Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 22nd June, 2023 (Asadha 1, 1945) SERIES III No. 12 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Home Home—General Division
Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa, Magisterial Branch
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Order
Now therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under section 144 of Cr. P. C. 1973, I, Mamu Hage, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panaji, do hereby prohibit the carrying of all types of arms, fire arms, ammunition, lethal weapons, in any public place, street, road squares, thorough fare, by lanes or in any open place in entire jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Parcem, Pernem, Goa with immediate effect until further orders;
U/S 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973
No. 40/08/2023-MAG/Bye-Election/Parcem VP/1713
Whereas, the Goa State Election Commission Altinho, Panaji-Goa, has announced the Bye-Election of Ward VII of Parcem Village Panchayat of Pernem Taluka and the Model Code of Conduct has come into force on announcement of the said schedule. The Goa State Election Commission, has directed to ensure free, fair and peaceful conduct of Bye-Election of Ward VII of Parcem Village Panchayat of Pernem Taluka in the North Goa District;
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 complete ban for carrying of all types of arms and fire arms and lethal weapons within the areas under the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Parcem, Pernem-Goa, to ensure a free, fair, peaceful and orderly conduct of the Bye-Election process and to prevent any sort of obstructions, annoyance or injury to any person lawfully employed or for conduct of bye-election to prevent any danger to human life, or safety, or disturbance of public tranquility or riot, of any affray during the electioneering period.
Further, all the Arms license holders in jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Parcem, Pernem, North Goa District are directed to deposit all their fire arms at the nearest Police Stations of their respective jurisdiction immediately, on or before 27-06-2023. All the firearms deposited will be returned to the license holders after five days from counting i.e. after the election process is over;
Further, it is also made known that, if any person has a real threat to his or her person/property, he/she should approach the Director General of Police for providing necessary security by the Police, but under no circumstances will any person be allowed to carry his own personal firearm/s license or otherwise except with special permission from the undersigned.
However, the above restrictions shall not apply to Public Servants/Police/Defence Personnel and Security Personnel on duty/Sports persons who are members of National Rifle Association of India, unless they are found to be indulging in violence or posing a threat to the maintenance of law and order and peaceful conduct of elections.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 21st day of June, 2023.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 12 (EXTRAORDINARY) 22ND JUNE, 2023 OrderU/S 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973
No. 40/08/2023-MAG/Bye-Election/Parcem VP/1714
Whereas, the Goa State Election Commission Altinho, Panaji-Goa, has announced the Bye- Election to Ward No. VII of Parcem Village Panchayat in Pernem Taluka in North Goa District scheduled to be held on 02-07-2023 and the Election Model Code of Conduct has already come into force with immediate effect for Bye-Elections.
And whereas, to prevent undue influence of voters through distribution of liquor and to ensure free, fair, peaceful and orderly conduct of the election process, it is felt appropriate that the timings for closure of all liquor bars/shops, pubs, provision stores etc., needs to be curtailed;
And whereas, section 29(A) of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 and Rules there under empowers the District Magistrate to order the closure of liquor bars, restaurants serving liquor, liquor shops, pubs, provision stores etc., at such times and for such period as may necessary and appropriate for preservation of public peace and tranquility.
And whereas, in my considered opinion, there is sufficient ground for proceeding under sub-section (1) of section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for closure of all bars and all shops, pubs, provision stores, restaurants where liquors are being served or sold in the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Parcem, Pernem Taluka.
Only the sale and service of liquor in all liquor bars, shops, pubs, shacks, clubs, provision stores or any establishment in the jurisdiction of Parcem Village Panchayat in Pernem Taluka, North Goa District shall be stopped every day by 10:00 p.m. till election Model Code of Conduct is in force. Such establishments can remain open and continue to operate without the sale and service of liquor beyond 10:00 p.m. Any violations of the above directions may be reported to the office of the District Election Officer, Panaji.
If any liquor shop/bar, pub or any establishment is found serving liquor beyond the aforesaid timings, during the said period, it shall result in cancellation of licenses and the owner or offender shall be liable for penal action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1908, section 30 of the Excise Duty Act, 1964 and other relevant provisions of laws in force.
The Flying Squads, officials of the Excise Department, Sector Magistrate, Police or any other authorized officers/officials shall act immediately in case any violation comes to their notice or reported to them and should forthwith report such cases to the Commissioner of Excise and/or the Returning Officer concerned.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 21st day of June, 2023.
Panaji.— The District Magistrate & DEO (North),
Mamu Hage, IAS.
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Order
U/S 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973
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 in exercise of the powers vested in me under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 read with section 29A of the Goa Excise Act, 1964, I, Mamu Hage, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa District, do hereby order that serving or selling of liquor in all the liquor bars, pubs, shops, clubs, shacks, or any establishment in the jurisdiction of Parcem Village Panchayat in Pernem Taluka, North Goa District shall be closed everyday by 10:00 p.m., with immediate effect till the election Model Code of Conduct is in force. However, this order shall not apply to those establishments, provision stores etc., which are required by law to be closed before 10:00 p.m. No. 40/08/2023-MAG/Bye-Election/St. Estevam VP/1715
Whereas, the Goa State Election Commission, Altinho, Panaji-Goa, has announced the Bye- Election of Ward V of St. Estevam Village Panchayat, Tiswadi Taluka and the Model Code of Conduct has come into force on announcement of the said schedule. The State Election Commission, has directed to ensure free, fair and peaceful conduct of Bye-Election of Ward V of St. Estevam Village Panchayat of Tiswadi Taluka in the North Goa District;
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 complete ban for carrying of all types of arms and fire arms and lethal weapons within the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 12 (EXTRAORDINARY) 22ND JUNE, 2023 Order
U/S 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973
areas under the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat St. Estevam, Tiswadi-Goa, to ensure a free, fair, peaceful and orderly conduct of the Bye-Election process and to prevent any sort of obstructions, annoyance or injury to any person lawfully employed or for conduct of bye-election to prevent any danger to human life or safety or disturbance of public tranquility or riot, of any affray during the electioneering period.
And whereas, I am satisfied that the circumstances do not permit serving of the notices individually in time to all the licensed Arms Holders in the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat St. Estevam, Tiswadi-Goa.
Now therefore in exercise of the powers vested in me under section 144 of Cr. P.C. 1973, I, Mamu Hage, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panaji, do hereby prohibit the carrying of all types of arms, fire arms, ammunition, lethal weapons, in any public place, street, road squares, thorough fare, by lanes, or in any open place in entire jurisdiction of Village Panchayat St. Estevam, Tiswadi-Goa with immediate effect until further orders;
Fur ther, all the Arms license holders in jurisdiction of Village Panchayat St. Estevam, Tiswadi, North Goa District are dircted to deposit all their fire arms at the nearest Police Stations of their respective jurisdiction immediately, on or before 27-06-2023. All the firearms deposited will be returned to the license holders after five days from counting i.e. after the election process is over;
Further, it is also made known that, if any person has a real threat to his or her person/property, he/she should approach the Director General of Police for providing necessary security by the Police, but under no circumstances will any person be allowed to carry his own personal firearm/s license or otherwise except with special permission from the undersigned.
However, the above restrictions shall not apply to Public Servants/Police/Defence Personnel and Security Personnel on duty/Sports persons who are members of National Rifle Association of India, unless they are found to be indulging in violence or posing a threat to the maintenance of law and order and peaceful conduct of elections.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 21st day of June, 2023.
No. 40/08/2023-MAG/Bye-Election/St. Estevam
VP/1716
Whereas, the Goa State Election Commission, Altinho, Panaji-Goa has announced the Bye-Election to Ward No. V of St. Estevam Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka in North Goa District scheduled to be held on 02-07-2023 and the Election Model Code of Conduct has already come into force with immediate effect for Bye-Elections.
And whereas, to prevent undue influence of voters through distribution of liquor and to ensure free, fair, peaceful and orderly conduct of the election process, it is felt appropriate that the timings for closure of all liquor bars/shops, pubs, provision stores etc., needs to be curtailed.
And whereas, section 29(A) of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 and Rules there under empowers the District Magistrate to order the closure of liquor bars, restaurants serving liquor, liquor shops, pubs, provision stores etc., at such times and for such period as may necessary and appropriate for preservation of public peace and tranquility.
And whereas, in my considered opinion, there is sufficient ground for proceeding under sub-section (1) of section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for closure of all bars and all shops, pubs, provision stores, restaurants where liquors are being served or sold in the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat, St. Estevam, Tiswadi Taluka.
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.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 12 (EXTRAORDINARY) 22ND JUNE, 2023Only the sale and service of liquor in all liquor bars, shops, pubs, shacks, clubs, provision stores or any establishment in the jurisdiction of St. Estevam Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka, North Goa District shall be stopped every day by 10:00 p.m. till election Model Code of Conduct is in force. Such establishments can remain open and continue to operate without the sale and service of liquor beyond 10:00 p.m. Any violations of the above directions may be reported to the office of the District Election Officer, Panaji.
If any liquor shop/bar, pub or any establishment is found serving liquor beyond the aforesaid timings, during the said period, it shall result in cancellation of licenses and the owner or offender shall be liable for penal action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1908, section 30 of the Excise Duty Act, 1964 and other relevant provisions of laws in force.
The Flying Squads, officials of the Excise Department, Sector Magistrate, Police or any other authorized officers/officials shall act immediately in case any violation comes to their notice or reported to them and should forthwith report such cases to the Commissioner of Excise and/or the Returning Officer concerned.
Given under my hand and seal of this office on
this 21st day of June, 2023.
Panaji.— The District Magistrate & DEO (North),
Mamu Hage, IAS.
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