State Election Commission, Mizoram, Government of Mizoram, India

No.B.12023/8/2019-SEC/LADC/CADC/2

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

Dated Aizawl, the 27^th May, 2019

In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India read with sub-rule (3) of Rule 142 of the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules 2014, as amended and sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended in 2012, the State Election Commission has issued Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates during the By-Election to 5 - Lungtian MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council and 9 - Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2019 which shall come into operation with effect from the date of announcement of Election and the same shall remain in force till such time the election process is completed.

In addition to the above, the Commission hereby issues the following instructions for compliance of all concerned during the ensuing By-Election to 5 - Lungtian MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council and 9 - Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2019 –

No recruitment/appointment process in Government Departments / Public Undertaking Corporations within 5 - Lungtian MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council and 9 - Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council 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, Mizoram.

No transfer and posting in respect of officers/officials should be made during the operation of the Model Code of Conduct within 5 - Lungtian MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council and 9 - Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council. In the case of transfer orders already issued prior to the date of announcement of By-Election to 5 - Lungtian MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council and 9 - Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2019 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 approach the Commission for prior clearance.

All Administrative Departments are expected to cooperate with the State Election Commission in its onerous duty of conducting free and fair By-Election to 5 - Lungtian MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council and 9 - Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2019. Violation of any of the above will be seriously viewed by the State Election Commission, Mizoram.

By order, etc.,

Sd/- TERESY VANLALHRUAII

Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.

Memo No.B.12023/8/2019-SEC/LADC/CADC/2 : Dated Aizawl, the 27^th May, 2019

Copy to:

1) Sr. P.P.S to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram, for information.

2) P.P.S to Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram, for information.

3) Secretary, District Council & Minority Affairs Department, for information.

4) Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Lawngtlai District, Lawngtlai. for information and necessary action.

5) Chief Executive Member, LADC/CADC, for information and necessary action.