Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 12th May, 2025 (Vaisakha 22, 1947) SERIES III No. 6
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Home
Office of the District Collector and District Magistrate South
No. 38/2/2024/163 B.N.S.S./L&O/MAG/XII/M.O.1631 Date: 09-May-2025
Prohibitory Order
(Issued Under Section 163 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023)
Whereas, it has been brought to the notice of the undersigned that in the vicinity of defence establishments and other critical infrastructure in the South Goa District, instances of unauthorized parking, trespassing, temporary encroachments, and illegal construction of shops, stalls and similar structures have been observed;
And whereas, such activities pose a serious risk to national security, operational safety and emergency preparedness, particularly in light of the heightened alert and prevailing tensions along the international border;
And whereas, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the District Magistrate is empowered to issue prohibitory orders to prevent threats to public safety, protect vital installations, and ensure unobstructed operational readiness of defence and emergency services;
Now therefore, I, Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate and District Collector, South Goa, in exercise of the powers conferred under the said section, do hereby prohibit the following activities in the 500-metre radius around all defence establishments and critical infrastructure facilities in South Goa District, including but not limited to military bases, naval installations, fuel depots, communication stations, power stations and airports:
1. Unauthorized parking of private or commercial vehicles.
2. Trespassing or unauthorized movement of persons or goods.
3. Temporary or permanent construction, including the setting up of shops, stalls or any form of commercial or informal structure.
4. Storage of materials or installation of barriers/obstacles in the vicinity that may impede security or emergency operations.
This order shall remain in force for a period of 60 days from the date of issuance unless withdrawn earlier and is applicable to all individuals, vendors, commercial establishments, and organizations.
This order is issued in the interest of national security and public safety and shall be published and communicated to all relevant departments and enforcement agencies for compliance.
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 425OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 6 (EXTRAORDINARY) 12TH MAY, 2025 In view of the emergent nature of the order, this order is issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other applicable laws.
All the Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional Magistrates of South Goa are authorized to verify the violation of order issued under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and to file FIR before the concerned Court/Police Station and to lodge complaint before the concerned Judicial Magistrate.
The Superintendent of Police (South), Margao Goa is directed to issue direction to all the Police Station of South Goa District to take note of the Order and to place the matter before the concerned Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional Magistrates of South Goa in case of violation under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
This order is issued in the interest of public safety and national security and shall be widely publicized for information and compliance.
Given under my hand and seal of this office this 09th day of May, 2025.
Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao Goa.
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Office of the Collector and District Magistrate South
Order
No. 37/113/2008/MAG/Tenant Verification/M.O.1362 Date: 09-May-2025
Read: No. SP/S-Goa/Reader/1400/2025 dated 09/05/2025 from the Superintendent of Police, South Goa District, Margao.
(Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023)
Whereas, it is reported by the Superintendent of Police, South Goa District, Margao, that criminals with an intention of committing crime in Goa, usually stay in Hotel/rented premises with fictitious names and bogus residential/official addresses and telephone numbers and after commission of crime, it becomes very difficult to locate the culprits, on the basis of available information recorded in the registers of Hotels/Guest House/Inns, as on verification it is found to be at times bogus/false.
And whereas, anti-social/criminal or undesirable elements can camouflage their identity for illegal/immoral operations, which need to be contained and regulated. Certain hotel owners/landlords /establishment have a tendency to rent out premises without verifying the antecedents of the person/tenants or informing the local Police;
Now therefore, on being satisfied of the need to take preventive action based on the report of the Superintendent of Police, South Goa District, Margao, I, Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, do hereby order that:-
a) All owner of the houses, buildings, flats and other residential accommodations, and the Owners/Management of all Hotels, Lodging & Boarding, Shacks, Private guest houses, Paying Guest facilities, religious bodies, offering temporary accommodations, Temporarily residential accommodation, etc., in the whole of South Goa District must verify the bonafides of persons through their proof of identify such as Election Card, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport, Smart Card, etc.
b) No landlords, tenants, owners or person of any house/property falling under the territorial jurisdiction of South Goa District, Goa, shall let, sublet or rent out any accommodation to any person unless the particulars of the tenants have been furnished to the Officer-In-Charge of the concerned Police Station.
c) All In-Charges of such accommodations shall provide such facilities for inspection and the maintenance of record in the Police Authorities or any other authority authorizes by the undersigned.
d) All Head/Incharges of Nationalized Banks of South Goa District must deploy security guards for security of their ATM's round the clock and install CCTV cameras or shall installed ESS (Electronic Survey System) equipped with Panic button hooter, two-way communication system, & remote outstanding control.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 6 (EXTRAORDINARY) 12TH MAY, 2025The circumstances do not permit serving of the notice individual to the concerned persons. Therefore, this order is hereby passed ex-parte. It shall be published for public information through the Press, Social Media, etc. and also by affixing copies on the Notice Boards of all Sub Divisional Magistrates, Mamlatdars and Police Stations.
This order shall come into force with effect from 09/05/2025 and shall remain in operation for a period of 60 days (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.
Violation of this order is punishable u/s 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
All the Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional Magistrates of South Goa are authorized to verify the violation of this order issued under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and to file FIR before the concerned Court/ Police Station and to lodge complaint before the concerned Judicial Magistrate.
The Superintendent of Police (South), Margao, Goa, is directed to issue direction to all the Police Station of South Goa District to take note of this order and to place the matter before the concerned Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional Magistrates of South Goa in case of violation under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Given under my hand seal of this Office on 9th day of May 2025.
Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao-Goa.
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Office of the Collector and District Magistrate South
Order
37/41/2015/MAG/DRONES(37/128/2008/MAG)/Part-II/M.O Date: 09-May-2025
Issued Under Section 163 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Whereas, it has been brought to the notice of the undersigned that due to escalating tensions along the international border, there exists a heightened threat perception in terms of internal security, critical infrastructure vulnerability and civilian safety;
And whereas, it has been observed that the unregulated operation of drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems) within the jurisdiction of South Goa District could pose a serious threat to public safety, law and order and national security, especially in light of recent developments;
And whereas, under the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021 and Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the District Magistrate is empowered to issue prohibitory orders to prevent danger to human life, public tranquillity and to ensure security of the state;
Now therefore, I, Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao Goa in exercise of the powers vested in me under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,do hereby prohibit that the operation, flying or use of drones or any Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), regardless of size or category, is strictly prohibited within the entire jurisdiction of South Goa District with immediate effect.
Provided that the above order shall not apply to:
1. The government agencies or authorized entities undertaking official duties, such as law enforcement, defence forces, disaster management operations or any institution that has obtained prior written approval from the undersigned.
2. Police Personnel and other Government Officials/ Security Agencies if using the drone purely in connection with their Officials duties.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, this order is issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023and relevant provisions of the UAS Rules, 2021.
All the Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional Magistrates of South Goa are authorized to verify the violation of order issued under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and to file FIR before the concerned Court/ Police Station and to lodge complaint before the concerned Judicial Magistrate.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES III No. 6 (EXTRAORDINARY) 12TH MAY, 2025The Superintendent of Police (South), Margao Goa is directed to issue direction to all the Police Station of South Goa District to take note of the Order and to place the matter before the concerned Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional Magistrates of South Goa in case of violation under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
This order is issued in the interest of public safety and national security and shall be widely publicized for information and compliance.
Given under my hand and seal of this office this 9th day of May, 2025.
Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District Margao.
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