The Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992.
andhra-pradesh · 1992
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, including 'Advisory Board,' 'Association,' 'Government,' 'Notification,' 'Unlawful activity,' and 'Unlawful Association.'
- S. 3Section 3 allows the government to declare an association unlawful, notify it, and extend or revoke the declaration.
- S. 4Section 4 allows unlawful associations to submit representations to the government and request a personal hearing before the Advisory Board.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes Advisory Boards to advise the government on matters under the Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act.
- S. 6The section outlines the procedure for Advisory Boards to review and report on associations, including hearings and opinions on notifications.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the government to confirm or revoke unlawful association notifications based on the Advisory Board's report.
- S. 8Section 8 penalizes membership, participation, and management in unlawful associations with up to three years' imprisonment, fine, or both.
- S. 9Section 9 empowers authorities to take possession of places used for unlawful activities and evict occupants, except women and children.
- S. 10Section 10 allows forfeiture of movable property found in a notified place if deemed linked to unlawful associations, with a process for appeals.
- S. 11Section 11 empowers the government to forfeit funds and assets used by unlawful associations after due process.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the High Court to revise orders confirming notifications or forfeitures under the Act, with a 30-day filing limit.
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits unauthorized entry or stay on notified places without permission.
- S. 14Section 14 bars courts from questioning or granting injunctions against actions taken under the Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act.
- S. 15Section 15 protects individuals and the government from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 16Section 16 states that an association continues to exist even after formal dissolution if members still combine for its purposes.
- S. 17Power to make Rules - (1) The Government may, by notification make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 18Repeal 2 THE ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SECURITY ACT, 1992 (ACT No