Panaji, 18th October, 2019 (Asvina 26, 1941) SERIES III No. 29 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Home
Home—General Division
Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa ___
shops/Bars and Restaurants at such times and for such period as she may think necessary for preservation of public peace and tranquillity.
And whereas, I am satisfied that the circumstances do not permit the serving of the notice individually in time;
Order
No. 8/3/2014-MAG/L&O/3887
Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Whereas, the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra is scheduled to be held on 21-10-2019. The Election Commission of India, New Delhi has issued directions to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections;
And whereas, in order to ensure free, fair, peaceful and orderly conduct of elections process in Maharashtra and to prevent obstructions, annoyance or injury or disturbance of public tranquillity or riot or any affray during the electioneering period, it is felt that the timings of sale of liquor needs to be regulated and curtailed;
And whereas, in view of prevailing law and order situation in the district in furtherance of the guidelines of the Election Commission of India to prevent undue influence of voters through distribution of liquor and also to preserve peace and tranquillity, it is felt appropriate that the timings of closure of all the Liquor Shops/Bars, Pubs needs to be curtailed in the villages bordering the State of Maharashtra.
Now therefore, in view of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra and to ensure free, fair, peaceful and orderly conduct of the entire election process, I, R. Menaka, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panaji in exercise of the powers vested in me under provision of Section 144 of Cr. P.C. 1973 read with Section 29A of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964, all the Liquor shops/Bars & Restaurants, Pubs, Food Joints, Shacks, etc. located within the jurisdiction of wards as specified in Column No. 4 of the schedule hereto located in the Village Panchayat as specified in Column No. 3 of the Talukas as specified in Column No. 2 of the said schedule shall be closed from 6.00 p.m. on 19-10-2019 upto 06.00 p.m. on 21-10-2019.
SCHEDULE
Sr. Name Name of Ward No. of the the Village Taluka Panchayat
1 2 3 4
1. Bicholim 1. Latambarcem 1. Dodamarg-I
2. Kharpal-II
2. Sal 1. Kholpem-VII
2. Khorgirem-VI
2. Pernem 1. Kerim 1. Tirakol-I
2. Torsem 1. Patradevi
3. Ibrampur 1. Hankanem-I&II OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 29 (EXTRAORDINARY) 18TH OCTOBER, 2019 1 2 3 4
3. Satari 1. Kerim 1. Shirolim-III
2. Ravan colony-II
2. Poriem 1. Ranewaddo-I
2. Guravwaddo-I
3. Maulinguem (North) 1. Maulinguem-III
4. Curchirem 1. Curchirem-VI
Further, the licensed premises having license for Bar and Restaurant are allowed to keep the Restaurant open for serving food only and the Bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served or sold during the above mentioned days and time. The owners of the licensed premises having Bar and Restaurant shall display a board in the premises stating that "No Liquor will be served on the said days and time and that only the Restaurant is open for serving food".
If any liquor shop/bar, pub or any establishment serving or selling liquor is found violating this order, during the prescribed period, shall be liable for cancellation of license and the owner or offender shall be liable for penal action under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1908, read with Section 30 of the Excise Duty Act, 1964 and other relevant provisions of laws in force.
The officials of the Excise Department or any other authorized officers/officials in North Goa District, shall act immediately in case any violation comes to their notice or reported to them and should forthwith report all such cases to the Commissioner of Excise for immediate action.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 17th day of October, 2019.
R. Menaka, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa.
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