The Telangana Public Security Act, 1992
The Telangana Public Security Act, 1992
The Telangana Public Security Act, 1992 empowers the state government to declare organizations as unlawful associations if they engage in activities that threaten public order, encourage violence, or interfere with law enforcement. It applies to individuals, groups, and associations operating within Telangana. The government can seize property, seal premises, and freeze funds associated with declared unlawful groups, while penalizing those who participate in, manage, or financially support them. The law provides oversight through an Advisory Board to review bans and asset forfeitures. It matters because it provides the state with legal mechanisms to maintain public peace and combat security threats.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Declaration of an association as un-lawful.
- 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 un-lawful activities.
- 10. Movable property found in the notified place.
- 13. Tresspass upon notified places
- 14. Bar of jurisdiction
- 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 16. Constitution of Association
- 11(1). Power to forfeit funds of an unlawful association
- 12(1). Revision
- 17(1). Power to make Rules
- 18(1). Repeal
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