Model Code of Conduct in effect in the State for Municipal Elections
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 11 -
Haryana State Election Commissioner, Dhanpat Singh, said that with the declaration of Municipal Elections, the Model Code of Conduct is now in effect in the state.
He said that, according to the election schedule, no new schemes or projects can be announced, and no foundation stones will be laid. Additionally, no projects or buildings will be inaugurated in the concerned areas. He emphasized that any violation of the Model Code of Conduct will be taken seriously by the State Election Commission.
He clarified that no officer or official involved in election duties in these districts, nor any employee of these municipal bodies, will be transferred from their present place of posting until the completion of the election process. If the transfer of any officer or employee associated with the elections is necessary, it can only be done only after obtaining prior written approval from the State Election Commission.