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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Street vendors owe ₹85 crore as fee to Chandigarh civic body: Data
STREET VENDORS in Chandigarh owe ₹85 crore as fee to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh. There were 10,589 registered street vendors in all, but the licenses of 6,904 vendors have been cancelled for failing to clear their dues. 'We are taking strict action against the defaulter vendors, who are not clearing their we de-registered licenses of 6,904 vendors,' said Sumeet Shubhankar, Joint Commissioner, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. As per official data, only 4,035 vendors are paying their dues regularly at present. His ward-wise list of vendors along with their dues is being uploaded on the MC house meeting agenda for June 10 for discussion. During the MC house meeting, a policy for allowing certain street vendors to operate in some areas of Chandigarh may also be taken up. As per the Chandigarh Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Rules, 2018, which came into effect on July 18, 2018, various 'Teeh Bazaars' are allowed in the city. Amritsari naan* sellers are allowed to place tables and chairs in front of their shops. The MC officials said that 'vendors of kulcha chholay, channa bhatura, tandoor, Amritsari naan, are not allowed to place tables and chairs in front of their shops, rather they are to serve food in a proper manner in the area of 5×6 only'. However, when contacted, Jaipur Singh Bunty, who is also Street Deputy Mayor, said that all other vendors are making payments on time, except the slot of illegal vendors. It is unfortunate that the MC is not acting against illegal/ street vendors, he said. 'What are the MC inspectors doing if these illegal vendors are there in the MC list?' Jaipur Singh Bunty asked. 'They always say that vendors of kulcha chholay, chana bhatura, etc, are not paying the fees regularly. But if we talk about the records, they are making regular payments. I request the MC officials to act against the illegal vendors, not the vendors of kulcha chholay, channa bhatura, etc,' he added. THE MUNICIPAL Corporation (MC), Chandigarh on Thursday removed 23 illegal vendors and issued 37 challans in areas like Sector 17 and Sector 22 market and Sadar Bazaar in Sector 19 in its anti-encroachment drive. The action was taken following the instructions of Municipal Commissioner Anindita Mitra. A total of 23 vendors were removed and 37 challans were issued in the city during the drive. According to civic officials, several unauthorised vendors were found occupying footpaths and other public spaces, creating obstructions for pedestrians and local businesses. Fines and penalties were imposed on the violators. Joint Commissioner Sumeet Shubhankar said that the enforcement team and area inspectors undertook a special inspection in the market areas to identify and take action against encroachments. The MC has intensified its enforcement activities to ensure the proper use of public spaces and maintain civic order. The civic body appealed to the vendors to operate within the designated zones and follow the rules to avoid penalties and other violations.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
GCC unveils list of 35,588 street vendors in 15 zones
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has officially released a comprehensive list of 35,588 street vendors across its 15 administrative zones. This initiative is part of the ongoing implementation of the 2025 Street Vendors Survey, conducted under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission framework. The list, published on June 4, marks a critical step in recognizing the rights and contributions of street vendors to Chennai's urban economy. According to the GCC, this effort follows a Supreme Court directive from 2015, mandating the protection and promotion of street vendors' livelihoods through proper identification and licensing. To ensure transparency and public participation, the GCC will organize a series of public grievance redressal meetings at the zonal offices from June 16 to 18. These sessions will allow stakeholders to raise objections or provide clarifications regarding the published vendor lists. Subsequently, the final vendor selection will be completed by June 26, and identity cards will be issued on June 27. The published list is available for public viewing both online at and at designated zonal offices, and Urban Livelihood Centres located in Ripon Buildings. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Town vending committee election to be held on May 30
The Tiruchi Corporation has made elaborate arrangements for the elections to the town vending committee on May 30 (Friday). A total of 15 candidates are contesting in the election to constitute the street vending committee in Tiruchi city. Six representatives of street vendors will be elected under six categories, with one representative per category. One representative each would be elected from the categories of Scheduled Caste, women, persons with disabilities, minorities, backward classes and general category. Officials said that there are about two to three candidates in each category. According to the officials, elaborate arrangements have been made for the elections. Around six polling booths have been set up and every polling booth would have a presiding officer and three polling officials. A total of 18 tables have been set up to facilitate the counting of votes. Revenue and Corporation officials have been appointed to carry out the elections and counting. Basic amenities such as drinking water and sanitary facilities were made. The polling will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School, Puthur. Counting of votes will be taken up at 6 p.m. the same day. As many as 6,220 street vendors were provided with identity cards through a GPS-enabled survey conducted by the civic body. Earlier, about 5,231 street vendors were identified, and following a backlash, a new round of enrolment was carried out to include those who had been left out. The election to the street vending committee was announced to regulate the business of street vendors in all five zones of the city without hindering public movement. A 15-member town vending committee will be formed following the election to make suggestions for finalising the vending zones and no-vending zones for business. The election is mandated under Section 38 (1) of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, and Tamil Nadu Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Rules, 2015.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hawkers question eviction, blame vehicles for traffic mess at Sitabuldi
Nagpur: Street vendors blamed the rising number of vehicles, not hawkers, for traffic congestion on Sitabuldi main road — from Variety Square to Lohapul — and termed their eviction by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and city police unjust. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Abdul Razzaq Quereshi, president of the Nagpur Feriwala Association and a Town Vending Committee (TVC) member, called the recent eviction drive "pre-planned and illegal," claiming the vendors were displaced just a day after the High Court was closed for summer holidays. "It was a calculated move. Authorities knew they wouldn't get away with this if the court was in session," Quereshi told reporters. The displaced hawkers have since been shifted to Maharajbagh road. Quereshi alleged that the eviction violates the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, as the TVC neither passed a resolution nor consulted hawkers. "We were kept in the dark. There was no meeting, no notice, no legal process," he said. The NMC, however, claimed that the TVC had approved the relocation earlier, which Quereshi and others reportedly boycotted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo This dispute has further deepened the mistrust between hawkers and the administration. The hawkers are planning to move the High Court on June 9. "If we don't get relief, we will go to the Supreme Court. This is not just about business — it's about our fundamental right to livelihood," Quereshi said, adding that citywide peaceful protests will continue in the meantime. He also said the relocation to Maharajbagh road was never discussed in earlier 12 TVC meetings. "Why now? What is the hidden agenda?" he asked. "The govt is prioritizing parking zones over people's livelihoods. You are clearing space for cars while pushing working-class youth into joblessness. This kind of injustice can only destabilize the city's law and order in the long run," he warned.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Street vendors in Delhi seek transparency, safeguards in ongoing survey
A section of street vendors in the national capital has raised concerns over the ongoing survey to identify vendors across the city, alleging lack of transparency and procedural clarity. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the representatives from the Indian Hawkers Alliance (IHA), Town Vending Committees (TVCs), market associations and vendor unions highlighted several issues with the process, including technical glitches, inadequate communication and concerns over the accuracy of data being collected. "The current survey feels less like identification and more like exclusion," said Vikram Dhingra, a vendor from Lajpat Nagar. The IHA claimed the process is not fully aligned with the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 and the Delhi Street Vending Scheme , 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo They alleged that some vendors were being removed from their spaces before receiving official vending certificates, leaving them without legal protection. Among their demands, the IHA called for a temporary suspension of the survey until it can be monitored by Town Vending Committees. Live Events They also requested an independent audit of the survey's digital platform , issuance of barcoded receipts for vendors and greater accountability in enforcement actions. "Street vendors contribute significantly to Delhi's economy and deserve a fair and transparent process," the IHA said in a statement and added that ensuring inclusivity and proper regulation is key to promoting balanced urban development.
