Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Hawkers Overcrowd Metro Station Pavements in Calcutta
In Calcutta, hawkers have set up stalls very close to the gates of several Metro stations, making it hard for people to walk.
The rules say hawkers should keep their stalls at least 5 feet away from the gates and not take up more than one-third of the pavement.
But many hawkers are not following these rules, which makes it difficult for people to get to the Metro stations, especially during busy times.
Commuters have complained about the inconvenience, and the authorities say they are trying to stop these violations.
People can report these issues to the town vending committee or the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Hawkers have set up stalls within 5 feet of Metro station gates in Calcutta, violating vending rules.
Commuters report severe inconvenience due to overcrowded pavements, especially during rush hours.
The town vending committee has passed a resolution to keep stalls at least 5 feet away from gates.
Hawkers are occupying more than one-third of the pavement, leaving little space for pedestrians.
Authorities conduct special drives to enforce street vending rules and encourage complaints from the public.
- Who
- Hawkers and commuters in Calcutta
- What
- Hawkers overcrowding pavements near Metro stations
- When
- Ongoing issue during rush hours
- Where
- Outside several Metro stations in Calcutta
- Why
- Hawkers violating vending rules and occupying more than one-third of the pavement
- Location
- Calcutta, India
- Issue
- Hawkers violating vending rules
- Rule Violation
- Stalls within 5ft of station gates
- Pavement Usage
- Hawkers occupying more than one-third
- Complaints
- Commuters report severe inconvenience
- Authorities
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Act
- Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014