Section 11 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 in hindi
- (1)Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of the Town Vending Committee with respect to issue of certificate of vending under section 6 or cancellation or suspension of certificate of vending under section 10 may prefer an appeal to the local authority in such form, within such period, and in such manner, as may be prescribed.
- (2)No appeal shall be disposed of by the local authority unless the appellant has been given an opportunity of hearing.
Summary
- If a person is unhappy with a decision made by the Town Vending Committee regarding the issue, cancellation, or suspension of a certificate, they can appeal.
- The appeal must be submitted to the local authority.
- The format, time limit, and method for making this appeal are determined by prescribed rules.
- The local authority cannot decide the appeal without first giving the person a chance to be heard.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who do I complain to if my certificate is wrongly cancelled?
You can appeal to the local authority.
2. Can I appeal if I disagree with the category of certificate I was issued?
Yes, decisions regarding the issue of certificates under Section 6 can also be appealed to the local authority.
3. Will the local authority decide my appeal in secret?
No, the local authority must give you an opportunity of hearing before disposing of the appeal.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, to which body does a vendor submit an appeal if their certificate is cancelled?
Q2.Section 11 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 allows appeals against decisions made under Section 6. What does this mean in practice for a vendor?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, a vendor's certificate is suspended under Section 10 for a breach of conditions. Before the local authority finalizes the vendor's appeal against this suspension, what must happen?
Q4.Under Section 11 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, how are the form and time limits for filing an appeal determined?