SECTION 144 OF CR.P.C-1973 IMPOSED ACROSS THE STATE- TUENSANG

In view of the forthcoming General Election to the 18th Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule to be held on 19th April 2024 as per section 126 of the Representation of the People Act 1951, the Campaign period for the Election Shall come to end at 4:00 PM on 17th April 2024.

The Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Tuensang A. Zibenthung Kithan NCS in exercise of the power conferred under Section 144 CrPc, 1973 has also imposed prohibitory order where by: i- Convene, hold, attend, join or address any public meeting or procession in connection with an Election or, ii- Display to the public any election matter the by means of cinematography, Television or other similar apparatus; or, iii- Propagate any election matter to the public by holding, or by arranging the holding of any musical concert or any theatrical performance or any entertainment or amusement with a view to attracting the members of the public thereto.

It further restricted:

i- Assembly of five or more persons including holding of any public meeting shall be prohibited in the District, but door to door visit may be allowed with prior permission of the DEO/ ARO of the Assembly segment.

ii- All Political functionaries/ party workers/ Campaign workers who are not Voters or residence of the Assembly Constituency shall immediately leave the Constituency.

The official and Staff of the District Administration, security Personnel, Magistrate on duty, Medical personal, students traveling for examination and person engaged on election duty, essential services shall be exempted from all above restrictions.

In view of urgent circumstances, this order is passed ex- parte and shall come into effect from 4:00 PM on 17th April 2024 and remain in force till 5:00 AM 20th April 2024 in the entire District of Tuensang.

(DPRO Tuensang)