No.B.12023/3/2020-SEC/LADC/4

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

 

Dated Aizawl, the 9th November, 2020

 

            Whereas, during the course of conduct of General Election to Members of District Council under Lai Autonomous District Council, 2020, there is every likelihood that the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2010, as amended, may be vague or silent in matters related to the process of a particular matter; and

 

            Whereas, the Commission is of the view that such vagueness or silence in the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of business, etc.) Rules, 2010, as amended, may undermine the smooth preparation for conduct of election for free and fair polls;

 

            Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-rule (4) of Rule 142 of the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2010, as amended and with a view to ensuring smooth, free and fair elections, the State Election Commission hereby orders that wherever the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of business, etc.) Rules, 2010, as amended, is vague or silent on any matter, provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act No.43 of 1950), Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 and Guidelines & Instructions issued by the Election Commission of India wherever applicable is to be adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sd/- LAIMA CHOZAH

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.

 

Memo No.B.12023/3/2020-SEC/LADC/4    :    Dated Aizawl, the 9th November, 2020

Copy to:-

  1. District Election Officer & Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District, Lawngtlai.
  2. Guard file.

 

 

 

 

Sd/- TERESY VANLALHRUAII

Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.