According to the draft Act will make it binding on citizens to take adequate public safety measures.
The much-awaited Maharashtra Internal Security Act that will make malls, schools and other private buildings that see a huge footfall responsible for maintaining their own security is expected to be introduced in this monsoon session. The draft Act, if passed, will make it binding on citizens to take adequate public safety measures. These measures would include installing an appropriate number of close circuit cameras, appointing trained home guards, working out a safety plan for buildings right at the time of construction etc.
"The Act that was conceived in July last year is now in its final stages and in all likelihood will be put before the house in this monsoon session," home secretary K. P. Bakshi told dna.
The draft Act takes its inspiration from the Andhra Pradesh government's Public Safety Act of 2013. Sources claim that the Maharashtra Act is likely to be more updated and elaborate. The proposed Act will be applicable to government and semi-government establishments like municipal corporations, research institutes and housing corporations as well.
"The whole idea is to make the stakeholders accountable for the law and order of their building/establishment. For instance, when a dam is constructed in some part of the state, the constructing body should also consider its safety and other technical issues. The same stands true for any other public or private building," said a senior home department official.
The proposed Act aims at including the security plan of buildings/ establishments as part of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of every new establishment that will come up in the state after the Act is passed. However, the Act will be applicable on existing establishments as well. It will also prescribe appropriate fine/punishment for those who fail to meet these requirements.
Officers believe that once the Act is passed and followed, it will not only reduce the burden of the police force but will also make investigations into cases quicker and sharper.
Sources said that the establishments that will have to adhere to the law will be by and large identified in the Act. However, a special supervisory committee might be formed to decide which particular establishment or private building should also be covered under the Act.
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