The results of the election were supposed to be declared on the day after voting day. But a day before, the Supreme Court in a ruling on a petition filed by Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union, directed that while the election process shall go on, the results shall not be declared without the permission of the court. It further stated that it was for the Bombay High Court, which had listed the case for hearing on September 26, to decide the writ petition in accordance with the law.

BMC officials came to know about the decision late and tried to present their side in the Supreme Court when the election was being held. But the matter wasn’t considered by the court. “We held the election but have not received any further orders. We will count the votes only after the court issues directions,” said a civic official. The official said now it will depend upon the September 26 HC hearing.

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Higher costs for devotees 40.78%

Impact on mandal activities 28.25%

Shift to alternative celebrations 30.97%

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Parliament passed the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act in 2014, following a Supreme Court order. The TVC comprises a central town vending committee and seven zonal committees. Each committee comprises 20 members, with 12 being nominated and eight being representatives elected by hawkers.