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Bombay High Court Questions BMC and State Government Over Hawker Policy;
Bombay High Court Questions BMC and State Government Over Hawker Policy; Demands Response by April 21 on Petition by Goregaon Traders
**How ??will roads and footpaths be kept clear until the new hawker policy is introduced? High Court reprimands Municipal Corporation**
**Mumbai:** The Bombay High Court has questioned the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the State Government regarding how they intend to implement the court's previous orders until the new policy for hawkers in Mumbai comes into effect. In this regard, the Court has directed the authorities to submit clear information by April 21.
A bench comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Goregaon Traders' Association. The petition highlights the issue of illegal hawkers encroaching upon public spaces in the Goregaon West area—specifically to the west of the Goregaon railway station and at the Aarey Road junction. It notes that this encroachment is causing significant difficulties for licensed shopkeepers, as footpaths have been completely occupied. The petition further states that there is no space left even for citizens to walk.
The petitioners pointed out that the Municipal Corporation has not yet implemented the Street Vendors Act of 2014. The Court has also granted the Corporation time to clarify what measures have been taken regarding the elections for the Town Vending Committee (TVC). The petition also raised the issue of violence perpetrated by illegal hawkers. Specific incidents involving stone-pelting at the vehicle of the petitioner association's Joint Secretary were cited. The petitioners submitted that despite the Court having previously issued orders to provide police protection, the problem persists.
The Court has scheduled a separate, urgent hearing specifically for the Goregaon matter on April 15. It has directed the Municipal Corporation and the State Government to file an immediate response addressing the issues raised in the petition. Roads and footpaths in Mumbai have become obstructed due to illegal encroachments by hawkers. The Court has previously come down heavily on the Municipal Corporation for its inaction. Clarification has been sought regarding the measures that will be implemented during the interim period, should a new policy not be introduced.
Bombay High Court Questions BMC and State Government Over Hawker Policy; Demands Response by April 21 on Petition by Goregaon Traders
**How ??will roads and footpaths be kept clear until the new hawker policy is introduced? High Court reprimands Municipal Corporation**
**Mumbai:** The Bombay High Court has questioned the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the State Government regarding how they intend to implement the court's previous orders until the new policy for hawkers in Mumbai comes into effect. In this regard, the Court has directed the authorities to submit clear information by April 21.
A bench comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Goregaon Traders' Association. The petition highlights the issue of illegal hawkers encroaching upon public spaces in the Goregaon West area—specifically to the west of the Goregaon railway station and at the Aarey Road junction. It notes that this encroachment is causing significant difficulties for licensed shopkeepers, as footpaths have been completely occupied. The petition further states that there is no space left even for citizens to walk.
The petitioners pointed out that the Municipal Corporation has not yet implemented the Street Vendors Act of 2014. The Court has also granted the Corporation time to clarify what measures have been taken regarding the elections for the Town Vending Committee (TVC). The petition also raised the issue of violence perpetrated by illegal hawkers. Specific incidents involving stone-pelting at the vehicle of the petitioner association's Joint Secretary were cited. The petitioners submitted that despite the Court having previously issued orders to provide police protection, the problem persists.
The Court has scheduled a separate, urgent hearing specifically for the Goregaon matter on April 15. It has directed the Municipal Corporation and the State Government to file an immediate response addressing the issues raised in the petition. Roads and footpaths in Mumbai have become obstructed due to illegal encroachments by hawkers. The Court has previously come down heavily on the Municipal Corporation for its inaction. Clarification has been sought regarding the measures that will be implemented during the interim period, should a new policy not be introduced.
**How ??will roads and footpaths be kept clear until the new hawker policy is introduced? High Court reprimands Municipal Corporation**
**Mumbai:** The Bombay High Court has questioned the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the State Government regarding how they intend to implement the court's previous orders until the new policy for hawkers in Mumbai comes into effect. In this regard, the Court has directed the authorities to submit clear information by April 21.
A bench comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Goregaon Traders' Association. The petition highlights the issue of illegal hawkers encroaching upon public spaces in the Goregaon West area—specifically to the west of the Goregaon railway station and at the Aarey Road junction. It notes that this encroachment is causing significant difficulties for licensed shopkeepers, as footpaths have been completely occupied. The petition further states that there is no space left even for citizens to walk.
The petitioners pointed out that the Municipal Corporation has not yet implemented the Street Vendors Act of 2014. The Court has also granted the Corporation time to clarify what measures have been taken regarding the elections for the Town Vending Committee (TVC). The petition also raised the issue of violence perpetrated by illegal hawkers. Specific incidents involving stone-pelting at the vehicle of the petitioner association's Joint Secretary were cited. The petitioners submitted that despite the Court having previously issued orders to provide police protection, the problem persists.
The Court has scheduled a separate, urgent hearing specifically for the Goregaon matter on April 15. It has directed the Municipal Corporation and the State Government to file an immediate response addressing the issues raised in the petition. Roads and footpaths in Mumbai have become obstructed due to illegal encroachments by hawkers. The Court has previously come down heavily on the Municipal Corporation for its inaction. Clarification has been sought regarding the measures that will be implemented during the interim period, should a new policy not be introduced.
