The bill mandates the use of surveillance equipment, such as CCTV cameras, in public gathering areas, and the owner of such areas is...
Digital Desk: The Assam government introduced a bill in the state legislature on Friday mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in all public gathering places to ensure public safety.
According to the proposed legislation, the owners of such spaces must install surveillance equipment within a specified time frame, or the premise may be sealed by local authorities.
"The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Bill, 2023," was introduced in the House by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal.
According to the bill's statement of goals and reasons, the proposed act will serve as a bulwark against crime and, through its enforcement, ensure public safety in areas such as commercial places, industrial establishments, religious places, educational institutions, government buildings, sports complexes, residential buildings, etc.
The bill mandates the use of surveillance equipment, such as CCTV cameras, in public gathering areas, and the owner of such areas is required to install the devices.
The surveillance footage must be stored for 30 days and made available to the government when required.
These measures must be implemented within a year of the Act's enactment or before the next date of license renewal in the case of a business establishment, whichever is earlier, as per the bill.
Failing to comply with the provisions will result in a monetary fine for the first two months, after which the officials will temporarily seal the premises.
"The use of data available with the government from its own sources will assist in establishing a safe public environment across the state," the statement of objects and reasons added.
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