Punjab bans outdoor drone flights for 30 days under Section 144
“The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification imposing a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, citing security concerns. department, lim…”
Organisers will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of drones during such events. The ban was imposed by the Punjab home secretary under Section 144(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. Intelligence agencies and law enforcement organisations have been exempted from the restrictions.
The Home Department has established district-level Safe Drone Usage Committees to grant written permission for drone operations. Drones may be used for agricultural, irrigation and research purposes with prior written approval from the relevant committee.
Officials said drone operations authorised in writing by the committees would remain exempt from the ban. Authorities across Punjab, including the administration and police, have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the orders.
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