Bihar: Vegetable Selling Timing Fixed in Patna, Restricting Sales to 3 Hours Morning and Evening

Patna: In response to encroachments and traffic congestion in Patna, Divisional Commissioner Kumar Ravi has implemented strict measures regarding the timing of vegetable sales. Effective immediately, vendors will only be permitted to sell vegetables for a total of three hours each day.

Permission for sales will be limited to designated locations, from 5 to 9 in the morning and from 7 to 10 in the evening, aiming to alleviate traffic disruptions and unauthorized commercial activities on main roads.

During a meeting held on Friday to address issues concerning encroachments, traffic management, and transportation safety, Divisional Commissioner Ravi underscored the necessity of regulating vegetable vending activities. He also solicited proposals to reassess speed limits in different areas. Present at the meeting were DM Shirsat Kapil Ashok, SSP Rajiv Mishra, and other senior officials.

The Divisional Commissioner has mandated specific time slots for the sale of green vegetables, emphasizing the need for adherence to the designated timings. Only vendors operating within the stipulated hours will be authorized to conduct business, while any unauthorized commercial ventures on primary thoroughfares will be strictly prohibited. Ravi instructed officials to prevent the setup of shops near major institutions and pedestrian pathways, warning of stringent repercussions for violators.

To ensure compliance with the directives, a collaborative effort involving officials from various departments such as the Municipal Corporation, District Administration, Traffic Police, and Transportation has been initiated. Additionally, proposals for revising vehicle speed limits have been requested, with a zero-tolerance policy announced against unauthorized parking near prominent establishments.

Divisional Commissioner Ravi emphasized the importance of maintaining clear pathways around hospitals to facilitate the unimpeded movement of patients, medical staff, and ambulances. He also stressed the removal of temporary structures obstructing public spaces and announced the formation of a monitoring committee comprising key stakeholders to oversee the enforcement of these measures.