Now dedicated app will help UT’s street vendors to pay monthly fees, challans

The app, available on Android, allows vendors to make online payments for monthly vending fees, ID cards, challans, registration, and renewal charges. Vendors can also view and download payment histories, receipts, and provisional vending certificates directly from the app.

Additional features include the ability to submit service requests like mobile number updates, automated notifications about upcoming or pending payments. It is available in English, Hindi, or Punjabi — making it accessible to a wider user base.

The app and Vendor Cell Web Portal (https://mcchandigarh.gov.in/Vendor/index.aspx) offer a one-stop digital interface for vendor-related services. It provides access to vendor bylaws, policies, fee structures, and status verification tools. The portal also features interactive maps of designated vending zones and a public dashboard that displays real-time data on active vendors, daily transactions, and fee collection.

“This is not just a digital tool — it’s a step toward empowering our street vendors and improving citizen-centric service delivery,” MC Commissioner Amit Kumar said.

As part of the launch event, 20 ID cards and 20 certificates of vending (COVs) were distributed to registered vendors, symbolising the start of this new digital chapter. The MC aims to use these platforms to create a centralised, accountable, and vendor-friendly ecosystem in the city.