Bare Act
The Tripura Recovery of Damages to public and private property Act, 2021
General202128 sections
This Act regulates acts of violence at public places, such as protests, bandhs, and hartals, which often result in damage to both public and private property. It establishes Claims Tribunals to investigate these incidents and determine compensation for the losses. The law applies to property owned by the Central or State Government, local authorities, corporations, and private owners. By creating a formal mechanism to assess and award compensation, the Act aims to provide financial relief to victims and control the escalation of violence during public disturbances.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Review of cases and investigation
- 4. Review of claims
- 5. The Head of the Department shall monitor the conduct and disposal
- 6. Private property owners
- 7. Claims Tribunal, function and powers
- 8. Duties and powers of Claims Tribunal
- 9. Procedure of Claims Tribunal
- 10. Cause of action
- 11. Initiation of action
- 12. Inclusion of respondents
- 13. Duty of Tribunal to send notice
- 14. Written statement
- 15. Decision by Tribunal
- 16. Site inspection
- 17. Adjournment
- 18. Legal representation
- 19. Judgment
- 20. Interest on award
- 21. Liability
- 22. Finality of orders
- 23. Recovery of amount
- 24. Bar of Jurisdiction
- 25. Proceedings not to be barred by criminal proceedings
- 26. Power to make rules
- 27. Removal of difficulties
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