Though the hawker representative election was finally held last week, uncertainty still prevails regarding the results and fate of the town vending committee. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is awaiting directions from the court to continue the process.

After eight years of delay, the first-ever election for hawker representatives on the town vending committee (TVC) took place on August 29. The TVC plays an important role as it is responsible for the allotment of licences to hawkers, pitches and overall regulation in the city. A survey of hawkers was carried out in 2016 and after much delays, protests and agitation, the BMC finally declared the election.