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

This edition of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 presents the complete and updated bare text of the law enacted to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of street vendors while regulating street vending across India. Enacted as Act 7 of 2014 and brought into force on 4 March 2014, the legislation aims to provide a legal framework for protection from eviction, orderly regulation of vending activities, and promotion of inclusive urban governance.

The book incorporates all amendments to the Act, including changes notified up to 1 December 2015, ensuring statutory accuracy and relevance. Along with the principal Act, this edition also includes allied rules and schemes essential for practical understanding and application, such as the Delhi Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Rules, 2017, and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme, 2019.

Presented in a clear and authoritative bare act format, with short comments for ease of reference, the publication reproduces the law exactly as in force, without detailed interpretation or analysis. This makes it particularly suitable for legal examinations, academic study, and professional reference.

This edition is especially useful for law students, judicial services candidates, legal practitioners, policymakers, municipal authorities, and NGOs working in the field of urban development and street vendor welfare. As updated for 2026, it serves as a reliable statutory resource reflecting the current legal position governing street vending in India.