Even before any hawking zones created the prime shopping area of Cannuaught Place and most of NDMC areas are declared as No-Hawking zones – all in the name of security. How can Cannaught Place be treated as a high security zone?   Attacks on hawkers most severe in this zone.   The entire Cannuaught Place area could easily be converted into a hawker bazar at night in car park spaces in bring a vibrant life to the city centre. On the contrary, the timings even in other markets are sought to be controlled and limited to 7.30 p.m.     62