No.B.12021/1/2023-SEC/CADC/23

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

MIZORAM

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ORDER

Dated Aizawl, the 17th April, 2023

 

            In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 151 and sub-rule (1) of Rule 158 of the Chakma 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 during the General Election to Chakma Autonomous District Council which has come into operation with effect from the date of announcement of Election i.e 17.04.2023 and the same shall remain in force till such time the result of the said election is announced on 11.05.2023.

 

            In addition to the above, the Commission hereby issues the following instructions for compliance of all concerned during the ensuing General Election to Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2023.

 

1)     No recruitment/appointment process in Government Departments / Public Undertaking Corporations within the concerned Autonomous District Council 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 within Chakma Autonomous District Council. In the case of transfer orders already issued prior to the date of Announcement of General Election to Chakma 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 should approach the Commission for prior clearance.

 

            All Administrative Departments/Heads of Department/Heads of Office are expected to cooperate with the State Election Commission in its onerous duties of conducting free and fair elections to Chakma 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.12021/1/2023-SEC/CADC/23    :          Dated Aizawl, the 17th April, 2023

Copy to:-

  1. Sr. PPS to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
  2. All Administrative Heads of Departments for information and necessary action.
  3. Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District, Lawngtlai for information and follow-up action.
  4. Election Observers for information.
  5. Executive Secretary, Chakma Autonomous District Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sd/- R. VANRENGPUIA

Deputy Secretary,

State Election Commission,

Mizoram.