The petition referred to the recommendations of two

committees appointed by the apex court on the issue and to which the court had given green signal for immediate implementation. Justice (retd) K T Thomas committee had made recommendations relating to the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. The Fali S Nariman committee had also made recommendations that have to be followed in the absence of legislation in this regard. The petitioner submitted that three years have passed but neither the state governments nor the Centre have taken any action to put in place legislation or any fast-track mechanism has been created which is consistent with the guidelines. "The states are not taking any positive steps to follow or implement the guidelines issued by this court which ultimately results in violation of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Article 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution," the PIL said. The petition also said that these guidelines are to be followed by government authorities to prevent destruction of public and private properties during demonstrations, 'bandhs', 'hartals' called by political parties and other organisations.