CrPC 144
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 15 2022:
Prohibitions under CrPC 144 have been imposed in the whole area of New Temporary Market in Thangal Keithel during 12 pm to 6 am everyday for 7 days.
An order of the District Magistrate, Imphal West was issued to this effect today.
The order was issued to maintain law and order and to avoid agitations by womenfolk in the market area, mentioned the order.
Notably, this order came after the Imphal Municipal Corporation issued an order on December 13 restricting street vendors in the Temporary Market between 6 am and 12 pm.
The prohibition order restricts assembly of five or more persons, carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without valid license, weapons or objects of any description, which can be used as offensive weapons.
Street vendors/individuals should not leave any belongings at the scheduled area (the whole area of the Temporary Market) after the notified period of vending.
Passersby/individuals are also restricted from entering the scheduled area during the restricted hours, said the order.