Section 31 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
The appropriate Government may, in consultation with the Town Vending Committee, local authority, planning authority and street vendors associations or unions, undertake promotional measures of making available credit, insurance and other welfare schemes of social security for the street vendors.
Summary
- The appropriate Government can launch promotional steps to help street vendors.
- These steps must be decided after talking to several local bodies, including the Town Vending Committee, local authorities, and planning authorities.
- The government must also consult with street vendor associations or unions before starting these measures.
- The support measures can focus on providing credit, such as bank loans, to vendors.
- They can also offer insurance policies and other social security welfare schemes to protect vendors.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can start promotional measures under Section 31 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
The appropriate Government, which means the state government or union territory administration, has the authority to launch these promotional measures under Section 31 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
2. Who must the government consult with before introducing vendor welfare schemes under Section 31 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 31 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the government must consult with the Town Vending Committee, the local authority, the planning authority, and street vendor associations or unions.
3. What specific kinds of welfare assistance can be provided under Section 31 of the Street Vending Act?
Section 31 of the Street Vending Act states that the government can make available credit, insurance, and other welfare schemes of social security to support street vendors.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 31 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as an entity the appropriate Government must consult with before undertaking promotional measures?
Q2.Which areas of welfare are specifically targeted for promotional measures by the government under Section 31 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?
Q3.When the appropriate Government designs social security schemes under Section 31 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, whose input is legally required?
Q4.Under Section 31 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, who has the primary legal power to undertake promotional measures for vendors?