According to High Court’s order dated August 8, 2023, a copy of which is with BM, BBMP was directed to not put up permanent structures in the guise of providing temporary shelters to the street vendors, which may cause obstructions to the business of the traders on the stretch. However, locals say, BBMP has anyway gone ahead and constructed a concrete structure on the pavement area.
Shop owners and street vendors on the Gandhi Bazaar road allege that government officials have been ignoring their concerns regarding the renovation for 6-8 months.
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport's proposal to make Gandhi Bazaar a vehicle-free, pedestrian zone has drawn flak from traders and residents alike.