GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Home
Home—General Division
Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa
Magisterial Branch
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Order
No. 40/16/2022-MAG-ELN/L&O/Count/200 mts/112
Order U/S 144 of Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973
Whereas counting of votes polled for General
Assembly Election 2022 is scheduled to be held on
10-03-2022 to the Assembly Constituencies in the
North Goa District at Government Polytechnic
College, Altinho, Panaji-Goa from 8.00 a.m. onwards
And whereas it is essential to conduct the
counting of votes polled for General Assembly
Election 2022 in a free and fair manner and to
maintain public peace, order and tranquillity as per
provisions of Law and Model Code of Conduct which
had come into effect from 08-01-2022;
And whereas it has been observed in the past
that political disputes, confrontation and violence
start on the eve of the counting of votes mainly due
to misuse of Hotels, Restaurants, Tea Shops, Pan
Shops and other food shops/joints (Dhabas, Gaddas)
etc., which exists within 200 meters radius of the
counting centre thereby creating law and order
problems;
And whereas, I am satisfied that the
circumstances do not permit the serving, in due
time, of the notices individually upon the persons
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against whom this order is directed and therefore,
under the powers vested in me under sub-section
(2) of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973, I hereby pass the order ex-parte;
Now therefore, I, Ajit Roy, IAS, District
Magistrate, North Goa District, in exercise of the
powers vested in me under sub-section (1) of
Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
do hereby order that on the day of the counting
of votes viz from 06:00 hrs. of 10-03-2022 till the
end of counting of votes at Government
Polytechnic College, Altinho, Panaji-Goa all Hotels,
Restaurants, Establishments, Bars, Tea shops, Pan
shops, Eateries and other Food shops/joints
(Dhabas, Gaddas) etc., within 200 meters radius of
the counting centre shall remain closed to avoid
their misuse and to prevent any gathering of
crowd and any Law & Order problem.
Failure to comply with this order shall be liable
for penal action under Section 188 of Indian Penal
Code and other relevant provisions of laws in force.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 03rd day of March, 2022.
Panaji.—The District Magistrate & DEO (North
Goa), Ajit Roy, IAS.
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Order
No. 40/16/2022-MAG-ELN/L&O/Counting/113
Order U/S 144 of Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973
Whereas counting of votes polled for General
Assembly Election 2022 is scheduled to be held
on 10-03-2022 to the Assembly Constituencies in
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the North Goa District at Government Polytechnic
College, Altinho, Panaji Goa from 08.00 a.m.
onwards.
And whereas it is essential to conduct the
counting of votes polled for General Assembly
Election 2022 in a free and fair manner and to
maintain public peace, order and tranquillity as
per provisions of Law and Model Code of Conduct
which had come into effect from 08-01-2022;
And whereas, in my considered opinion there is
sufficient ground for proceeding under sub-section
(1) of Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
to impose restrictions on the functioning of two
Government Departments i.e. Government
Polytechnic College, Altinho, Panaji Goa and Public
Works Department, Altinho, Panaji-Goa;
And whereas, I am satisfied that the
circumstances do not permit the serving, in due
time, of the notices individually upon the persons
against whom this order is directed and therefore,
under the powers vested in me under sub-section
(2) of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973, I hereby pass the order ex-parte;
Now therefore, I, Ajit Roy, IAS, District
Magistrate, North Goa District, in exercise of the
powers vested in me under sub-section (1) of
Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 do
hereby order that from 07-03-2022 to 11-03-2022 the
Government Polytechnic College, Altinho, Panaji-
Goa and the Public Works Department, Altinho,
Panaji-Goa shall remain non functional to prevent
any gathering of crowd and any Law & Order
problem.
Failure to comply with this order shall be liable
for penal action under Section 188 of Indian Penal
Code and other relevant provisions of laws in force.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 03rd day of March, 2022.
Panaji.—The District Magistrate & DEO (North
Goa), Ajit Roy, IAS.
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Order
No. 40/16/2022-MAG-ELN/L&O/Dry Day/114
Order U/S 144 of Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973
Whereas counting of votes polled for General
Assembly Election 2022 is scheduled to be held on
10-03-2022 to the Assembly Constituencies in North
Goa District at Government Polytechnic College,
Altinho, Panaji-Goa from 08.00 a.m. onwards and
Model Code of Conduct which had come into effect
from 08-01-2022;
And whereas the Government of Goa vide
Notification No. 2/1/95-Fin(R&C)/Part(A)/84 dated
09-02-2022 has directed that all the licensed
premises “for the sale of liquor” in the State of Goa
shall be closed from 00.00 hrs. of 10-03-2022 till the
end of counting of votes polled for General
Assembly Election 2022;
And whereas Section 29(A) of Goa Excise Duty
Act 1964 empowers the District Magistrate to order
the closure of the licensed premises “for the sale of
liquor” within his/her jurisdiction for such period
as may be necessary and appropriate for
maintenance of law and order.
And whereas in my considered opinion, there is
sufficient grounds for proceeding under sub-section
(1) of Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 for closure of all the licensed premises “for
the sale of liquor” within North Goa District from
00.00 hrs. of 10-03-2022 till the end of counting of
votes polled for General Assembly Election 2022.
And whereas, I am satisfied that the
circumstances do not permit the serving, in due
time, of the notices individually upon the persons
against whom this order is directed and therefore,
under the powers vested in me under sub-section
(2) of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 I hereby pass the order ex-parte.
Now therefore, I, Ajit Roy, IAS, District
Magistrate, North Goa District, in exercise of the
power vested in me under sub-section (1) of Section
144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 read with
Section 29A of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 do
hereby order that all the licensed premises “for the
sale of liquor” shall remain closed from 00.00 hrs. of
10-03-2022 till the end of counting of votes polled
for General Assembly Election 2022;
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 on the above mentioned days
and time. The owners of the licensed premises
having Bar and Restaurant shall display a board in
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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.
Failure to comply with this order shall result in
the cancellation of licences and the owner or
offender shall be liable for penal action under
Section 188 of Indian Penal Code, Section 30 of the
Excise Duty Act, 1964 and other relevant provisions
of laws in force.
Given under my hand and seal of this office, this
03rd day of March, 2022.
Panaji.—The District Magistrate & DEO (North
Goa), Ajit Roy, IAS.
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Order
No. 8/8/2021-MAG/L&O/(Vol.II)/462
Read: 1. Order No. 8/8/2021-MAG/L&O/(Vol.II)/2945
dated 30-12-2021.
2. Order No. 8/8/2021-MAG/L&O/(Vol.II)/2946
dated 30-12-2021.
Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973
The validity of above referred orders is hereby
extended for another six months w.e.f. 28-02-2022
unless withdrawn earlier.
Given under my hand and seal of on this 28th
day of February, 2022.
Panaji.—The District Magistrate (North Goa),
Ajit Roy, IAS.