District Magistrate promulgates Section 144

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 29, 2021

East Garo Hillls District Magistrate, Swapnil Tembe had promulgated Section 144 of the CrPC imposing night curfew from 10:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m and directing the shops and commercial establishments to close at 7:00 p.m.

In this regard, the District Magistrate had issued a circular prohibiting the duration of religious gathering beyond 45 minutes with 50% seating capacity, any kind gathering of people beyond 30 and meeting and training without prior permission.

The circular also said that wearing of face masks is mandatory and smoking and spitting in public places is strictly prohibited and the violators will be imposed with penalty by the designated officers.