Bombay High Court Cracks Down on Unauthorized Hawkers

The Bombay High Court has criticized the rampant presence of unauthorized hawkers on city streets, which severely hinders pedestrian movement. Noting that the issue has reached alarming levels, the court called on the state government and civic bodies to expedite actions to address this growing problem.

The Bombay High Court has issued a scathing critique on the proliferation of unauthorized hawkers, who have overrun city streets, making pedestrian movement virtually impossible. Justices M S Sonak and Kamal Khata highlighted that the problem has reached 'alarming proportions' and emphasized that government and civic bodies need to act swiftly.

The court's observations were made in an order dated June 25, which became publicly available on Tuesday. Stemming from a suo motu petition initiated last year to address the issue, the court's intervention has led to multiple directives aimed at the Maharashtra government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), though their implementation has been sluggish.

As the court pointed out, the 'law-abiding citizens' in Mumbai should not have to endure intolerable conditions while VVIPs receive preferential treatment during their visits. The court has demanded affidavits from the BMC, police, and the state government outlining action taken against illegal hawkers.

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