Section 6 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
Categories of certificate of vending and issue of identity cards.
- (1)The certificate of vending shall be issued under any of the following categories, namely:—
- (a)a stationary vendor;
- (b)a mobile vendor; or
- (c)any other category as may be specified in the scheme.
- (2)The certificate of vending issued for the categories specified in sub-section (1) shall be in such form, and issued in such manner, as may be specified in the scheme and specify the vending zone where the street vendor shall carry on his vending activities, the days and timings for carrying on such vending activities and the conditions and restriction subject to which he shall carry on such vending activities.
- (3)Every street vendor who has been issued certificate of vending under sub-section (1) shall be issued identity cards in such form and manner as may be specified in the scheme.
Summary
- The Town Vending Committee issues street vending certificates under three specific categories which are stationary, mobile, or any other category defined in the local scheme.
- Every certificate must clearly state the assigned vending zone, allowed days and hours of operation, and any conditions or restrictions the vendor must follow.
- Each vendor who receives a vending certificate is also entitled to receive an official identity card.
- The precise look, format, and method of issuing these identity cards are determined by the rules of the specific scheme.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are the main vendor categories under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, certificates can be issued for a stationary vendor, a mobile vendor, or any other category specified in the government's scheme.
2. Does a vending certificate tell you exactly where and when you can work under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Yes, under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the certificate must specify your vending zone, the days and hours you can work, and any restrictions you must follow.
3. Is a vendor entitled to an identity card under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Yes, Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 states that every street vendor who has been issued a certificate of vending must also be issued an identity card.
4. Who decides the exact format of the identity card under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 6 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the format and manner of issuing identity cards are specified in the municipal scheme.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 6 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which of the following is not an explicit category of certificate mentioned in the text?
Q2.Under Section 6 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what details must be specified on the certificate of vending?
Q3.Under Section 6 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who is responsible for receiving an identity card?
Q4.Under Section 6 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, where are the form and manner of issuing identity cards specified?