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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
Cops, vending body start hawker pushback drive
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: Police and Town Vending Committee members jointly conducted hawker pushback drives in the New Market area, Burrabazar, and Entally on Wednesday. Cops also initiated legal proceedings against two hawkers in Entally and Burrabazar following the anti-encroachment drive prompted by persistent complaints from locals. The operation, led by the police, aimed to clear footpaths obstructed by unauthorised vendors, allowing pedestrians to walk freely. The Town Vending Committee members and cops were spotted moving around the New Market area, including Humayun Place, Bertram Street, and Lindsay Street, making announcements asking hawkers to remove their wares that spilled onto the road. The hawkers were warned of legal action if they did not abide by the instructions of the police. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata A civic official stated that the hawkers returned to occupy the carriageway in vending zones, taking advantage of the absence of vigilance. A member of the Town Vending Committee said, "Today no hawker was evicted. Rather, we asked the encroachers to clear their wares from the road. Along with the police, we will be monitoring the situation, and more such joint operations will be conducted so that the hawkers will be forced to follow the vending rules." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo A police officer who was part of the anti-encroachment drive at New Market said, "People faced difficulty in moving about because of the encroachments. Today we gave the encroachers a warning. If they continue occupying the carriageway despite our warning, we shall take legal action against those hawkers." In Entally, a case was registered against Savan Shaw, 40, for allegedly placing goods on the footpath at P-123, CIT Road, causing significant obstruction to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The complaint was filed by sergeant Rajdeep Roy of Entally Police Station, and the investigation is currently underway. Simultaneously, in Burrabazar, a separate case was filed against Prahlad Kumar Sha, 29, for blocking the road with merchandise, specifically fifty pieces of full pants, at 23, Amratalla Street. The complaint was lodged by sergeant Soumyajit Mondal of the Jorabagan Traffic Guard. The incident reportedly caused severe disruption to traffic flow and pedestrian movement. Both cases were registered under Section 285 of the Bengal Municipal Act, reflecting the authorities' commitment to addressing public grievances regarding encroachments. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) was informed post-operation, highlighting the collaborative effort between the police and municipal authorities to maintain public order and ensure the safety and convenience of city residents. The police have assured continued vigilance and action against unauthorised encroachments, emphasising the importance of keeping public pathways clear for the safety and convenience of all citizens.
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.
Hans India
23-07-2025
- Hans India
More Green zones to help street vendors
Rajamahendravaram: The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation has identified and classified all city streets into vending zones, said Additional Commissioner PV Ramalingeswar. He said this exercise is done to ensure that no street vendor in the city faces injustice. Speaking at the Town Vending Committee meeting held at the municipal office on Tuesday, he said the classification was done based on the decision taken in the first Town Vending Committee meeting and following the Street Vendors Act. As part of the exercise, city planning officials conducted a detailed field survey and categorised the streets into red, amber, and green zones. He explained that areas such as educational institutions, hospitals, government offices, junctions, and high-traffic zones have been declared as red zones where street vending is prohibited. Areas where vending is allowed only during specific times or on particular days have been marked as amber zones. All other areas where vending is permitted without such restrictions have been declared green zones. In total, 68 green zones, 17 amber zones, and 63 red zones have been identified across the city. He asked committee members to raise any doubts or concerns regarding the zonal classifications. He said the entire Pushkar Ghat Circle has been marked as a red zone, while the stretch from Kotagummam Shiva Statue to the end of Pushkar Ghat Circle has been designated as an amber zone. Ramalingeswar said that while there were around 16,000 street vendors previously, a recent survey has identified 1,500 new vendors. In view of the growing number of vendors, the number of green zones is being increased to ensure that their livelihoods are not affected. He added that the civic body is moving forward with a clear and thoughtful plan to support the street vendors while maintaining civic order. Assistant City Planners B Nagalakshmi and V Kondalarao, Traffic SI Adapa Sivaji, CMM Ramalakshmi, Food Licence Inspector Rukaiah, and members of the Town Vending Committee attended the meeting.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Application invited for Town Vending Committee in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) invited applications from eligible candidates to be appointed as members of the temporary Town Vending Committee. Those who engaged in street vending within the city limits for at least five years and are already members of an existing street vendors' association or federation in the city will be given reservation as follows—general-1, backward class-1, scheduled caste-1, scheduled tribe-1, minorities-2, women-3, and disabled-1. Priority will be given to organisations working with street vendors, including women members established under the central govt's scheme and representatives of non-governmental organisations engaged in social service for at least five years. Social workers or service providers within the Mangaluru city limits, trade union representatives, hotel owners' association representatives, and market or traders' association representatives can apply. Interested parties within the city corporation limits should submit a self-written application by July 25 to the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) scheme community affairs officer at the MCC office or via email at stated MCC commissioner Ravichandra Naik. No service connections for illegal constructions Before starting any type of building construction within the jurisdiction of MCC, it is mandatory to obtain a building construction license under the KMC Act. After obtaining the building permit, the construction must be carried out according to the approved plan, and the building can only be used after obtaining an occupancy certificate, the commissioner stated. As per the Supreme Court order, buildings without an occupancy certificate should not be provided with any service connections such as electricity, water supply, sewage connection, or trade license. Therefore, before constructing any building within the city corporation limits, it is mandatory to obtain a building permit and construct according to the approved plan. "If not, no service connections will be provided, and action will be taken against unauthorised construction under the KMC Act," the commissioner warned.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Paper Plans, Pavement Chaos: NMC Yet To Demarcate 43 Hawking Zones
Nagpur: More than four years after the Covid-19 pandemic forced thousands into street vending for survival, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) failed to legally accommodate even a fraction of the city's street vendors. Out of an estimated 50,000 hawkers in Nagpur, only 1,225 were issued official licences. Shockingly, even among the 3,149 hawkers who were registered and authorised to vote in the formation of the city's Town Vending Committee — a key step under the Street Vendors Act — most remain unlicensed and without any designated space. This stark mismatch exposes the civic body's failure to translate policy into action, leaving thousands vulnerable to eviction while footpaths and roads continue to be overrun in the absence of proper planning. According to official data, the zones with the highest number of licences issued — Laxmi Nagar (176), Dharampeth (250), and Hanuman Nagar (81) — account for only a fraction of the vendors on the ground. Zones like Gandhibagh (109), Sataranjipura (77), Lakadganj (105), and Ashi Nagar (41) reflect similarly dismal figures. Mangalwari zone has seen only 91 licences issued so far. "What makes the situation worse is the stalled implementation of the 2014 Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act," said TVC member and hawkers' union leader Abdul Razzaq Qureshi. 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 Although 3,149 hawkers across all 10 zones were authorised to cast their votes in the election of Town Vending Committee (TVC) — the statutory body responsible for vendor regulation — the civic body failed to translate this democratic mandate into action, revealed data obtained from the NMC's town vending committee department. Zones like Dhantoli (859 voters), Dharampeth (451), Gandhibagh (427), and Laxmi Nagar (239) had significant participation, underscoring hawkers' eagerness for formal inclusion. The TVC finalised 43 hawking zones and even received approval from the state's urban development department. "Yet, the actual demarcation of these zones remains pending with the NMC's market department. This delay has effectively paralysed the licensing process and deepened the regulatory vacuum," pointed out Qureshi. Instead of rolling out a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy, the NMC has focused its enforcement selectively — particularly on Sitabuldi main road, where hawkers are being repeatedly cleared to maintain a hawker-free zone. In the rest of the city, however, anti-encroachment drives have been inconsistent and largely ineffective. Vendors cleared in the morning are often back by the evening, underlining the futility of force-driven tactics. Activists and urban planners have long warned against this piecemeal approach. "You cannot solve a structural crisis with arbitrary removals. Hawkers are part of the urban economy and need designated space, not persecution," said a local urban researcher. The consequences are dire for both vendors and pedestrians. Footpaths in commercial zones like Dharampeth, Nehru Nagar, and Dhantoli remain choked, while key junctions in Gandhibagh and Sitabuldi are plagued by traffic snarls due to encroachments on carriageways. BOX Street vendors' woes Zones---Hawkers who cast votes—Licences to Hawkers Laxmi Nagar---239---176 Dharampeth---451---250 Hanuman Nagar---174---81 Dhantoli---859---161 Nehru Nagar---233---126 Gandhibagh---427---109 Satranjipura---147---77 Lakadganj---288---105 Ashi Nagar---134---41 Mangalwari---197---91
