Summary:
The HC has suggested that, as part of Marina beach beautification efforts, the fish vendors of Pattinapakkam be shifted from the sides of the Loop Road. Fish vendors, however, point out that they have been selling fish there for decades. The court, however, just days ago told the GCC to use force if required to evict the fish vendors if they refused to shift to a proposed fish market. According to the Street Vendors Act, natural markets where street vendors have conducted business for over 50 years should be declared as heritage markets, and street vendors in such markets should not be relocated. There are around 200 street vendors along Loop Road..