The Telangana Public Security Measures Act, 1951
The Telangana Public Security Measures Act, 1951
The Telangana Public Security Measures Act, 1951 grants the state government broad authority to maintain public order and security throughout Telangana. It applies to individuals and residents within the state, allowing authorities to restrict a person's movements, place of residence, employment, and possession of goods, as well as prohibit unauthorized military drills. Additionally, the government can mandate citizens to assist in restoring law and order or providing vital information. To prevent abuse, restriction orders are reviewed by an Advisory Board of judicial members. This law matters because it balances public safety during crises against individual liberties, giving police summary arrest powers while establishing procedural safeguards for affected persons.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Power to make orders restricting movements or actions of persons.
- 3. Contents and duration of the order under sub-section (1) of section 2.
- 4. Constitution of the Advisory Board and the procedure for consideration by the Board of order under sub-section (1) of section 2.
- 6. Control of camps, parades, etc.
- 7. Omitted.
- 9. Power to order persons to assist in restoring law and order and preserving property and to furnish information.
- 10. Delegation of powers and duties of the State Government.
- 11. Presumption in prosecutions for contravention of orders and privileges of public officers not to disclose facts or to produce documents.
- 12. Publication and service of orders made under this Act.
- 13. Power to arrest without warrant.
- 15. Protection of action taken under this Act.
- 16. Power to make rules.
- 17. Application of other laws not barred.
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