BMC Sealing Drive May Remain On Hold In Bhopal As Supreme Court Hearing Deferred
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing drive against illegal commercial establishments operating in residential areas may remain on hold until the next hearing of the Supreme Court. The hearing scheduled for Sept 15 was deferred as the judge was on leave, and a fresh date has not yet been announced. BMC officials indicated that the drive may also not resume…
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) upcoming sealing drive against illegal commercial establishments in residential areas may be postponed until the next Supreme Court hearing, which was rescheduled due to the judge's leave. The original hearing scheduled for September 15 has not yet been announced. BMC officials suggested that the drive might also be delayed due to the ongoing festival season, during which markets and several establishments in residential areas continue to operate.
The drive was launched following the Supreme Court's directive on August 5 regarding commercial activities in residential zones. Out of 62,000 commercial establishments identified, notices were given to just 8,084. The BMC conducted the sealing action for three days before suspending it due to protests from traders. Some residents claim that establishments sealed during the campaign have since reopened.
The BMC has turned in its action-taken report to the Supreme Court, while residents have provided documents challenging the manner and extent of the municipal action. Among the 62,000 establishments, notices were issued to only about 13%, and around 190 establishments faced action. Residents have also questioned the lack of fresh verification of establishments that were closed during the drive.
The forthcoming Supreme Court hearing is anticipated to dictate the future direction of the BMC's action.
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