In view of the visit of Foreign Delegates in connection with “G20 Summit” at Puducherry which is scheduled on 30-01-2023 and 31-01-2023, various security arrangements are being undertaken by this administration.

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No. 8 Poudouchéry Lundi 30 Janvier 2023 (11 Magha 1944)

No. Puducherry Monday 30th January 2023

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AT PUDUCHERRY

No. 001/DM/RO/D1/2023.

Puducherry, dated 24th January 2023.

Present : Thiru E. VALLAVAN, I.A.S.,

District Magistrate, Puducherry.

ORDER

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

Whereas, in view of the visit of Foreign Delegates in connection with "G20 Summit" at Puducherry which is scheduled on 30-01-2023 and 31-01-2023, various security arrangements are being undertaken by this administration.

2. And whereas, a request has been received from the Senior Superintendent of Police (C&I), Puducherry vide letter No. 08/OW-G20/SSP(C&I)/ 2023, dated 16-01-2023 regarding the visit of foreign delegates in connection with "G20 Summit" at Puducherry with a request to declare "No Fly Zone" within the District of Puducherry.

3. And Whereas, as a measure to strengthen security, there shall be restriction on use of Aerial photography/videography in any form by usage of drones, balloons, etc. and hence, there is sufficient ground for proceeding for which immediate prevention is required.

4. Now, therefore, I, E. Vallavan, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Puducherry, in exercise of the power conferred upon me under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, do hereby prohibit Aerial photography or videography in any form such as by use of drone cameras, flying balloons or by any other aviation devices in Puducherry region from 29-01-2023 to 01-02-2023, on account of visit of delegates to the "G20 Summit".

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

6. This Order shall remain in force from 29-01-2023 to 01-02-2023.

7. 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 the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

Given under my hand and seal on 24th day of January, 2023 at Puducherry.

E. VALLAVAN, I.A.S., District Magistrate.

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