The Delegation from NASVI and SEWA meet Hon'ble Lt.Governor of Delhi
Friday, November 20th 2009
The Delegation from NASVI and SEWA comprising of Mr.Arbind Singh,Ms.Renana Jhabwala,Dr.Sanjay Kumar,Ms. Champaben,Ms.Rinaben,Mr.Mukut Sarma,Mr.Randhir,Mr.Siddique met Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Delhi Shri.Tejindra Khanna on 17 November 2009. The Delegation disused various issue related to street vendors of Delhi and also gave a presentation on integrating vendors through innovative model markets. During the meeting,various Town Authorities like Commissioner, Municipal Corporations of Delhi, Joint Commissioner of Police (Northern Range), Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Vice-Chairman, and Delhi Development Authority were also present.
Points Discussed and Outcomes
1.Evictions & Harassments
Honourable Lt. Governor directed police and M.C.D inspectors not to be inhumane stating the police are not only for elites but also for the common law abiding citizens.
2.High fines, confiscation of goods and corrupt officials
Honorable Lt. Governor issued directions that the nuisance of the inspectors will not be tolerated. Those indulging in immoral activities of seeking bribe money should be promptly charge sheeted and suspended.
3.Building up of specific vending zones
Honourable Lt. Governor seeks that rather than going for a widespread and generalized solution it would pragmatic to start with few specific ones. SEWA and NASVI can come up with a list of sites which will be considered by M.C.D commissioner after having a discussion with traffic and police authorities. After detection of site M.C.D formulate a plan to include the vendors at those locations.
4.Feasibility of getting DDA land for vending zone
Wherever feasible the DDA land can be made available for accommodating the vendors. Again suitable sites can be identified with help of SEWA & NASVI.
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