Bare Act
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Regulation of Traffic and Preservation of Order in Public Places) Regulation, 1966
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This regulation applies to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and empowers the District Magistrate to create rules for managing traffic and maintaining order in public areas. It covers the movement of vehicles, people, and animals, as well as the conduct of processions and the operation of entertainment venues. The law aims to prevent accidents, noise disturbances, and public inconvenience by allowing authorities to license specific places and control activities like music or loud instruments to ensure safety and peace for residents and visitors.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to make rules for regulating traffic and preserving order in public places, etc.
- 4. Penalty for contravening rules made under section 3
- 5. Offences to be cognizable, bailable and triable by second class magistrate
- 6. Prosecution of offences under other laws not affected
- 7. Protection of action taken in good faith