Port-Louis municipality threatens street vendors with sanctions
The city council warns of severe penalties for illegal occupation of public spaces and drains ahead of the festive season.
The Port-Louis municipal council is intensifying its crackdown on illegal street occupations as the busy festive season approaches. In an official notice dated November 10, 2026, the council reminded vendors that no stalls or structures will be permitted on streets or in city drains.
The municipality also stated that using parked vehicles as selling points along public roads is strictly forbidden. Established businesses are prohibited from placing structures outside their shops or displaying goods on sidewalks and roadsides, which obstruct pedestrian flow and drainage.
The council warned it would remove illegal installations and confiscated products, threatening severe sanctions against offenders. This action aims to ensure the free movement of pedestrians and the proper functioning of storm drains as summer approaches.
Why it mattersThe Port-Louis municipality will remove illegal installations and products, applying severe sanctions against offenders who obstruct public spaces and drains.