IndiaIn Bengaluru, city corporations initiated a 'Safe Footpath' drive to remove street vendors from pavements, aiming to ensure safe, obstruction-free walking paths. This action followed the Supreme Court's recognition of the right to walk as a fundamental right. However, concerns arose regarding compliance with the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which aims to balance pedestrian safety with the livelihood rights of street vendors. The Act mandates the formation of a Town Vending Committee (TVC) comprising officials, police, planning authorities, residents, and vendors themselves—particularly emphasizing vendor representation—to regulate street vending. The TVC is responsible for surveying existing vendors and determining their continued presence based on specific criteria.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives—the need for safe footpaths and the protection of street vendors' livelihoods—without overtly favoring one side. It explains the legal framework and highlights the procedural requirements set by the Street Vendors Act, providing balanced information without slm
