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News18
5 days ago
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HC lauds successful relocation of hawkers in Meghalaya
Agency: PTI Shillong, Aug 5 (PTI) The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday lauded the 'peaceful and successful" implementation of the relocation of roadside vendors from Khyndailad area here. The court's observation was based on a report submitted by Special Officer Subhasis Chakrawarty, who was appointed by it to supervise the process. 'It appears from this report and the submission made before us that the exercise has been peaceful and successful," a bench headed by Chief Justice I P Mukerji said. According to government records, a digital survey conducted between December 2023 and January 2024 identified 1,400 street vendors across 23 locations in Shillong. Of these, about 760 vendors were found to be eligible under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. In the Khyndailad area alone, 457 vendors were surveyed and 407 declared eligible. The Shillong Municipal Board has since begun relocating the licensed vendors to designated vending zones in various parts of the city. As part of the rehabilitation process, the state government has sanctioned Rs 20,000 per relocated vendor as compensation, and on Tuesday, the first installment of Rs 10,000 was disbursed to hawkers, who had shifted to the new vending zones. However, the Shillong Roadside Hawkers' Association submitted representations on July 25 and August 1, alleging that several eligible vendors were arbitrarily left out of the final list and denied vending certificates. Taking note of the complaints, the Special Officer wrote to the Chief Executive Officer of the Shillong Municipal Board on July 29, seeking a response. The Board's counsel assured the court that a detailed affidavit would be filed. The case will be heard again on August 13. PTI JOP RBT view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Street vendors protest outside Shillong Municipal Board office over licence revocation
Shillong, Street vendors, mostly indigenous women, on Friday staged a protest outside the Shillong Municipal Board office here on Friday, alleging arbitrary revocation of vending licences and biased allotment of stalls at the newly designated vending zone. Street vendors protest outside Shillong Municipal Board office over licence revocation The women, under the banner of the Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association , demanded a review of the relocation process carried out by the SMB and the Urban Affairs department. The vendors accused authorities of excluding several genuine local hawkers, particularly Khasi women, from the final list of beneficiaries, while stalls were allegedly allotted to non-local vendors. Protesters carried placards and submitted a memorandum seeking redressal. "Our names were there in the survey, and we even received vending certificates. But now our names are missing, and others have taken our place," said one of the protesting vendors. The protest follows a July 29 order of the Meghalaya High Court, which disposed of a PIL on vendor relocation, observing that the government had complied with the court's directive to shift certified vendors from Khyndailad to the vending zone at the MUDA Parking Complex by July 22. According to officials, 407 vendors were identified through a formal survey. Of them, 311 received Certificates of Vending , and 282 stalls at the MUDA complex have already been occupied. The relocation is part of the implementation of the Meghalaya Street Vendors Scheme, 2023. However, vendors at the protest alleged that the final list of beneficiaries was never published publicly, and many certified vendors were excluded without notice. They demanded a halt to further evictions and a transparent reassessment of stall allotments. Angela Rngad, leader of the civil society group Thma U Rangli-Juki , speaking on behalf of MGSPHSVA, warned that the protest may intensify if the Town Vending Committee is not convened immediately to address the grievances of vendors whose CoVs were revoked despite being eligible. She alleged that the Shillong Municipal Board had bypassed the PTVC and issued or revoked vending licences in an arbitrary manner, potentially favouring certain individuals. "This must go through the PTVC with proper documentation to prevent corruption or bias," she said. Rngad said many legitimate vendors are still awaiting CoVs and questioned the lack of transparency in determining vendor eligibility. She also raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the construction and allocation of stalls at the vending zone. The association has demanded a review of the vending zone plan and rationalisation of vendor spaces, especially for small-scale sellers such as betel nut or water vendors. The hawkers have resolved to continue their sit-in protest until the SMB agrees to hold a PTVC meeting. Under the relocation plan, each certified vendor is eligible for a ₹10,000 one-time assistance and a ₹2,000 monthly support for five months to help them re-establish their businesses at the new site. The High Court has scheduled the next hearing on pending concerns, including licence revocations, on August 5. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Meghalaya: Street vendors relocated from congested Khyndailad in Shillong to nearby complex
Shillong, The Urban Affairs Department of the Meghalaya government on Thursday said street vendors were successfully relocated from the congested Khyndailad area in Shillong to a notified vending zone in a nearby complex. Meghalaya: Street vendors relocated from congested Khyndailad in Shillong to nearby complex The relocation followed extensive consultations with the Town Vending Committee. Officials said the initiative was marked by the participation of street vendors, who worked closely with the street vendor associations, Shillong Municipal Board, and the district administration to ensure a smooth and timely transition. The move was carried out in compliance with directives issued by the High Court of Meghalaya relating to street vending and traffic congestion. The court had directed the state government to demarcate vending zones clearly and maintain vigilance to prevent illegal encroachments. Authorities were also instructed to take legal action against violators. Under the Meghalaya Street Vendors Scheme, 2023, a detailed survey of 1,400 vendors was conducted by the Shillong Municipal Board. In the first phase, priority was given to vendors operating from Khyndailad. Of the surveyed vendors, 407 were found eligible to receive a Certificate of Vending , with 311 having collected their certificates to date. To facilitate the relocation, 365 vending stalls were constructed on the first floor of the MUDA parking lot. So far, 282 stalls have been allotted and occupied through a transparent draw of lots. Tellme Nongbri, secretary of the Roadside Hawkers Association, praised the initiative, calling it a "proactive" step and commending the government's continued support to the vending community. As part of its support measures, the Urban Affairs authorities are also providing a relocation package to vendors holding valid CoVs. This includes a one-time allowance of ₹10,000 and a monthly support of ₹2,000 for a duration of five months. Officials said this marks the beginning of a broader initiative that will be extended to other localities across Shillong. The relocation process will continue in phases until all registered and eligible vendors are accommodated within officially notified vending zones. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
22-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Eviction drive carried out in Shillong in compliance with Meghalaya HC orders
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Shillong, Jul 22 (PTI) Shillong Municipal Board authorities on Tuesday carried out an eviction drive in the Khyndailad area here in compliance with the Meghalaya High Court's orders. During the drive, the authorities confiscated goods and dismantled stalls of street vendors who were operating without valid certificates of vending (COV). Acting on a state government directive that set a deadline (July 22) for all unauthorised vendors to vacate the area, the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) officials had been verifying vending permits for the past few days. 'Only those vendors who were able to produce valid COVs were allowed to continue operating. The rest had their stalls removed and materials seized," an SMB official at the site told PTI. The action follows directions from the Meghalaya High Court, which had pulled up the state government and municipal authorities for failing to regulate street vending, especially in congested commercial zones such as the Khyndailad area, the city centre. As part of its continuing oversight, the high court also appointed a special officer to monitor compliance and implementation of vending regulations. The officer has been tasked with overseeing the identification and development of designated vending zones, ensuring transparency in the issuance of certificates of vending, and submitting periodic reports on the progress of implementation to the Court. In line with the court's order and the provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the state government has identified three designated vending zones in the city. These are located at the MUDA Complex, the parking lot opposite the SBI Main Branch at Khyndailad, and at the old Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) building. The vending zone at MUDA Complex will cater to a large section of central Shillong vendors, while the space opposite SBI is being redesigned to accommodate walk-in customers and maintain smooth traffic flow. The old MTC building is being repurposed to create structured vending spaces with basic amenities for relocated vendors. Officials said work is underway to operationalise these zones, with plans for phased relocation of authorised vendors in the coming weeks. PTI JOP SBN SBN view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 15:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hawkers oppose eviction drive at Shillong's Police Bazar, seek fair relocation plan
1 2 Shillong: Street vendors at Khyndailad in Shillong's Police Bazar area on Monday voiced strong opposition to the Shillong Municipal Board's eviction drive, demanding a mutually agreeable solution before any relocation takes place. The Meghalaya & Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association has opposed the forceful eviction of hawkers without a consensus on relocation plans. Civic body staff, accompanied by officials from the East Khasi Hills district administration and police personnel, launched an eviction drive targeting street hawkers without certificates of vending. Goods belonging to the vendors occupying public spaces were seized and loaded into trucks, even as some hawkers attempted to retrieve them. Over the past week, the civic body had issued public announcements asking unauthorised vendors to vacate the area, which has officially been declared a no-vending zone. Hawkers with valid certificates have been directed to shift to designated vending spaces, including the govt-owned MUDA commercial complex in Police Bazar, by July 22. Meanwhile, the civic body has also directed shop owners and commercial establishments at Khyndailad not to display goods outside their premises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A June 29 notification issued by the civic body chief executive officer PK Boro warned that non-compliance would result in the removal of such goods by the municipal board and could lead to suspension or revocation of business licences. "It was found that many shops and commercial establishments are displaying goods outside their premises. This is a blatant encroachment on public paths and roads, causing inconvenience to the public and violating conditions of the Business License under Shillong Municipal By-Law 136 framed under the Meghalaya Municipal Act, 1973 (as amended)," the notice stated.
