Section 22 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 in hindi
- (1)The appropriate Government may, by rules made in this behalf, provide for the term and the manner of constituting a Town Vending Committee in each local authority: Provided that the appropriate Government may, if considers necessary, provide for constitution of more than one Town Vending Committee, or a Town Vending Committee for each zone or ward, in each local authority.
- (2)Each Town Vending Committee shall consist of:—
- (a)Municipal Commissioner or Chief Executive Officer, as the case may be, who shall be the Chairperson; and
- (b)such number of other members as may be prescribed, to be nominated by the appropriate Government, representing the local authority, medical officer of the local authority, the planning authority, traffic police, police, association of street vendors, market associations, traders associations, non-governmental organisations, community based organisations, resident welfare associations, banks and such other interests as it deems proper;
- (c)the number of members nominated to represent the non-governmental organisations and the community based organisations shall not be less than ten per cent.;
- (d)the number of members representing the street vendors shall not be less than forty per cent. who shall be elected by the street vendors themselves in such manner as may be prescribed: Provided that one-third of members representing the street vendors shall be from amongst women vendors: Provided further that due representation shall be given to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and persons with disabilities from amongst the members representing street vendors.
- (3)The Chairperson and the members nominated under sub-section (2) shall receive such allowances as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government.
Summary
- The government makes rules regarding how to constitute a Town Vending Committee and the length of its term.
- While a local authority usually has one committee, the government can choose to create more than one, such as one for each specific zone or ward.
- The Municipal Commissioner or Chief Executive Officer will always act as the Chairperson of the committee.
- At least forty percent of the committee members must be street vendors, and they are elected directly by other street vendors.
- Of the members who are street vendors, one-third must be women, and there must be representation for lower castes, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
- At least ten percent of the committee members must come from non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations.
- The Chairperson and all nominated members are entitled to receive allowances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is the head of the Town Vending Committee?
The Municipal Commissioner or Chief Executive Officer serves as the Chairperson of the committee.
2. Do street vendors get a say on the committee?
Yes, street vendors must make up at least forty percent of the committee members, and they are elected by the street vendors themselves.
3. Are women guaranteed a spot on the committee?
Yes, out of the members who represent the street vendors, one-third must be women.
4. Can community organizations join the committee?
Yes, at least ten percent of the members must be from non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 22 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what is the minimum percentage of committee members that must represent street vendors?
Q2.According to Section 22 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, how are the street vendor members of the Town Vending Committee chosen?
Q3.Under Section 22 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what is the minimum quota for non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations on the committee?
Q4.Section 22 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 sets a specific rule for female representation. What does this rule require?