Una, December 11:- The Una district administration has issued instructions regarding illegal parking, uncontrolled vending, and the resulting traffic congestion in MC Mehatpur.  The orders include designating no-parking and no-vending zones in Mehatpur, allocating shops for vendors in Una, and identifying new vending zones and parking areas.
Una Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal has issued orders under Sections 115 and 117 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, concerning the use, parking, and stopping of vehicles. These orders aim to streamline traffic management, ensure public safety, and protect the interests of local farmers and vendors.

**No-Parking and No-Vending Zones**
According to the orders, parking and vending will be completely prohibited on both sides of the road on NH 503 Extension from the Mehatpur industrial area to the Punjab border.
Three authorized stoppage points have been designated in this section: the Mehatpur bus stop (near the Mehatpur village link road) for buses going towards Nangal, where two buses will be allowed to stop at a time; the Mehatpur bus stop (near the Truck Union link road) for buses going towards Una, where a maximum of two buses will be allowed to stop; and the rain shelter in the Mehatpur industrial area, where one bus and one taxi will be allowed to stop at a time for passengers to board and alight.

**No-Parking/No-Vending Zone also applicable from Mehatpur to Basdehra Railway Road**
Instructions have been issued to declare a no-parking and no-vending zone on both sides of the road from Mehatpur to Basdehra Railway Road to prevent traffic congestion on these busy routes.
The farmers' vegetable market will be held every Monday from 2 PM to 8 PM at its previous location near the overhead tank in Basdehra. No two-wheeler/four-wheeler or any other vehicle will be allowed to park at this location on this day. The two nearby parking lots, MC Mehatpur Parking and the private parking near the overhead tank, will be available for all types of vehicles at normal charges.
Additionally, every Friday from 2 PM to 8 PM, a farmers' vegetable market will be held at the MC parking lot in Mehatpur Basdehra, near the MC office on Old Dehla Nangal Road. No two-wheeler/four-wheeler/or any other vehicle will be allowed to park at this location on this day.

**Farmers and Vendors' Interests are Top Priority: DC**
Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal said that the administration's effort is not only to improve traffic but also to provide a convenient, safe, and organized space for farmers and vendors. He said that farmers and vendors are like family to us. Ensuring their income is secure and that they can conduct their business respectfully is our priority.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that keeping in mind the small vendors and farmers affected by the recently declared no-vending zones in some areas, instructions have been issued to immediately allocate the shops constructed near the Zila Parishad.
This location is central and easily accessible, where vendors can safely sell their produce and goods without disrupting traffic. Along with this, the process of developing the old bus stand and other suitable locations in the municipal area as vending zones and car parking areas will also be initiated.
The Deputy Commissioner said that well-organized vending zones will reduce congestion in busy areas, improve civic order, and will not affect the income of local farmers and vendors. At the same time, citizens will have easy access to fresh produce and essential goods.