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