No.B.14015/1/2025-26-SEC/LC/7

STATE  ELECTION   COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

 

Dated Aizawl, the 28th August, 2025

 

                        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 XI/6 - Phunchawng Local Council, 2025;

 

                        AND WHEREAS, the Commission is of the view 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 Mizoram Municipalities (Election to Local Councils) Rules, 2015, the Commission hereby orders that Government servants holding office in State Government,  Municipal Corporation, Central Government, Public Sector Enterprise of State or Central Government, Statutory Bodies getting financial assistance from the Government within XI/6 - Phunchawng Local Council Constituency under 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 the most impartial manner;

(6)        Violation of the 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/- Dr. H. LALTHLANGLIANA

State Election Commissioner,

Mizoram.

 


Memo No.B.14015/1/2025-26-SEC/LC/7           :                Dated: Aizawl, the 28th August, 2025

Copy to:-

  1. Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram.
  2. P.S. to Chief Minister, Mizoram.
  3. P.S. to Speaker, all Ministers, Leader of Opposition, Dy. Speaker & Ministers of State.  
  4. Sr. P.P.S to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
  5. Principal Secretary, General Administration Department.
  6. Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms.
  7. Secretary, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department.
  8. Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram.
  9. Deputy Commissioner & District Municipal Election Officer, Aizawl District, Aizawl.
  10. Municipal Commissioner, Aizawl Municipal Corporation.
  11. Superintendent of Police, Aizawl.
  12. Director, I&PR Department for wide publicity.
  13. Guard file.

 


 

Sd/- V.L. REMLIANA

Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.