Can Haridwar police seize my drone under Uttarakhand law for flying in restricted area?
VI Asked by Vikram Patel from India
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Flying a drone in a restricted area of Haridwar can lead to seizure under the Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 which empowers authorities to confiscate unauthorized drones. The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld seizure where the drone posed a security risk to sensitive installations in Haridwar.
The Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 requires prior authorization for flying in red zones designated around Haridwar. Violations can attract fines and prosecution in addition to seizure in Haridwar.
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed Uttarakhand to publish restricted zone maps for public awareness in Haridwar. You can challenge an unreasonable seizure before the Uttarakhand High Court under the Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011.
Return of seized drones may be ordered upon compliance and payment of penalty in Haridwar.
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