Protest organisers to pay for damage to public property: A.P. police chief


Those holding rallies in Andhra Pradesh now have to give an undertaking

Andhra Pradesh has taken the lead in seeking legal undertakings from people who organise protest, demonstration, agitation or a rally, that the cost of any damage to public property caused in the process, would be borne by them.

In 2007, the Supreme Court had laid down guidelines to prevent destruction of public properties and provided for a legal undertaking by the organisers..

“We have been asking organisers of demonstrations and protest rallies to seek prior permission in writing that the cost of any damage to public property would be borne by them.................Read more

 

Source: The Hindu


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