In view of the New Yr’s Eve celebrations and deliberate protests by numerous organisations, Part 163 (previously Part 144) has been imposed in Noida for 2 days, i.e., December 31 and January 1, 2025. The order has been issued by the Extra Deputy Commissioner of Police (Legislation and Order). The police have enforced this order to keep up public order in the course of the festive interval.
Key restrictions beneath Part 163:
- Drone restrictions: Flying drones inside a 1 km radius of presidency workplaces and round them is totally prohibited. Images or taking pictures with drones just isn’t allowed at any location with out prior permission from the Police Commissioner/Extra Police Commissioner.
- Non secular locations: Loudspeakers at spiritual websites, akin to temples, mosques, gurdwaras, and church buildings, should stay throughout the premises. Public areas, roads, and locations can’t be used for spiritual gatherings, prayers, or processions with out approval from the Police Commissioner/Extra Police Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner of Police.
- No spiritual gatherings at disputed websites: Nobody will try or encourage prayers, worship, or spiritual gatherings at disputed or non-practiced spiritual websites. Non secular flags, banners, or posters should not be positioned on spiritual websites or partitions.
- Animals at spiritual websites: No particular person will permit stray animals like pigs or canine to roam round spiritual locations or procession routes throughout spiritual occasions.
- Ban on weapons: No particular person is allowed to hold weapons like sticks, knives, swords, weapons, or any sharp objects throughout the Gautam Buddh Nagar jurisdiction, aside from blind, disabled people or Sikhs carrying kirpans.
- No firearms throughout weddings: No celebratory firing will likely be allowed throughout weddings, processions, or different occasions.
- Alcohol and drug use: Consumption of alcohol or narcotics in public locations is strictly prohibited.
- Misconduct with officers: Any one that misbehaves or assaults duty-bound law enforcement officials, municipal staff, well being division employees, or sanitation staff will face authorized motion.
- Prohibited Gadgets: Storing or gathering gadgets like bricks, stones, soda bottles, flammable substances, or explosives in open areas or on rooftops is prohibited, because it could possibly be used for violent actions or creating panic.
- Enforcement interval: The order will likely be efficient instantly and can stay in place throughout Gautam Buddh Nagar from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025 (two days), except in any other case directed by the Uttar Pradesh authorities. Violators will likely be punishable beneath Part 223 of the Indian Penal Code, 2023.
Noida: Liquor retailers to remain open until 11 pm on Dec 31
In the meantime, liquor retailers throughout Noida and Better Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar will function for an extra hour on New Yr’s Eve, remaining open from 10 am to 11 pm on December 31, officers stated. District Excise Officer Subodh Shrivastava additionally careworn the significance of compliance with laws for personal and business celebrations as he emphasised the necessity for procuring occasional bar licenses for serving alcohol throughout New Yr events, even these at houses.
“Provided that many individuals arrange events in the course of the New Yr celebrations, particularly the place liquor is served, our division is issuing single-day licenses for Rs 1,100. The method is fully on-line and ensures the protected and authorized consumption of alcohol,” Shrivastava defined.
(With PTI inputs)