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No. 79 Poudouchéry Mercredi 7 Avril 2021 (17 Chaitra 1943)

No. Puducherry Wednesday 7th April 2021

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, KARAIKAL

M.C.No. DCK/A1/2020-21/859.

Present : Thiru ARJUN SHARMA, I.A.S.,

District Magistrate, Karaikal.

ORDER

(UNDER SECTION 144 OF Cr.P.C.)

Whereas, Election Commission of India in view of the General Elections to Puducherry Legislative Assembly 2021, has issued various instructions vide Standard Operating Procedure for last 48 hours, to restrict the assembly/movement of people by invoking the provisions of section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Polling for the said Elections is scheduled on 06-04-2021;

And whereas, the campaign for General Elections is prohibited before 48 hours of closing of the poll on poll day i.e., from 7.00 p.m. on 04-04-2021. However, the law does not prohibit the door-to-door campaigning during the period of 48 hours;

[ 689]LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 690 690 And whereas, bike rallies are not allowed at place 72 hours before date of Poll in all Poll going Constituencies;

Now, therefore, for smooth conduct of Elections in a free and fair manner, and in strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, I, Arjun Sharma, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Karaikal, hereby invoke the provisions of section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and prohibit the unlawful assembly and movement, holding of public meetings, carrying of weapons, sticks, banners, placards, etc., by any person and also prohibit the shouting of slogans and using of loud speakers and acting in any manner detrimental to public peace and tranquility in entire Karaikal District from 7.00 p.m. of 04-04-2021 to 7.00 a.m. of 07-04-2021. Further, bike rallies are prohibited from 7.00 p.m. of 03-04-2021 to 7.00 a.m. of 07-04-2021.

Any violation of this order is punishable by legal action under section 188 of IPC and other relevant provisions by law.

The order does not apply to purely religious functions, marriages, funerals and inside the Polling Booths premises for voting purposes.

The emergent nature of case and circumstances do not permit serving of notice to the concerned in due time and hence, this order is passed ex parte under section 144 (2) of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

Given under my hand and seal on 3rd day of April 2021 at Karaikal.

ARJUN SHARMA, I.A.S., District Magistrate.

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, KARAIKAL

M.C.No. DCK/A1/2020-21/860.

Present : Thiru ARJUN SHARMA, I.A.S.,

District Magistrate, Karaikal.

ORDER

(UNDER SECTION 144 OF Cr.P.C.)

Whereas, Election Commission of India vide its Press Note No. ECI/PN/ 16/2021, dated 26-02-2021 has declared the schedule for General Elections to Puducherry Legislative Assembly, 2021 and the said Elections will be held on 06-04-2021;

And whereas, section 126 of the Representation of People Act, 1951, prohibits public meetings and processions during the period of 48 hours before the close of poll implying that all Election campaign shall come to an end at 7.00 p.m. of 04-04-2021;

And whereas, the Election Commission of India has also issued instructions prohibitng the presence of political functionaries, party workers, supporters, etc., who were brought by the political parties from outside the Constituency to bolster the Campaign in Constituency after the campaign period is over;

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 691

Now, therefore, I, Arjun Sharma, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Karaikal, i n e x e r c i s e o f t h e p o w e r c o n f e r r e d u p o n m e u n d e r s e c t i o n 1 4 4 o f t he Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, do hereby prohibit the following for the period from 7.00 p.m. of 04-04-2021 (P-2 day of Poll) till 7.00 a.m. of 07-04-2021 in the entire jurisdiction of Karaikal District:

(a) The presence of political functionaries, party workers, supporters in Constituencies other than their Constituency where they are entitled to vote or reside;

(b) Any such other activities which may disturb the process of polling.

Any violation of this order is punishable by legal action under section 188 of IPC and other relevant provisions by law.

This order shall not apply to the candidates and their agents from visiting the Polling Stations on the day of poll and the agencies/officials of the Government involved in the enforcement of law and order, conduct of Election and the maintenance of essentaial services.

Given under my hand and seal on 3rd day of April 2021 at Karaikal.

ARJUN SHARMA, I.A.S., District Magistrate.

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