15th GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
1 OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER, PUDUCHERRY
15th GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
2 YOU ARE TO ENSURE FREE AND FAIR POLL 3 THE TEAM FOR THE TASK
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Thiru. Shurbir Singh, IAS CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER
Ms. Purav Garg , IAS DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER Puducherry 5 KNOW YOUR ELECTION MANAGEMENT
6 RETURNING OFFICERS AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES
R.O. No. NAME & DESIGNATION OF THE NAME OF THE ASSEMBLY RETURNING OFFICER CONSTITUENCIES 1 K . MURALIDHARAN 1. Mannadipet Sub –Collector Revenue (South), 2. Thirubuvanai (SC) Villianur 3. Oussudu (SC) 2 M.S. RAMESH 4. Mangalam Director of Survey & Land Records, 5. Villianur Puducherry 6. Ozhukarai 3 L. MOHAMMED MANSOOR 7. Kadirgaman Registrar of Co-operative Societies, 8. Indira Nagar, Puducherry 9. Thattanchavady 4 ASHISH GOYAL 10. Kamaraj Nagar Director of Local Administration, 13. Muthialpet Puducherry 14. Raj Bhavan GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 KNOW YOUR ELECTION MANAGEMENT
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RETURNING OFFICERS AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES R.O. No. NAME & DESIGNATION OF THE NAME OF THE ASSEMBLY RETURNING OFFICER CONSTITUENCIES 5 M.KANDASAMY 11. Lawspet Deputy Collector Revenue (North), 12. Kalapet Puducherry 6 D.MOHAN KUMAR 15. Oupalam Deputy Labour Commissioner, 16. Orleanpet Puducherry 18. Mudaliarpet 7 P. PRIYTARSHNY 17. Nellithope Director of Industries & Commerce, 19. Ariyankuppam Puducherry 20. Manavely 8 S. SATHIYAMOORTHY 21. Embalam (SC) Deputy Transport Commissioner, 22. Nettapakkam (SC) Puducherry 23. Bahour GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 KNOW YOUR ELECTION MANAGEMENT
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RETURNING OFFICERS AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES
R.O. No. NAME & DESIGNATION OF THE NAME OF THE ASSEMBLY RETURNING OFFICER CONSTITUENCIES 9 S. SUBASH 24. Nedungadu (SC) Deputy Director of Civil Supplies, 25. Thirunallar Karaikal 10 M.ADHARSH 26. Karaikal North Deputy Collector (Revenue), Karaikal 27. Karaikal South 28. Neravy – T.R. Pattinam 11 SHIVARAJ MEENA 29. Mahe Regional Administrator, Mahe 12 AMAN SHARMA 30. Yanam Regional Administrator, Yanam
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9 THESE DETAILS ARE VITAL
PUDUCHERRY DISTRICT KARAIKAL PUDUCHERRY MAHE YANAM DISTRICT Assembly constituencies 23 1 1 5
No. of booths 725+492*= 31+16* 33+27* 164+71* 1217 = 47 = 60 = 235
No. of Returning Officers 8 1 1 2
No. of Assistant Returning Officers 23 1 1 5
No. of Squads 64 8 8 16 * Aux. Booths
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10 VOTERS MALE FEMALE TRANSGENDER TOTAL THESE DETAILS ARE VITAL PUDUCHERRY 3,65,575 4,07,706 97 7,73,378
14,171 16,921 0 31,092 MAHE
18,251 19,496 0 37,747 YANAM
KARAIKAL 74,739 86,705 20 1,61,464
TOTAL 4,72,736 5,30,828 117 10,03,681
Including 303 service voters and 352 overseas voters GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 KNOW YOUR ELECTION MANAGEMENT
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SQUADS AND TEAMS
Flying Squad
Static Surveillance Team (Check post)
Rolling Static Surveillance Team
Video Surveillance Team
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SQUADS AND TEAMS
Expenditure monitoring cell
Video viewing team
Accounting team
To function from the date of notification of election.
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POLL EVENTS DATE DAY
DATE OF ISSUE OF 12.3.2021 FRIDAY NOTIFICATION
LAST DATE FOR MAKING 19.3.2021 FRIDAY NOMINATION
DATE OF SCRUTINY 20.3.2021 SATURDAY
LAST DATE OF 22.3.2021 MONDAY WITHDRAWAL
DATE OF POLL 6.4.2021 TUESDAY
DATE OF COUNTING 2.5.2021 SUNDAY GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 15
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FOR SECTOR OFFICERS GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE WHAT IS NEW IN ASSEMBLY, 2021 THIS ELECTION?
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Broad guidelines for Covid-19 for safe election.
Voter Information Slips not to have photograph of elector.
Braille Voter Information slips are introduced.
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Additional option to facilitate online mode in nomination has been provided.
There shall be maximum of 1000 electors in Polling Station.
Polling station needs to be on ground floor. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE WHAT IS NEW IN ASSEMBLY, 2021 THIS ELECTION?
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Voter Guide to every elector’s household.
Number of persons accompanying candidate for submission of nomination is TWO.
Number of vehicles for the purpose of nomination is TWO.
Voter Facilitation posters to be displayed GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE WHAT IS NEW IN ASSEMBLY, 2021 THIS ELECTION?
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Number of polling stations is increased to 1,559 as against 930 in 2016 (67.63% increase).
In road shows, the convoy of vehicles should be broken after every 5 vehicles.
The interval between two sets of convoy vehicles should be ½ hour.
Option of postal ballot facility to certain type of electors.
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On Poll day, 90 minutes before the start of actual poll, Mock Poll is to be conducted.
Candidates or their representatives can also camp in front of the strong room .
Poll time is extended by one hour.
Candidates election expenses is increased to 22 lakhs.
Third counting centre is Tagore Arts & Science College.
BROAD GUIDELINES FOR COVID : SAFE ELECTION
21 22 PANDEMIC PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE SAFE ELECTION
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Wear face mask during every election related activity.
At the entry of hall/room/premises used for election purposes (a) Thermal Scanning of all persons; (b) Sanitizer shall be made available at all locations.
Social distancing shall be maintained as per guidelines.
Large halls should be identified and utilized to ensure social distancing norms;
Adequate number of vehicles should be mobilized for movement of polling personnel and security personnel.
VOTER INFORMATION SLIPS [VIS]
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VIS includes information like Polling Station, Date, Time, but not the photograph of the voter.
VIS will be distributed at least 5 days before the date of poll to all enrolled electors.
VIS will not allowed as proof of identity of voters.
Braille Voter Information Slips
For active engagement of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the election process, Accessible Voter Information Slips with Braille Features to persons with visual impairment, along with VIS to be issued.
25 VOTER GUIDE
Voter Guide to every elector’s household ahead of election.
Voter Guide gives information on date and time of poll, contact details of the BLOs., important websites, helpline numbers, documents required for identification at the polling station.
Do’s and Don’ts for voters at the polling station 26 Voter Guide will be distributed along with Voter Information Slips by the BLOs.
Polling Station - Special Facilitation
There shall be maximum of 1,000 electors. In each Polling Station (PS). PS needs to be mandatory on ground floor. Mandatory sanitization of PS preferably a day before the poll. Thermal checking of voters at entry point of PS. If temperature is above the set norms at first reading, it will be checked twice. If it remains, the elector shall be provided with 27 token, he will be asked to come for voting at the last hour of poll.
Polling Station - Special Facilitation
At the last hour of poll, such elector shall be facilitated voting strictly following COVID 19 related preventive measures. Help Desk to distribute tocken to the voters of first come first basis – No waiting in the queue. Marker to demonstrate social distancing for queue. Earmarking circle for 15-20 persons of 6 feet distance for voters standing in the queue, depending on the availability of space. 28 Three queues – male, female and PwD/Senior citizen voters.
Voter Facilitation Poster 29
. Four Voter Facilitation Poster shall be displayed on all PSs. for greater facilitation and awareness of the voters.
. To be displayed prominently at each PS. Polling Station - Special Facilitation
Services of BLOs and volunteers be utilized to monitor social distancing. On shaded waiting with seating facility for male and female separately within the polling station premises, so that voters can participate in voting safely. Wherever possible, Booth App shall be used at the PS. Face masks in reserve to those electors who are not carrying the mask. 30 Awareness posters on COVID to be displayed at visible locations.
Polling Station - Special Facilitation
If polling agent is having temperature above the prescribed limit, the reliever shall be allowed by the Presiding Officer. Keep a record on this. During the process of identification of voter, the voter will lower the facemask. Hand gloves shall be provided to the voter for signing on the register and pressing the button on EVM balloting unit.
Proper mechanism for collection and disposal31 of waste/used gloves shall be put in place in the PS.
Polling Station - Special Facilitation
COVID patients who are quarantined will be allowed to vote at the last hour of poll at their respective PS under the supervision of the health authorities, strictly following the preventive measures. Record of such electors shall be maintained by the Presiding Officer.
32 REMEMBER
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SECTOR OFFICERS
You are the eyes and ears of the Election Commission of India.
Therefore, you should not only be impartial but also appear to be impartial.
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• Your are responsible for election management – From commencement to conclusion of poll process.
• Be in constant touch with the Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer.
• Pay prompt attention even to minute details.
• You may be designated as Zonal Magistrates for the same area at least 7 days before poll date.
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• You will be saddled with the powers of Special Executive Magistrate.
• Therefore, get thoroughly acquainted with the election laws and procedures.
GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 CONTINUOUS UPDATION OF ELECTORAL ROLL 36
The electoral registration system in India is essentially in the nature of a continuous updation.
Even after final publication of electoral roll, the continuous updation of electoral roll will go on up to the last date for filing nomination by candidate.
Play a pro-active role to create awareness of continuous updation in your polling station. GENERALcatchment ELECTIONS area TO PUDUCHERRY. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 CONTINUOUS UPDATION OF ELECTORAL ROLL 37
The applications for inclusion, deletion, correction and transposition have to be made in Form 6, Form 7, Form 8 and Form 8-A respectively.
Applications received 10 days prior to the last date of filing nomination will be disposed and included in the Second Supplement of Electoral Roll. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 COMPLAINT MONITORING SYSTEM
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Web and mobile integrated complaint monitoring system is put in place.
Complaint monitoring system envisages a responsive system to obtain feedback from the complainant regarding his satisfaction / dissatisfaction.
Under this system, the complaints could be made through the Web or through Toll Free four digit number 1950.
GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 COMPLAINT MONITORING SYSTEM
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Toll free complaint number is operational 24 x 7.
Toll free complaint No. to avail election service and registered complaints.
Control rooms in all offices of the Returning Officers.
Web based online complaints can be registered in http://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in.
COMPLAINT MONITORING SYSTEM
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A separate dedicated mobile application c-vigil is provided for MCC violations.
Public can lodge complaints, upload photographs/videos of any MCC violations.
The complainants’ details will be kept confidential.
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Complaint will receive a running complaint number.
The complainant will get a unique login I.D. and he will be able to watch the progress of action on his complaint.
Soon after the complaint is lodged, a SMS will be generated and the complaint details will be forwarded to the DEO / RO for action along with the mobile number of the complainant.
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The RO to inform the complainant that action will be taken on his complaint.
The ECI will be communicating the timelines for disposal of various nature of election related complaints.
The RO will be provided with a separate section in the concerned web page to record the action taken on the complaint within the timeline.
The complaint monitoring system will be viewed by the ECI and monitored.
GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 Get Started
43 44 Run up to Election – Preparatory Activities 45 Polling Station
Familiarize yourself with all the polling stations under your jurisdiction.
Identification of approach and accessibility to polling station.
Make sure that the polling station is equipped with basic infrastructure facilities water, shade, ramp in polling station, toilet facility, telephone, availability of net connection and physical status of the building etc.
No political party office to be located within 200 meters of polling station. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 Run up to Election – Preparatory Activities
46 Vulnerability Mapping
Identify villages/hamlets/habitats and segments of electorate vulnerable to any threat, intimidation or interference with free exercise of electoral right – polling station wise.
Visit catchment area of polling station.
Identify source of threat/intimidation.
Identify names likely to spearhead such offence.
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Consider past incidents and current apprehension.
Establish contact and track developments constantly.
Collect and submit information on vulnerable hamlets in the prescribed form.
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Have a List of BLOs & BLAs and interact with them.
Give wide publicity in respect of newly identified/notified Polling Station.
Ensure that no party or candidate should involve in any activity to aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic minorities.
Make regular visits and keep informing the facts to the senior officers.
GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 Pre Poll Day 5.4.2021
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GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 POLL EVE RESPONSIBILITY
50 Ensure that the polling station does not contain photograph of political/religious leaders or objectionable symbols/signs.
Accompany the polling teams.
Ensure that all materials reach the polling station.
Have spare EVM batteries.
Ensure that the polling team is in full strength.
Ensure that the police force has arrived.
Ensure that CPMF has arrived at polling station (if deployed).
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Clarify any last minute doubt to the Presiding Officers.
Replacement of polling personnel from reserve parties if required with intimation to the Returning Officer/Asst. Returning Officer.
Give OK report to control room.
In coordination with the VAO arrange for food to the polling staff (including for the Micro observer, if deputed).
GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 Poll day 6.4.2021
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GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 Polling time
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Display your ID card. Check the polling team has ID card.
Assist polling team with procedures.
If agents are not present, what next?
Report commencement of polls immediately.
Maintain the purity of poll process and check all aspects of polling during your visits to polling station.
Ensure Mock poll certification – report status within 30 minutes to Returning Officer.
Check the seal in the EVM already done and the paper seal and Strip seal and the compartment to be sealed in arrack and preparation of papers by polling parties
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POLL DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Replace EVM, if required, from the spare and follow the same procedure from mock poll and declaration etc.
Check voting pattern – any segment / section conspicuous by its absence? Inform Returning Officer.
Report voting percentage from time to time to the contact number given to you, as per the time schedule.
Verify whether the voters from vulnerable habitats / communities are formed up for voting or not. If not inform the Returning Officer so as to send a dedicated squad.
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Escort EVMs with the polling team to reception centre.
Ensure distribution of honorarium to polling personnel .
At the end of poll ensure that:-
a) Presiding Officer Diary is filled up properly
b) EVM box are properly sealed.
c) Copies of 17C are given to polling agents.
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Check the statutory and non statutory covers are completed in all respects.
Format XV for Presiding Officer’s additional report to be submitted to Observer is filled up properly;
After poll, submit a report on polling to the Returning Officer.
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As in previous election, the poll day happenings in all the polling stations will be web cast.
All important events and poll data will be captured on line.
I.P. cameras to be installed in critical polling stations to monitor the happenings at the vicinity of polling stations.
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I.T. INITIATIVES
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Software application packages introduced in the election. Suvidha Online application to facilitate single window clearance to political parties for conduct of meetings, processions and vehicle licenses. Samadhan On line public grievances redressal.
BMF For monitoring polling station Basic Minimum Facilities Model Code of Conduct
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GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 MCC IN FORCE
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FROM 26TH FEBURARY- 2021 TO 4TH MAY -2021
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WHY MCC?
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Is an intervention brought in by the Election Commission for conduct of free and fair elections.
A reformatory changes in the conduct of elections to enhance the credibility of the elections.
It instills confidence in the minds of the stake holders viz., the voters.
Prevents electoral offences and electoral corrupt practices.
Ensures Official machinery is not misused.
Model Model Code Conduct of Regulates the conduct of political parties and contestants.
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WHAT IS MCC?
64 GENERAL CONDUCT
Political Parties not to indulge in activities that will create mutual hatred on caste, communal, religious or linguistic grounds.
No party or candidate shall involve in corrupt practices and offences as below:- Bribing of voters; Intimidation or impersonation of voters; Canvassing within 100 meters of polling stations; Holding public meetings during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of the poll;
Model Model Code Conduct of Transport and conveyance of voters to and from polling station. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
MCC – THE DON’T’S.
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No demonstration or picketing before the houses of individuals on grounds of differences.
No political party or candidate shall use any individual’s land, building, compound wall etc., for election purpose.
Posters issued by one party shall not be removed by workers of another party.
Model Model Code Conduct of
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MCC – THE DO’s
66 MEETING & PROCESSION
Prior permission is necessary on the venue and time of any proposed meeting including procession.
Use of loudspeakers or any other facility in connection with meeting of the party or candidate need prior permission or license.
Organizers of a meeting to seek assistance of the police for dealing with persons creating disturbance
in a meeting. Model Model Code Conduct of
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MCC – THE DON’T’S.
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Political parties and candidates not to encourage their supporters to create obstructions in or breaking up meetings and processions organized by other parties.
Workers or sympathizers of one political party shall not create disturbances at public meetings organized by another political party in any form.
Processions shall not be taken out by one party along
places at which meetings are held by another party. Model Model Code Conduct of
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Use of loud speakers
Political Loudspeakers on vehicles or for meetings can be used between 6.00 AM and 10.00 PM only.
Permission is must for use of loudspeakers.
In the case of loudspeaker on vehicles, permit issued by Govt. authority, shall indicate registration Number / identification Number of vehicle.
Vehicles used without written permission is liable to be confiscated with all equipment.
Expenditure to be accounted for. Model Model Code Conduct of
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MCC – THE FINER POINTS
69 PARTY IN POWER
The party in power to ensure that no cause is given for complaint on use of its official position for election campaign.
The Ministers shall not make use of official machinery or personnel during the electioneering work.
Government transport including official air-crafts, vehicles, machinery and personnel shall not be used.
Guest houses and other Government accommodation
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PARTY IN POWER
Minister entitled for official vehicles at HQ from their residence to offices for official work only and not for any political activity.
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MCC – THE FINER POINTS
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No party or candidate shall use accommodation as a campaign office or for holding any public meeting for the purposes of election propaganda.
Issue of advertisement at the cost of public exchequer in the newspapers and other media shall be avoided
No coverage of political news and publicity regarding achievements to furthering the
Model Model Code Conduct of prospects of the party in power.
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MCC – THE FINER POINTS
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Ministers of Central or State Government shall not enter any polling station or place of counting except in their capacity as a candidate or voter or authorised agent.
During electioneering visit, no pilot cars or car with beacon lights or car with sirens be used, even if the Minister has been granted security cover.
Model Model Code Conduct of Official staff of Minister not to accompany minister during electioneering. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
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MCC – THE FINER POINTS 75
BE PROACTIVE & CHECK MISUSE OF
Official vehicles of Government/polling stations
Government building
Government officials
MCC Violations should be reported to the District Election Officer and the Observer
Model Model Code Conduct of Team.
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MCC – THE FINER POINTS 76 STAR CAMPAIGNER & USE OF AIRCRAFTS
Names to come within 7 days from the date of notification - their movements and expenses to be closely monitored.
CEO & DEO to maintain a party wise register to track the instances of violation of MCC by candidates/star campaigners.
Brief description be given about violation, dates of violation, action taken, order passed. This
Model Model Code Conduct of should also be put in public domain.
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Govt. owned helicopters and aircrafts are banned to use, except for Prime Minister.
Helicopter landings to be monitored; parties to give information in advance.
Within 3 days of use, full details should be furnished to CEO.
Model Model Code Conduct of
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Security covers to Ministers and
political personalities
Political functionaries of other States (other than Z+ and SPG protectees for whom approved guidelines exist) will not be permitted with private security vehicles or security guards.
They will be permitted to come with their
Model Model Code Conduct of security as per X, Y and Z category entitlement.
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PLYING OF VEHICLES DURING CAMPAIGN
Strict action against vehicles plying in contravention of provisions of MV Act.
Close watch on vehicles for any possible mischief or criminal activities carrying of illegal arms, illicit liquor, and anti-social elements.
Such vehicles not to be released till elections – Penal actions under relevant law also be taken.
Model Model Code Conduct of
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PLYING OF VEHICLES DURING CAMPAIGN
Vehicles for campaign purpose may ply only with prior approval of Returning Officer.
Original permits bearing number of vehicle and name of candidate be displayed prominently on wind screen of vehicles.
Details to be given to Expenditure Model Model Code Conduct of Observer. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
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Vehicle not registered for campaigning if found being used for campaigning shall be deemed to be unauthorized campaigning for the candidate.
Action for such activity taken u/s 171H of IPC also shall be reported.
References to Politicians/Ministers on official website to be removed. Model Model Code Conduct of
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PLYING OF VEHICLES DURING CAMPAIGN
During filing of nominations up to 3 vehicles be allowed to come within the periphery of 100 meters of Returning Officer’s office.
In case of visits by party leader as covered U/S 77 (1) (a) the permits of vehicles for road journey be issued centrally by CEO in different color - expenditure to be proportionally distributed.
There is no restriction on number of vehicles in a
Model Model Code Conduct of convoy on the road during the period of election campaign. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
MCC – THE FINER POINTS 83
PLYING OF VEHICLES DURING CAMPAIGN
Bicycle, Two wheelers or cycle rickshaw is also a vehicle u/s 160 of RP Act 1951.
Only one flag/banner/poster/placard be allowed on one vehicle during procession.
Model Model Code Conduct of
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VIDEOGRAPHY
R.O to make arrangement of videography of critical events during election campaign, day of poll, counting etc.
Critical events to be video graphed, viz., Meetings, violent incidents, booth capturing, intimidation of voter, inducement/ bribery of voters, canvassing within 100 meters of polling station, vulgar display of expenditure, cutout/hoardings, movement/activities of candidates with criminal records, critical polling station.
Nominations/ scrutiny/withdrawal etc, preparation of EVMs,
Model Model Code Conduct of closure and opening of strong rooms, counting process etc.
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MCC – THE FINER POINTS 85 PREVENTION OF DEFACEMENT
No defacement in any form (wall writing, banners, posters, flags, hoardings etc.,) be permitted on Government premises.
Writing of slogans displaying of posters etc, erecting cutouts, hoardings, banners, advertisement only in any public place specifically identified for such purposes be allowed strictly as per local laws. Equal
Model Model Code Conduct of opportunity to candidates/political parties.
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PREVENTION OF DEFACEMENT
Defacement of Private Places —
No defacement in any form (wall writing, banners, posters, flags, hoardings etc.,) of private places without the written consent of the owner of the property, as per section 3 of the Pondicherry Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 2000.
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S. 4 of POPPD Act, 2000 : “No person shall deface any place open to public view by writing or marking with ink, chalk, paint or any other material except for the purpose of indicating the name and for such other purpose as may be specified in the notification”.
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Other Issues —
In case of violation of legal provisions relating to prevention of defacement of property, penal action to be taken.
Displaying of flags and stickers on private vehicles - If it aims to solicit vote for a
Model Model Code Conduct of candidate, then provision of S. 171-H IPC would be attracted. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
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Other Issues —
No poster/flag/campaign material be displayed on commercial vehicles, except in case of vehicles permitted for electioneering (Action u/s 171-H of IPC).
External modification / fittings including loudspeakers, in contravention of M.V. Act, not to be allowed on vehicles.
Educational institutions (including grounds) not to be
Model Model Code Conduct of used for campaigning/rallies.
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Liquor - Restrictions on Sale
Liquor not to be sold, given or distributed on polling day and period of 48 hours ending with closing of poll - Dry day shall be declared.
No public meeting / processing after campaign period is over.
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TEMPORARY OFFICES OF CANDIDATES
No such offices will be opened by way of encroachment or in campus of a religious place or contiguous to a educational institution / hospital or within 200 mtrs of Polling Station.
Only one flag and one banner (4 × 8
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All Political parties and candidates shall ensure that:-
Unnecessary crowd is not allowed, near the polling station set up by the political parties and candidates near Polling Booths.
The candidate’s polling station are simple .They shall not display any posters, flags, symbols or any other propaganda material. No eatable shall be served at the polling station.
The candidates shall obtain permits for plying of Model Model Code Conduct of vehicles on poling day. GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021
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The vehicles used on poll day shall display prominently with the permit issued by the authority concerned. (DEO/RO).
Those permitted vehicles must co-operate with the authorities in complying with the restrictions to be imposed on the plying of
vehicles on the polling day. Model Model Code Conduct of
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GENERAL ELECTIONS TO PUDUCHERRY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2021 THE STRUCTURE
Expenditure Observer
Assistant Expenditure Observer
Accounting Team
Video Surveillance Team
Video Viewing Team
Complaint Monitoring Control Room & Call Centre
Media Certification & Monitoring Committee.
THE STRUCTURE
Flying Squad
Static Surveillance Team
Expenditure Monitoring Cell [At CEO/DEO level]
Nodal Officer (Excise)
Nodal Officer [Police]
Nodal Officer [Intelligence/Income Tax].
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