In view of the Tiwa Autonomous Council elections, December 16 and 17 has been declared as dry days by the Kamrup Metro district administration.
The order for dry day is imposed from Khanapara Flyover to Khetri and from Panikhaiti Railway crossing to Morigaon district border under Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam.
The order stated, “Possession/distribution /sale of liquor is completely prohibited during this period. All wholesale/bonded warehouses, IMFL retail ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’ shops including Club ‘ON’, Hotel ‘ON’ and country spirit shops located in the stretches (where dry days have been declared) will remain closed during the period”.
“Any violation of the order will be dealt with stringent action as per law”, it added.
Over 36 constituencies in parts of Kamrup (Metro), Morigaon, Nagaon and Hojai districts, elections to the general council – Tiwa Autonomous Council are scheduled on December 17.
To enable workers/employees to cast their votes, a paid holiday will be given under the jurisdiction of Tiwa Autonomous Council on polling day (December 17).