VOI. LX No. 16 WEDNESDAY, 19th JUNE, 2024/ 29th JYAISTHA, 1946 (SAKA)
ADMINISTRATION OF THE
UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
LAKSHADWEEP POLICE
(HOME DEPARTMENT)
KAVARATTI-682 555
Dated: 14-06-2024 F.No.LD/87/2024-LP-UT-LKS/765
ORDER UNDER SECTION 30 OF POLICE ACT-1861
Whereas the undersigned is of the opinion that the situation in all the Islands in Union Territory of Lakshadweep is such that assemblies and procession and usage of loud speakers in public places are required to be conducted under license and whereas in the judgment of the District Megistrate, Lakshadweep such assemblies/processions and usage of loud speakers would, if uncontrolled, result in breach of peace.
I, Sameer Sharma, IPS, Sr. Superintendent of Police Union Territory of Lakshadweep now prescribe that such license under section 30 of Police Act is necessary for maintaining peace and law & order and for smooth progress of assemblies/procession and usage of loud speakers in public place at Kavaratti, Androth, Minicoy , Amini, Kalpeni, Kadmath, Kiltan, Chetlat, 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 Goverment Department are exempted from the ambit of this order.
THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 2 The order shall come into operation with immediate effect and shall remain effective for 90 days from 15th June, 2024.Issued under my signature and seal of this 14th June, 2024.
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(SAMEER SHARMA, IPS) Sr.Superintendent of Police (HQ) U. T. of Lakshadweep 04896-262258 (O) 262624 (F) [email protected]