Section 33 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
Act to have overriding effect.
The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything in consistent there in contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.
Summary
- This law has a powerful status called overriding effect, which means it takes priority over other conflicting laws.
- The provisions of this Act will apply even if they go against anything written in another active law.
- These rules also override any conflicting instructions found in any legal instrument that exists because of another law.
- It ensures that the protections and regulations for street vendors cannot be cancelled out by local municipal or police laws.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does overriding effect mean in Section 33 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Overriding effect under Section 33 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 means that this Act will apply and be followed even if there is another law or legal document that conflicts with it.
2. If a local city police law contradicts the Street Vendors Act, 2014, which law prevails under Section 33?
Under Section 33 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the provisions of the Street Vendors Act will override and prevail over any inconsistent provisions in the local city police law.
3. Does Section 33 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 override legal instruments like municipal orders?
Yes, Section 33 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 states that its provisions override anything inconsistent contained in any other law or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any other law.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 33 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what happens if a local municipal act contains rules that conflict with this Act?
Q2.Section 33 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 states that the Act overrides inconsistent provisions in other laws and which of the following?
Q3.Under Section 33 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which authority can declare that a conflicting state law takes precedence over this Act?
Q4.If there is an inconsistency between the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 and a police regulation under another active statute, what does Section 33 dictate?