IN THE COURT OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AT PUDUCHERRY

Present : Dr. S.B. DEEPAK KUMAR, I.A.S.,

District Magistrate, Puducherry.

M.C. No. 11/2013

ORDER UNDER SECTION 144 of Cr. P.C.

Whereas, the Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Puducherry has reported that

on 2-7-2013 some of the fishermen of Vambakeerapalayam and Veerampattinam

had a clash during wee hours in the middle of the sea during venturing into

the sea. Consequent to this incident, the clash reflected in the Fish Market

of Big Bazaar as well as in Thengaithittu jetty. The Village Panchayat of

Vambakeerapalayam who on self-style declared themselves as the Controller

of Fish Market of Big Bazaar imposed ban on fish vending in Big Market by

Veerampattinam fishermen. Retaliating to this, the Village Panchayat of

Veerampattinam also on self-style declared themselves as the Controller of

Thengaithittu jetty imposed ban on parking of all types of boats pertaining to

Vambakeerapalayam;

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10

Juillet

2013 (19 Asadha 1935)

No.

Puducherry

Wednesday

10th

July

2013

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And whereas, as a result of it, on the same day the fishermen of

Vambakeerapalayam and Veerampattinam turned violent and beat each other in

Thengaithittu estuary. This incident turned further violent when more than

500 persons of Vambakeerapalayam and 500 persons of Veerampattinam

unlawfully gathered on the banks of Thengaithittu estuary and started stone

pelting on the other sides. In order to bring the situation under control, based

on the orders of the Tahsildar-cum-Executive Magistrate, Taluk Office,

Puducherry, 5 rounds of tear gas and 2 live rounds from pistol were fired.

Thereafter, situation was brought under control and a peace meeting was

conducted by the Deputy Collector (Revenue) (North), Puducherry, on 4-7-2013,

wherein, the leaders of both the villages agreed and handshaked to maintain

public tranquillity and also assured to control their youths, accordingly;

And whereas, eventhough the leaders of Vambakeerapalayam and

Veerampattinam agreed to maintain public tranquillity, in an unprecedented move

riot broke out at 4.00 a.m. on 8-7-2013 when 10 boats of Veerampattinam area

surrounded a boat of Vambakeerapalayam area and started attacking the

fishermen with deadly weapons and bottles. This message spread rapidly to both

the villagers, which remained as the main cause of fresh rioting by both the

villagers;

And whereas, this fresh attack immediately spread to both the villages

and fresh tug broke out between the fishermen of Vambakeerapalayam and

Veerampattinam in Fish Market in Big Market. With the sole motive to attack

their rival groups around 500 persons of Vambakeerapalaym and around

500 persons of Veerampattinam swiftly gathered in Thengaithittu estuary with

deadly weapon of long handled metal spears locally called as Suluki. Both the

sides started stone pelting and despite the presence of police forces in both

the sides of the river lead by Superintendent of Police (North) and

Superintendent of Police (Rural), the situation remained uncontrolled at one

stage. The fishermen of Veerampattinam in multiple number of boats penetrated

to the middle of the river and instigated the fishermen of Vambakeerapalayam

for fight. On the other hand the fishermen of Vambakeerapalaym continued stone

and bottle pelting on the Veerampattinam fishermen;

And whereas, as the situation remained uncontrol, the Tahsildar-cum-

Executive Magistrate, Taluk Office, Puducherry directed the police to open fire

and accordingly 7 tear gas and 7 number of live rounds from pistol were fired

and thereafter the situation came under control;

And whereas, according to the revenue intelligence, both the villagers

have ordered the entire villagers to gather in Thengaithittu estuary on the early

morning of 9-7-2013 with deadly weapons in order to attack the other side

vigorously as tit for tat, which includes damaging the boats;

And whereas, eventhough both the villagers have agreed to maintain

peace in the presence of the Deputy Collector (Revenue) (North), Puducherry,

they have breached their assurance and this continuing disturbance to the

public will affect the public tranquillity. Moreover, the only resort to control

the unlawful gathering on both the sides said to be in thousands is to initiate

a stringent action to bring the law and order under control. Thus, in order to

have control over this emergent situation within the grip of the District

Administration, situation warrants to impose section 144 of Criminal Procedure

Code by restricting the unlawful gathering of villagers of Vambakeerapalayam

and Veerampattinam;

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And whereas, as there is every potential to cause unrest or danger to the

peace and tranquillity in all the fishermen hamlets of Puducherry because of the

dispute between the fishermen of Vambakeerapalayam and Veerampattinam,

the Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Puducherry has requested to pass necessary order

under section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code in respect of Vambakeerapalayam

fishermen hamlet, Vambakeerapalayam seashore, Thengaithittu estuary,

Thengaithittu jetty, Veerampattinam fishermen hamlet and Veerampattinam seashore;

And whereas, I, Dr. S.B. Deepak Kumar, I.A.S., District Magistrate,

Puducherry am satisfied, based on the information placed before me and other

facts which are available to me, that the situation in Vambakeerapalayam

fishermen hamlet, Vambakeerapalayam seashore, Thengaithittu estuary,

Thengaithittu jetty, Veerampattinam fishermen hamlet and Veerampattinam

seashore is likely to endanger public tranquillity;

And whereas, in my opinion there is sufficient ground for

proceeding under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and

immediate prevention is desirable;

Now, therefore, I, Dr. S.B. Deepak Kumar, I.A.S., District Magistrate,

Puducherry, hereby prohibit the assemblage of five or more persons in public

streets or thoroughfares or in public places and prohibit the carrying of weapons,

sticks, banners, placards, etc., by any person and also prohibit the shouting of

slogans and acting in any other manner detrimental to public peace and

tranquillity in Vambakeerapalayam fishermen hamlet, Vambakeerapalayam

seashore, Thengaithittu estuary, Thengaithittu jetty, Veerampattinam fishermen

hamlet and Veerampattinam seashore of Puducherry District with immediate

effect;

This order does not apply to purely religious functions, marriages and

funerals;

At Puducherry, dated this 8th day of July 2013.

Dr. S.B. DEEPAK KUMAR, I.A.S.,

District Magistrate.

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