Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 alongwith Rules

This comprehensive volume provides the complete text of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, along with its associated Rules. The Act establishes a legal framework to protect the livelihoods of street vendors, regulate vending activities, and integrate urban informal economy operations within municipal planning. It outlines vendor rights, licensing procedures, enforcement mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes, while balancing the need for public order and urban development. Designed for legal professionals, municipal authorities, urban planners, and street vendors, the book offers clear statutory text with explanatory context to simplify interpretation and practical application. It includes guidance on registration of vendors, town vending committees, development of vending zones, and protection against harassment. By consolidating the Act and Rules in one authoritative edition, readers can quickly access provisions relevant to policy implementation, compliance checks, and urban governance. This book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone engaged with the urban informal sector, municipal law, or street vendor rights, bridging the gap between statutory law and practical enforcement. Its authoritative text, practical relevance, and consolidation of the Rules make it the go-to reference for academic, legal, and administrative use.