No.B.14015/1/2020-SEC/AMC/6

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

Dated Aizawl, the 22nd January, 2021

 

            In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 350 of the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007, as amended, read with Rule 31 and Rule 50 of the Mizoram Municipalities (Election of Councillors) Rules, 2007, as amended, the State Election Commission has issued Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates during the General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation which has come into operation with effect from the date of announcement of Election i.e 22.01.2021 and the same shall remain in force till such time the election process is completed on 22.02.2021.

 

            In addition to the above, the Commission hereby issues the following instructions for compliance of all concerned during the ensuing General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation, 2021:

 

1)     No recruitment/appointment process in Government Departments/Public Undertaking Corporations from within Aizawl Municipality should be initiated or made which invariably includes written test, personal interview and selection of candidates excepting cases dealt with by the State Public Service Commission, without prior clearance of the State Election Commission.

2)     No transfer and posting in respect of officers/officials should be made during the operation of the Model Code of Conduct from within Aizawl Municipality. In the case of transfer orders already issued prior to the date of Announcement of General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation but not implemented till the time when Model Code of Conduct came into effect, should not be given effect to without obtaining specific written permission from the State Election Commission.

3)     In such case where transfer of an officer/official is considered necessary on account of administrative exigencies, the Department concerned, with full justification should approach the Commission for prior clearance.

 

            All Administrative Departments/Heads of Department/Heads of Office are expected to cooperate with the State Election Commission in its onerous duties of conducting free and fair elections to Aizawl Municipal Corporation. Violation of any of the above will be seriously viewed by the State Election Commission.

   

 

 

 

By order, etc.,

 

 

 

 

Sd/- LAIMA CHOZAH)

State Election Commissioner,

Mizoram.

 

 

Memo No.B.14015/1/2020-SEC/AMC/6    :        Dated: Aizawl, the 22nd January, 2021

Copy to:-

  1. Sr. PPS to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
  2. PPS to Addl. Chief Secretary, General Administration Department for kind information with a request to circulate the above or issue similar direction to all Administrative Departments.
  3. All Administrative Heads of Departments for information and necessary action.
  4. Election Observers for favour of information.
  5. Deputy Commissioner & District Municipal Election Officer, Aizawl District, Aizawl for favour of information and follow-up action.
  6. Commissioner & Administrator, Aizawl Municipal Corporation, Aizawl.
  7. Guard file.

 

 

 

 

 

Sd/- TERESY VANLALHRUAII

Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.