ORDER U/S 144 Cr. P.C.
1.It has been made to appear to Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate ,U.T., Chandigarh that a large number of commercial places/shops have come up in Chandigarh popularly known as Cyber Cafes and a large number of people visit these places to use the facilities available there including e-mail facilities and therefore certain anti-social elements, criminals and terrorists may use these facilities to mislead the security/investigation agencies, create panic in the public, endanger the security of general public, V.I.P.s and government institutions, and help the terrorist activities directly affecting the security of the State.
Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary to take speedy recourse to prevent danger to human lives from any terrorist act which may affect the security of the State and disturb the public peace and tranquility.
Now therefore,Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh in exercise of the powers vested with him under section 144 of the Cr.P.C., hereby direct the owners of the Cyber Cafes to strictly comply with the following:
(i) prohibiting the use of Cyber Cafes by unknown person whose identity has not been established by the owner of the café;
(ii) maintaining a register for identity of the visitor/user;
(iii) make an entry in the handwriting of the visitor/user mentioning name, address, telephone number and identity proof. The visitor/user shall also sign the register kept for this purpose;
(iv) the identity of the visitor/user shall be established through identity card, voter card, ration card, driving license, passport and photo credit card;
(v) activity server log should be preserved in main server and its record should be preserved for at least six months;
(vi) if any activity of the visitor is of a suspicious nature, the owner of the Cyber Cafe will inform the police station;
(vii) record be maintained about the specific computer used by the person.
This order shall come into force from zero hours on 19.01.2022 and shall be effective for a period of sixty days up-to and including 19.03.2022.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order shall invite action under section 188 of the I.P.C.
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WHEREAS it has been made to appear to Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate ,U.T., Chandigarh that some Immigration/Emigration/Student Visa Companies are running their offices in U.T., Chandigarh. Since there is no need of license for consultancy of student visa, they also start providing of Immigration/Emigration consultancy to the people. They get published advertisements in leading newspapers and dupe the innocent people of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh and after 2/3 months, they close their offices and run away from the city. The unlawful activities of these companies can cause endanger to the general public.
AND whereas Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh, is of the opinion that some check is necessary on these companies so that they may not cause harm to the citizen and that immediate action is warranted in this regard.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh in exercise of the power vested in him u/s 144 of the Cr.P.C., do hereby order as an emergency measure that before establishing such companies, it is mandatory for the owner of the company to provide complete antecedents in writing to the local Police Station and at Public Window, Police Headquarter, Sector 9, Chandigarh, within 7 days as and when they start their business in the City.
It is further, ordered that the immigration companies will mention their registration number in the Performa point 2 (ii) while providing information to the Chandigarh Police at Public Window Police Headquarters, Sector-9, Chandigarh, as well as in advertisement given for the immigration companies.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is 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 come into force with effect from zero hours on 19.01.2022and shall be effective for a period of sixty days up-to and including 19.03.2022.
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Whereas, it has been made to appear to Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate ,U.T., Chandigarh that because of possibility of law & order problem, security threats and possibility of misuse of weapons by anti-social elements and others can create panic in the public and public nuisance, and as such there is high apprehension of breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility besides danger to human lives and safety by the display of weapons.
And whereas Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh, is of the opinion that carrying of all kind of fire arms, lethal weapons, lathies, spears & javelins, trishuls, swords, short swords, knuckles, knives & daggers, iron rods, etc., within the Union Territory, Chandigarh in connection with the aforesaid matters would cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed, disturb public peace and tranquility and may cause riots and affrays and that immediate action is necessary for the prevention of the same.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh do, hereby, prohibit as measure of emergency, the public generally or any member thereof from carrying of all kind of fire arms, lethal weapons, lathies, spears & javelins, trishuls, swords, short swords, knuckles, knives & daggers, iron rods, etc., within the limits of Union Territory of Chandigarh for a period of 60 days.
Provided that the above order shall not apply to:
1. Police or military or para-military personnel and other Govt. servants if called upon to carry fire arms in connection with their duties subject to the following conditions:
a. That the police/military/para-military personnel shall be in their service uniform.
b. That the exemption is applicable in relation to the above said personnel only when they are on official duty.
c. That the above personnel shall carry their identity cards and authorization cards authorizing them to carry the fire arms in connection with their official duties, issued by the Competent Authority.
2. Carrying of fire arms and lethal weapons for which permission in writing of the District Magistrate, Chandigarh has been obtained or holders of valid arms licence.
This order shall come into force from zero hours on 20.01.2022 and shall be effective for a period of sixty days up-to and including 20.03.2022.
In view of the emergent nature of this order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order shall invite action under section 188 of the I.P.C.
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WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate ,U.T., Chandigarh that there is mushrooming of BPOs, prominently known as Call Centers, Corporate Houses, Media Houses, Companies, Organizations and firms in Chandigarh and near-by areas, offering employment opportunity to youth. The employees including women from various parts of the neighboring states are staying in different parts of city and other adjoining cities/villages. Their employers are providing cab services for the purpose of picking and dropping them from their places of stay to office and back. As these organizations are functioning round the clock, the cabs are ferrying employees even at late night hours. These cabs are hired on contract and their operators and drivers are not properly monitored to ensure safe & secure transportation of employees, resulting in grave danger to human life, safety & security of employees, especially women employees. It has come to notice that certain criminal and anti-social elements look for soft targets, particularly during odd hours. The women employees who travel during late night hours are vulnerable to crime and criminal acts by such elements.
AND Whereas, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh is of the opinion that some check is necessary on such companies/organizations/employers providing pick & drop facility to their employees in late night hours, transporters, security agencies/guards & drivers so as to ensure the security & safety of employees, especially women employees working till late hours.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh in exercise of the powers vested with me under section 144 of the Cr. P.C., direct that all such organizations like B.P.O.s, Call Centres, Corporate Houses, Media Houses, companies, firms & other similar entities, having the facility of pick & drop for their employees and the transporters, security agencies, drivers & security guards attached/concerned with them, in the jurisdiction of Chandigarh, shall:
1. Maintain a data of all employees, security personnel, cab drivers & contractual workers working with them, for access by the Police as and when required.
2. Hire security personnel & other contractual personnel as far as possible from licensed agencies only.
3. Ensure verification of antecedents of all their employees including contractual employees.
4. Ensure that women employees are not made to travel alone with the cab driver and a duly verified security guard or a male colleague is deployed in each cab carrying women staff during night hours, i.e., 08.00 P.M. to 07.00 A.M.
5. Choose the route in such manner that as far as possible a woman employee is not the first one to be picked up or the last to be dropped.
6. Ensure that during night hours, the cab involved in transportation of women employees pick-up and drop such employee right in their house and remain halted at the point where the women employee is dropped till she confirms her arrival at their residence/place of stay through a telephone call.
7. Ensure that whenever the house of a woman employee is so located that the approach road is not motor-able, the duly verified security guard or the male colleague, during night hour, accompanies the employee on foot up to her house & takes a confirmation about her safe arrival.
8. Exercise effective check & control on the vehicles movement in order to check any unwarranted activities of the cab drivers, such as picking up strangers, straying away from the designated route, etc.
9. Get GPS system installed in the cabs used in transportation of such employees, especially women employees.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is 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 come into force with effect from zero hours on 19.01.2022and shall be effective up-to and including 19.03.2022.
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Whereas it has been made to appear to me that there is an apprehension that anti-social elements may make their hideouts clandestinely in the residential/commercial areas of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. If suitable measures to prevent the same are not taken, the unlawful activities of these people can cause breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility besides posing grave danger to human life and safety and injury to public property.
And whereas, I, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, am of the opinion that some check is necessary on landlords/owners/managers of residential/commercial establishments so that anti-social elements in the guise of ordinary tenants, domestic servants & Paying Guests may not cause harm to the citizens and that immediate action is necessary for prevention of the same.
Now therefore, I, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh in exercise of the powers vested with me under section 144 of the Cr.P.C., do hereby order as an emergency measure that,no landlord/owner/tenant/manager of residential, commercial, etc. establishments shall rent out or sub-let any accommodation to any person, unless and until he/she has furnished the particulars of the said tenants or Paying Guests to the local Police Station. Also, no landlord/owner/tenant/manager of residential, commercial, etc. establishments shall employ any servant unless and until he/she has furnished the particulars of the said servant(s) to the local Police Station. All the persons who intend to offer accommodation on rent or employ any servant shall inform in writing the particulars of tenants, Paying Guests & servants to the Station House Officer concerned in whose jurisdiction the premises fall. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general.
This order shall come into force with effect from zero hours on 19.01.2022and shall be effective for a period of sixty days up-to and including 19.03.2022 and is applicable to those also who already have domestic servants/maids and has not informed the Police yet when the order is in force.
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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, Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh 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 tranquility and cause riots and affrays.
And therefore Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh, am of the opinion that taking out procession, rally, protest, strike, making speeches, raising slogans by gathering/assembly of 5 or more people etc. within the territory of U.T., Chandigarh other than Rally Ground, Sec 25, Chandigarh, would cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employedor other general public, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots and affrays and that immediate action is necessary for the prevention of the same.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh,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, Sector-25, Chandigarh must be obtained from the Competent Authority, i.e., the District Magistrate/concerned Sub Divisional Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh.
Provided that the above order shall not apply to:
(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 of the District Magistrate/concerned Sub Divisional Magistrate, Chandigarh, has been obtained;
(III)The customary and ritualistic procession in connection with weddings and funerals.
This order shall come into force from zero hours on 18.01.2022and shall be effective for a period of sixty days up to and including 18.03.2022.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
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WHEREAS it has been made to appear to Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh that terrorist attacks in country pose grave danger to human life and safety and injury to public property besides breech of peace and disturbance of public tranquility.
AND WHEREAS, it has been noticed that terrorists mis-use uniforms/stickers/logos/flags and any other item belonging to Army/Police/Para Military Forces, for committing the acts of terror. Under these circumstances, the undersigned is of the opinion that some check should be put on sale of items belonging to these Government forces so that anti-social elements in the guise of Army/Police/Para Military personnel may not pose a threat to citizens and that immediate action is necessary for prevention of the same.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh in exercise of the powers vested with me under section 144 Cr.P.C. do hereby order as an emergency measure that any shopkeeper/seller within the territory of Chandigarh, shall not sell any cloth/uniform/sticker/logo/flag attached on cars of and any other item belonging to Army/Police/Para Military Forces without keeping the record and I.D. proofs of the purchasers.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is 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 come into forcefrom zero hour on 19.01.2022and shall be effective for a period of 60 daysup-to and including 19.03.2022.
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Whereas it has been made to appear to Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh by the suggestions/inputs received from the Police authorities that there is an apprehension that anti-social elements may make their temporary hideouts clandestinely in Hotels/Restaurants/Sarais/Guest Houses, etc. in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and there is every possibility that the unlawful activities of these people can cause breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility besides posing grave danger to human life & safety and damage to public property.
And whereas being the District Magistrate, Chandigarh is of the opinion that for the purpose of preventing the type of terrorist acts, breach of peace, disturbance of public tranquility and damage to public property, it is necessary to proceed under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal procedure, 1973 for issuing directions to all the owners/managers/care-takers, etc. of Hotels/Restaurants/Guest Houses/Sarais, etc. in Chandigarh to obtain I.D. proof from the visitors/customers/guests who stay in their Hotel/Restaurant/Guest House/Sarai, etc., in the interest of safety and security of general public in the U.T., Chandigarh.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh in exercise of the powers vested with me under section 144 Cr.P.C., hereby direct the owners/managers/care-takers, etc. of the Hotels/Restaurants/Guest Houses/Sarais, etc. in Chandigarh to strictly comply with the following:
1. Prohibit the stay in their premises of unknown person whose identity has not been established.
2. Maintain a register for identity of the visitors/customers/guests.
3. Make an entry in the handwriting of the visitor/customer/guest, mentioning his/her name, address, telephone number and identity proof along with his/her signature in the register.
The identity of the visitor shall be established through Aadhar Card, Identity Card, Voter Card, Ration Card, Driving Licence, Passport and photo Credit Card.
This order shall come into force with effect from zero hour on 19.01.2022 and shall be effective for a period of 60 days up-to and including 19.03.2022.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order shall invite action under section 188 of the I.P.C.
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Whereas, it has been made to appear to Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh that because of possibility of law & order problem, security threats and possibility of misuse of Drone by anti-social elements and others who can create panic in the public and also public nuisance, and as such there is very high apprehension of breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility besides danger to human lives and safety by using of Drone and low flying objects.
And whereas Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh, is of the opinion that flying of Drone and low flying objects, within the Union Territory, Chandigarh must be prohibited to prevent undue loss to the life and the property.
Now therefore, Sh., Vinay Pratap Singh, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Chandigarh, do hereby prohibit as measure of urgency to the public generally or any member thereof on the flying of Drone and low flying objects etc., within the limits of Union Territory of Chandigarh for a period of 60 days.
Provided that the above order shall not apply to:
1. Police personnel and other Government officials/agencies if using the drone purely in connection with their official duties, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the police personnel and other Government officials shall be in their service uniform, if any and shall carry their identity cards and authorization cards authorizing them to use the drone in connection with their official duties, issued by the Competent Authority.
b. That the exemption is applicable in relation to the above said personnel only when they are on official duty.
2. Using the drone for photography during certain social events for which prior permission of the District Magistrate, Chandigarh has been obtained in writing. These social events may include-ring ceremony, pre-wedding photo shoot, wedding ceremony.
This order shall come into force from zero hours on 19.01.2022 and shall be effective for a period of sixty days up-to and including 19.03.2022.