THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY
VOL. LVIII No.50 FRIDAY, 18th NOVEMBER, 2022 / 27th KARTHIKA, 1944 (SAKA)
ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP LAKSHADWEEP POLICE (HOME DEPARTMENT) KAVARATTI - 682555 F.No.1/4/2021-POL/2528 Dated: 16.11.2022 ORDER UNDER SECTION 30 OF POLICE ACT- 1861
Whereas the undersigned is of the opinion that the situation in all the Islands in U.T.of Lakshadweep is such that assemblies and procession and usage of loud speakers in public place are required to be conducted under license and whereas in the judgment of the District Magistrate, Lakshadweep such assemblies/ processions and usage of loud speakers would, if uncontrolled, result in breach of peace. I, Sameer Sharma, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Union Territory of Lakshadweep now prescribe that such license under section 30 of Police Act in necessary for maintaining peace and law & order and for smooth progress of assemblies/ processions and usage of loud speakers in public places at Kavaratti, Androth, Minicoy, Amini, Kalpeni, Kadmath, Kiltan, Chetlath, Agatti and Bitra. The promoters intending to conduct any assembly/procession and usage of loud speakers shall apply for such license at least 48 hours prior to the event before undersigned with a copy to the Officer in- Charge of the concerned Police Station and abide by the conditions prescribed in the license. However, public function of purely cultural nature and functions organized by various Government Department are exempted from the ambit of this order. Any violation of the order shall be punishable under section 32 of said Police Act and other laws in force. The order shall come into operation with immediate effect and shall remain effective for 90 days from 18th November, 2022. Issue under my signature and seal of this 16th November, 2022.