Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 in hindi
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no street vendor who carries on the street vending activities in accordance with the terms and conditions of his certificate of vending shall be prevented from exercising such rights by any person or police or any other authority exercising powers under any other law for the time being in force.
Summary
- Street vendors are legally protected from being stopped or harassed by police or any other authorities.
- Vendors only receive this protection if they follow the exact terms and conditions written in their vending certificate.
- This protection overrides any other existing laws that police or authorities might try to use to stop the vendors.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the police prevent a street vendor from working?
No, the police cannot prevent a vendor from exercising their rights, as long as the vendor is following the terms and conditions of their certificate.
2. Does this rule apply if another older law allows the local authorities to clear the streets?
Yes, this section applies regardless of anything contained in any other law currently in force.
3. What happens if a vendor breaks the rules of their certificate?
The protection from harassment only applies to vendors who carry on activities in accordance with the terms and conditions of their certificate.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, when is a street vendor explicitly protected from being prevented from exercising their rights?
Q2.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what happens if another existing law gives police the power to remove vendors?
Q3.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who is specifically mentioned as being prevented from stopping a compliant street vendor?
Q4.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which action would cause a street vendor to lose their specific protection under this section?