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. 9 Poudouchéry Lundi 30 Janvier 2023 (11 Magha 1944)

No. Puducherry Monday 30th January 2023

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AT PUDUCHERRY

No. 1703/DRDM/DM/D2/2023/1.

Puducherry, dated 27th January 2023.

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

District Magistrate, Puducherry.

ORDER

(UNDER SECTION 144 OF Criminal Procedure Code, 1973)

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, based on the information received from various sources, it is apprehended that there is likelihood breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility, and further report has been received from the Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) that some of the political parties/organizations have proposed to conduct agitation/demonstration during the "G20 Summit".

3. And whereas, it is considered expedient to issue Prohibitory Order for restricting movement and unlawful assembly to prevent any kind of untoward incidents in the area of Summit and the places enroute.

4. Now, therefore, I, E. Vallavan, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Puducherry, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, with a view to prevent disturbance to public tranquility and prevent danger to human life, health and safety, do hereby prohibit any public meeting or assembly of five or more persons or procession of any persons and also prohibit entry of all vehicles carrying persons intending to participate in such unlawful assembly near (1) Hotel The Residency Towers, Anna Salai, Puducherry; (2) Hotel Radisson, Chinnaveerampattinam, Puducherry; (3) Hotel Accord, Rajiv Gandhi Square, Puducherry; (4) Suganya Convention Centre, 100 Feet Road, Puducherry; (5) Puducherry Airport, Lawspet, Puducherry; and (6) Enroute to meeting places. This Order does not restrict any usual public movement/lawful gatherings.

5. This order shall come into force from 00.00 hrs on 29-01-2023 and ends at 00.00 hours on 02-02-2023 unless withdraw earlier.

6. Any gathering in the form of demonstrations/protests/agitations at the above locations shall be considered as unlawful assembly and legal action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and other relevant provisions of law shall be initiated against the violators.

7. The emergent nature of the case and the 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 27th day of January, 2023 at Puducherry.

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

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