Section 20 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
- (1)The appropriate Government may constitute one or more committees consisting of a Chairperson who has been a civil judge or a judicial magistrate and two other professional shaving such experience as may be prescribed for the purpose of deciding the applications received under sub-section (2): Provided that no employee of the appropriate Government or the local authority shall be appointed as members of the committee.
- (2)Every street vendor who has a grievance or dispute may make an application in writing to the committee constituted under sub-section (1) in such form and manner as maybe prescribed.
- (3)On receipt of grievance or dispute under sub-section (2), the committee referred to in sub-section (1) shall, after verification and enquiry in such manner, as may be prescribed, take steps for redressal of such grievance or resolution of such dispute, within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.
- (4)Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of the committee may prefer an appeal to the local authority in such form, within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.
- (5)The local authority shall dispose of the appeal received under sub-section (4) within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed: Provided that the local authority shall, before disposing of the appeal, give an opportunity of being heard to the aggrieved person.
Summary
- The government can set up one or more committees to resolve grievances and disputes of street vendors.
- Each committee is led by a Chairperson who was a civil judge or a judicial magistrate, along with two other experienced professionals.
- No employee of the government or local municipal authority can be a member of this committee.
- Street vendors can submit their complaints or disputes in writing to this committee.
- A person unhappy with the committee's decision can appeal to the local authority.
- The local authority must give the person a chance to be heard before deciding on their appeal.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can be appointed as the Chairperson of the dispute committee under Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
Under Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014, the Chairperson of the grievance redressal committee must be a person who has been a civil judge or a judicial magistrate.
2. Can a local municipal employee be a member of the dispute committee under Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
No, Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014 strictly prohibits any employee of the appropriate Government or the local authority from being appointed as a member of the dispute committee.
3. Where can a street vendor appeal a decision of the dispute committee under Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
Under Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014, any person aggrieved by a decision of the dispute committee may appeal to the local authority.
4. Is a personal hearing required for appeals under Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014?
Yes, Section 20 of the Street Vendors Act 2014 states that the local authority must give the aggrieved person an opportunity of being heard before disposing of the appeal.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what qualification must the Chairperson of the dispute redressal committee possess?
Q2.Who is strictly prohibited from being appointed as a member of the grievance redressal committee under Section 20 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?
Q3.Under Section 20 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, if a street vendor is unsatisfied with the decision of the dispute redressal committee, what is their next legal step?
Q4.What must the local authority do before disposing of an appeal filed under Section 20 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?
Q5.Under Section 5(2) and Section 20 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, if a vendor passes away and there is a dispute over which family member is entitled to vend, who has the authority to decide this matter?