Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
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
- Compliant street vendors are protected against harassment from police and other authorities.
- This protection applies as long as the street vendor operates within the terms and conditions of their vending certificate.
- This protection overrides any other law currently in force that might otherwise restrict them.
- No person, police officer, or other authority can prevent a compliant vendor from exercising their rights.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the police stop a street vendor who has a valid certificate under Section 27 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014?
No, under Section 27 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014, police and other authorities are legally barred from preventing a street vendor from exercising their rights, provided the vendor follows the terms of their certificate.
2. Does the protection from harassment in Section 27 of the Street Vendors Act override other laws?
Yes, Section 27 of the Street Vendors Act specifically states that its protection applies notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force.
3. What happens if a street vendor violates their certificate terms under Section 27 of the Street Vendors Act?
The protection from harassment under Section 27 of the Street Vendors Act only applies to street vendors who carry out their activities in accordance with the terms and conditions of their certificate of vending.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who is legally protected from being prevented from exercising their vending rights by police or other authorities?
Q2.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, how does the protection against harassment relate to other existing laws?
Q3.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who is explicitly barred from preventing a compliant street vendor from exercising their rights?
Q4.Under Section 27 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what is the prerequisite for a street vendor to claim protection against harassment by authorities?