Vendors With Fake Licences Choke Dharampeth, Repeat Encroachers Warned Of FIRs The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal encroachments in Dharampeth, uncovering a systemic issue of vendors operating with forged licenses and rapidly reoccupying public spaces after evictions. Assistant municipal commissioner (enforcement) Sanjay Kamble confirmed that recent inspections revealed four to five vendors using fake licenses, indicating a coordinated effort to evade enforcement. Officials emphasized that this is not an isolated incident, as a pattern has emerged where vendors produce counterfeit documents to continue their unauthorized activities. The NMC’s enforcement department has launched an inquiry into the matter, signaling a shift from routine eviction drives to stricter legal action. This issue has persisted for years, with vendors repeatedly reoccupying prime areas like VNIT Square, Yashwant Stadium, and Shankar Nagar. These encroachments have led to severe traffic congestion, forcing pedestrians onto roads and creating safety hazards, particularly during peak hours. Kamble highlighted the frustration of officials, who noted that despite repeated evictions, the same individuals return to occupy these spaces, undermining the purpose of enforcement measures. The NMC now plans to escalate its response by filing FIRs against vendors found using fake licenses and those who persistently reoccupy public areas after being evicted. The problem is compounded by the presence of forged documents, some of which bear authentic-looking stamps and precise location details.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #dharampeth #sanjay_kamble #national_urban_livelihoods_mission #vnit_square
