Delhi High Court Allows Street Vendor with Provisional CoV to Operate with Small Gas Cylinder

• The Delhi High Court has allowed a street vendor to operate with a small gas cylinder subject to certain conditions.
• The ruling may have far-reaching implications for street vendors in Delhi who hold provisional Certificates of Vending (CoVs).
• The court's order is based on its previous rulings in similar cases involving vendors operating under the category 'Food/Snack with gas cylinder/fire'.
• Vendors can operate with small gas cylinders subject to restrictions on pedestrian movement, traffic congestion, cleanliness, and hygiene.
• The ruling may help alleviate difficulties faced by street vendors in Delhi who struggle to comply with regulations due to lack of awareness or resources.

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has allowed a street vendor to operate with a small gas cylinder, subject to certain conditions. This ruling may have far-reaching implications for street vendors in Delhi who hold provisional Certificates of Vending (CoVs). The court's decision was made in response to a petition filed by Sudesh Kumar, a street vendor who had been vending from an open space at Madhya Marg, adjoining the Booster Pump Boundary Wall, Tughlakabad Extension, Central Zone, New Delhi. Kumar's case highlighted the challenges faced by street vendors in Delhi, including harassment by officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Police. The court's order was based on its previous rulings in similar cases involving vendors operating under the category of 'Food/Snack with gas cylinder/fire'.

The court's decision is significant because it clarifies the scope of street vending regulations in Delhi. The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, provides for the regulation of street vending activities. Under this act, vendors are required to obtain a Certificate of Vending (CoV), which specifies the conditions under which they can operate. In this case, Kumar had obtained a provisional CoV under the category 'Food snack with gas cylinder/fire' for Central Zone, Ward-S-82, New Delhi. However, he was facing difficulties in operating his vend due to harassment by MCD and police officials. The court's order has now clarified that vendors can operate with small gas cylinders subject to certain conditions.

The Delhi High Court's decision may have a significant impact on street vendors in Delhi who hold provisional CoVs. The court's order has clarified that vendors can operate with small gas cylinders subject to certain conditions, including restrictions on pedestrian movement, traffic congestion, cleanliness, and hygiene. This ruling may help alleviate the difficulties faced by street vendors in Delhi, who often struggle to comply with regulations due to lack of awareness or resources. However, it is essential for lawyers advising clients on street vending regulations to note that the court's order is subject to any plan formulated by the Town Vending Committee-II under Section 21 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014.

This development may impact street vendors in Delhi who hold provisional CoVs, as they may now be able to operate with small gas cylinders subject to certain conditions. Lawyers advising clients on street vending regulations should note these conditions and ensure compliance.

Source: Original reporting via LawBeat