भारत सरकार / Government of India
सरकारी राजपत्र OFFICIAL GAZETTE
संघ प्रदेश दादरा एवं नगर हवेली तथा दमण एवं दीव प्रशासन U.T. ADMINISTRATION OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND
DAMAN AND DIU
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
प्राधिकरण द्वारा प्रकाशित / PUBLISHED BY AUHTORITY
Daman 23rd October, 2025 1 Kartika, 1947 (Saka) No. : 146
U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Office of the District Magistrate,
Collectorate, Daman
No.COL/DMN/MAG/DP&DMC Elec/2025-26/1676 Dated: 10/10/2025
O R D E R
ORDER UNDER SECTION 163
OF THE BHARTIYA NAGRIK SURAKSHA SANHITA-2023.
WHEREAS, the General Election to the Panchayats and Municipality-2025 has been announced by the Election Commission, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, New Delhi and on account to implement the model code of conduct w.e.f. 10/10/2025 till the completion of the election process on 11-11-2025, there is a likelihood of disturbance to public peace and tranquility during the process of elections in the Daman District;
AND WHEREAS, I am satisfied that the adoption of immediate preventive measures is necessary for the maintenance of public peace and tranquility;
NOW, THEREFORE, in the exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, I, Smt. Aarti Agarwal, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Daman do hereby prohibit;
(a) Carrying of any arms, firearms or ammunition and other deadly weapons like sticks or lathi, cudge, swords, spears, bludgeons, knives or any other article which is capable of being used for causing physical violence, in public or otherwise during the said period in the whole area of Daman District.
EXTRAORDINARY No. 146 THE GAZETTE OF DNH & DD Page 2(b) The use of a Loud Speaker is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m.
(c) Taking out procession for electioneering purposes between 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. (d) To conduct Public meetings and use static loudspeakers for electioneering purposes between 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.
Any of the above, shall not be relaxable, except under the specific orders of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Daman.
This order shall come into force immediately and shall remain in force till the election process is over on 11-11-2025.
The directions herein above shall not apply to:
(i) Officers of the Administration concerned with maintenance of law and order in Daman District.
(ii) Police personnel employed/deployed in Daman District.
(iii) Any Government Servant of the Administration who is otherwise required to carry a weapon as a part of his duties.
(iv) Any other person duly authorized in writing by the District Magistrate, specifically for the above-mentioned period.
Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 223 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita-2023.
Give under my hand and seal on this 10th day of October, 2025.
Sd/–
(SMT. AARTI AGARWAL)
SUB-DISTRICT MAGISTRATE
DAMAN
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U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Office of the District Magistrate,
Collectorate, Daman
No.COL/DMN/MAG/DP&DMC Elec/2025-26/1677 Dated: 10/10/2025
O R D E R
WHEREAS, with a view to ensure peaceful conduct of the General Election to the Panchayats and Municipality- 2025 declared by the Election Commission, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, New Delhi vide Press Note dated 10-10-2025, I consider it necessary to suspend all the licenses of Arms and Ammunition in the District of Daman from the date of issue of this order till 11/11/2025.
THEREFORE, I, Smt. Aarti Agarwal, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Daman hereby
suspend the arms and ammunition licenses of Daman District under Section 17(3) (b) of the Arms Act, 1959, and further order the license holders to deposit their Arms and Ammunitions by 13-10- 2025 with the Officer-in-charge, Daman Police Station, Nani-Daman and Moti-Daman till 11/11/2025.
The Sub Divisional Police Officer, Daman is hereby directed to issue instructions in this regard to all concerned to take into custody Arms & Ammunition possessed by the license holders during the period of suspension of license.
The licensee of any license holder who fails to deposit his/her weapon within prescribed period shall stand cancelled automatically without further notice.
However, the Police CAPF/CRPF, IRBN, Police, Excise Departments on duty and Banks would be exempted from this order.
All the suspended arm licenses shall stand revoked, and Arms and Ammunition deposited shall be released after 11-11-2025.
This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.
Sd/–
(SMT. AARTI AGARWAL)
SUB-DISTRICT MAGISTRATE,
DAMAN
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EXTRAORDINARY No. 146 THE GAZETTE OF DNH & DD Page 4संघ प्रदे प्रासन / UT Administration of
दादरा और नगर हवेली और दमण एवं दीव
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
समाहताालय, पहली मंजजल, जजला सचविालय, चसलवासा Collectorate, First Floor, District Secretariat, Silvassa
No. ADM/LAW/Election-GP, DP & SMC/2025/2023 Date: 10/10/2025
ORDER UNDER SECTION 163 OF THE BHARTIYA NAGRIK SAURAKSHA
SANHITA, 2023
WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to me that due to the ensuing General Election of Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat and Silvassa Municipal Council-2025 in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli District, there is a likelihood of disturbance to public peace and tranquility during the process of elections, which may lead to riot or affray in the entire area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli;
AND WHEREAS, I am satisfied that the adoption of immediate preventive measures is necessary for the maintenance of public peace and tranquility;
AND WHEREAS, I am satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for proceeding under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and that the circumstance do not admit of serving notice individually.
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 163 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, I, Priyank Kishore, District Magistrate, Dadra and Nagar Haveli District do hereby prohibit.
(a) Carrying of any arms, firearms or ammunition and other deadly weapons like stick or lathi, cudge, swords, spears, bludgeons, knives or any other article which is capable of being used for causing physical violence, in public or otherwise during the said period in the whole area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
(b) Use of loud speakers fitted on moving vehicles for electioneering purpose between 10:00 PM to 08:00 AM.
(c) Taking out processions for electioneering purpose between 10:00 PM to 08:00 AM.
(d) Conduct of Public Meeting and use of static loud speakers for electioneering purpose between 10:00 PM to 08:00 AM.
Any of the above, shall not be relaxed, other than under the specific orders of the District Magistrate, Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
EXTRAORDINARY No. 146 THE GAZETTE OF DNH & DD Page 5This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force till 12th November, 2025.
The directions herein above shall not apply to:
(i) The Officers of the Administration concerned with maintenance of law and onder in Dadra & Nagar Haveli District.
(ii) The Police personnel employed/deployed in Dadra & Nagar Haveli District.
(iii) Any Government Servants of the Administration, who is otherwise required to carry a weapon as a part of his duties.
(iv) Any other person duly authorized in writing by the District Magistrate, DNH specifically for the above-mentioned period.
Given under my hand and seal on this 10th day of October, 2025.
Sd/– (Priyank Kishore) District Magistrate Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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