Haryana passes bill to recover damages to public and private property during protests

Haryana passes bill to recover damages to public and private property during protests

Question : After UP , which other state has recently passed the bill to recover damages to property during protests?
a) MP
b) Haryana
c) Himanchal Pradesh
d) none of the above
Ans: b)
Facts

  • On 18th March 2021, The Haryana Recovery of Damages to Property during Disturbance to Public Order Bill, 2021 was passed in the state Legislative Assembly.
  • The law will allow recovery of damages to properties caused by persons during disturbances to public property by an assembly, lawful or unlawful, including riots and violent disorder.
  • It also provides for forming of a ‘claims tribunal’ to determine the liability, assess the damages caused and to award compensation.
  • Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed similar bill on 22 August 2020.

By kameshwar shukla

Reference: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/haryana-bill-passed-in-assembly-to-recover-damages-to-property-during-protests-amid-opposition-walkout/videoshow/81586809.cms?from=mdr