Rajasthan : Assembly General Election 2023 District Election Officer visited the city and inspected the observance of model code of conduct

District Election Officer Lokbandhu visited various areas of the city on Tuesday and inspected the 24-hour compliance under the model code of conduct for the assembly elections, and ensured timely completion of the 48 and 72-hour compliance across the district. Gave instructions.
During the tour, inspected other places including Kali Ki Bagh to Saras Square via Bijli Ghar Square, RBM Hospital, Railway Station, Red Cross Circle, Kumher Gate Square, Hiradas Bus Stand. He directed the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to follow the instructions of the Model Code of Conduct and ensure that publicity material is removed from public properties within 48 hours of the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct and also from private properties within 72 hours so that the Model Code of Conduct is followed. To be sure.
Model code of conduct will have to be followed
The District Election Officer said that with the announcement of Model Code of Conduct, hoardings, wall writings, banners, posters, flex etc. will be removed from public places and properties in the next 48 hours and with the announcement of Model Code of Conduct, hoardings, wall writings, banners, posters, flex etc. will be removed from private places in the next 72 hours. Hoardings, wall writing, banners, posters, flex etc. will be removed from the property. According to IPC Section 171 (H), action under the above section will be taken against the publisher for publishing or broadcasting advertisement without the permission/knowledge of the candidate and it will be illegal for any person/organization to make any expenditure without the written consent of any candidate.
He said that under IPC Section 171 (B), if any person offers or accepts money/item for voting in favor of any one candidate in the voting process or abstaining from voting, then it will be considered as bribe. Under IPC Section 171 (C), any act that hinders or alters a person’s voluntary exercise of his right to vote will be deemed to have disproportionate effect. According to Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act 1951, it is mandatory to mention the name and address of the publisher and printer on pamphlets, posters, headbins and any other document printed during elections. Penn News will be closely monitored by the District Level Media Certification and Monitoring Committee and advertisements can be aired only after getting certified by the District Certification Committee. He said that according to Section 126 (1) (b) of the Representation of the People Act 1951, no election related material will be displayed on electronic and related media 48 hours before the end of voting in the assembly constituency for media coverage during the elections. Apart from this, Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act 1951 bans exit polls and their results 48 hours in advance.
The District Election Officer said that under Section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People Act 1951, every candidate will have to maintain correct accounts of all election expenses from the date of nomination till the date of declaration of results. He said that no government employee will be able to participate in any kind of political activities like rally, meeting or election campaign, nor will he be able to work as an election counting agent of any candidate party. He has ordered all district level officers to follow the above instructions in their offices and departments.
The District Election Officer said that during the assembly elections, complete adherence to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India will be ensured regarding the stay of ministers and political persons in government departments, rest houses of undertakings, guest houses, post bungalows etc. located in the district.