The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has issued a definitive ultimatum to street vendors operating in the vicinity of Yhip’s Bakery, located at the intersection of Robb and Alexander Streets. This enforcement action follows a High Court mandate explicitly prohibiting commercial vending activities in this specific zone.
Town Clerk Candace Nelson publicly confirmed on Saturday that municipal officers have delivered final evacuation notices to all vendors. The directive demands the immediate dismantling and removal of all temporary commercial structures, including carts, tables, and pallets. This development occurs amidst ongoing contempt of court proceedings against certain M&CC officials for previously inadequate enforcement of the judicial order.
The public notice emphasizes that failure to comply voluntarily will trigger enforcement measures by the City Constabulary Department. These measures are legally authorized to include the physical removal of vending apparatus and potential additional penalties under the law.
This action aligns with a broader pattern observed throughout Georgetown’s commercial districts. Several major businesses, including Muneshwer’s, Queensway, and Banks DIH, have previously successfully utilized High Court orders to clear vendors from their premises through M&CC enforcement.
Despite past attempts by city officials to negotiate compromises favoring vendors, these efforts have universally culminated in the eventual removal of informal commercial operations by law enforcement personnel. Authorities now urge affected vendors to cooperate promptly to avoid escalating legal repercussions.