VOL. LVI. No. 36 WEDNESDAY, 19th JANUARY, 2021 / 30th POUSA, 1942 (SAKA)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LAKAHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
Kavaratti Island, Dated : 19-01-2021.
PROHIBITORY ORDER U/S 144 Cr. PC, 1973
F.No. 1/1/2020-COL/PF :- Whereas in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, 14 COVID positive cases have been confirmed by the Health Department , Union Territory of Lakshadweep at Kavaratti on 18-01-2021, the epidemiological investigation is being carried out in each and every case and the contact tracing is going on as per the standard COVID protocol that is being implemented by the Lakshadweep Administration.
And whereas it is an established medical fact that COVID spreads within people through direct, indirect (through contaminated objects or surfaces), or close contact with infected people via mouth and nose secretions and therefore, social distancing and avoiding gathering of public is very essential to reduce the risk of transmission in the islands.
And whereas the undersigned is satisfied that there is a real and imminent threat of possible outbreak of COVID-19 in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and that there are sufficient grounds for proceeding under section 144 of Cr.PC in Kavaratti the present situation for averting the danger to human life, health and safety of the citizens.
Whereas the circumstances of the situation do not admit serving of notice in due time upon all the persons residing in Union Territory of Lakshadweep, this order is passed ex-parte u/s 144 of Cr.PC.
Therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me U/S 144 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, I, S. Asker Ali, IAS, District Magistrate, Union Territory of Lakshadwee hereby direct that :-
THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 2 i. Any assembly of four or more persons shall stand prohibited in Kavaratti Island and this order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain valid until further order.Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under Section
188 and other relevant Sections of IPC.
Given under my hand and seal on this 19th of January of 2021.
Sd/-
(S. ASKER ALI, IAS) District Magistrate, Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
(POLICE DEPARTMENT )
Kavaratti Island, Dated : 15-01-2021.
NOTIFICATION
F.No. LD-14002/20/2020-LP-UT-LKS/109 :- In pursuance of the direction of Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, vide reference cited above, for setting up/upgrading of Anti Human Trafficking Unit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep under Nirbhaya Fund to address the crime of human trafficking and crime against women and children. In this regard, the Secretary (Home), Union Territory of Lakshadweep is pleased to constitute Anti Human Trafficking Unit for Lakshadweep consisting the following officers.
1. Superintendent of Police, Union Territory of Lakshadweep - Nodal Officer 2. Dy. Superintendent of Police (HQ)
- Supervisory Officer 3. Inspector (HQ)
- In-Charge 4. Head Constable (CIHQ Section)
- Member
5. Senior Women HC/PC (KVT PS)
- Member
6. Asst Public Prosecutor
- Member
7. Lady Village Extension Officer (W&CD)
- Member
8. Counsellor Psychology (W&CD)
- Member
This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Home),Union Territory of Lakshadweep vide para #4 dated 21-12-2020.