AP CEO Issued ModelCode Of conduct to be enforced from tomorrow
The Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh, Mukesh Kumar Meena, has issued a set of guidelines that will be enforced as a part of the Model Code of…
The Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh, Mukesh Kumar Meena, has issued a set of guidelines that will be enforced as a part of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) as soon as the Election Commission of India announces the general election schedule at 3 pm on Saturday. These guidelines are as follows: – All wall writings, posters, papers, cutouts, hoardings, banners, flags, etc. on government property shall be removed within 24 hours after the election announcement.
– All unauthorised political advertisements on public property such as bus stations, railway stations, railway bridges, roadways, government buses, electric polls, etc. should be removed within 48 hours. – Advertisements in print and electronic media showing the achievements of the government at the cost of the public exchequer shall be stopped immediately after the announcement of elections. – All references to politicians, ministers, and political parties available on official state government websites and photographs of political functionaries shall also be removed immediately. –
All departments related to development and construction are directed to provide a list of works that have already begun and the list of works that are yet to take off within 72 hours after the announcement. – A total ban has been imposed on transfers of all officers and officials connected with the conduct of polls. – Photographs and images of political functionaries, including the prime minister, chief minister, ministers, and related persons, should not be displayed on government buildings. – All officers whose spouses are active in politics should not leave their headquarters on leave or tour until the polls are over, except with the permission of the chief secretary.