The Government of Goa on January 31, 2022 has issued a notification to extend the restriction on the activities related to election under section 144 of criminal procedure code.
The following restrictions have been imposed:
1. No road shows, Pad-yatras, cycle/bike/vehicle rallies and processions shall be allowed till February 11, 2022.
2. Physical public meetings of Political parties or contesting candidates shall be allowed in designated open spaces with a maximum of 1000 persons or 50% of the capacity of the ground whichever number is lesser w.e.f February 01, 2022.
3. Door to Door campaigning shall be allowed for a maximum of 20 (Twenty) persons including candidate(excluding security personnel).
4. Indoor meetings shall be allowed for maximum of 500 persons or 50% of the capacity of the hall whichever is less.
5. Political parties and contesting candidates shall ensure the compliance of COVID appropriate behaviour & guidelines and Model Code of Conduct at all occasions during the activities connected with elections.
6. Between 8pm and 8am, no rallies and public meetings shall be allowed on any campaign day.
This order shall come into force with immediate effect, failure to comply with this order shall be liable for Penal action under Section 188 of Indian Penal and other provisions of laws in force.
[Order No.37/19/2020/L&O/MAG/ 1863]
