Panaji, 26th April, 2019 (Vaisakha 6, 1941)

SERIES III No. 4

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Reg. No. G-2/RNP/GOA/32/2018-20

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Department of Home

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Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa

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Order

No. 40/08/2019-MAG/VP/Election/481

Under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure

Code, 1973

Whereas, the Goa State Election Commission,

concerning General Election to 11 wards of Taleigao

Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka and ward

No. VI of Ona-Maulinguem-Kudchirem Village

Panchayat in Bicholim Taluka in North Goa District

is scheduled to be held on 28-04-2019 and Counting

of votes is scheduled on 29-04-2019 Model Code of

Conduct is already in force with effect from

10-03-2019 for the General Election to North Goa

Parliamentary Constituency and Bye Elections.

And whereas, there is possibility of “Liquor” etc.

being used to lure the voters by the candidates

and political parties during the elections. The

District Magistrate and District Election Officer, has

already given directions to the Flying Squads,

officials of Excise Department, Police or any other

authorised officers/Officials to keep a strict vigil

and also to track the movements of large

consignment of IMFL, Beer etc. in 11 wards of

Taleigao Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka and

ward No. VI of Ona-Maulinguem-Kudchirem Village

Panchayat in Bicholim Taluka in North Goa District

to deter any chances of distribution of liquor etc.

by Contesting Candidates to lure the voters;

And whereas, in order to ensure free, fair,

peaceful and orderly conduct of Election process

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

properly regulated and curtailed;

And whereas, in view of the operation of the

model code of conduct in the district and in

furtherance of the guidelines of the Election

Commission of India, to prevent any chances of

undue influence of voters through distribution of

liquor and also to preserve peace and tranquillity

within the jurisdiction of the 11 wards of Taleigao

Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka and ward

No. VI of Ona-Maulinguem-Kudchirem Village

Panchayat in Bicholim Taluka in North Goa District.

It is felt appropriate that the timings of closure of

all the Liquor Shops/Bars, Pubs situated within the

jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Taleigao in Tiswadi

Taluka and Village Panchayat of Ona-Maulinguem-

-Kudchirem in Bicholim Taluka needs to be curtailed

and regulated.

And whereas, Section 29(A) and other provisions

of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 and Rules

empowers the District Magistrate to order the

closure of Liquor shops/Bars and Restaurants at

such times and for such period as may be necessary

for preservation of public peace and tranquillity in

the Village Panchayat during the period of conduct

of elections.

And whereas, I am satisfied that the

circumstances do not permit the serving of the

notice individually in time to all concerned.

OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA

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Now therefore, in view of ensuing 11 wards of

Taleigao Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka and

ward No. VI of Ona-Maulinguem-Kudchirem Village

Panchayat in Bicholim Taluka in North Goa District

and to ensure free, fair, peaceful and orderly

conduct of the entire election process, I, R. Menaka,

IAS, District Magistrate & District Election Officer,

North Goa District, Panaji in exercise of the powers

vested in me under the provisions of Section 144 of

Cr. P. C., 1973 read with Section 29A of the Goa

Excise Duty Act, 1964 do hereby order as follows-

All the licenced Liquor shops/Bars &

Restaurants, Pubs, Food Joints, Shacks, etc.

serving or selling liquor within the jurisdiction

of Village Panchayat Taleigao in Tiswadi Taluka

and Village Panchayat of Ona-Maulinguem-

Kudchirem in Bicholim Taluka in North Goa

District are prohibited from selling or serving

liquor for the period commencing from 5.00 p.m.

onwards on 26-04-2019 upto 6.00 p.m. on

29-04-2019.

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 also liable for penal action under Section

188 of Indian Penal Code, 1908, read with Section

30 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 and all other

relevant provisions of laws in force.

All the Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams

and officials of the Excise Department, Sector

Magistrates, Police or any other authorized officers/

/officials within the jurisdiction of the Village

Panchayat of Taleigao in Tiswadi Taluka and Village

Panchayat of Ona-Maulinguem-Kudchirem in

Bicholim Taluka 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 26th day of April, 2019.

R. Menaka, IAS,

District Magistrate & DEO,

North Goa.