The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act was enacted in 2014 to protect urban street vendors' livelihoods and regulate vending zones.
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The article explains the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, focusing on its provisions for vendor protection, mandatory surveys before eviction, and the role of Town Vending Committees (TVCs). It highlights Bengaluru's recent footpath clearance drive, which faced scrutiny for allegedly bypassing legal safeguards like prior surveys and TVC consultations. The piece underscores the tension between urban planning and vendor rights, a recurring theme in governance and social justice questions for competitive exams.
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Under the Act, a mandatory survey of street vendors must be conducted before any eviction or relocation; eviction without survey completion is illegal.
Town Vending Committees (TVCs), with 40% vendor representation, are statutory bodies responsible for identifying vending zones and approving relocation plans.
Bengaluru's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) faced criticism in 2024 for clearing footpaths without completing vendor surveys or consulting TVCs.
The Act prohibits forced eviction until a vendor is accommodated in a designated vending zone, reinforcing constitutional rights under Article 19(1)(g) and 21.
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