India, Sept. 17 -- In a major move, street vending beyond 6.30 pm has been restricted in Connaught Place, Janpath, Palika Bazar and other markets, as the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued a strict order to decongest such high-footfall areas and free public spaces from encroachment. In its order issued on Tuesday, the civic body said that action will be taken against street vendors for non-compliance. Only authorised vendors will be allowed to operate in their allotted spaces and during the permitted hours.

Special vigilance and enforcement will be maintained around Connaught Place, Janpath, Palika Bazar, Regal, Revoli, Hanuman Mandir and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, with strict verification of vendors in these areas. The directions to...