Whereas, in view of the visit of the Hon’ble President of India to Puducherry, which is scheduled on 07-08-2023 and 08-08-2023, various security arrangements are being undertaken by this Administration.

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No. 85 Poudouchéry Vendredi 4 Août 2023 (13 Sravana 1945)

No. Puducherry Friday 4th August 2023

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AT PUDUCHERRY

No. 008196/DM/RO/D2/2023/5427.

Puducherry, dated 03rd August 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 the Hon'ble President of India to Puducherry, which is scheduled on 07-08-2023 and 08-08-2023, various security arrangements are being undertaken by this Administration.

2. And whereas, a request has been received from the Senior Superintendent of Police (L&O), Puducherry vide Letter No. 81/SSP(L&O)-RD/ 2023-202, dated 01-08-2023 to declare "No Fly Zone" within the District of Puducherry, during the visit of the Hon'ble President of India to 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 powers conferred upon me under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, with a view to ensure strengthen security during the visit of Hon'ble President of India to Puducherry on 07-08-2023 and 08-08-2023, declare the whole of Puducherry District as 'No Fly Zone' and do hereby prohibit the flying of any kind of aviation devices including UAV, drones, balloons, etc., in Puducherry District on 7th August, 2023 and 8th August, 2023.

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 on 7th August, 2023 and 8th August, 2023.

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 3rd day of August, 2023 at Puducherry.

E. VALLAVAN, I.A.S.,

District Magistrate.

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