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THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY
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.