Section 28 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
If any street vendor—
- (a)indulges in vending activities without a certificate of vending;
- (b)contravenes the terms of certificate of vending; or
- (c)contravenes any other terms and conditions specified for the purpose of regulating street vending under this Act or any rules or schemes made thereunder, he shall be liable to a penalty for each such offence which may extend up to rupees two thousand as may be determined by the local authority.
Summary
- Street vendors face financial penalties for carrying out vending activities without a certificate.
- Vendors can be penalized for violating any of the terms of their vending certificate.
- Violating any other terms and conditions specified under the Act, rules, or schemes also attracts a penalty.
- The penalty for each such offence can extend up to two thousand rupees.
- The exact amount of the penalty within the legal limit is determined by the local authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the maximum fine a street vendor can face under Section 28 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014?
The maximum penalty a street vendor can face under Section 28 of the Street Vendors Act of 2014 is two thousand rupees for each offence.
2. Who determines the exact penalty amount for a street vendor's violation under Section 28 of the Street Vendors Act?
Under Section 28 of the Street Vendors Act, the exact penalty amount within the legal limit is determined by the local authority.
3. Can a street vendor be fined under Section 28 of the Street Vendors Act for vending without a certificate?
Yes, under Section 28 of the Street Vendors Act, any vendor who vends without a certificate of vending is liable to pay a penalty of up to two thousand rupees.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what is the maximum penalty that can be imposed on a street vendor for a single offence?
Q2.Under Section 28 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which body is responsible for determining the specific penalty amount to be paid by an offending vendor?
Q3.Which of the following is NOT a ground for imposing a penalty on a street vendor under Section 28 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?
Q4.How do Section 27 and Section 28 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 interact with each other regarding a vendor's compliance?