Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992
Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992
General199218 sections
The Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992 empowers the state government to declare associations unlawful if they engage in activities threatening public order. Applying to individuals and organizations within Andhra Pradesh, the legislation allows authorities to ban dangerous groups, penalize members, seize property used for unlawful acts, and forfeit organization funds. Affected associations have the right to present their case before an independent Advisory Board and seek revision from the High Court. This law matters because it equips state authorities with legal powers to prevent organized security threats while maintaining public peace.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Declaration of an association as unlawful
- 4. Representation by Association
- 5. Constitution and reference to the Advisory Board
- 6. Procedure of the Advisory Boards
- 7. Action upon the report of the Advisory Board
- 8. Penalties
- 9. Power to notify and take possession of places used for the purpose of unlawful activities
- 10. Movable property found in the notified place
- 11. Power to forfeit funds of an unlawful association
- 12. Revision
- 13. Trespass upon notified places
- 14. Bar of Jurisdiction
- 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 16. Constitution of Association
- 17. Power to make Rules
- 18. Repeal
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