The Telangana Propagation of Other Religion in the places of worship or prayer (Prohibition) Act, 2007

1. (1) This Act may be called the 1Telangana Propagation of Other Religion in the places of worship or prayer (Prohibition) Act, 2007.
2. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of 1Telangana.
3. (3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 24th May, 2007.

1. (1) The Government with a view to maintain public order, tranquility and serenity of a place of worship or prayer, prohibit propagation of a religion other than the religion traditionally practiced at such place, by words, either spoken or written or signs or by visible representation or distribute any printed material or other forms of religious literature.
2. (2) The Government by order shall notify such places of worship or prayer from time to time.

Whoever contravenes the provisions contained in section 2 shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine upto Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand) or with both.

Every order passed by the State Government under section 2 shall as soon as it is made be laid before the Legislature of the State.

The Andhra Pradesh Propagation of Other Religion in the places of worship or prayer (Prohibition) Ordinance, 2007 is hereby repealed.