Uttarakhand Enacts Comprehensive Property Damage Recovery Act 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Approval of Uttarakhand Public (Government) and Private Property Damage Recovery (Ordinance) Act 2024 |
| Key Figure | Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami |
| Date of Approval | August 21, 2024 (Scheduled assembly session) |
| Scope of Compensation | Covers both government and private property |
| Additional Measures | Reimbursement for government staff engaged in riot control |
| Cabinet Approval | Approved during a state cabinet meeting chaired by CM Dhami |
| Key Provisions | 1. Financial responsibility for rioters2. Establishment of a tribunal led by a former judge3. Penalties for non-compliance, including jail terms and cash penalties |
| Tribunal | To determine compensation amounts and issue recovery notices |
| Uttarakhand's Position | Third state in India to enact such property protection legislation (after Haryana and Uttar Pradesh) |
| Purpose | To address financial implications of civil unrest and riots |
| Expected Impact | Deterrent against vandalism, potential reduction in financial burden on state and private citizens |