हिंदी
Chandigarh, May 18
Whereas, the Chandigarh Administration has earmarked the Rally Ground, Sector-25, Chandigarh for taking out processions, rallies, dharnas, etc. and no permission has been granted by the Chandigarh Administration to organize processions, rallies, dharnas, etc. elsewhere in the city other than the designated location, i.e., Rally Ground, Sector 25, Chandigarh and the same has been done to avoid traffic congestion, keeping in view of the convenience of the general public.
Whereas, it has been made to appear to me that certain groups of people plans to organize processions, rallies, dharnas, etc., and resort to other agitation methods in the city other than the earmarked/designated place i.e. Rally Ground, Sec 25, Chandigarh and whereas, there is an apprehension that such groups/organizations/unions may cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to the persons lawfully employed or other general public and endanger human life and property, disturb public peace and tranquillity and cause riots and affrays.
And therefore, I, Mandip Singh Brar, I.A.S, District Magistrate, Chandigarh, in exercise of the power vested u/s 144 of Cr. P.C., do hereby order as a measure of emergency that the public in general or any member thereof is prohibited from taking out procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans of gathering/assembly of 5 or more people etc. within the territory of U.T., Chandigarh other than Rally Ground, Sec-25, Chandigarh, for a period of 60 days.
Further, prior permission for organizing procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans, gathering/assembly of 5 or more people etc. at Rally Ground, Secto-25, Chandigarh must be obtained from the Competent Authority, i.e., the District Magistrate/concerned Sub divisional Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh.
(I) The police or Para-military or military persons or any other Government servant on official duties.
(II) The processions or meetings for which prior permission in writing or the District Magistrate/concerned sub divisional Magistrate, Chandigarh, has been obtained.
(III) The customary and ritualistic procession in with weddings and funerals.
This order shall come into force with effect from zero hours on 19.05.2021 and shall be effective up-to and including 17.07.2021.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and in addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
This order shall be promulgated by affixing copy thereof on the notice board of the office of the under signed as well as the District Courts, Chandigarh and publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area, through the office of the D.P.R., Chandigarh.
