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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

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circumstances do not allow the serving of notice

individually.

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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