Kolkata, June 28 -- In an effort to hold those involved in violent protests, riots, political demonstrations and acts of vandalism financially accountable, the Suvendu Adhikari government is set to introduce a stricter legal framework that would allow authorities to recover compensation directly from accused persons for damage caused to public and private property.
The proposed changes would also permit the recovery of dues with interest and empower the administration to collect unpaid amounts through mechanisms similar to land revenue recovery.
The West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is scheduled to be tabled in the Assembly on Monday, if passed, would provide for the establishment of an independentThe C...