Panaji, 8th November, 2019 (Kartika 17, 1941) SERIES III No. 32 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Home
Home — General Division
Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa ___
circumstances do not allow the serving of notice individually.
Order
No. 8/8/2014-MAG/L&O/4248
Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973
Whereas, it has come to the knowledge of the undersigned that the verdict in landmark "Ayodhya Case" before the Hon'ble Supreme Court is expected to be delivered in the coming days and upon delivery of the verdict there are chances of communal disharmony.
And whereas, there is a possibility of processions and or protests by various groups which is likely to disturb peace and tranquillity within the District of North Goa.
And whereas, it has been further observed that the people from different communities are spread all over the district.
And whereas, that there is every possibility that such processions, morchas, protests etc., may create serious law and order situation and hamper the peace and tranquillity, thereby bringing disrepute to the State and causing disturbance in normal economic and cultural life.
And whereas, after considering the possible situation of law and order that may arise it is expedient to take urgent preventive measures to prevent violence, disturbance and law and order issues.
And that I am satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for proceeding under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and that the Now therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under sub section (1) of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 I, Vikas S. N. Gaunekar, Addl. District Magistrate, North Goa do hereby prohibit the following in the entire district of North Goa:
a. Gathering of 5 or more persons.
b. Taking out processions or rallies without the permission of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
c. The carrying of firearms or weapons of offences such as lathis, swords, daggers or spears etc.
d. The use of loudspeakers or amplified sounds in public place without permission of the Competent Authority.
e. The shouting of slogans in public places/
/streets.
f. Burning of fire crackers in public places/
/streets etc.
I further direct that the above prohibitions shall not apply to the public servants on duty and also to the bonafide marriage or funeral processions or any special occasion or occasions which in the opinion of Sub-Divisional Magistrates are genuine and for which prior permission in writing has been obtained from the concerned SDM.
This order shall come into force from immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of 30 days.
Given under my hand and the seal of this office
dated this 07th day of November, 2019.
Vikas S. N. Gaunekar, Additional District Magistrate, North Goa.
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