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Pollachi Municipality Commissioner Warns of Confiscation of Unused Push Carts

SimpliCity News Team · 12 Sept 2024

Coimbatore: The Pollachi Municipality Commissioner, Ganesan, has issued a stern warning to push cart vendors in the town, stating that unused carts obstructing traffic will be confiscated. This announcement comes in response to increasing complaints about street vendors causing hindrance to vehicular movement.

Pollachi Municipality currently has 1,243 registered push cart vendors. However, there are also several unregistered carts operating in the area. Concerns have been raised about these vendors occupying road space, leading to traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public.

In a press release issued on September 11, Commissioner Ganesan outlined guidelines for street vendors. He emphasized that vendors should conduct their business along roadsides without causing any obstruction to traffic. The municipality will only permit daily vending operations where carts are brought to the location and removed after business hours.

The Commissioner strictly prohibited vendors from setting up permanent structures such as awnings, barriers, or seating arrangements for customers. He warned that any such attempts to permanently occupy vending spaces would be considered encroachment and dealt with accordingly.

"Under no circumstances should vendors establish permanent setups at their selling locations. This includes erecting shelters, placing barriers, or setting up chairs for customers. Such actions will be viewed as encroachments and the structures will be removed," Ganesan stated in the release.

The municipality's move aims to strike a balance between supporting the livelihoods of street vendors and maintaining smooth traffic flow in Pollachi. Vendors who fail to comply with these guidelines risk having their carts confiscated and facing potential legal action.

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Pollachi Municipality Commissioner Warns of Confiscation of Unused Push Carts

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