The Act aims at protecting the livelihood of street vendors via regulating street vending. The major features of the Act include –
Any person intending to undertake street vending needs to register with the Town Vending Committee (TVC).He may then apply for a vending certificate that will be issued based on various criteria.
The state government shall frame a scheme for street vendors.The local authority shall, in consultation with the planning authority, frame a street vending plan once every five years.
The TVC comprises of the municipal commissioner, representatives of street vendors, local authority, planning authority, local police, resident welfare ....
