noida greater noida section 144: Section 144 restrictions imposed in Noida and Greater Noida until April 26: Here is what’s allowed, what’s not

According to an order issued by the Gautam Buddh Nagar police, restrictions under CrPC section 144 will be in place across Noida and Greater Noida until April 26, coinciding with the Lok Sabha election day here.

The police mentioned that these restrictions are prompted by the upcoming festivals such as Chaitra Nav Ratri, Eid, Ambedkar Jayanti, Ramnavmi, as well as planned protests and the scheduled Lok Sabha election during this period.

“In view of all of this, the possibility of disturbance of peace by anti-social elements cannot be ruled out. In order to maintain peace in Gautam Buddh Nagar, it is necessary that any mischievous elements should be prevented from carrying out such activities which may create an unfavourable environment,” the police stated in their order issued on Wednesday.

Additional DCP (law and order) Hirdesh Katheriya highlighted the urgency of the situation and the lack of time, stating, “Considering the seriousness and urgency of the situation and due to paucity of time, it is not possible to provide an opportunity of hearing to any other party, hence this order is being passed ex-parte.”

Section 144 Imposed in Noida, Greater Noida: What’s allowed, What’s not

The order prohibits unlawful assembly of five or more people, unauthorised processions or demonstrations, including political or religious ones. It also restricts the use of private drones within a 1 km radius of government establishments and prohibits carrying sticks, rods, tridents, swords, and firearms in public places.

“Namaz, pooja, or any type of religious processions will be completely prohibited in public places and public routes. In unavoidable circumstances, permission will have to be taken from the police commissioner, or the additional commissioner of police or deputy commissioner of police zone concerned,” the order outlined.Furthermore, it emphasized that no person should engage in or encourage others to offer puja, namaz at disputed sites where the practice is not prevalent. Moreover, no one should insult each other’s religious scriptures or display religious flags, banners, posters on religious places or walls, nor assist anyone in such actions.