Thane: In view of the increasing cases of corona virus in the district for the last few days, District Magistrate Rajesh Narvekar has issued new guidelines for the district. According to which the restrictions have now been extended till January 15. According to the new order issued by the District Magistrate, now the restrictions regarding going to public places will also remain in force. He said in his order that the restrictions under section 144 of CrPC in Thane district have been extended till January 15. The district administration has prohibited citizens from visiting beaches, open fields, sea shores, promenades, gardens, parks or similar public places from 5 pm to 5 am (12 hours).
In the order issued by the District Magistrate, it has been said that these restrictions have been imposed with a view to prevent the danger to the safety of human life, health and to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus. “The city continues to remain vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic due to the rise in cases and emergence of new Omicron variants,” the order said. Along with this, according to the order issued by the District Magistrate on 31 December, it has been implemented as per the order issued earlier on 27 November 2021 and 24 December 2021 and other types of applicable restrictions have been maintained as-is. Along with this, District Magistrate Narvekar has clarified that legal action will be taken against those who violate these restrictions and do not follow the orders as per the Disaster Management Act, Infectious Disease Control Act and the Indian Penal Code.
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shall be punishable under section 188
In the case of weddings, whether in a closed space or in an open space, the maximum number of attendees shall be limited to 50 persons. In the case of any gathering or event, whether social, cultural, political or religious, whether in open or closed spaces, the maximum number of persons present shall be limited to 50 persons. In case of funeral, the maximum number of people present will be 20 only. All other instructions already in force will remain in force till further orders. This order shall come into force in the Thane Police Commissionerate area as well as in the areas under the control of Thane Rural Superintendent of Police, from 1 pm on the day of 31 December 2021 and will remain in force till 12:00 pm on 15 January 2022. The earlier order under section 144 of CrPC has been withdrawn on 14th December 2021. Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 in addition to the penal provisions under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 and the National Disaster Management Act 2005 and other legal provisions.