Section 6. Categories of certificate of vending and issue of identity cards
(1) The certificate of vending shall be issued under any of the following categories, namely:—
(a) a stationary vendor;
(b) a mobile vendor; or
(c) any other category as may be specified in the scheme.
(2) The certificate of vending issued for the categories specified in sub-section (1) shall be in such form, and issued in such manner, as may be specified in the scheme and specify the vending zone where the street vendor shall carry on his vending activities, the days and timings for carrying on such vending activities and the conditions and restriction subject to which he shall carry on such vending activities.
(3) Every street vendor who has been issued certificate of vending under sub-section (1) shall be issued identity cards in such form and manner as may be specified in the scheme.
How courts have applied section 6
- COVs presently issued are interim and do not classify vendors under Section 6; final classification awaits TVC-II after survey.1,2,3
- A mobile vendor holding an interim COV cannot claim a fixed site or classification as stationary absent a fixed place or Tehbazari licence.4,3
- Vending must conform strictly to COV terms, including no permanent or semi-permanent structures and a 6x4 feet space.5,6,7
- Section 11(1) provides a statutory appeal against TVC decisions on certificates of vending, which courts directed petitioners to pursue.8,9
- Where a site was declared a no-vending zone, continued vending was not permitted; representation left for TVC-II.2
- The Act does not override encroachment-removal powers under the Kerala Highway Protection Act, 1999.10
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Most of the judgements here concern interim arrangements rather than final rulings on Section 6 classification. Courts repeatedly held that the Certificates of Vending (COVs) presently issued are interim and do not yet classify vendors under Section 6; the final classification order will be issued by the second Town Vending Committee (TVC-II) after the survey is completed. Where a vendor held a COV, courts generally restrained authorities from interfering with vending carried out strictly in accordance with the COV's terms, but refused to permit vending beyond those terms, such as at a fixed site when the vendor was classified as mobile.1,2,3,4,11
The recurring question was whether a vendor could claim a fixed or stationary site. Courts held that absent a fixed place or Tehbazari licence, a vendor holding an interim COV as a mobile vendor could not be classified as stationary under Section 6. Petitions seeking reclassification from mobile to stationary were dismissed where an efficacious statutory remedy existed, noting Section 11(1) provides an appeal against TVC decisions on certificates of vending; in other cases courts directed the TVC to examine the prayer for re-categorization under Section 6. A vendor who already held a COV and sought a declaration as a stationary vendor with a fixed spot was not granted that relief, as the COV did not specify a vending site.4,3,9,12,1
The conditions attached to vending were also significant. Courts emphasised that vending must conform to COV terms, including no permanent or semi-permanent structures and a 6x4 feet open-to-sky space. Where a vendor had set up a semi-permanent structure in violation of the COV, the court did not protect that structure. Where a site was declared a no-vending zone due to a pedestrianization project, a petition seeking to continue vending there was dismissed, with the representation left for TVC-II. Where vendors had not been allocated a site or did not hold a COV, courts granted no relief permitting continued vending.5,6,7,2,13
Several judgements also dealt with procedural issues. Courts held that Section 11 of the Act provides an appeal to the local authority against TVC decisions, and dismissed writ petitions where this efficacious alternative remedy was available. In one case, the court noted that vendors vending on the date the Act came into force could not be removed by virtue of Section 3(3), but this was stated as an interim direction pending a vending plan. One judgement from Kerala, decided shortly after the Act's enactment, held that the Act did not override encroachment-removal powers under the Kerala Highway Protection Act, 1999, and that a vendor without permission could not insist on occupying a particular highway location.8,9,6,10
By court
Outcomes
Judgements applying section 6
A street vendor sought protection from removal by MCD and allotment of tehbazari rights at his Defence Colony squatting site. The court noted he held an interim certificate of vending and directed that MCD not interfere provided he vends in compliance with norms (open-to-sky space, 6x4 feet, no permanent structures),…
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenDelhi High Court writ petition W.P.(C) 894/2025, decided 30-01-2025 by Vibhu Bakhru J and Tushar Rao Gedela J; petition disposed of with no substantive relief. Petitioners: Mrs Asha & ors (street vendors near Nehru Place Bus Terminal, Central Zone, New Delhi);
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenDinesh v. Commissioner of Police & Ors., W.P.(C) 15723/2024 with CM APPL. 65981/2024, High Court of Delhi, Division Bench of Vibhu Bakhru and Tejas Karia, JJ., order dated 25.02.2025.
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenJawala Heri Residents and Shopkeepers Welfare Association Vs North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors.
Writ Petition (Civil)Delhi High Court, 06.02.2025, W.P.(C) 10855/2019, Jawala Heri Residents and Shopkeepers Welfare Association v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors. - street vending regulation at Jwala Heri Market Complex, Paschim Vihar;
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenStreet vendors; Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act 2014; Town Vending Committee; survey of existing street vendors; certificate of vending; identity cards; vending zone; no eviction or relocation till survey completed;
DisposedOpenstreet vendor; registered street vendor; Town Vending Committee (TVC); Municipal Corporation Chandigarh; re-allocation of vending site; certificate of vending; alternative remedy; remedy of appeal; Section 11 Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act 2014;
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street vendors Chandigarh; certificate of vending cancellation; Town Vending Committee delegation of powers to Additional Commissioner/Joint Commissioner; Section 10 Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act 2014; Section 11 statutory appeal; Rule 12 Rules of 2015;
DisposedOpenA street vendor could not obstruct a bus-bay project by claiming a right to vend at that spot. The court held that the Street Vendors Act did not override highway encroachment-removal powers, allowed the appeal, dismissed the vendor's writ petition and allowed the connected public interest petition, directing…
AllowedOpenStreet vendors challenged an order relocating them from State Highway premises, claiming violation of the Street Vendors Act due to lack of survey and certificates. The Court upheld the order, finding the relocation a lawful temporary measure to prevent traffic obstruction pending formal zone notification.
DismissedOpenThis order directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation regarding his street vending shop near Aliyar Dam Park. The court granted a conditional direction to respond within two weeks without expressing an opinion on the merits and disposed of the petition.
DisposedOpenIn this writ petition, the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the Vending Committee to consider his representation for a Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, and refrain from disturbing his shop.
DisposedOpen
Street vending; demolition of vending unit; Certificate of Vending conditions; semi-permanent/permanent structure prohibited; obstruction of footpaths; Section 18(3) Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014; Section 6 of the 2014 Act; Stationary vs mobile vendor category;
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenStreet vendor livelihood; Karol Bagh; Ajmal Khan Road no vending and no hawking zone; pedestrianization project; Certificate of Vending (CoV); Stationary Street Vendor vs Mobile Vendor; Town Vending Committee (TVC / TVC-II); survey and vending plan; representation dated 25.04.2024;
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenStreet vendors challenged a Town Vending Committee order temporarily classifying them as mobile vendors instead of stationary vendors. The High Court held they had a statutory remedy under Section 11 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, directed them to appeal within ten days with interim protection to be considered…
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenIn a second writ petition, the Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to examine the petitioner's application to change his vendor category from 'Others' to 'stationary' under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, requiring a decision within three weeks.
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenThe Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging the terms of a Certificate of Vending. The Court held that as the petitioner lacked a fixed place or Tehbazari license, he could not be treated as a stationary vendor.
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenThis order addresses a writ petition by a street vendor aggrieved by conditions in his interim Certificate of Vending requiring mobile vending every thirty minutes.
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Petitioners were mobile vendors holding interim Certificates of Vending with a 30-minute limit per spot and no fixed tehbazari allocation. The court held it could not permit vending from a fixed 'designated spot';
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenStreet vendors holding interim Certificates of Vending challenged an MCD/PWD demolition of their structures without notice and sought recognition as stationary vendors.
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenIn a writ petition, the petitioner challenged being forced to relocate every thirty minutes despite holding a Certificate of Vending (COV). The High Court held that since no specific site was allotted, the petitioner is a mobile vendor.
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenA street vendor with an interim Certificate of Vending challenged the 30-minute mobility condition, seeking a fixed vending site. Finding no licence deed or specific site allotment, the court treated him as a mobile vendor, directed consideration of his representation to MCD/TVC, protected his vending subject to…
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