No shops in parks, playground and on footpaths, says BBMP commissioner

ENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to dump a proposal on opening shops in parks, playgrounds and on footpaths.

Encroachment of footpaths, playgrounds and parks is done for trade, business, and commercial activities. This is not only a problem for pedestrians, but also for people who are coming for walks. Therefore, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has suggested not to issue permission to open shops in parks and playgrounds.

The BBMP chief has instructed the joint commissioners of the eight zones under BBMP limits not to allow such commercial activities. There is already rainwater logging, dumping of waste and other problems being caused due to encroachments. For this, the Palike has taken steps to preserve its properties likes and parks and playground. Now, the decision by BBMP seems to have created dissatisfaction among traders and vendors.