The Act aims at protecting the livelihood of street vendors via regulating street vending. The major features of the Act include –
Any person intending to undertake street vending needs to register with the Town Vending Committee (TVC).He may then apply for a vending certificate that will be issued based on various criteria.
The state government shall frame a scheme for street vendors.The local authority shall, in consultation with the planning authority, frame a street vending plan once every five years.
The TVC comprises of the municipal commissioner, representatives of street vendors, local authority, planning authority, local police, resident welfare association and other traders associations. This Act does not apply to Railways land, premises and trains.
