The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014

Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014

This edition of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 (Act 7 of 2014), updated with amendments vide S.O. 3520(E), dated 1-12-2015 (w.e.f. 2-12-2015), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, legal practitioners, policymakers, and organisations working in urban development and livelihood rights.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It consolidates the legal framework for protecting the rights of urban street vendors while regulating street vending activities to promote orderly urban growth.

The content includes:

• Provisions for the protection of livelihood rights of street vendors

• Framework for formation and functioning of Town Vending Committees

• Procedures for issuance, renewal, and cancellation of vending certificates

• Regulation of vending zones and eviction protocols

• Dispute redressal mechanisms

• Protection from harassment by authorities

• The Delhi Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Rules, 2017

• The Government of NCT of Delhi Street Vendors Scheme, 2019

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants and law students studying urban governance and livelihood laws

• Municipal authorities and urban planners

• NGOs and activists working for informal sector rights

• Street vendor associations and cooperative societies

• Policymakers involved in urban poverty alleviation and inclusive city planning

With all relevant rules, schemes, and latest amendments, the 2024 edition offers a complete and up-to-date statutory reference for the regulation and protection of street vending in India.