PaRCha - JNU - AISA material - 2006 ID-16386
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bill neither defines contribution nor does it make a distinction between knowingly and unknowingly contributing.In fact theabsence of knowledge and intention, as a prerequisite to pinning criminal liability is a recurring and dangerous feature found in various provisions of this Bill. Besidesenlarging the scope of unlawful , the Chhattisgarh legislation also provides sweeping powers to theDistrict Magistrate (DM) with respect to notifying and taking occupation of a place being used for the purpose of unlawful activities. Powers of seizing all movable properties in the place and forfeiture have also been given to the DM alongwith power to evict persons living in such notified places. Giving the local administration at the district level such powers, normallyexercised only bythe judiciary, without any system of appeal only increases corruption and harassment. Similarly dilution of the Advisory Board by allowing retired High Court judges or even those who are only qualified to be aHigh Court judge reduces the credibility of the review mechanism further and raises further concern. PUDR strongly opposes the bringing in of this legislation because misuse is inbuilt and obvious in its use. PUDR has consistentlyargued that tempering peoples rights and established legislation by bringing in extra ordinary legislation cannot solve social and political conflicts. Such laws can only underminedemocracy and its institutions. PUDR therefore demands that 'The Chhattisgarh Special Public Safety Bill, 2005' be refused Presidents assent. Secretary (Paramjeet Singh) .
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PaRCha - JNU - AISA material - 2006 ID-16386
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bill neither defines contribution nor does it make a distinction between knowingly and unknowingly contributing.In fact theabsence of knowledge and intention, as a prerequisite to pinning criminal liability is a recurring and dangerous feature found in various provisions of this Bill. Besidesenlarging the scope of unlawful , the Chhattisgarh legislation also provides sweeping powers to theDistrict Magistrate (DM) with respect to notifying and taking occupation of a place being used for the purpose of unlawful activities. Powers of seizing all movable properties in the place and forfeiture have also been given to the DM alongwith power to evict persons living in such notified places. Giving the local administration at the district level such powers, normallyexercised only bythe judiciary, without any system of appeal only increases corruption and harassment. Similarly dilution of the Advisory Board by allowing retired High Court judges or even those who are only qualified to be aHigh Court judge reduces the credibility of the review mechanism further and raises further concern. PUDR strongly opposes the bringing in of this legislation because misuse is inbuilt and obvious in its use. PUDR has consistentlyargued that tempering peoples rights and established legislation by bringing in extra ordinary legislation cannot solve social and political conflicts. Such laws can only underminedemocracy and its institutions. PUDR therefore demands that 'The Chhattisgarh Special Public Safety Bill, 2005' be refused Presidents assent. Secretary (Paramjeet Singh) .
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