Section 144 promulgated in light of APSC Prelims

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) has issued a prohibitory order under Section 144 of CrPC in parts of Guwahati city for the APSC CCE Preliminary Examination scheduled on March 26.

This step has been taken in order to conduct the examination in a peaceful manner. The order also bans any unlawful activity in the vicinity of the examination centres and warns of legal action if anyone is found in violation of the order.

“In the exercise of powers conferred upon me under section 144 CrPC 1973 read with Govt. of Assam Notification No. HMA.735/2008/pt- I/243, dated 24.12.2014, I, Subhasish Baruah, APS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati do now promulgate this Notification under Section 144 CrPC prohibiting assembly of more than five persons, taking out any demonstration, procession, agitation and shouting of slogans near the examination Centres and within the radius of 100 meters of examination Centres in Guwahati,” the notification mentioned.

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