The Pushkar Singh Dhami government is set to introduce Uttarakhand Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill, during the upcoming budget session starting from February 26. The bill aims to crack down on individuals who damage public and private property during protests and riots.The proposed bill comes in the wake of the recent Haldwani violence, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. The incident started with the demolition of an illegal madrasa and sparked protests and violence, highlighting the need for stricter measures to protect property.Dehradun | Uttarakhand government to bring Uttarakhand Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Bill to control the miscreants who damage government and private property in the name of protests, in the budget session starting from February 26.Under this bill, the losses…— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 25, 2024Taking cue from UP governmentThe bill proposes recovering the cost of property damage incurred during protests and strikes from the accused individuals. A tribunal headed by a retired district judge will be established to assess the losses and determine compensation.This move follows Uttar Pradeshs similar legislation passed in 2020, which also allows the government to recover damages caused during protests.Haldwani mastermind arrestedThe Uttarakhand governments action comes after the arrest of Abdul Malik, the alleged mastermind behind the Haldwani violence, from New Delhi on Saturday. The accused faces charges of inciting violence and misleading government authorities with false affidavits.Notably, this development coincides with Uttarakhands recent introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, which proposes implementing uniform personal laws across all communities in the state.Earlier on February 7, Uttarakhands CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the passage of the Uniform Civil Code bill marked a historic day in the history of Uttarakhand.
