Section 23 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
- (1)The Town Vending Committee shall meet at such times and places within the jurisdiction of the local authority and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings, and discharge such functions, as may be prescribed.
- (2)Every decision of the Town Vending Committee shall be notified along with the reasons for taking such decision.
Summary
- The Town Vending Committee must hold its meetings at times and locations that fall within the territory of the local authority.
- The committee must follow set rules of procedure for conducting business and carrying out tasks during these meetings.
- The specific meeting rules, procedures, and functions of the committee are prescribed by rules made under the Act.
- Every single official decision made by the committee must be published and notified to the public.
- The committee must provide and notify the clear reasons behind each decision it makes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where must the Town Vending Committee hold its meetings under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014?
Under Section 23 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the Town Vending Committee must meet at times and places within the geographical jurisdiction of the local authority.
2. Must the Town Vending Committee explain the reasons for its decisions under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014?
Yes, under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014, every decision of the Town Vending Committee must be notified along with the specific reasons for taking that decision.
3. Who defines the meeting procedures and functions of the Town Vending Committee under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014?
Under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014, the rules of procedure for transaction of business at meetings and the functions of the committee are prescribed by rules made under the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 23 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who must preside over the meetings of the Town Vending Committee, based on the committee structure defined in Section 22?
Q2.Under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014, where must the meetings of the Town Vending Committee be held?
Q3.Under Section 23 of the Street Vending Act of 2014, what is required to accompany every notified decision of the Town Vending Committee?
Q4.Under Section 23 of the Street Vendors Protection and Regulation Act of 2014, what determines the rules of procedure and the functions to be discharged at committee meetings?