Notifiction under Section 30 of the Police Act,1861-Regulation of Assemblies, Processions, and use of Loudspeakers in public place in U.T. of Lakshadweep. (Gazette Vol.LXII No.21)

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VOL. LXII No.21 FRIDAY 19th JUNE, 2026/ 29th JYAISTHA, 1948 (SAKA)

ADMINISTRATION OF THE

UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP

LAKSHADWEEP POLICE

(HOME DEPARTMENT)

KAVARATTI - 682555

F. No. LD/87/2024-LP-UT-LKS/793 Dated: 10/06/2026 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 places 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, Utkarsha, IPS, Superintendent of Police Union Territory of Lakshadweep now prescribed that such license under section 30 of Police Act is 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, Kadmat, 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 Government Department are exempted from the ambit of this order.

The order shall come into operation with immediate effect and shall remain effective for 90 days from 10th June, 2026.

Issued under my signature and seal of this 10th June, 2026.

Sd/-

(Utkarsha, IPS) Superintendent of Police U.T. of Lakshadweep 04896-262258 (O) 262624(F) E-mail- [email protected] Published by the Directorate of Printing & Stationery, Kavaratti, on behalf of the Administration of Union Territory of LakshadweepLGP.Kvt.N-146/06-26/10