A PERSON CONSUMED LIQUOR IS FOUND IN A PUBLIC PLACE- WHETHER AN OFFENCE IN KERALA?

A person who has consumed liquor, but not intoxicated, is seen in disorderly behavior- whether it is an offence? /Drunken person found in public vehicle/
Irrespective of the degree of the drunkenness, if the person who consumed liquor is seen in public place in disorderly behavior, he can be punished. But mere presence in public place after consuming liquor is not an offence, he must have been found in an intoxicated manner or rioting condition incapable of looking after himself.
Penalty- imprisonment which may extend up to three years OR with fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees.
Latest Reference - Decision of Kerala High Court by Js N.K.Balakrishnan in Crl MC 3315/2011- Judgment dated 2-12-2011. The Kerala Police Act 2011- section 118(a)

KERALA PROMOTION OF TREE GROWTH IN NON-FOREST AREAS RULES 2011

In connection with the Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-forest Areas Act 2005, the Kerala Government enacted the rules for the proper implementation of the Act.
The rule laid down the procedure for filing declaration  before cutting a specified tree or transportation of timber of a specified tree. It also laid down the procedure for obtaining prior permission for cutting tree.

New law for erection, maintenance of lifts and escalators in Kerala.

The Kerala Government has promulgated an ordinance to regulate the erection, maintenance and safe working of lifts and escalators in the State called  KERALA LIFTS AND ESCALATORS ORDINANACE 2011.
As per this law, permission has to be sought from the Inspector (Electrical inspector appointed by the State Government under Electricity Act).
License is also needed for undertaking such works. Violation of the provisions of this law would invite criminal liability for the wrongdoers. 

Police Personnel - Use of Publicity Material - Guidelines – Issued. DGP circular

Restriction to form associations and other public activism for police- DGP circular