PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken action against vegetable vendors, who were not following restrictions and guidelines issued to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Action was taken against 500 roadside vendors in a week. PMC has allowed 68 vegetable markets across the city and all other vendors are considered as illegal.
According to PMC officials, the decision not to allow sale of vegetable at every nook and corner was taken to ensure that the spread of the coronavirus is controlled. The administration has given a green signal to some vegetable vendors to set up shops at the weekly markets. It is mandatory for vendors to follow social distancing norms.
Vendors operating illegally will be fined and criminal offences will be filed against them.
“The civic administration had warned the vendors. They were told not to sell vegetables and other products on the street without proper authorization but many did not follow the orders. So, action was taken against them,” said a senior PMC official.
Action was taken against 500 roadside vendors in a week. PMC has allowed 68 vegetable markets across the city and all other vendors are considered as illegal.
According to PMC officials, the decision not to allow sale of vegetable at every nook and corner was taken to ensure that the spread of the coronavirus is controlled. The administration has given a green signal to some vegetable vendors to set up shops at the weekly markets. It is mandatory for vendors to follow social distancing norms.
Vendors operating illegally will be fined and criminal offences will be filed against them.
“The civic administration had warned the vendors. They were told not to sell vegetables and other products on the street without proper authorization but many did not follow the orders. So, action was taken against them,” said a senior PMC official.
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