Archive · 7 Aug 2026
BNCMC launches citywide anti-encroachment drive, warns shopkeepers of fines
Some people in a city called Bhiwandi sell things from small carts and stalls on the roads and footpaths.
Footpaths are the special walking paths for people, and roads are for cars and buses.
When too many stalls are placed there, roads get very crowded and cars cannot move easily.
The city government, called BNCMC, started a big cleanup to fix this traffic problem.
Shop owners are now told they cannot let street vendors set up right outside their shops.
If they do, the shop owner has to pay a fine of ₹10,000.
If it happens again, the shop could even be closed down.
The mayor, Narayan Choudhary, said roads and footpaths belong to everyone and must stay clear.
Many vendors moved their carts away before the officials arrived.
The city hopes traffic will move smoothly again now.
BNCMC launched a citywide anti-encroachment drive in Bhiwandi to clear roads and footpaths of illegal hawker stalls and handcarts.
Shopkeepers allowing hawkers to operate outside their premises face a ₹10,000 fine, and repeat violations could lead to the sealing of their shops.
The drive, led by Mayor Narayan Choudhary with police and traffic police support, aims to ease chronic traffic congestion in the city.
Civic action covered congested localities including Teen Batti, Bazar Peth, Kamatghar, Gaibi Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Navi Basti, Khandupada, Vanjar Patti Naka, and Nagaon.
Residents allege some shopkeepers collect ₹200-₹300 per day from hawkers to allow them to operate outside their shops.
Many traders voluntarily removed goods and handcart operators vacated areas before enforcement teams arrived.
- Who
- Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC), led by Mayor Narayan Choudhary, with assistance from local police and the Traffic Police.
- What
- A citywide anti-encroachment drive fining shopkeepers ₹10,000 if hawkers or handcarts operate outside their premises, with possible sealing of shops for repeat violations.
- When
- The drive was underway as of August 7, 2026, with Mayor Choudhary conducting inspections in the Kamatghar area on Friday.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, including localities such as Kamatghar, Teen Batti, Bazar Peth, Gaibi Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Navi Basti, Khandupada, Vanjar Patti Naka, and Nagaon.
- Why
- To ease chronic traffic congestion caused by illegal roadside encroachments that have reduced the width of several roads and footpaths.
- Municipal body
- Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC)
- Fine for shopkeepers
- ₹10,000
- Action for repeated violations
- Sealing of commercial premises
- Drive led by
- Mayor Narayan Choudhary
- Date
- August 7, 2026
- Areas covered
- Teen Batti, Bazar Peth, Kamatghar, Gaibi Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Navi Basti, Khandupada, Vanjar Patti Naka, Nagaon
- Alleged daily fee from hawkers
- ₹200-₹300 per day (per residents)
- Focus road
- Kamatghar-Tadali Road