No.B.12015/1/2024-SEC/SHC/27
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
MIZORAM
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ORDER
Dated Aizawl, the 3rd October, 2024
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, the State Election Commission has issued Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates during General Election to Sinlung Hills Council which has come into operation with effect from the date of Announcement of Election i.e 03.10.2024 and the same shall remain in force till completion of Election process.
In addition to the above, the Commission hereby issues the following instructions for compliance of all concerned during the ensuing General Election to Sinlung Hills Council, 2024:
1) No recruitment/appointment process in Government Departments/Public Sector Undertaking/Corporations within Sinlung Hills 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 from Sinlung Hills Council area. In the case of transfer orders already issued prior to the date of Announcement of General Election to Sinlung Hills Council, 2024 but not implemented till the time when the 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 clearance.
All Administrative Departments/Heads of Department/Heads of Office are expected to cooperate with the State Election Commission, Mizoram in its onerous duties for the conduct of free and fair elections to Sinlung Hills Council. Violation of any of the above will be seriously viewed by the State Election Commission.
Sd/- Dr. H. LALTHLANGLIANA
State Election Commissioner,
Mizoram.
Memo No.B.12015/1/2024-SEC/SHC/27 : Dated: Aizawl, the 3rd October, 2024
Copy to:-
- Sr. PPS to Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram.
- Commissioner & Secretary, General Administration Department for kind information with a request to circulate the above or issue similar direction to all Administrative Departments.
- All Administrative Heads of Departments for information and necessary action.
- DC & DEO, Aizawl/Kolasib/Saitual District for information and follow-up action.
- Secretary, Sinlung Hills Council, Aizawl.
- Guard file.
Sd/- K. LALDINGLIANA
Secretary,
State Election Commission,
Mizoram.