Closure of food joints on poll day
PANAJI: The north District Magistrate has ordered that on March 6, all hotels, restaurants, bars, tea- shops, food joints (dhabas), eateries, cafes, etc, within 200 meters of all polling stations in respect of election to the Corporation of the City of Panaji will remain closed between 6 am and 10 pm and has also prohibited the gathering of more than five persons (including contesting candidates and workers) within 200 meters of the polling stations. These restrictions shall not apply to the officers appointed by the State Election Commission, Magistrates on duty, Police personnel and all officials on poll duty.
