The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2023
The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2023
This Act obliges owners, managers, and operators of businesses, apartments, and large residential buildings employing five or more people to install and maintain public safety measures, particularly Closed Circuit Television systems and physical access controls. It covers a wide range of properties including commercial sites, hospitals, and government offices within Assam. The law matters because it mandates extensive video surveillance and restricted access to enhance personal safety during large gatherings and emergencies. By requiring the retention of video footage for thirty days, the government aims to deter crime and ensure effective monitoring in public and private spaces across the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Liability to provide public safety measures
- 4. Liability for filing periodical returns
- 5. Power of Inspector of Police to inspect premises
- 6. Failure to provide Public Safety Measures
- 7. Appeal
- 8. Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith
- 9. Savings
- 10. Power of the Government to make rules
- 11. Removal of difficulties
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