There have been reports of flower vendors in Panaji facing challenges when attempting to sell their products on the roadside. A particular case involved a flower vendor whose flowers were confiscated by the Panaji police, and the vendor claimed that the police demanded Rs 5,000 for allowing them to continue their business. Such situations suggest a broader issue of informal roadside vendors facing difficulties in conducting their businesses in Goa. This highlights concerns regarding illegal roadside selling practices and possible corruption within local authorities.

This issue raises questions about the governance surrounding roadside businesses, with vendors facing hardships from the authorities instead of receiving support for legitimate small-scale entrepreneurship.