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The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984

Central

An Act to provide for prevention of damage to public property and for matters connected therewith.

Act number
3 of 1984
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of Internal Security
Enacted
16 Mar 1984

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

7 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Mischief causing damage to public property.
  4. Section 4Mischief causing damage to public property by fire or explosive substance.
  5. Section 5Special provisions regarding bail.
  6. Section 6Saving.
  7. Section 7Repeal and saving.