'What Nonsense..': Frustrated Mumbai Resident Posts Images Of Illegal Street Vendors Obstructing Mahim Footpaths

Mumbai: A recent X post has highlighted the issue of sell of goods on the streets blocking the passage and making the area unclean. The X page has raised voice over the issue of street vendors occupying public spaces making it difficult to use the footpaths and roads as the vendors sell goods in guise of fair in the area.

The X page (@mumbaimatterz) posted with the caption: "#Mumbai

Thanks to @mybmc @mybmcwardGN @MumbaiPolice @MTPHereToHelp @myBESTBus

Wednesday Mayhem at Mahim

Roads Footpaths Bus Stops building compounds encroached by illegal Hawkers creating a ruckus & dirtying the place under the guise of Mela/Fair. What Nonsense.."

Mumbai's Street Vendor Issue

Illegal street vendors are violating regulations at Vikhroli West Station Road, using gas cylinders and bribing BMC and police. Licensed vendors also face restrictions, as the Street Vendors Act, 2014 mandates 1.5m clearance for pedestrians.

Enforcement is lacking, forcing people to walk on the road and endangering their safety. The footpath outside Matunga Gymkhana, near Ruia and Podar colleges, is overtaken by illegal hawkers and food carts. Many residents have been raising voices against this issues with the civic body but no permanent action has been taken over them.

BMC Responds

The civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has responded to the post stating that the concerned authorities have been informed about the issue. The response in comment section stated, "We have conveyed your complaint to the concerned department."

Netizens React

The netizens expressed the issue in the comment section sharing their frustration over the street hawkers causing uncleanliness, obstacle and BMC and Mumbai Police's lack of action in resolving the street vendor issue in Mumbai.

Published on: Wednesday, April 02, 2025, 05:32 PM IST