Section 7 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
Criteria for issuing certificate of vending.
The criteria to be followed by the Town Vending Committee for issuing certificate of vending to a street vendor shall be as specified in the scheme, which may, apart from other things, provide for preference to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, women, persons with disabilities, minorities or such other categories as may be specified in the scheme.
Summary
- The Town Vending Committee must follow specific criteria laid out in the government's scheme when issuing vending certificates.
- The scheme may include provisions that give special preference to vulnerable and marginalized groups of people.
- These preferred groups include Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
- Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are also highlighted as categories that can receive preference under the scheme.
- Any other specific groups of people can also be added for preference if the scheme explicitly mentions them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides the criteria for issuing certificates under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the criteria are decided by the scheme, which is framed by the appropriate government.
2. Which specific groups get preference under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, preference may be given to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, women, persons with disabilities, and minorities.
3. Can a local authority invent its own preferred categories under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
No, under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, preferences must be specified in the official scheme framed by the appropriate government.
4. Does the Town Vending Committee have to follow the scheme's criteria under Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Yes, Section 7 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 makes it mandatory for the Town Vending Committee to follow the criteria specified in the scheme for issuing certificates.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which of the following groups is not explicitly mentioned as a potential category for preference?
Q2.Under Section 7 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the criteria to be followed for issuing certificates must be specified in which of the following documents?
Q3.Under Section 7 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who is the authority that must follow the criteria specified in the scheme when issuing a certificate?
Q4.Under Section 7 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, how are other categories of people besides the ones listed in the law eligible for priority?