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Whereas, the celebration of Republic Day will be held on 26.01.2025 at Parade Ground, Sector-17, Chandigarh and various VVIPs, Senior Officer of Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana & Central Govt. and General Public will attend the said function.

In view of emerging threats due to recent trends of carrying out terrorist attacks by using Drones fitted with Improvised Explosive Device by anti-national elements and keeping in view of the security of V.V.I.Ps and general public, it becomes imperative to declare the area of U.T., Chandigarh as "No Flying Zone" for the purpose of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (U.A.V.s).

Now therefore, considering above, Nishant Kumar Yadav, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, exercising the power conferred upon him under section 163 of the BhartiyaNagrik Suraksha Sanhita-2023, does hereby order that the whole of Union Territory, Chandigarh shall be "No Flying Zone" for the purpose of flying of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (U.A.V.s) from 17.01.2025 to 26.01.2025.

This order shall not be applicable on Law enforcement agencies including Police, Para-Military, Air Force, S.P.G. personnel and person authorized by competent Govt. authority.

This order shall remain in force w.e.f. zero hours on 17.01.2025 and shall be effective up-to and including 26.01.2025.

In view of the emergent nature of this order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under section 188 of the I.P.C. and other relevant provisions of Law.