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 Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973
No. 8/8/2023-MAG/L&O/(Vol.III)/1870
Whereas it is apprehended that assemblies, processions and morchas are likely to be carried out during the 5th Session of the Eight Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa convened from 18-07-2023 to 10-08-2023.
And whereas such activities are likely to create not only traffic congestion but also disturbance to the smooth and peaceful functioning of the Assembly;
And whereas I am satisfied that adoption of immediate preventive measures are necessary for the maintenance of public peace, order and tranquility;
And whereas I am satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for proceeding under Section 144 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and that the circumstances do not allow the serving of notice individually.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 144 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, I, Mamu Hage, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa, do hereby prohibit:
1. Assembly and gathering of five or more persons and taking out or organizing of processions.
2. The carrying of firearms or weapons of offences such as lathis, swords, daggers or spears.
3. The use of loudspeakers.
4. The shouting of slogans.
5. Burning of fire.
in any public place, street, road, square, thoroughfare, by-lane or in any open space within the radius of 500 meters around the Assembly Complex at Porvorim and the area under the jurisdiction of Panaji Police Station. I further direct that the above restriction shall not apply to public servants on duty and to bonafide marriage or funeral processions or any special occasion or occasions which in the opinion of the District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Sub- Divisional Magistrates, are genuine and for which prior permission in writing has/have been be obtained from the District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate concerned.
This order shall come into force w.e.f. 10.00 a.m. on 18-07-2023 and shall remain in force till the Assembly Session is over.
Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of
July, 2023.
Panaji.— The District Magistrate (North),
Mamu Hage, IAS.
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