Collector Prabhat Malik took the deadline meeting

Mahasamund. Collector and District Election Officer Prabhat Malik, in the weekly meeting of the deadline, instructed all the government officers and employees to strictly follow the model code of conduct. With the release of the program for the Assembly elections 2023, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in the state, which will continue till the completion of the election process. The District Election Officer directed that government properties should not be used for election campaigning. Prior permission from the property holder will be required for use of private properties. He gave instructions to ensure action against defacement of property within the time limit. The Collector has instructed the appointed nodal officers to work as per the guidelines of the Commission for the successful execution of election related work. He gave point wise information regarding what to do and what not to do regarding the Model Code of Conduct. The Collector clarified that the works which have started will continue and new works will not be approved. Apart from this, instructions were given to follow all the election related orders in letter and spirit. Gave guidelines regarding property defacement, return of government vehicles, rest house acquisition, leave of officers and employees, use of loudspeakers and issued orders. He instructed the concerned officers to ensure necessary arrangements in the room for nomination, establishment of media center, cleanliness in the strong room, electricity, drinking water, furniture etc. He also reviewed the appointment of Sector Officer, Micro Observer and Assistant Nodal Officer and gave instructions for appointment to eligible officers. Besides, instructions were given to continuously carry out sweep activities to make the citizens of the district aware for maximum voting in the district. In the meeting, District Panchayat CEO S. Alok, Additional Collector Durgesh Verma, Deputy District Election Officer Nirbhay Sahu, SDM, Deputy Collector and other district level officers were present.