After the procedural details are finalized by the Town Vending Committee, and before it takes up the regular business, the local authority shall circulate a status paper of the street vending scenario in the City or town amongst the members of the Committee containing the following details, namely:- i. The areas of street vending in the City or town indicated in the maps, ii. The number of street vendors in the City or town where a survey has already been conducted, otherwise indication can be given about the approximate numbers, iii. Information about the high footfall areas, lean footfall areas and mid-range areas from the street vending angles, iv. The areas of seasonal vending, areas of niche market, areas of night bazaars, the likely high footfall places in the areas under development, v. A broad category of articles sold, vi. The problem areas from the traffic angle, vii. Enumeration of the relevant provisions of the prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, and viii. Enumeration of health and hygiene aspect needs to be taken care of by the street vendors.
Explanation: - Caution should be taken to ensure that the data presented are authentic to the extent possible and up-to-date. This will virtually form the baseline data to facilitate the Committee to take decision. These databases can be presented in the digital form if so desired by the Committee.