LAWS WE SHOULD KNOW

1. If your cylinder explodes you are entitled to Rs. 40 lakh

cover.

Many of us are unaware that domestic LPG consumers are entitled to a cover of Rs. 40 lakh in
case of loss of life or damage to property due to cylinder explosions.

2. Penalised for receiving gifts? Yes, they can be bribes.

It has become a tradition for companies to send gifts! As these gifts can be carefully veiled bribes,
the law is a smart move by the government to avoid situations of bribery. Know more about The
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010'.

3. Only female officers can escort women to the police station

Not only do male officers have no right to escort a woman but she can refuse to go to the police
station between 6 pm to 6 am. In case of a serious crime, a written permit from the magistrate is
required for male officers to escort her.

4. The tax recovery officer can arrest and release you

In case of tax violations, the TRO has the right to arrest you, though a summon has to be sent. The
tax commissioner only decides how long can you be in custody, but your release will be decided
by the TRO. This has been mentioned in the Income-tax Act, 1961 .
5. No traffic violation laws for non-motorised vehicles

Though it has been clarified that a golf cart is not allowed on the road but there aren't any penalties
against non motor vehicles like a cycles or rickshaws, since they don't fall under the Motor
Vehicles Act.

6. Women can lodge complaints through emails

Guidelines issued by the Delhi Police entitle women to the privilege of registering a complaint via
email or even through post if she can't go to the police station.

8. Political parties can solicit your vehicle during elections

During the time of elections, a political party can solicit your car or bike for campaigning purposes
after deciding a settlement with you. Also, parties cannot offer free rides to and fro from poll
booths.

9. If you have been fined once in the day you maybe excused after that
Riding around without a helmet can land you into trouble, but once you are fined for it,
the chalaan slip can get you out of being fined for the same till midnight. Yes, but this is not an
encouragement to do so. Be safe while driving.

10. You don't have to pay the MRP, you can buy for less

MRP is the Maximum Retail Price. As consumers, you have the right to bargain for a price below
that. However, a seller can not go beyond the MRP.

14. A police officer is always on duty, literally

The 1861 Police Act clearly states that a police officers is always on duty. If he or she witnesses
an act of crime or if an incident is brought to their knowledge they can't say "I am not on duty"
even if they aren't in uniform. Of course, they are entitled to some rest because of the hard work
that they put in to their work.