GBA Proposes New Footpath Policy and Restrictions on Street Vending on Main Roads

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed a new footpath policy, restricting street vending on main and sub-main roads, along with stricter enforcement on illegal flex banners and abandoned vehicles.

Key Details

• Authority: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)

• Official: Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar

• Date: March 20, 2026

• Location: Citywide

Key Announcements

Footpath Policy

• New policy to ensure pedestrian access on footpaths

• Encroachments by street vendors to be cleared

• Dedicated vending zones to be identified

Street Vending Regulations

• No street vending allowed on:

Main roads

• Sub-main roads

• Only registered vendors with ID cards permitted

• Around 60,000 vendors registered

• 30,000 vendors requested mobile vending units (tender floated)

Enforcement Measures

• Goods left on roads overnight will be removed by authorities

• Public advised to comply with regulations

Penalty on Illegal Flex Banners

• Proposed fine:

₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh per illegal flex

• Applies to all individuals and organizations

• Designated spaces to be used for authorized displays

• Enforcement responsibility assigned to:

Police

• Corporation officials

Abandoned Vehicles Removal

• Vehicles parked on roads for weeks will be:

Towed

• Shifted to designated dumping yards

Identified Locations:

• Bellahalli

• Bidarahalli

• Biddenahalli

• Sondekoppa

• Additional locations to be finalized

• Police assigned responsibility

Additional Notes

• Weekly and zonal planning discussions held with MLAs

• Separate budgets being prepared by five corporations

• Ward-wise fund allocation demands under consideration