Govt to issue licenses to street vendors legal draft prepared.

Lahore: The government has prepared a legal draft for issuing licenses to street vendors operating in the country, a news source reported. Through the implementation of this measure, the government aims to control the spread of unlicensed businesses in Pakistan.

KP govt to abolish several taxes on small businesses

To this effect, the government will prohibit individuals under the age of 14 years to set up business stalls. The draft also prohibits selling goods from one place to another. The authority concerned will issue licenses to street vendors for a period of five years. Under this license,  the street vendors will be liable to pay PKR 500 each month. Meanwhile, this license will be non-transferable.

On the other hand, the legal draft states that the local government will have the authority to change the area of business of the street vendor. However, if the street vendor does consent to the relocation, the local authorities will have the obligation of paying for any resultant damages.

Rawalpindi Food Street location finalized

Additionally, the proposed bill also suggests punishment for government officials found disturbing the vendors without reason. If found guilty, the officer concerned will have to pay a fine worth PKR 20,000.