Section 144 to keep order better during election process, explain officials

The district administrations have imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in all urban bodies going to polls to ensure free and fair municipal elections. Section 144 confers powers on Magistrates to issue an such orders at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. Magistrates can impose restrictions on the personal liberties of individuals, whether in a specific locality or in a town itself where the situation has the potential to cause unrest or danger to peace and tranquility.

Section 144 imposed around Legislative Assembly

GANGTOK, 27 June: The East District Administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPc) within and around 100 meters of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. The imposition came into effect this morning. 
The Budget Session for the financial year 2012-13 has been in progress since Monday and on the second day, the SDF MLA from Upper Burtuk, PS Tamang [Goley] launched his attack on his political mentor and Leader of the House Pawan Chamling. A sizable number of supporters had gathered outside the Assembly to greet him when he emerged and the police had a difficult time keeping the crowd in check.
Senior Superintendent of Police, East, Dr. MS Tuli, informed NOW! that in view of yesterday’s activities, the East district administration has imposed Section 144 to  prevent, obstruction, annoyance or disturbance of the public during the Assembly Session and to avoid political clashes.
The administration has deployed a large detachment of police personnel around the Assembly and is keeping a close watch.