Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Sep 15: The vending zone created by the city corporation here in conformity with directives issued by the Supreme Court last year is wearing a deserted look as there are no vendors there.

The said zone is located behind the tempo stand near Lady Goschen Hospital. There is space for about 500 street vendors to function from there. As basic infrastructure has not been provided at the venue, it is said, vendors are not showing any interest to operate from there. They have shifted their businesses back to their original spots by the roadsides, claiming that they are not getting customers at the vending zone. These street vendors have been creating hindrance for traffic movement.

The vending zone where about 500 vendors can function, was created near the town hall when Harinath was the city mayor, by spending huge sum of money and identity cards were issued to 220 vendors. The vendors have been saying that there is no roof or seating at the vending zone and separate slots have not been marked for vendors.

It may be recalled that current mayor, Kavita Sanil, had expressed her determination to act against illegal street vendors and that operations against them will continue.