Shillong, Sept 27: The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills District said that, it has come to the notice that some organizations are planning to organize a Gau Dhwaj Sthapana Bharat Yatra in Shillong on the 2d October, 2024.
The District Magistrate state that the organisers did not seek for permission for carrying out of the Yatra; And whereas, such Rally may lead to break down of law and order in the city of Shillong and the District of East Khasi Hills.
“Now, therefore, I, Smt, R. M. Kurbah, IAS, District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills Shillong, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 163 BNSS, and with the aim to prevent any group from taking out a procession or rally which may disrupt public order”.
The District Magistrate, do hereby prohibit , the assembly of 5 or more people for the purpose of any rally or procession within the whole Shillong City limits, including the Shillong Urban Agglomeration area.
The movement of an assembly of 5 or more people in any rally or procession within the whole Shillong City limits, including the Shillong Urban Agglomeration area. Any violation of the said order will attract penal provisions under Section 223 of the BNS, and any other as deemed fit and appropriate.
In view of the urgency of the matter, this order is being passed ex parte and it shall come into force with immediate effect and remain in force until further orders, this Order does not apply to religious processions which have obtained due permission from this authority and undertake to strictly adhere to conditions given.
The District Magistrate said that “ Given under my hand and seal this day, the 27 September, 2024, Smti. RM. Kurbah, IAS,District Mapistrate East Khasi Hills District, Shillong.
