The Bombay High Court in Mumbai has expressed frustration over the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) failure to address the issue of illegal hawking in the city. During a hearing, justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata highlighted the administrative chaos surrounding the identification and removal of illegal hawkers, particularly those allegedly from Bangladesh. The court suggested implementing a QR code-based identification system to enhance transparency and efficiency in managing hawkers. It also criticized the BMC for relying on citizens to report illegal vendors, stating that this approach is insufficient and may lead to further chaos, especially after the summer vacation. The court directed the BMC to submit a comprehensive action plan detailing how it intends to identify and address the presence of illegal migrants among hawkers. This issue is part of ongoing petitions, including one from the Goregaon Merchants Association, which represents around 1,200 shopkeepers and highlights the lawlessness and obstruction caused by illegal hawking around key areas like the Goregaon West railway station. In March, the court had already ordered a thorough verification of hawkers across the city to identify illegal vendors, emphasizing the urgent need for effective enforcement of street-vending laws.