Delay in CCTV cameras installation: Delhi government warns of imposing fine, blacklisting BEL
5 years, 4 months ago

Delay in CCTV cameras installation: Delhi government warns of imposing fine, blacklisting BEL

India TV News  

Dissatisfied with the slow pace of work on the installation of CCTV cameras, the Delhi government on Friday warned Bharat Electronics Limited, which is executing the project, of Rs 16 crore penalty and blacklisting. "As a first step, since more than two-thirds of the time given to BEL is already over, the Delhi government proposes to impose a five per cent penalty of the overall CCTVs installation project cost to begin with," the statement stated. The AAP government has given the installation work of 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras to BEL, a move aimed at ensuring women safety in the national capital. "The Delhi government will release the amount of Rs 16 crore to BEL only if it honours the legal commitment of finishing the installation of 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras by November 22 this year," the statement stated.

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Install CCTV Cameras In All Police Stations By March 31, Strictly Follow SOP On Dealing With Members Of Armed Forces: Orissa HC Tells Police
1 week, 2 days ago

Install CCTV Cameras In All Police Stations By March 31, Strictly Follow SOP On Dealing With Members Of Armed Forces: Orissa HC Tells Police

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court, while dealing with a suo moto PIL, has recently ordered the Government and the police authorities to install CCTV cameras in all police stations as well as police outposts across the State by the end of March, 2025. After perusing the status report submitted by a senior police officer, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Chakradhari …

Sambhal: More CCTV cameras to be installed to boost security
1 month ago

Sambhal: More CCTV cameras to be installed to boost security

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of CCTV cameras will be installed in the alleys of Sambhal under the Safe City Scheme to make it a safer city and to keep watch on anti-social elements and activities. “ We have approved a budget for CCTV cameras and will install them at every strategic location of the city,” said district magistrate, Rajendra Pensiya. He said that …

DGP seeks report on police stations with no CCTV cameras across Odisha
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DGP seeks report on police stations with no CCTV cameras across Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Amid outrage over assault of an army officer and his fiancée at Bharatpur police station which it turned out does not even have CCTV cameras, DGP YB Khurania has sought a report on police stations in the state where there are no cameras or those where the devices are lying defunct. Police sources said Khurania will soon inspect the …

BJP MLA Abhay moves Delhi HC over alleged discrimination in CCTV installation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP MLA Abhay moves Delhi HC over alleged discrimination in CCTV installation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: BJP MLA Abhay Verma, representing the Laxmi Nagar constituency, has moved the Delhi High Court, alleging discriminatory practices in the installation of CCTV cameras by the AAP dispensation. Verma’s petition claims that the Delhi government, under the directive of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, approved installation of CCTV cameras primarily in areas represented by ruling party MLAs, …

When the third eye remains tightly shut
6 months ago

When the third eye remains tightly shut

The Hindu  

A 2021 report in South Asia Journal noted that Chennai had the maximum CCTV coverage per square kilometre and for every 1,000 people. The Hindu Downtown spoke to various resident welfare associations to find out how many of the CCTV cameras installed by them with much fanfare are in the best of condition. “The RA Puram Residents Association installed 30 …

L-G approves graft probe against Satyendar Jain in CCTV graft case
6 months ago

L-G approves graft probe against Satyendar Jain in CCTV graft case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: L-G VK Saxena has approved an investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act against incarcerated AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain for allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 7 crore for waiving a penalty imposed on Bharat Electronics Limited, in connection with a project for installation of CCTV cameras in the 70 assembly constituencies in the …

Delhi govt to set up 5,000 cameras for traffic management
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt to set up 5,000 cameras for traffic management

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi transport department is planning to install 5,000 cameras at junctions across the city as part of a project to integrate an Intelligent Traffic Management System for the national capital, officials aware of the development said. The initiative is part of Delhi’s road safety committee that is headed by the transport department and also has other members including the …

Delhi govt directs all its hospitals to ensure CCTV cameras are functional at all times
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt directs all its hospitals to ensure CCTV cameras are functional at all times

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 The Delhi government on Tuesday directed all its hospitals to ensure that all CCTV cameras installed there are functional at all times and that the video feeds are stored properly. "All the MS/MD/Dean/Director and Principals of hospitals and medical colleges under GNCTD are hereby directed to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed in the hospitals/medical …

Suspecting Non-Compliance Of Supreme Court's Order On CCTV Cameras In Police Stations, High Seeks Punjab DGP's Affidavit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspecting Non-Compliance Of Supreme Court's Order On CCTV Cameras In Police Stations, High Seeks Punjab DGP's Affidavit

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab DGP to file his personal affidavit with regard to installation of CCTV cameras in police stations, in compliance with Supreme Court's order in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh.The Apex Court in Paramveer Singh Saini had directed that CCTV cameras must be installed with a storage period of 18 months.Stating …

How CCTVs in Delhi capture your every move
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How CCTVs in Delhi capture your every move

Hindustan Times  

The footage shows this writer, dressed in a grey sweater and a pair of jeans, with a backpack, walking out of her house in a predominantly residential neighbourhood in west Delhi. Under the Safe City project, we will install a significant number of CCTVs at key points,” he said..As of now, Delhi’s streets are dotted with 2,46,424 CCTVs installed by …

Over 10,000 CCTV cameras to be installed across MCD school sites
1 year, 1 month ago

Over 10,000 CCTV cameras to be installed across MCD school sites

The Hindu  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Monday said it will install 10,786 CCTV cameras across 786 of its school sites to help ensure the safety and security of students. The announcement comes less than a week after the House of the civic body passed a proposal a slew of proposals, including the instalation of CCTV cameras and the recruitment of …

'Purdahnashin' Muslim Woman Alleges Illegal Detention Inside Police Station, Delhi High Court Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage
1 year, 1 month ago

'Purdahnashin' Muslim Woman Alleges Illegal Detention Inside Police Station, Delhi High Court Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ordered preservation of CCTV footage of cameras inside and around a police station in the city while dealing with a plea moved by a purdahnashin Muslim woman alleging that she was forcibly taken by the cops from her residence without her veil and was illegal detained in the police station. Justice Saurabh Banerjee also directed …

To check crime, Baghpat village gets CCTV cameras
1 year, 5 months ago

To check crime, Baghpat village gets CCTV cameras

Hindustan Times  

MEERUT Khedki gram panchayat in Baghpat has become the first village in the district where CCTV cameras have been installed at multiple locations for villagers’ security. The entire village felt proud after becoming the first gram panchayat where CCTV cameras had been installed, with the control room in the panchayat ghar, said the village pradhan. Speaking to HT on phone, …

Install CCTVs in Police Stations, Probe Agencies' Offices Within a Month: SC Tells Centre, States
1 year, 10 months ago

Install CCTVs in Police Stations, Probe Agencies' Offices Within a Month: SC Tells Centre, States

News 18  

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and state governments to comply within a month with its directions on mandatory installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and offices of investigation agencies. The top had in 2020 directed installation of CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate …

Can't Snoop On Neighbours In Guise Of Installing CCTV Cameras For Security: Kerala High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Can't Snoop On Neighbours In Guise Of Installing CCTV Cameras For Security: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday made a prima facie view that no one should be permitted to snoop into the affairs of their neighbours, in the guise of installing CCTV cameras for security.Justice V.G. Arun thus directed the State Police Chief to come out with appropriate guidelines regarding the manner in which CCTV cameras are to be installed, in …

1941 CCTV Cameras Installed In 197 Police Stations, Footage Can Be Retained Only For One Month: Delhi Police To High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

1941 CCTV Cameras Installed In 197 Police Stations, Footage Can Be Retained Only For One Month: Delhi Police To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has informed the High Court that 1941 CCTV cameras have been installed in 197 police stations in the national capital and that every police station has a storage facility of 48 terabytes which can retain the footage for a period of one month. The information was given in a status report filed before court in a plea …

Delhi Police to install over 25,000 CCTV cameras in city
2 years ago

Delhi Police to install over 25,000 CCTV cameras in city

The Hindu  

Months after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that surveillance needs to be strengthened in the Capital, the Delhi police have submitted a response to the parliamentary Standing Committee saying that it has planned to install 25,160 CCTV cameras. An additional of 10,000 CCTV cameras will be installed under the “Safe City Project.” Under MPLAD Funds, the Delhi police said …

CCTV Cameras In Classrooms Ensure Safety Of Children, Right To Privacy Not Violated: Delhi Govt To High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

CCTV Cameras In Classrooms Ensure Safety Of Children, Right To Privacy Not Violated: Delhi Govt To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has told the High Court that one of the major factors behind its 2017 decision to install CCTV cameras in classrooms of all its schools is to ensure the safety and security of children, especially in light of the rampant incidents of sexual abuse and bullying.The submission was made by the government in a short affidavit filed …

High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response On Functional Status Of CCTV Cameras Installed In Police Stations
2 years, 4 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response On Functional Status Of CCTV Cameras Installed In Police Stations

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the city police on the functional status of 1941 CCTV cameras already installed in 197 police stations. Justice Yashwant Varma also asked the Delhi Police to provide a break-up of the number of cameras that already stand installed in each police station. The Court was dealing with a plea seeking direction to …

CCTVs Installed In Police Stations Do Not Have Audio Recording Facility: Delhi Police Informs High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

CCTVs Installed In Police Stations Do Not Have Audio Recording Facility: Delhi Police Informs High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has informed the Delhi High Court that the CCTV system already installed in Police Stations and Police Posts does not have audio recording facility.The Court has further been informed that in compliance of the directions issued by the Apex Court, the Delhi Police had already installed 2127 CCTV Cameras, having night vision capability with video footage storage …

Independence Day 2022: Delhi Police tightens security, to install 1,000 CCTVs
2 years, 5 months ago

Independence Day 2022: Delhi Police tightens security, to install 1,000 CCTVs

Live Mint  

In the wake of threats looming from various terror organizations warning of disrupting the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has decided to install more than 1,000 Internet Protocol based CCTV cameras in and around Red Fort here. Interestingly, the 10-page report by IB mentions the recent attack on Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe who was shot dead at a …

High Court Seeks Response Of Delhi Govt & Police On Installation Of Audio Footage Of CCTV Cameras In Police Station As Per Apex Court Directions
2 years, 7 months ago

High Court Seeks Response Of Delhi Govt & Police On Installation Of Audio Footage Of CCTV Cameras In Police Station As Per Apex Court Directions

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government as well as the city police on installation of audio footage of CCTV cameras in a police station as per directions of the Supreme Court in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh & Others.Justice Anu Malhotra sought the status report from the State while posting the matter for further …

Police Atrocities| Gujarat High Court Urges State To Install CCTV Cameras, Follow DK Basu Guidelines
2 years, 7 months ago

Police Atrocities| Gujarat High Court Urges State To Install CCTV Cameras, Follow DK Basu Guidelines

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court recently recommended that the State government take initiatives to implement the guidelines issued by the Apex Court in the DK Basu v. State of West Bengal and to install CCTV cameras with night vision and maintain their records for 6 months to deal with police atrocities in the region.A Bench comprising Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice …

Thick layer of dust on CCTV cameras in Ahmedabad blurring crime detection
3 years, 3 months ago

Thick layer of dust on CCTV cameras in Ahmedabad blurring crime detection

India Today  

The dust has become a huge problem in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by covering the CCTV lenses and in turn blurring the images. According to a report published in The Times of India, nearly 2,000 CCTV cameras have been installed in the city to fast-track detection of traffic violations, road accidents and burglaries. A thick layer settles on the camera glassware due …

CCTV cameras in police stations: An eye in the sky for cops
4 years ago

CCTV cameras in police stations: An eye in the sky for cops

The Hindu  

To put in place an effective mechanism to deter violation of civil rights, torture and deaths in custody in police stations, the Supreme Court has issued an exhaustive set of guidelines to the Union Home Ministry and all States and Union Territories on the need to install high-resolution closed circuit television cameras and video recording equipment, which, it said, must …

SC directs Centre to install CCTV cameras in offices of CBI, ED, NIA, other probe agencies
4 years, 1 month ago

SC directs Centre to install CCTV cameras in offices of CBI, ED, NIA, other probe agencies

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court directed the Centre on Wednesday to install CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies, including the CBI, the ED and National Investigation Agency, which conduct interrogations and have the power of arrest. A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman said that states and Union Territories should ensure that CCTV cameras are installed …

CCTVs in All Police Stations: SC Wants Compliance Report from Centre, Seeks AG's Assistance
4 years, 4 months ago

CCTVs in All Police Stations: SC Wants Compliance Report from Centre, Seeks AG's Assistance

News 18  

The Supreme Court has sought the assistance of Attorney General KK Venugopal in apprising it of the progress made in installation of CCTV cameras across all police stations in the country and audio-video recording of statements made before the police officers. It noted that the 2018 judgment favoured bringing all police stations under the surveillance of the CCTV cameras to …

PIL in HC against installation of CCTV cameras in classrooms of government schools in Delhi
4 years, 10 months ago

PIL in HC against installation of CCTV cameras in classrooms of government schools in Delhi

India TV News  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the AAP government's decision to install CCTV cameras in classrooms, saying it violates privacy of students and teachers. The petition, moved by two associations representing parents of students in government schools and teachers, has sought removal of all those cameras which have been already installed in the …

Arvind Kejriwal had promised 15 lakh CCTV cameras for Delhi more than once during 2015 elections
4 years, 11 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal had promised 15 lakh CCTV cameras for Delhi more than once during 2015 elections

Op India  

Ahead of Delhi assembly elections, AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal, who had earned himself a monicker of ‘u-turn’ owing to the countless number of times he backtracked on his promises, is upping his ante and outright rejecting he had ever made such promises. In his townhall with media house News Nation, Arvind Kejriwal, when asked about 15 lakh CCTV cameras promise …

New Delhi, Chennai and Lucknow Among Top 50 Cities with Most CCTV Cameras: Report
5 years, 3 months ago

New Delhi, Chennai and Lucknow Among Top 50 Cities with Most CCTV Cameras: Report

News 18  

CCTV surveillance is public areas is growing steadily, as we move towards a centrally connected infrastructure for governance. The widespread implications of CCTV usage include tracking crime, facilitating smart services and a looming threat of cyber criminals crippling everyday life, and major cities across the world have been incorporating more surveillance cameras as facial recognition technology becomes more sophisticated. Now, …

Schoolchildren under watch in Delhi
5 years, 4 months ago

Schoolchildren under watch in Delhi

The Hindu  

ON July 6, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his government’s plan to install CCTV cameras in all government schools. Launching the project at Shaheed Hemu Kalani Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in the National Capital Region, Kejriwal said 200 schools would be covered by the end of July and more than 1,000 by end of November. Kejriwal argued that children went …

Install CCTV Cameras And Street Lights To Curb Instances Of Child Lifting: Delhi HC Directs Delhi Police
5 years, 4 months ago

Install CCTV Cameras And Street Lights To Curb Instances Of Child Lifting: Delhi HC Directs Delhi Police

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police to install CCTV cameras at Aman Vihar Police Station in Delhi. In the present suo motu petition, an affidavit was filed by the Commissioner of Delhi Police highlighting the facts regarding missing adults as children in the Aman Vihar area of Delhi. Advocate Rahul Mehra, Standing Counsel for GNCTD had …

Delhi High Court criticises police on delay in installing CCTV cameras
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court criticises police on delay in installing CCTV cameras

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Friday slammed the city police for "not doing anything" to install CCTV cameras in Aman Vihar despite the area reporting hundreds of cases of missing children and adults, saying the law enforcer has "not appreciated" the seriousness of its orders. On Friday, the court told the Delhi Police Commissioner to install CCTV cameras in Aman …

Delhi PWD asked to procure 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi PWD asked to procure 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday asked the Public Works Department to procure 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras and asked it to submit a daily progress report on the ongoing installation. On the installation of CCTV cameras, the Chief Minister asked the PWD to expedite the process and seek necessary approvals for the installation of nearly 300,000 CCTV cameras …

CCTV cameras in all Delhi govt schools by November, says Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 6 months ago

CCTV cameras in all Delhi govt schools by November, says Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday launched a project for CCTV camera installation in all government schools in the city, saying it will be a "historic milestone". Launching the project at Shaheed Hemu Kalani Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in Lajpat Nagar, Kejriwal said over 1,000 Delhi government schools will be equipped with CCTV cameras by November this year. Dismissing concerns that …

Tender process started for 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras: Sisodia
5 years, 6 months ago

Tender process started for 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras: Sisodia

India TV News  

Asserting that the Arvind Kejriwal government was committed to ensure safety of women in the city, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Sunday said a total of about three lakh CCTV cameras will be installed in Delhi as part of a project to boost security. Entire Delhi is to get 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras in two-three months, Sisodia said during the …

Delhi to get CCTVs from Saturday; 150,000 to be installed in schools: Kejriwal
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi to get CCTVs from Saturday; 150,000 to be installed in schools: Kejriwal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: After four years of struggle and a long battle with the Central government-appointed Lieutenant Governor, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's flagship CCTV project will start from June 8, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. Kejriwal said his Cabinet will also pass another proposal for an additional 1.40 lakh cameras by the month end. The installation of …

Is installation of CCTV cameras by the Indian government a violation of right to privacy?
5 years, 7 months ago

Is installation of CCTV cameras by the Indian government a violation of right to privacy?

Firstpost  

The SC has recently issued a notice to the Delhi government in a petition filed against the Delhi’s government’s order to install CCTV cameras in school classrooms and make the footage accessible on a real time basis to parents of children studying in the schools. CCTV surveillance in schools and public spaces in Delhi Taking cognisance of incidents of a …

Hyderabad: Breaking norms, civic body hires CCTV cams
5 years, 7 months ago

Hyderabad: Breaking norms, civic body hires CCTV cams

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A controversy is brewing in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation pertaining to the hire price of CCTV cameras. The corporation, which had earlier purchased 100 CCTV cameras for surveillance in its own transfer station and offices at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, hired 331 CCTV cameras at a cost of Rs 80 lakh to safeguard Electronic Voting Machines …

SC Issues Notice To Delhi Govt. On Law Student's Plea Against Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Classrooms
5 years, 7 months ago

SC Issues Notice To Delhi Govt. On Law Student's Plea Against Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Classrooms

Live Law  

A Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Friday issued notice to Delhi government on a petition against the decision of Delhi Government to install CCTV cameras in the classrooms and also the decision to provide live feed to parents. She has challenged the Delhi government decision on September 11, 2017,for installation of CCTV …

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