VOL. LVI. No. 4 FRIDAY, 22nd MAY, 2020 / 1st JYAISTHA, 1942 (SAKA)
PRICE : 75 PAISE
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE COLLECTORATE
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE
UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
(SECRETARIAT - GENERAL SECTION)
Kavaratti Island,
Dated : 22-05-2020.
PROHIBITORY ORDER U/S 144 CR. PC, 1973
F.No. 1/4/2020-Pol-Part-1/1241 :- Refer the order even file number dated 23-03-2020
regarding prohibitory order u/s 144 Cr.PC, 1973 in connection with Novel Corona Virus Disease
(COVID - 19).
WHEREAS, the Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India has implemented
lockdown measure to contain spread of COVID-19; further extended throughout the country up
to 31st May, 2020.
WHEREAS, the undersigned is satisfied that there is a real and imminent threat of possible
outbreak of COVID-19 in Union Territory of Lakshadweep and there are sufficient grounds for
extending the prohibitory order under section 144 of Cr.PC in the present case for averting
danger to human life, health and safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers vested in me u/s 144 (4) of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973, I Vijendra Singh Rawat, IAS, District Magistrate, Union Territory of
Lakshadweep direct that :-
1. Any assembly/congregation of four or more person shall stand prohibited
from 7 PM to 7 AM in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY
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This order shall come into effect w.e.f 07.00 PM of 22-05-2020 in the entire area of
Union Territory of Lakshadweep and shall remain valid until further orders.
Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under section 188 and
other relevant section of IPC.
Given under my hand and seal this 22nd May of 2020.
Sd/-
(VIJENDRA SING RAWAT, IAS)
District Magistrate
Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
(SECRETARIAT - SERVICE SECTION)
Kavaratti Island,
Dated : 01-05-2020.
NOTIFICATION
F.No. 02/01/2011-Services(2)/1065 :- In exercise of the powers conferred by section
20 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) read with Notification No. S.O. 183
(E) dated 20th March, 1974 of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, the
Administrator, Union Territory of Lakshadweep is pleased to appoint Shri. P.V.P. Mohammed
Khaleel, Sub Divisional Officer, Amini as Executive Magistrate with jurisdiction in the Island
of Amini Island. He will exercise all or any of the powers exercisable by an Executive Magistrate
under the said code.
The Administrator is also pleased to specially empower him to exercise the powers
specified under section 107, 108, 109, 110, 133, 143, 144, 174 & 176 of the said code.
This Notification shall have effect from the date on which the officer takes over charge as
Sub Divisional Officer, Amini and remains till such period the office holds the charge of Sub
Divisional Officer, Amini.
This is issued with the approval of Hon’ble Administrator vide Diary No.877,
dated 30-04-2020.
Sd/-
(BHIKA RAM MEENA)
Director (Services).
LGP.Kvt. G-142/5-20/50