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KOLKATA TALKING - DISCUSSION BOARD

Army vs Hawkers

Do you think the Army would be able to evict hawkers permanently from the Maidan and keep the 'Lungs of Kolkata' free from encroachment and unlawful activities had they been given independent charge of the premises?

Posted On Wednesday, January 20, 2010

By- Annesh Thakur

The hawkers in the Maidan area run their business illegally throughout the year. The only day they are made to evacuate the area is on January 26.

Civic authorities have invariably failed to evict hawkers from the city’s roads. Now the Army has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, seeking full, autonomous charge of the Maidan area.

Do you think the Army would be able to evict hawkers permanently from the premises and keep the 'Lungs of Kolkata' free from encroachment and unlawful activities had they been given independent charge of the Maidan?