Archive · 27 May 2025
Yeshwantpur APMC Traders Face June 1 Deadline for Relocation
The government wants to move the Yeshwantpur market to Dasanapura to help traffic.
Some shop owners were against it, but the court sided with the government.
The new place has more shops and parking space.
The government had to solve some issues like officials forcing traders to return shops.
The deadline to move is June 1.
The move is due to flooding in Yeshwantpur caused by clogged drains from discarded produce.
The government leased land to address trader parking concerns.
The Dasanapura Merchants Association is ready to move after resolving earlier disputes.
The government is enforcing a relocation order for Yeshwantpur APMC traders.
The new location is the Dasanapura APMC sub-market yard.
The deadline for traders to move is June 1.
The move aims to ease traffic and address flooding issues.
Parking concerns have been addressed by leasing land from BMTC.
- Who
- Traders from Yeshwantpur APMC, APMC minister Shivanand Patil, and the government.
- What
- Relocation of over 200 shops from Yeshwantpur APMC to Dasanapura.
- When
- Order expected by Tuesday or Wednesday, June 1 deadline.
- Where
- Yeshwantpur APMC to Dasanapura APMC, near Madanayakanahalli on Tumakuru Road
- Why
- To ease traffic and address flooding issues at the old location.
Traders' Concerns
Government's View
Relocation
Traders' Concerns
Some traders initially opposed the move due to concerns, including parking.
Government's View
The government aims to relocate the market to ease traffic and address flooding.
Shop Allotment
Traders' Concerns
Some officials tried to force traders to return allotted shops, which was resolved.
Government's View
The government is working to ensure a smooth transition.
- Relocation Deadline
- June 1
- New Location
- Dasanapura APMC Sub-Market Yard
- Shops in Yeshwantpur
- 212
- Ready Shops in Dasanapura
- 310
- Land leased for parking
- 16 acres
- BMTC land lease cost
- Rs 3 lakh