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Nashik : NMC has decided to outsource the collection of daily fees from the city’s 8,596 registered hawkers, with the civic body estimating a recovery of Rs36.35 crore over three years. NMC currently has 8,596 registered hawkers, according to civic officials. Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) administration has floated a request for proposal (RFP) to appoint a private agency on a commission basis to collect fees from registered hawkers and street vendors operating in designated hawking zones. The agency will be responsible for collecting current dues as well as arrears and depositing the money with the civic body. The selected agency will have to use a technology-based system for fee collection, utilising hawkers’ identity cards, unique registration numbers, and QR codes. Hawkers will be able to make payments in cash or online and will also have the option of paying their fees in advance on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. The agency will develop and maintain a mobile application and web portal for the collection system. The mobile app will facilitate cash and online payments, while the web-based system will enable NMC officials to monitor collections, pending payments, and other payment-related data.
A first-time delay will incur a penalty of 1% per day, increasing to 2% per day for the second instance and 3% per day for the third. The RFP requires a recovery of at least 25% of the estimated amount during the first 12 months, at least 35% during the next 12 months, and at least 50% during the subsequent 12 months. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik Stay updated with the latest Nashik news.
The amount collected from hawkers must be deposited into NMC’s treasury or designated bank account on the same day. In case of technical issues, the agency will be allowed to deposit the money within the next two days or on the next working day. Delays will attract stringent penalties. Continued failure to comply with these conditions could lead to the cancellation of the contract. The selected agency will also have to identify unauthorised vendors operating in no-hawking zones and report them to the civic administration. However, officials stated that the agency will not be allowed to levy or collect penalties from such vendors unless specifically authorised under the NMC’s policy. The three-year contract features phased recovery targets. Download the TOI App.