Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Dec 17: In view of New Year celebrations, the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate has issued a set of guidelines in the interest of public safety and maintenance of law and order.
As per the guidelines, hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts and other establishments planning to organise New Year programmes within the limits of the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate must obtain prior permission from the office of the assistant commissioners of police concerned. Applications seeking permission should be submitted on or before Dec 23 by 5 pm. No New Year celebrations will be permitted without prior approval, and legal action will be initiated against violators.
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All New Year programmes must conclude by 12.30 am, after which no events will be allowed. The use of loudspeakers and sound systems will require prior permission from the competent authority and must strictly adhere to the Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 and Supreme Court directions. The use of DJs has been strictly prohibited.
The police have imposed a complete ban on the possession and consumption of prohibited narcotic substances during New Year celebrations. Obscene dances, indecent performances, gambling and other immoral activities under the guise of celebration have also been strictly banned.
Sale and distribution of liquor will require valid permission from the excise department. Organisers have been instructed to strictly comply with all licence conditions and permissions obtained from the concerned departments.
Smoking and consumption of alcohol in public places such as bus stands, parks, playgrounds, railway stations and other public areas have been prohibited. Strict action will be taken against students or youths found indulging in unruly or antisocial behaviour in public places.
Organisers have been directed to ensure adequate safety measures, including fire safety equipment, emergency medical vehicles and other security arrangements. They must also take precautionary measures to prevent untoward incidents and provide separate parking facilities to ensure smooth traffic flow without obstructing public roads. In programmes where refreshments or mid-meals are arranged, entry of minors below 18 years must be restricted.
Special task forces will be deployed to prevent harassment, teasing, violence or obscene acts against women and girls in the name of celebration. To curb drunken driving, a special rapid response team comprising traffic police and experts has been formed, which will conduct checks across the city. Vehicles of those found driving under the influence of alcohol will be seized and action will be taken under drink-and-drive provisions.
Stunt riding, wheeling, drag racing, over-speeding and activities creating excessive noise are strictly prohibited, and special teams will be deployed to prevent such acts. Consumption of alcohol, obscene behaviour and indecent acts in other public places and along the seashore have also been banned. Bursting crackers in a manner that disturbs public peace has been prohibited.
The guidelines have been issued in the interest of public safety and maintenance of law and order. The police commissionerate has sought the cooperation of citizens and organisers to ensure a peaceful and joyous New Year celebration.