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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;

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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;

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online publication at “https://styandptg.py.gov.in”

Published by the Director, Government Press, Puducherry.

Now, therefore, I, Arjun Sharma, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Karaikal,

in exercise of the power conferred up on me under section 144 of the

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.

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.

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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