Chief Justice Aqeel Abbasi leads crackdown on illegal vendors

The Sindh High Court, presided over by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, has taken a decisive step to address the issue of illegal vendors and rickshaw stands in Karachi. The court's recent mandate comes in response to the persistent problem of these establishments obstructing roads and causing inconvenience to the public.

During the hearing led by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, the petitioner's counsel raised concerns about the widespread presence of illegal vendors and rickshaw stands in various localities across Karachi. Despite the acknowledgment of the issue by the police and deputy commissioner, their expressed inability to take action prompted the court to intervene.

Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi emphasized the adverse impact of these illegal vendors and rickshaw stands on the smooth flow of traffic and overall public safety. In response to the government's counsel awaiting feedback from the SSP and deputy commissioner, the court granted an extension for the submission of the deputy commissioner's response, setting a deadline of May 28 for the elimination of these unauthorized establishments.

The court's orders specifically target the removal of vendors and rickshaw stands from roads, service roads, and commercial plots in Karachi. Authorities have been directed to carry out the operation promptly and submit a comprehensive report by the specified deadline to ensure compliance with the court's directives.

The Sindh High Court's proactive stance on addressing the issue of illegal vendors and rickshaw stands in Karachi reflects a commitment to upholding public welfare and ensuring the smooth functioning of urban infrastructure. By enforcing these measures, the court aims to improve road safety and alleviate the inconvenience caused to residents and commuters by unauthorized street vendors and rickshaw stands.