No.B.12015/1/2024-SEC/SHC/26
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
MIZORAM
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ORDER
Dated Aizawl, the 3rd October, 2024
Whereas, during the course of conduct of General Election to Sinlung Hills Council, there is every likelihood that the Sinlung Hills Council Act, 2018 as amended and the Mizoram (Election to Sinlung Hills Council) Rules, 2019 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 Act or Rules may undermine the smooth preparation for conduct of election for free and fair polls;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 34 of the Sinlung Hills Council Act, 2018 as amended read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 of the Mizoram (Election to Sinlung Hills Council) Rules, 2019 with a view to ensuring smooth, free and fair elections, the State Election Commission hereby orders that wherever the Sinlung Hills Council Act, 2018 as amended and the Mizoram (Election to Sinlung Hills Council) Rules, 2019 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/- Dr. H. LALTHLANGLIANA
State Election Commissioner,
Mizoram.
Memo No.B.12015/1/2024-SEC/SHC/26 : Dated Aizawl, the 3rd October, 2024
Copy to:-
- DC & DEO, Aizawl/Kolasib/Saitual District for information.
- Returning Officers & Asst. Returning Officers for information.
- Guard file.
Sd/- K. LALDINGLIANA
Secretary,
State Election Commission,
Mizoram.