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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling stations

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994

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Section 28 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling stations. No person shall on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling station,- (a) use or operate within or at the entrance of the polling station or in any public or private place in the neighbourhood thereof, any apparatus for amplifying or reproducing the human voice, such as a megaphone

(1) No person shall on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling station,- (a) use or operate within or at the entrance of the polling station or in any public or private place in the neighbourhood thereof, any apparatus for amplifying or reproducing the human voice, such as a megaphone or a loudspeaker; or (b) shout, or otherwise act in a disorderly manner, within or at the entrance of the polling station or in any public or private place in the neighbourhood thereof, so as to cause annoyance to any person visiting the polling station for the poll, or so as to interfere with the work of the officers and other persons on duty at the polling station.

(2) Any person who contravenes or willfully aids or abets the contravention of the provision of sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three months or with fine or with both.

(3) If the presiding officer of a polling station has reasons to believe that any person is committing or has committed an offence punishable under this section, he may direct any police officer to arrest such person, and thereupon the police officer shall arrest him.

(4) Any police officer may take such steps and use such force as may be reasonably necessary for preventing any contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) and may seize any apparatus used for such contravention.

Section 28, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling stations". No person shall on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling station,- (a) use or operate within or at the entrance of the polling station or in any public or private place in the neighbourhood thereof, any apparatus for amplifying or reproducing the human voice, such as a megaphone

How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?

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When was the Goa Panchayat Raj Act enacted?

Goa Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in 1994 as Act 14 of 1994. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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