No.B.12023/1/2024-SEC/LADC/13

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

 

Dated Aizawl, the 11th June, 2024

            

            Whereas, during the course of conduct of By-Election to 12-Lawngtlai Chandmary MDC Constituency under Lai Autonomous District Council, 2024, there is every likelihood that the the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of business, etc.) Rules, 2010 as amended, may be vague or silent in matters related to the process of a particular matter; and

 

            Whereas, the Commission is of the view that such vagueness or silence in the Rules may undermine the smooth preparation for conduct of election for free and fair polls;

 

            Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-rule (4) of Rule 142 of the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of business, etc.) Rules, 2010 as amended, with a view to ensuring smooth, free and fair elections, the State Election Commission hereby orders that wherever the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of business, etc.) Rules, 2010 as amended, is vague or silent on any matter, provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act No.43 of 1951), Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 and Guidelines & Instructions issued by the Election Commission of India wherever applicable is to be adopted mutatis mutandis.

 

 

 

 

Sd/- LAIMA CHOZAH

State Election Commissioner,

Mizoram.

 

Memo No.B.12023/1/2024-SEC/LADC/13 :            Dated Aizawl, the 11th June, 2024

Copy to:-

  1. Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Lawngtlai District, Lawngtlai.
  2. Returning Officer & Asst. Returning Officer for information. 
  3. Guard file.

 

 

 

Sd/- K. LALDINGLIANA

Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.