Violent protesters are in for bad times

Lucknow,May 08(HS) A bad news for violent protesters and rioters.No time to celebrate any more.The Uttar Pradesh government has framed rules and regulations under the Ordinance promulgated recently.They will hit them hard.

Under these rules,neither can any action be taken against officials nor cases filed against them by the law-breakers.

The government can now demand compensation for loss of public and private properties and publish their photographs at prominent places.It was done in the past which had led to filing of a petition in the High Court.The Court had asked the government to specify under which law it was done.The Ordinance was brought out in the light of the Court’s order.

It has been also made clear that heads of government departments would ensure safety of their properties.They have been asked to make necessary arrangements for the same.Close-circuit cameras will have to be installed to identify the culprits.

The hoardings at  prominent places of the towns or cities will carry details of damages done and compensations to be paid.The accused persons will have to bear the cost erection of hoarding too.

An Authority will be created to assess the damage and  decide the compensation.That will be headed by a retired district judge.