State Election Commission, Mizoram, Government of Mizoram, India

NO.B.11011/1/2023 - SEC/MADC/51-52

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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NOTIFICATION

Dated Aizawl, the 6^th September, 2023.

In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 243K of the Constitution of India read with sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 of the Mara Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended, the State Election Commission has issued Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates for By-Election to 22-Siaha East-I, MDC Constituency under Mara Autonomous District Council which has come into operation w.e.f 6^th September, 2023 and the same shall remain in force till such time the announcement of the results.

The Commission further orders that -

1) No recruitment/appointment process in Government Departments/Public Undertaking Corporations within 22-Siaha East-I MDC Constituency under Mara Autonomous District Council area 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.

2) No transfer and posting in respect of officers/officials should be made during the operation of the Model Code of Conduct. In the case of transfer orders already issued prior to the date of announcement of By-Election to 22-Siaha East-I, MDC Constituency under Mara Autonomous District Council 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 duties of conducting free and fair elections to Mara Autonomous District Council. Violation of any of the above will be seriously viewed by the State Election Commission.

Sd/- LAIMA CHOZAH

State Election Commissioner

Mizoram.

Memo No. B.11011/1/2023 - SEC/MADC/51-52 : Dated Aizawl, the 6^th September, 2023.

Copy to:-

1) PPS to Chief Secretary, Govt. of Mizoram.

2) All Administrative Department, Govt. of Mizoram.

3) Deputy Commissioner, Siaha District, Siaha.

4) All Head of District Office, Siaha District, Siaha.

5) Executive Secretary, Mara Autonomous District Council.

Sd/- K. LALDINGLIANA

Secretary,