UP government informed the Supreme Court on Friday, that it has withdrawn all the 274 recovery notices issued to anti-CAA protesters. This notice was issued by the UP government to recover the alleged damages. Surprisingly, the recovery notices were issued even before the law was enacted.
A law of recovery of damages to public and private property Act came into force in 2020.
Earlier last week, the Supreme court criticized the UP government for initiating the proceedings. It also snubbed the government that it can not give judgements. It is supposed to be done by the Additional District Magistrates.
A bench led by Justice D Y Chandrachud pointed out that as per the Supreme Court Judgements, the government can not take the decision. However, the claims should be judged by independent tribunals or people trained in judicial issues.
The Additional advocate General informed the court that 2 orders were issued on 14 and 15 February. These orders are about the withdrawal of show cause notices issued to the 274 cases for alleged destruction of public and private property. Furthermore, she informed that these cases will be directed to the tribunals formed under the 2020 Act.
The writ petition was filed by one Mr Parwaiz Arif Titu. He challenged the recovery notice.
Moreover, the court directed that the recoveries of damages made prior to the 2020 enactment, if any should be refunded.
