Can Agartala police seize my drone under Tripura law for flying in restricted area?
SA Asked by Saurabh Pandey from India
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Flying a drone in a restricted area of Agartala can lead to seizure under the Tripura Rent Control Act 1973 which empowers authorities to confiscate unauthorized drones. The Tripura High Court has upheld seizure where the drone posed a security risk to sensitive installations in Agartala.
The Tripura Rent Control Act 1973 requires prior authorization for flying in red zones designated around Agartala. Violations can attract fines and prosecution in addition to seizure in Agartala.
The Tripura High Court has directed Tripura to publish restricted zone maps for public awareness in Agartala. You can challenge an unreasonable seizure before the Tripura High Court under the Tripura Rent Control Act 1973.
Return of seized drones may be ordered upon compliance and payment of penalty in Agartala.
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