Port Blair, Oct. 3: In terms of the provisions contained under Section 135C of the Representation of the People Act 1951, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District has ordered the following days to be observed as "Dry Days" in connection with the ensuing General Election to members of Netaji Nagar and Hut Bay (including Pradhans) Gram Panchayats Constituencies under Little Andaman Tehsil, and Bye-Election to 05 Gram Panchayat Members of Neil Kendra (Shaheed Dweep) under Port Blair Tehsil.

Dry days to be observed on:

1)  15/10/2023 (Sunday) - Date of Poll

2) 17/10/2023 (Tuesday) - Date of Counting

No liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling/serving liquor in the entire area of Gram Panchayat Hutbay and all Gram Pachayat of Neil Kendra (Shaheed Dweep) shall be permitted to sell/serve liquor to anyone whosoever on the aforesaid day.

This order is applicable to IMFL vending licenses i.e. ANIIDCO, CSD Canteen, all Defence Canteen, Police Mess and all private bar licensees functioning at above mention Panchayat.