served by these vendors. We have seldom seen municipal corporation officials coming here and taking requisite action." In another area, illegal vendors have created a full-fledged market adjacent to the civil hospital in Manimajra. On one side is the wall of the hospital, and on the other side is the road; in between, on the footpath, the vendors have established a permanent market. "Different products, including clothes, are being sold from this market. These not only block the pedestrian pathway but also create a traffic bottleneck. The customers of these vendors stop on the road, blocking the smooth flow of traffic," said a shopkeeper from a nearby market. An MC official said regular action is being taken against illegal vendors, and all such vendors will be removed. Notably, on April 8, a review meeting of vendors and enforcement was held under the chairmanship of Mandip Singh Brar, secretary of local govt & urban development, with the officers/officials of the MC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo During the meeting, the secretary issued directions to the MC to complete the marking of all sites at 46 designated vending zones in the city within one month. The enforcement wing of the MC was directed to remove all unauthorised vendors from various sectors across the city.