Section 144 imposed in East Garo Hills

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills District Magistrate, Swapnil Tembe has promulgated Section 144 of the CrPC in the district prohibiting illegal collection of money, donations, contributions or subscription in any manner from shop-keepers, market places, plying vehicles, etc. by any individuals, groups, persons, organizations, associations and unions in the district, stated a release. The circular issued in this regard stated that there were reports that some individuals, association, unions, groups, among others have resorted to induced or forceful collection of money, donations, fees, etc. under various pretext from the individuals, shop-keepers, teer counters, markets, etc., in the district.

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