The Tripura Security Act 1980
tripura · 1980
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- S. 2Whoever commits dacoity, robbery, theft, or theft
- S. 2A‘Inc A xf , unless there is anything repugnani 2: the subject or contcxi,— (1) ‘‘anti-social” means a person who
- S. 3Section 3 overrides any conflicting laws or instruments for the Tripura Security Act's provisions.
- S. 4Section 4 exempts public servants acting in duty from certain prohibitions unless specifically ordered by the State Government.
- S. 5Section 5 makes it an offense to fail to comply with any provision or order of the Tripura Security Act without lawful authority or excuse.
- S. 6Section 6 empowers the District Magistrate to restrict the movement of an anti-social person deemed dangerous or involved in serious offenses.
- S. 7The District Magistrate can temporarily allow a person to enter or return to their area after being ordered to leave.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the District Magistrate to extend security orders for up to six months if the public interest warrants.
- S. 9Section 9 allows aggrieved persons to appeal certain orders to the District and Sessions Judge within 15 days.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers District Magistrates and District and Sessions Judges to require individuals to enter bonds to ensure compliance with orders or to secure attendance.
- S. 12Section 12 of the Tripura Security Act 1980 penalizes violations of previous orders and authorizes arrest and removal for non-compliance.
- S. 14Section 14 of the Tripura Security Act 1980 allows the state government to designate certain places as protected and regulate entry and conduct within them.
- S. 15Section 15 of the Tripura Security Act 1980 allows the state government to designate areas as protected and regulate entry with permits.
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes unauthorized entry into protected areas using force or concealment.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits acts intended to damage government or public property and imposes penalties for such offenses.
- S. 18Section 18 of the Tripura Security Act 1980 punishes subversive acts with up to two years imprisonment, fine, or both.
- S. 19Section 19 penalizes carrying corrosive substances under suspicious circumstances without lawful intent, with up to two years imprisonment and fine.
- S. 21Section 21 allows police officers to use necessary force to stop looting offenses.
- S. 22Section 22 empowers local police and officers to impose curfews in specified areas for public order, security, or smuggling prevention.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the State Government to restrict or prohibit processions, meetings, or assemblies that may disturb communal harmony or public order.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the Tripura State Government to restrict movement of goods to prevent subversive acts, except for essential commodities.
- S. 25Section 25 of the Tripura Security Act 1980 authorizes police to stop, search, and seize items in areas where public danger is apprehended.
- S. 26Section 26 of the Tripura Security Act 1980 mandates that only a written report from a public servant can initiate proceedings for alleged violations, with specific offenses triable by a first-class Judicial Magistrate.
- S. 27The Tripura Security Act 1980 allows the State Government to delegate certain powers to officers below Superintendent of Police or District Magistrate rank.
- S. 28Section 28 presumes validity of Tripura Security Act orders and protects public officers from disclosing information if it harms public interest.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the methods for serving and publishing orders under the Tripura Security Act 1980.
- S. 30Section 30 allows Inspector-rank or higher police officers to arrest without a warrant anyone reasonably suspected of committing an offence under the Tripura Security Act, which are non-bailable.
- S. 31Section 31 provides immunity from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Tripura Security Act 1980.
- S. 32(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of
- S. 1980The Tripura Security Act 1980 can be extended by the State Government up to a maximum of ten years beyond its initial expiration date.