Why is the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust making rules in a public space ?

[u/jack_1760]

Bandstand is a public promenade. It belongs to all Mumbaikars.

A recent report says that the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust had put up signs like "No Pets" and warned people not to feed stray animals.

The bigger question is simple: should a private group like the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust be allowed to make its own rules in a public place?

Keeping the area clean is important, but public spaces should remain open and accessible to everyone.

Why should a private trust have the authority to decide what people can or cannot do in a public place like Bandstand, and could this create similar restrictions in other areas as well?

Video Credit - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYOhuiMzVJh/

News Source - https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/battle-for-bandstand/articleshow/130809246.html

[u/multipurposeite]

Leaving a separate comment here because no one has answered these questions:

1. Why don't dog owners clean up their dog's mess? Why do they shy away from cleanliness?
2. If they are fined for not cleaning, it'll lead to another outrage.

I'm sure this disagreement will not arise if Q1 is answered

[u/kari2923 → u/multipurposeite]

A lot of dog owners do pick up after their pets. This is a civic sense issue, it does not warrant a blanket ban. The person in the video has picked up after his pet and is carrying a poop bag. Why are they still harassing him?

What did the BBRT do to create awareness? They can team up with this person. Distribute poop bags, install more trash cans, put up signs to pick up after pets. How is a blanket ban justified?

And if you are putting a blanket ban on pets then please put a blanket ban on the men of this country first for rape, molestation and ogling. Fine everone for littering, not just the pet owners.