Mumbai Police issues prohibitory orders till June 11 – Find out what’s allowed and what’s not

The Mumbai Police on Monday has issued yet another prohibitory order that prevents the assembly of five or more people in one place and procession of people among many other activities between May 28 and June 11. This order has been issued by Vishal Thakur, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mumbai Police and is considered to be routine whenever the law enforcement authorities expect trouble.

The last time the Mumbai Police issued such an advisory was in April. The order has been issued by the Mumbai Police as it expects possible disruption to the peace and tranquility of the city. The order is in anticipation of developments that could endanger lives as well.

Under the order, following activities will be prohibited till 11 June:

i) Any assembly of five or more persons,

ii)Any procession of any persons and

iii) Any use of loudspeakers, amplifying instruments, musical band and bursting of crackers in any procession by the assembly.

However, some activities will be exempted from this order. The prohibition does not include the following:

(a) Marriage ceremony and matrimonial functions etc.

(b) Funeral assemblies and procession on the way to crematoriums/burial places.

(c) Statutory meetings of companies, clubs, co-operative societies, other societies, and associations.

(d) Social gatherings and meetings of clubs, co-operative societies, other societies, and associations to transact their normal business.

(e) Assemblies in or around Cinema houses, theatres or any place of public amusement for the purpose of watching films, dramas or performances as the case may be.

(f) Assemblies in or around courts of law and offices of the Government and local bodies in the discharge of Governmental or Semi-Governmental functions.

(g) Assemblies in or around schools, colleges and other educational institutions for academic activities.

(h) Assemblies in factories, shops, and establishments for normal trade, business and callings.

(i) Such other assemblies and the processions as may be permitted by Zonal Deputy Commissioners of Police, Brihanmumbai and their supervisory officers.