The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984

The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 is an Indian law that aims to prevent the damage or destruction of public property. Under this act, any person found guilty of damaging public property is liable to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing the property. The act also imposes fines and imprisonment for those who intentionally cause damage to public property. The act defines public property as any property that belongs to the government or is under the control of a public authority. The act is enforced by the police and other law enforcement agencies.