Udupi: CMC clears illegal vendors from Manipal bus stop footpath, restores pedestrian access


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Udupi, May 22: In a civic enforcement drive aimed at easing congestion and improving pedestrian safety, the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) removed illegal street vendors operating on the footpath near the busy Manipal bus stop.

Acting on public complaints regarding obstruction and inconvenience, officials found that several vegetable sellers and sweet corn vendors had set up unauthorised stalls along the walkway.

The encroachments allegedly occupied a significant portion of the footpath, causing difficulties for pedestrians, students, office-goers and passengers using the heavily frequented bus stop.

Following the complaints, CMC officials, along with municipal staff and with assistance from Manipal police, conducted an on-site inspection and cleared the temporary vending structures from the footpath. Vendors were instructed not to resume business activities in unauthorised public spaces and were warned of strict action in case of repeated violations.

After the clearance operation, the footpath area around the Manipal bus stop was restored for free pedestrian movement, improving accessibility and safety for commuters and the general public.

  

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  • KRPrabhu, Kudla

    Sat, May 23 2026

    Show mercy on these poor street vendors

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari Gunji, Nellore Kodyadka

    Sat, May 23 2026

    These are poor street vendors. Maybe we should provide them with alternate ways of business and setting up small kiosks in the area

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  • Denis D'Silva, Udupi Karnataka

    Fri, May 22 2026

    Dear Sir, It is right decision foot paths are meant for public to walk. Near the hospital so many people are visiting for hospital treatment . Open foot paths are public use so strict action necessary In future more action necessary Muncipal corporatin should be very strict. Appreciate d their action.

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  • aneesh, Manipal

    Fri, May 22 2026

    The Manipal bus stand is looking very sad state, the cement around the trees are broken, things are looking bad state.

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