Panaji, 5th February, 2024 (Magha 16, 1945) SERIES III No. 44 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
2. The carrying of firearms or weapons of offences GOVERNMENT OF GOA Department of Home
Home—General Division
Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa, Magisterial Branch
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such as lathis, swords, daggers or spears;
3. The use of loudspeakers;
4. The shouting of slogans;
5. Burning of fire;
Order
No. 8/8/2023-MAG/L&O/(Vol.III)/340
Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
of 1973
Whereas it is apprehended that assemblies, processions and morchas are likely to be carried out during the 6th Session of the Eight Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa convened from 02-02-2024 to 10-02-2024.
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;
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 02-02-2024 and shall remain in force till the Assembly Session is over.
Given under my hand and seal, this 25th day of
January, 2024.
Panaji.— The District Magistrate (North), Dr.
Sneha S. Gitte, IAS.
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Order
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.
No. 8/8/2023-MAG/L&O/(Vol.III)/341
Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
of 1973
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 44 (EXTRAORDINARY) 5TH FEBRUARY, 2024owners and locals of Pernem Taluka held meeting at Mopa Airport Police Station on the issue of not providing authorized counter exclusive for Pernem Taluka. The taxi owners have opposed to the operation of App based taxi service at Mopa Airport. The taxi owners grieves that the G.M.R. and other companies located at Mopa recommends the tourists arriving at the Airport to use the services of specific counters due to which the local taxi owners are financially suffering. So also local taxi operators are restricted to directly approach to the customers at the Airport. The local land owners who had sacrificed their land for the functioning of Mopa International Airport are also demanding that 80% job promise given by the Government before functioning of the Airport is not fulfilled and they have raised their displeasure over the same.
And whereas, the Superintendent of Police, North has further informed that the taxi operators and villagers of Mopa, Warkhand, Nagzar and Chandel village are frequently gathering in front of the Mopa International Airport gate with their above demands, which is causing traffic jam and causing inconvenience to the visitors.
And whereas, the Superintendent of Police, North has further informed that from the recent developments, it appears that there is possibility that the taxi owners and villagers of Mopa, Warkhand, Nagzar and Chandel village may gather in groups to show their displeasure and may create disturbance in the smooth functioning of Manohar International Airport Mopa which may further hamper the reputation of the State and Country at International level.
And whereas, the Superintendent of Police, North has further requested to impose order under Section 144 Cr. P. C. in and around the villages of Mopa, Warkhand, Nagzar and Chandel in Mopa Airport Police Station jurisdiction from January, 2024 to March, 2024, in order to prevent disturbance of public peace and tranquility and gathering of the people in groups at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, Pernem-Goa.
Now therefore, on being satisfied for the need to take preventive action on the report of the Superintendent of Police, North Goa District, Porvorim-Goa, I, Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, IAS, District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panaji-Goa in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, do hereby prohibit:-
(a) Assembly and gathering of five or more persons
and taking out or organizing of processions;
(b) The carrying of firearms or weapons of offences such as lathis, swords, daggers or spears;
(c) The use of loudspeakers;
(d) The shouting of slogans;
(e) Burning of fire crackers;
in and around the villages of Mopa, Warkhand, Nagzar and Chandel in Mopa Airport Police Station jurisdiction from January, 2024 to March, 2024.
I further direct that the above restrictions 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.
The circumstances do not permit serving of the notice individually to the concerned. Therefore, the order is hereby passed ex-parte. It shall be published for information of public through Press and also by affixing copies on the Notice Boards of the offices of all Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Mamlatdars and Police Stations.
This Order shall come into force from the date of this Order and shall remain in operation upto 31st March, 2024, unless withdrawn earlier.
Given under my hand and seal, this 25th day of
January, 2024.
Panaji.— The District Magistrate (North), Dr.
Sneha S. Gitte, IAS.
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