KMC measures footpaths to regulate hawker spaces near Grand Hotel

• KMC is gearing up to enforce limitations on the number of hawkers operating in the vicinity of the Grand Hotel
• KMC has commenced the process of measuring the footpath spaces to delineate areas designated for hawkers
• Hawkers operating in the area have expressed their willingness to cooperate with KMC's efforts to allocate a restricted number of spaces

In response to the directives issued by the Kolkata High Court, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is now gearing up to enforce limitations on the number of hawkers operating in the vicinity of the Grand Hotel. As part of this initiative, KMC has commenced the process of measuring the footpath spaces to delineate areas designated for hawkers. This move comes as a proactive step to ensure compliance with the court's orders while also preserving the livelihoods of street vendors.

Hawkers operating in the area have expressed their willingness to cooperate with KMC's efforts to allocate a restricted number of spaces.Hawkers will be permitted to occupy only a fraction equivalent to one-third of the available space.

They see this measure as a means of aligning with the court's directives, ensuring that their businesses can continue to thrive without violating the court's guidelines. This development marks a significant effort to strike a balance between adhering to legal requirements and sustaining the livelihoods of the local street vendors.