The Times of India            13.12.2013

LMC lays down new rules for street vendors

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has issued formal orders for use of public space by street vendors in the state capital. In his latest order, municipal commissioner, RK Singh said vending activity will not be allowed on roads less than 8 meters wide. In case of roads more than 8 metres wide, the street vendors may carry out their activity only on one side of the road.

Each vendor will occupy a space of one square meter only so that it does not disrupt traffic and movement of pedestrians. Vending will be allowed between 7 am and 10 pm and LMC will seize objects if found vendor is found operating beyond that time. No permission will be given to vendors using hand carts.

The rules will have wider implications for vendors operating in the congested Aminabad. In his order, Singh said vendors from Mohan market will have to be removed. Specific places will have to be earmarked for vending in and around Jhandewala park, Kaiserbagh and Gadbadjhala. The areas will have to be marked with yellow line in these places. The lines will be drawn on the side of the road as well as on the side of the drain so that there is no disruption in traffic movement.

Singh said LMC will note the name of the vendors carrying out activities on roads less than 8 meters. The corporation will also photograph the vendors and register how long they have been there.

The commissioner said vendors displaced will be allotted suitable place in and around Jhandewala Park and other vending zones.