FORM NO. 24
MAGISTRATE’S ORDER TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION, RIOT, ETC.
(See Section 144)

To,
 (name, description and address).

Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you are in possession (or have the management) of (describe clearly the property), and that, in digging a drain on the said land, you are about to throw or place a portion of the earth and stones dug-up upon the adjoining public road, so as to occasion risk of obstruction to persons using the road;
or
Whereas it has been made to appear to me that you and a number of other persons (mention the class of persons) are about to meet and proceed in a procession along the public street, etc., (as the case may be) and that such procession is likely to lead to a riot or an affray;
or
Whereas, etc., etc., (as the case may be);
I do hereby order you not to place or permit to be placed any of the earth or stones dug from land on any part of the said road;
or
I do hereby prohibit the procession passing along the said street, and strictly warn and enjoin you not to take any part in such procession (or as the case recited may require).

Dated, this ........................... day of ...................., 20...

(Signature)
(Seal of the Court)