The proposed amendment to the act, whose invocation against several former DMK Ministers in land grabbing cases by AIADMK Government was condemned by the opposition party, would facilitate bringing under its purview single offence which has the propensity to disturb public order instead of habitual offenders.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa made the announcement at the conclusion of the three-day conference of Collectors and senior police officers here.
The amendment would also cover cyber crime and confiscation of vehicles, she said adding that the amount for preparation of cases under Goondas Act would be enhanced from Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000.
Those detained under the stringent Goodas Act, usually slapped on as habitual offenders and cannot obtain bail for one year.
Announcing a slew of measures covering every district, the Chief Minister said the system of monthly monitoring of welfare measures would be revived and Collectors would be held accountable for the implementation of schemes.
"...In a democracy the people are the ultimate masters and all of us are here to help them lead a life of dignity, free from want and full of opportunity and hope," she told the senior bureaucrats and police officials.
