Vendors Demand Enforcement of Street Vendors Act Amid Eviction Concerns
Street vendors in the city are calling for proper enforcement of the Street Vendors Act 2014 and plan to hold a Jan Sabha at Jantar Mantar. Eviction drives are reportedly removing many vendors' stalls, including those with valid Certificates of Vending, leading to widespread concern and unrest.
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A group of city street vendors has called for the rigorous enforcement of the Street Vendors Act 2014, amidst a wave of eviction operations facing them.
The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), represented by coordinator Arbind Singh, voiced alarm over the ongoing eviction drives during a recent press meeting. Singh highlighted vendors' fears and concerns over stall removals, despite legal protections.
On Monday, approximately 20,000 stalls were removed, affecting numerous vendors across the city. They expressed dissatisfaction with how legal vending certificates are not being honored, leaving them without resources or solutions. The situation is exacerbated by the misuse of rules intended for mobile vendors, applied to stationary vendors.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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