EXTRAORDINARY

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Revenue

Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao Goa, Magisterial section

Order

UNDER SECTION 163 OF THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023.

Whereas, the Hon’ble Vice President of India will be visiting Goa from 29^th May, to 30^th May, 2026.

And whereas, in view of the above VVIP visit and with a view to enhancing security arrangements, it

is necessary to impose restrictions on aerial activities, including aerial photography, videography and the

operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in sensitive areas;

And whereas, I am satisfied that there is sufficient ground for proceeding under Section 163 of the

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to prevent any potential threat to public safety, security and

maintenance of public order;

Now, therefore, I, Egna Cleetus, IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao–Goa in exercise

of the powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 do

hereby prohibit aerial photography, aerial videography and the flying or operation of any Unmanned Aerial

Vehicles (UAVs)/drones in any form, within a radius of 02 (two) kilometres of Dabolim International

Airport, Mormugao during the period specified herein from 03:00 p.m. on 29/05/2026 to 05:00 p.m. on

30/05/2026 on account of the VVIP visit to Goa.

Provided that this order shall not apply to:

Police Personnel and other Government officials/agencies if using the drones purely in connection

with their officials duties, subject to the following conditions:

a)

Such Police Personnel and other Government officials shall be in their prescribed service

uniform, wherever applicable and shall carry valid identity cards and written authorization

issued by the competent authority permitting the use of drones for official purpose;

b)

The exemption shall be applicable only while such personnel are on official duty and strictly for

official purposes during the period of enforcement of this Order.

No. 37/02/2025/MAG/DRONE/M.O.1562

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]

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RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 27th May, 2026 (Jyaistha 6, 1948)

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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

In view of the emergent nature of the order, this order is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the

public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under Section 223 of Bharatiya Nyaya

Sanhita, 2023 and other applicable laws.

This Order shall come into force and remain in force during the following time periods:

From 03:00 p.m. on 29/05/2026 to 05:00 p.m. on 30/05/2026 at Dabolim International Airport.

Given under my hand and seal of this Office on this 26^thday of May, 2026.

Egna Cleetus IAS, District Magistrate, South Goa District, Margao.

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