STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
MIZORAM
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NOTIFICATION
Dated Aizawl, the 12th June, 2024
No. B. 12024/3/2023-SEC/VC/MADC/191-192 : Whereas, the State Election Commission, Mizoram has prescribed Model Code of Conduct for observance by the political parties, candidates and persons holding high public offices for the ensuing By-Election to 3(Three) Village Councils Viz. 25-New Siaha ‘E’-II, 91-Lopu-II and 94-College Vaih-III under Mara Autonomous District Council; and
Whereas, the Commission feels that there has been necessity for imposing restrictions on the activities of the Government servants during enforcement of Model Code of Conduct, i.e. from the date of announcement of election till the date of announcement of the Results.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 243K of the Constitution of India read with sub-rule(1) of Rule 3 of the Mara Autonomous District Council (Election to Village Councils) Rules, 2014, the Commission hereby orders that a Government servant holding office in State Government, Autonomous District Council, Central Government, Public Sector Enterprise of State or Central Government, Statutory Bodies getting financial assistance from the Government wherein By-Election is scheduled to be conducted within the Mara Autonomous District Council area will come under the purview of the Code of Conduct for observance by the Government servants as follows:-
(1) A Government servant shall remain absolutely impartial during the election and he/she shall not indulge in any campaigning activities for or against any contesting candidate or political party;
(2) No Government servant shall subscribe in aid of, or assist in any way, any candidate;
(3) The Government servant shall not himself speak at or take active and prominent part in organizing or conducting the meeting;
(4) No Government servant should accompany a Minister / MLA / Corporator/ Chief Executive Member / Executive Member / Member of District Council or such other political functionaries for electioneering;
(5) No Government servant should attend any political meeting except those who are in-charge of maintenance of law and order or those deployed for security duties;
(6) Police personnel engaged in law and order duties shall not be construed as participating in the meeting of any candidate;
(7) While dealing with different political parties in day to day official transaction each Government servant shall maintain absolute neutrality. While registering cases on complaint filed by different political groups or contesting candidates or their supporters, police will take prompt steps in most impartial manner;
(8) Violation of Code of Conduct by any Government servant will make himself / herself liable to disciplinary proceeding under the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.
Sd/- LAIMA CHOZAH
State Election Commissioner,
Mizoram.
No. B. 12024/1/2023-SEC/VC/MADC/191-192 : Dated Aizawl, the 12th June, 2024.
Copy to:
- Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram.
- P.S. to Chief Minister, Mizoram.
- P.S. to Speaker, all Ministers, Leader of Opposition, Deputy Speaker, Ministers of State, Dy. Govt. Chief Whip.
- Sr. P.P.S to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
- Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram
- Commissioner & Secretary, General Administration Department, Mizoram.
- Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.
- Secretary, District Council & Minority Affairs Department.
- Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Siaha District, Siaha.
- Director, I & PR, Director for wide publicity.
- Executive Secretary, Mara Autonomous District Council, Siaha.
- Superintendent of Police, Siaha District.
- President / General Secretary, i/c Election, All Political Parties, General Headquarters, Aizawl.
- President / General Secretary, i/c Election, All Political Parties, Siaha District.
Sd.- K. LALDINGLIANA
Secretary,
State Election Commission,
Mizoram.
