THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY
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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
F.No.LD/87/2024-LP-UT-LKS/765
Dated: 14-06-2024
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.
Any violation of the order shall be punishable under section 32 of said Police Act and
other laws in force.