Govt declares MUDA upper floor as vending zone, remaining parts of Khyndailad as no vending zone

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 21, 2025

The state government has notified the upper floor of the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority (MUDA) as a ‘vending zone’ and the remaining part of Khyndailad area as a ‘no vending zone’.

The decision was based on the recommendation of the Town Vending Committee.

A modified notification issued by the government has also declared the remaining parts of Khyndailad area as a ‘no vending zone’.

A notice issued by the Chairperson of Town Vending Committee & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shillong Municipal Board on Saturday has directed all street vendors, who were issued with the Certification of Vending (COVs) from June 2 to 19, to relocate to the notified vending zones with effect from July 22.

“Therefore, as per provisions of the Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme 2023, all street vendors in possession of valid COVs are hereby directed to relocate to the notified vending zones (as specified in their respective COV) with effect from July 22, 2025,” it said.

“…as per government’s notification dated May 26, 2025 the remaining parts of Khyndailad area has been notified as a no vending zone.

Therefore, persons without possessing a valid COV and who vend or sell their goods along the road in Khyndailad area are requested to forthwith vacate the spaces in their occupation with immediate effect and not later than 3 days from the date of publication of this notice,” said the notice issued to all street vendors at Khyndailad area.

The notice has mentioned that the Town Vending Committee has issued the Certification of Vending (COVs) to eligible street vendors from June 2 to 19, 2025 after due process adhering to the provisions of the Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme 2023 read with the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Streed Vending) Act, 2014.

In his statements from time to time, tourism minister Paul Lyngdoh had informed that over 200 hawkers and street vendors will be rehabilitated at Khyndailad area.

According to him, the decision was taken in line with the government’s endeavour to make Khyndailad a pedestrian zone and a  musical hub to attract and welcome tourists and visitors to Shillong.