Section 37 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
Subject to the provisions of this Act or any rule or scheme made thereunder, the local authority may make bye-laws to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
- (a)the regulation and manner of vending in restriction-free-vending zones, restricted-vending zones and designated vending zones;
- (b)determination of monthly maintenance charges for the civic amenities and facilities in the vending zones under section 17;
- (c)determination of penalty under sub-section (5) of section 18 and section 28;
- (d)the regulation of the collection of taxes and fees in the vending zones;
- (e)the regulation of traffic in the vending zones;
- (f)the regulation of the quality of products and services provided to the public in vending zones and maintenance of public health, hygiene and safety standards;
- (g)the regulation of civic services in the vending zones; and
- (h)the regulation of such other matters in the vending zones as may be necessary.
Summary
- The local authority can make local laws, called bye-laws, to regulate everyday vending activities.
- These local laws must not conflict with the main Act, rules, or government schemes.
- Bye-laws will regulate how vending happens in restriction-free, restricted, and designated vending zones.
- The local authority uses bye-laws to set monthly maintenance charges, collect taxes, control traffic, and manage public health and hygiene standards in vending zones.
- These bye-laws also determine the exact penalties for late evacuation or other rule violations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to make bye-laws under Section 37 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?
Under Section 37 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the power to make bye-laws belongs to the local authority, such as a municipal corporation, council, or cantonment board.
2. Can bye-laws made under Section 37 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, override state rules?
No, under Section 37 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, any bye-laws made by the local authority must be subject to the provisions of the Act, and any rules or schemes made under it.
3. What aspects of vending zones can be regulated by Section 37 bye-laws of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 37 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the bye-laws can regulate the manner of vending, maintenance charges, penalty amounts, traffic, taxes, fees, and product quality in vending zones.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 37 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, any bye-laws made by a local authority are subject to which of the following?
Q2.Under Section 37 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which specific section is referenced for determining monthly maintenance charges through bye-laws?
Q3.Under Section 37 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the local authority can make bye-laws to determine penalties under which set of provisions?
Q4.Under Section 37 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which of the following is NOT listed as a matter to be regulated by the local authority's bye-laws?