Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Kamrup Bars Picnics After 5 PM
The Kamrup district administration in Assam, India, has issued a new rule to keep people safe and the environment clean during the winter and upcoming festivals.
The rule says that after 5 PM, people cannot gather for picnics or parties at picnic spots or river areas.
They also cannot use plastic, play loud music, drink alcohol, or litter.
If someone breaks these rules, they might have to face legal consequences.
The police have been told to make sure everyone follows these new rules.
Kamrup district administration issued a prohibitory order under BNSS 163 to maintain law and order during winter and festive seasons.
Picnics and gatherings after 5 PM at picnic spots and river ghats are prohibited.
Use of plastic, loudspeakers, alcohol, and littering are banned in and around picnic spots and river ghats.
Violations will invite penal action under Section 223 of BNSS.
The Superintendent of Police, Kamrup, has been directed to ensure strict enforcement of the order.
- Who
- Kamrup district administration
- What
- Issued prohibitory order under BNSS 163
- When
- Effective immediately
- Where
- Kamrup district, Assam, India
- Why
- To maintain law and order, public tranquillity, and environmental safety during winter and festive seasons
- Location
- Kamrup district, Assam, India
- Effective Date
- Immediate
- Prohibited Activities
- Gatherings after 5 PM, plastic use, loud noise, alcohol, littering
- Legal Basis
- Section 163 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS)
- Penalty
- Action under Section 223 of BNSS
- Enforcement Authority
- Superintendent of Police, Kamrup