Section 4 of SVPLR Act : Section 4: Issue Of Certificate Of Vending

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where Ravi, a 16-year-old boy, sells handmade crafts on a small table at the corner of a bustling street in his town. After the local government conducts a survey of street vendors, Ravi is identified as a legitimate vendor. Subsequently, the Town Vending Committee (TVC) issues him a certificate of vending, allowing him to legally sell his crafts on the street. This certificate specifies where Ravi can set up his table and the hours during which he can sell his products.

Meanwhile, Sunita, who recently started selling home-grown vegetables in the same area, applies for a certificate of vending after the survey. Since the TVC recognizes the need to support new vendors, they issue a certificate to Sunita as well, provided there's enough space in the designated vending zone and her activity aligns with the local street vending plan.

However, the vending zone can only accommodate 30 vendors, and there are already 35 individuals, including Ravi and Sunita, with a valid certificate or seeking one. To resolve this, the TVC conducts a draw of lots to determine who can vend in that zone. Ravi and Sunita both get selected in the draw, while the five remaining vendors are allocated spaces in a nearby zone to ensure they can also continue their livelihood without having to relocate far from their original spot.