Chhattisgarh: restrictions under section 144 of CrPC extended

Chhattisgarh government has decided to extend restrictions imposed in all districts of state under CrPC section 144 till May 3, until end of nationwide lockdown, an official said on Tuesday. On direction of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, period of section-144 is being extended till May 3 to prevent spre of coronavirus, an official said.

Raipur Collector S Bharthi Dasan on Tuesday evening issued order that section 144,which bars assembly of four or more people,will remain effective till May 3, 2020 or furr orders in his district, he said. Similar orders are being issued by collectors in or districts of state, he ded. Besides, foreign/country liquor shops, restaurants- hotels, bars, clubs will remain closed till April 21, he said. All registration offices will also be closed till April 21 in state, official ded.