Implement Street Vendors Act in Saswad, Demand Vendors’ Body
Maharashtra Hawkers’ Federation submits memorandum to Chief Officer Dr Kailas Chavan, seeks survey and vending certificates
Pune : The Maharashtra Hawkers’ Kranti Mahasangh has demanded the implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act in Saswad Municipal Council limits. The organisation has called for a survey of street vendors, handcart operators and stall owners, followed by the issuance of official vending certificates and provision of facilities and benefits as stipulated under the law.
A delegation of the federation met Saswad Municipal Council Chief Officer Dr. Kailas Chavan and submitted a memorandum highlighting various issues faced by street vendors in the city.
During the meeting, the delegation stressed the need to provide legal protection to vendors, officially register their businesses and safeguard their livelihoods in accordance with the provisions of the Street Vendors Act.
Chief Officer Dr Chavan reportedly took a positive stand on the demand for implementing the Act. He assured the delegation that a meeting would be organised within the next 15 days to discuss the demands in detail.
The delegation included Maharashtra Hawkers’ Kranti Mahasangh state president Kashinath Nakhate, general secretary Tushar Ghatule, Saswad city president Dilip Gadhave, Amit Chimbalkar, Sunil Bhutkar, Pradeep Jainak, Akshay Pote, Shubhangi Kolte, Amit Pawar, Rahul Agawane, Chaitrali Jagtap, Sushil Bhande, Lala Rathod and Rajesh Mane, among others.
The federation said it would continue to pursue the issue to ensure that street vendors receive their legal rights, access to essential facilities and an opportunity to carry out their businesses with dignity and security.
