No.B.14015/1/2022-SEC/LC/16

STATE  ELECTION  COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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NOTIFICATION

 

Dated Aizawl, the 24th March, 2023

 

                        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 Local Councils, 2023; 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 & 243ZA of the Constitution of India read with sub-section (1) of Section 3 of The Mizoram Municipalities (Election to Local Councils) Rules, 2015 as amended, the Commission hereby orders that Government servants 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 within Aizawl Municipality 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 any campaigning activity;

(4)        No Government servant should accompany a Minister or such other political functionaries for electioneering;

(5)        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;

(6)        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 Commission,

Mizoram.

 

 

 

Memo No.B.14015/1/2022-SEC/LC/16  :   Dated: Aizawl, the 24th March, 2023

Copy to:-

  1. Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram.
  2. P.S. to Chief Minister, Mizoram.
  3. P.S. to Dy. Chief Minister, Speaker, all Ministers, Dy. Speaker & Ministers of State.  
  4. Sr. P.P.S to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
  5. Commissioner & Secretary, General Administration Department.
  6. Secretary, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department.
  7. Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms.
  8. P.P.S to Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram.
  9. All Administrative Heads & Heads of Departments for information and necessary  action.
  10. Deputy Commissioner & District Municipal Election Officer, Aizawl. 
  11. Municipal Commissioner, Aizawl Municipal Corporation.
  12. Superintendent of Police, Aizawl.
  13. Guard file.

 


 

Sd/- R. VANRENGPUIA

Deputy Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.