State Election Commission, Mizoram, Government of Mizoram, India

No. B.11011/1/2023-SEC/MADC/55-62

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

Dated Aizawl, the 6^th September, 2023

WHEREAS, the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Mara Autonomous District Council are vested in the State Election Commission under sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 of The Mara Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended from time to time; and

WHEREAS, the word ‘elections’ include the entire process of election which consists of several stages or steps, some of which have important bearing on the process of choosing a candidate by the electorate ; and

WHEREAS, fair election contemplates disclosure by the candidate of materials relating to his/her personal backgrounds including his/her education, profession, antecedent and income along with assets held by him/her and his/her other liabilities to Government, Banks, Financial Institutions, Local Bodies etc. which are relevant information to the elector for making a choice;

NOW, THEREFORE, the State Election Commission, in exercise of the power conferred on it by sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 of The Mara Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended hereby issues directions as follows:

1) Every candidate at the time of filing his/her nomination paper seeking election to Mara Autonomous District Council shall furnish full and complete information regarding his/her personal backgrounds in the form of declaration - ‘Annexure-I : Affidavit to be furnished by a candidate along with Nomination Paper’; and ‘Annexure-II in the form of Affidavit to be furnished by the candidate about Antecedent”.

2) The information furnished by each candidate in the declaration (in the form of Affidavit - Annexure - I & II) shall be disseminated by Returning Officer by displaying a copy of the declaration on the Notice Board of his office and also by making copies thereof freely available to all other candidates, and representatives of the media, as necessary.

3) If the rival candidate/candidates furnish information to the contrary, by means of a duly sworn affidavit, then such affidavit shall also be disseminated along with declaration of the candidate in the manner stated above.

The Returning Officer shall ensure that copies of the declaration format and affidavit format prescribed herein by the Commission are delivered to the candidates along with nomination papers.

Enclo: Annexure

Sd/- LAIMA CHOZAH

State Election Commissioner

Mizoram.

Memo No.B.11011/1/2023-SEC/MADC/55-62 : Dated Aizawl, the 6^th September, 2023

Copy to :-

1. The Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram.

2. P.S. to Chief Minister, Mizoram.

3. P.S. to Minister, District Council & Minority Affairs Department.

4. Sr. PPS to Chief Secretary, Govt. of Mizoram.

5. Secretary, District Council & Minority Affairs Department.

6. Deputy Commissioner & DEO, Siaha District for necessary action.