The Government of Assam on June 30, 2023, issued the Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2023 with an objective to provide for the public safety measures at the establishment in the state and for the Matters connecting therewith or incidental thereto
The following has been stated namely: -
• It states that this Act shall extend to the whole state of Assam.
• It states that Every owner, society, manager, or person running an establishment with a minimum five number of people shall provide and maintain public safety measures for the safety and security of the people in their establishment or residential building.
• It states that Every owner or society manager or person shall save or store video footage properly for a period of thirty days and shall provide the same as and when required by an inspector of Police having jurisdiction over the area or any other authority as may be notified by the Government.
• It states that the owner/ manager shall file and upload periodical returns in the manner and in the form of an online portal as may be prescribed, certifying that the Public Safety Measures are provided, properly maintained and the relevant equipment is in working condition, once every six months.
Kindly refer to the document to view further details.
[Notification No. LGL.04/2023/26]
