Devbhoomi Uttarakhand’s CM Dhami takes a decisive step towards ensuring that rioters pay for what they break!!! To ensure that incidents like the Haldwani riots do not repeat in the future, CM Dhami is set to bring out a stringent anti-riot law. Placing the law and order situation at the forefront of the conversation, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand’s cabinet has passed Uttarakhand Public (Government) and Recovery of Damage to Private Property (Ordinance) Act 2024. Let’s uncover the details of this stringent law aimed at addressing riots and compensating for damages.
What Is Devbhoomi Uttarakhand’s New Ordinance?
It seems CM Dhami kept his promise to his people in the state! The Uttarakhand-cabinet-approved anti-riot and recovery ordinance of 2024, is considered to be the strictest in the country. This law will hold violent rioters accountable for the damages to any private and public property. As a democratic country, Bharat allows for responsible and peaceful protests. However, most ‘peaceful’ protests are accompanied by a violent rampage that puts lives and property at risk.
The mob mentality and the power of street veto have these ‘peacefuls’ convinced that they shall never have to answer for the mayhem they unleash in the name of protests. However, modern technology has ensured that the government can identify most of those who break the law under the guise of protest. This new law in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand will ensure that any damage caused to public and private property during riots or civil unrest will be recovered from the ones who cause it. You break it, you pay for it!!!
Finally, a strict law has emerged in Bharat where ‘peaceful rioters will bear the responsibility for propagating their version of ‘peace.’
To add insult to injury, violent rioters will face hefty fines of up to ₹8 lakh as well. The Uttarakhand government has hit the rioters where it hurts the most, in the pocket!!! The expensive reimbursement for damages along with compensating the government for expenses for riot control efforts shall make all ‘peacefuls’ think twice before they join radicals in their quests.
How Would Devbhoomi Pass Claims For Riot-Damaged Property?
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To facilitate the implementation of the new ordinance Uttarakhand’s cabinet has approved the establishment of a formal Claims Tribunal. This Tribunal will ensure swift action against offenders. Additionally, it will oversee the recovery of damages from the rioters. But what is they rioter is unable to pay the damage? The Tribaunal has a power to deal with this situation as well. It can direct the rioter’s family to pay if necessary!!
Thus, the families of rioters will be responsible for compensating for damages if the rioter is unable to do so himself.
The Tribunal will be led by an Additional District Magistrate (ADM) as the Claims Commissioner. It will have members, including retired judges, tasked with adjudicating cases related to violent riots and riot-damaged property. The only thing left for the ordinance to come into effect is the Governor’s approval. It seems that the Uttarakhand Public and Private Property Recovery Ordinance 2024 will soon be applicable in Devbhoomi!
Points To Ponder
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Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has come up with this strict recovery law. Why? The state wants to ensure that the law and order situation never spirals out of control again. Moreover, this ordinance will be a big step in curbing the rising ‘peacful’ street veto power in the region. Many liberals and seculars will cry about how this ordinance has the potential to be weaponized by the government. They will state that detractors of the government will find themselves at the crosshairs of this law. However, a sane mind will know that the law underscores the government’s commitment to upholding law and order in the state.
Bharat is suffering from an increasing trend of violent protests. These protests are not agenda specific but rather aim to cause destruction and mayhem. Their goal is to force the authorities to bend to their demand via ‘peaceful’ demonstrations. How? By the virtue of the damage they can cause to the public and public property! Thus, a law that holds violent rioters financially accountable for their actions establishes a bottom line for protestors. This bottom line would represent that protests are welcome but violent protests will be charged heavily.
This law is almost like a Lakshman Rekha!! If ‘peaceful’ protestors breach this bottom line they shall feel the burn of financial repercussions. Additionally, a dedicated tribunal for adjudication ensures the fairness of the process. Thus, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand only aims to discourage radicals from inciting crowds into unruly behavior. May the rest of the states follow this example set by CM Dhami to protect the interests of its citizens and their properties.