What common people can do in section 144, if this sec. is proceed in their area?




POWER TO ISSUE ORDER IN URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED DANGER.

1. An order under this sec. may, in case of emergency or in cases where the circumstances do not admit of the serving in due time of a notice upon the person against whom the order is directed, be passed ex parte.

2.  An order under this sec. may be directed to a particular individual, or to person residing in a particular place or area, or to the public generally when frequenting or visiting a particular place or area.

3.  No order under this sec. shall remain in force for more than 2 months from the making thereof:
     provided that, if state govr. considers it necessary so to do for preventing danger to human life, health or safety or for preventing a riot or any affray.

4.  Any magistrate may, either on his motion or on the application of any person aggrieved, rescind or alter any order may under this sec. , by himself or any magistrate subordinate to him or by his predecessor-in-office.   


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