Can Bokaro police seize my drone under Jharkhand law for flying in restricted area?

Flying a drone in a restricted area of Bokaro can lead to seizure under the Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016 which empowers authorities to confiscate unauthorized drones. The Jharkhand High Court has upheld seizure where the drone posed a security risk to sensitive installations in Bokaro.

The Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016 requires prior authorization for flying in red zones designated around Bokaro. Violations can attract fines and prosecution in addition to seizure in Bokaro.

The Jharkhand High Court has directed Jharkhand to publish restricted zone maps for public awareness in Bokaro. You can challenge an unreasonable seizure before the Jharkhand High Court under the Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016.

Return of seized drones may be ordered upon compliance and payment of penalty in Bokaro.