Section 19 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
- (1)If the street vendor fails to vacate the place specified in the certificate of vending, after the lapse of the period specified in the notice given under sub-section (3) of section 18, the local authority, in addition to evicting the street vendor under section 18, may, if it deems necessary, seize the goods of such street vendor in such manner as may be specified in the scheme: Provided that where any such seizure is carried out, a list of goods seized shall be prepared, as specified in the scheme, and a copy thereof, duly signed by the person authorised to seize the goods, shall be issued to the street vendor.
- (2)The street vendor whose goods have been seized under sub-section (1) may, reclaim his goods in such manner, and after paying such fees, as may be specified in the scheme: Provided that in case of non-perishable goods, the local authority shall release the goods within two working days of the claim being made by the street vendor and in case of perishable goods the local authority shall release the goods on the same day of the claim being made by the street vendor.
Summary
- If a vendor fails to leave their spot after the notice period expires, the local authority can seize their goods.
- The authority must write down a list of all seized goods and give a signed copy to the vendor.
- A vendor can reclaim their seized goods by paying the required fees and following the specified steps.
- Non-perishable goods, which are items that do not rot quickly, must be returned within two working days of the vendor's claim.
- Perishable goods, which are items like fresh food that spoil quickly, must be returned on the very same day the vendor claims them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the time limit for releasing perishable goods under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
Under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014, the local authority must release seized perishable goods on the same day that the street vendor makes a claim.
2. How quickly must non-perishable goods be returned under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
Under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014, the local authority must release seized non-perishable goods within two working days of the claim being made by the street vendor.
3. Must a street vendor receive a list of seized items under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
Yes, under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014, when a seizure is carried out, a list of the seized goods must be prepared and a copy signed by the authorized officer must be issued to the street vendor.
4. Can the local authority seize goods without giving an eviction notice under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
No, under Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act 2014, the power to seize goods is triggered only if the vendor fails to vacate after the lapse of the notice period given under Section 18(3).
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what is the deadline for the local authority to release seized non-perishable goods once the vendor has made a claim?
Q2.Under Section 19 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, when must seized perishable goods (such as fresh fruits or vegetables) be released to the vendor upon claim?
Q3.Under Section 19 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what administrative requirement must be completed immediately during the seizure of a vendor's goods?
Q4.Under Section 19 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what pre-condition must be met before the local authority is legally authorized to seize a street vendor's goods?
Q5.In cross-reference to Section 18, if a street vendor's goods are seized under Section 19 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, how does the daily default penalty relate to the seizure?