Mumbai Cracks Down on Illegal Hawkers After Exposure
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken swift action to evict unauthorized hawkers in Mumbai after a recent expose.
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leaving no option for hawkers to be considered authorized. The implementation of the act has been stuck, with the state government failing to formulate a revised scheme after the Bombay High Court struck down the original plan in 2017. The union claims that they do not have an issue with the action, but it should be done according to the act. They point out that the act suggests that 2.5% of the population can be hawkers, but neither the percentage nor hawking zones have been finalized.
The civic body's indiscriminate action on hawkers has drawn parallels with a similar drive in Kolkata, which led to chaos before being paused by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. She acknowledged that hawkers contribute to the state's revenue and gave them a month's time to change their locations and avoid congestion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the BMC to act against unauthorized hawkers?
A recent expose showed how footpaths in Mumbai were being dominated by illegal vendors, leading to the BMC's action.
What is the main point of contention between the hawkers' union and the BMC?
The union argues that the provisions of the Street Vendors Act 2014 have not been followed, leaving no option for hawkers to be considered authorized.
What happened to the state government's earlier scheme under the Street Vendors Act 2014?
The Bombay High Court struck it down in 2017 as unconstitutional, and the state government did not bother to formulate a revised scheme.
How does the Street Vendors Act 2014 regulate hawking?
The act suggests that 2.5% of the population can be hawkers, but neither the percentage nor hawking zones have been finalized.
What happened in Kolkata during a similar hawkers' eviction drive?
The drive led to massive chaos, prompting West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to pause it and give hawkers a month's time to change their locations.
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