The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 230, Vol. XXXIII, Naharlagun, Thursday, August 6, 2026, Sravana 15, 1948 (Saka)
GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH DEPARTMENT OF HOME BLOCK - IV, 2ND FLOOR
CIVIL SECRETARIAT
ITANAGAR
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NOTIFICATION
The 29th July, 2026
No. HOME-11016/2/2024.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 9 of the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938 (Act No. 5 of 1938), the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is pleased to notify the area described in the Schedule below within which field firing and artillery practice of Rocket, Artillery, and Howitzer weapon systems shall be carried out between August, 2026 to March, 2027 by the Indian Army.
Notified Area at the confluence of Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit Districts, bounded by the following coordinates :
Latitude : 28.0057907 to 28.17517758, 28.17517758 to 28.31944977,28.31944977 to 28.44100005, 28.44100005 to 28.44200056, 28.44200056 to 28.32546848, 28.32546848 to 28.18119094 and 28.18119094 to 28.0057907.
Longitude : 96.19989989 to 96.29370012, 96.29370012 to 96.30155601, 96.30155601 to 96.19588801, 96.19588801 to 96.16100032, 96.16100032 to 96.15889989, 96.15889989 to 96.15122156 and 96.15122156 to 96.19989989.
CLAUSE : This Notification is being issued in anticipation of the expiry of the statutory notice period to facilitate advance administrative preparations for the field firing exercise. However, it shall come into force only after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of Public Notice No. HOME-11016/2/2024 dated 17th June, 2026, i.e., with effect from 17th August, 2026, in accordance with Section 9 (3) of the Manoeuvers, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938, during the period commencing from 17th August, 2026 and ending on 31st March, 2027.
PUBLIC ADVISORY
1. Restricted Access : The general public is advised not to enter or venture into the designated areas during the exercise period, as unauthorized entry may pose serious safety hazards.
2. Precautionary Measures : Residents of adjoining areas are requested to take necessary precautions and cooperate with the local administration and security personnel.
3. Danger Zone : The Officer Commanding the forces engaged in the field firing and artillery practice may declare any area within the notified area as a Danger Zone in accordance with Section 10(2) of the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938. Entry into such area shall remain prohibited during the period of firing.
4. Compensation Clause : Any damage to property, livestock, or crops due to the said exercise will be dealt with as per the provisions of Sections 5 and 6 of the Manoeuvres, Field Fring and Artillery Practice Act, 1938.
5. Emergency Contacts : In case of emergencies or concerns, the public may contact the respective District Administration or Law Enforcement Authorities.
Kaling Tayeng, IAS Principal Secretary (Home), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.