Karnataka High Court gives relief to footpath vendors carrying on business in open spaces within K.R. Market premises
The Court directed the petitioner-association and its members not to put up any temporary and permanent structures in their present vending place in the open areas within the market premises
The Karnataka High Court has granted temporary relief to 309 vendors associated with the K.R. Market Footpath Vegetable and General Merchants Association, allowing them to continue their business in open spaces near the K.R. Market premises. The court ordered the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to permit the association to carry on their operations while the street vending certificates are issued to eligible vendors, as per the law.
However, the vendors must refrain from setting up any temporary or permanent structures in their current locations and must not obstruct vehicle entry and exit from the market. Judge B.M. Shyam Prasad emphasized the importance of maintaining easy market access for all. The court also allowed the association to apply for street vending certificates through the Temporary Town Vending Committee, as per the Street Vendors Act of 2014 and the 2020 Karnataka Street Vendors Scheme.
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