GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
NO. 008] CHANDIGARH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2023 ( MAGHA 12, 1944 SAKA) OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, U.T., CHANDIGARH
Order under Section 144 Cr.P.C.
The 27th January, 2023
No. DM/MA/2023/2642.—Whereas, the Chandigarh Administration has earmarked the Rally Ground, Sector 25, Chandigarh for taking out processions, rallies, dharnas, etc. and no permission has been granted by the Chandigarh Administration to organize processions, rallies, dharnas, etc. elsewhere in the city other than the designated location, i.e., Rally Ground, Sector 25, Chandigarh and the same has been done to avoid traffic congestion, keeping in view of the convenience of the general public.
Whereas, it has been made to appear to me that certain groups of people plans to organize processions, rallies, dharnas, etc., and resort to other agitation methods in the city other than the earmarked/designated place i.e. Rally Ground, Sec-25, Chandigarh and whereas, there is an apprehension that such groups/ organizations/unions may cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to the persons lawfully employed or other general public and endanger human life and property, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots and affrays.
And therefore I, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, am of the opinion that taking out procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans by gathering/assembly of 5 or more people for aforesaid purposes etc. within the territory of U.T., Chandigarh other than Rally Ground, Sec 25, Chandigarh, would cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed or other general public, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots and affrays and that immediate action is necessary for the prevention of the same.
Now therefore, I, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, in exercise of the power vested u/s 144 of Cr.P.C., do hereby order as a measure of emergency that the public in general or any member thereof is prohibited from taking out procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans of gathering/assembly of 5 or more people for aforesaid purposes etc. within the territory of U.T., Chandigarh other than Rally Ground, Sec-25, Chandigarh, for a period of 60 days.
Further, prior permission for organizing procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans, gathering/assembly of 5 or more people for aforesaid purposes etc. at Rally Ground, Sector-25, U.T., Chandigarh must be obtained from the Competent Authority, i.e., the District Magistrate/concerned Sub Divisional Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh.
Provided that the above order shall not apply to :
(I) The police or Para-military or military persons or any other Government servant on official duties;
(II) The processions or meetings for which prior permission in writing of the District 34 CHD. ADMN. GAZ., FEB. 01, 2023 (MAGHA 12, 1944 SAKA) In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. This order shall be promulgated by affixing copy thereof at the Notice Boards of the office of the undersigned as well as the District Courts, Chandigarh and publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area, through the office of the D.P.R., Chandigarh.
Given under my hand and seal on 19-01-2023.
VINAY PRATAP SINGH, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh.
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, U.T., CHANDIGARH
Order under Section 144 Cr.P.C.
The 27th January, 2023
No. DM/MA/2023/2662.—Whereas, movement of VVIPs & foreign delegates is expected in U.T., Chandigarh for G-20 meet w.e.f. 28.01.2023 to 01.02.2023 and there is apprehension that some groups/ organizations/unions may cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to the persons lawfully employed or other general public and endanger human life and property, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots and affrays.
And therefore I, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, am of the opinion that taking out procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans by gathering/ assembly of 5 or more people for aforesaid purposes etc. at & around Hotel - The Lalit, I.T. Park, Chandigarh, would cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed or other general public, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots and affrays and that immediate action is necessary for the prevention of the same.
Now therefore, I, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, in exercise of the power vested u/s 144 of Cr.P.C., do hereby order as a measure of emergency that the public in general or any member thereof is prohibited from taking out procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans of gathering/assembly of 5 or more people for aforesaid purposes etc. at Hotel - The Lalit, I.T. Park, Chandigarh and within 100 meters from its periphery.
Provided that the above order shall not apply to :
(I) The police or Para-military or military persons or any other Government servant on official duties;
(II) The processions or meetings for which prior permission in writing of the District Magistrate/ concerned Sub Divisional Magistrate, Chandigarh, has been obtained;
(III) The customary and ritualistic procession in connection with weddings and funerals.
This order shall come into force from zero hours on 28.01.2023 and shall be effective up to zero hours on 02.02.2023.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. This order shall be promulgated by affixing copy thereof at the Notice Boards of the office of the undersigned as well as the District Courts, Chandigarh and publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area, through the office of the D.P.R., Chandigarh.
Given under my hand and seal on 27-01-2023
VINAY PRATAP SINGH, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh.