Citizens argue that placing hawkers on the road or footpaths will inconvenience motorists and pedestrians. File pic

The BMC will have a tough time selling its Hawkers Policy to citizens, many of whom are opposed to idea of hawkers setting up in their locality altogether. On January 5, the civic body published a list demarcating 85,891 hawking pitches across the city. Mumbaikars have until January 31 to submit their objections and suggestions. One of their biggest complaints is that there aren't enough details about the hawking zones – their placement, hours of operation, or whether they will be stalls or handcarts. Many are entirely opposed to allowing vendors to peddle their wares on the roads and footpaths.