Obey Model Code of Conduct: DEO Budgam* *Violations will entail fine, imprisonment* *24x7 Complaint Monitoring Cell set up* BUDGAM, MARCH 10: District Election Officer, Budgam has informed the general public of district Budgam that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force after the issuance of notification for the conduct of General Election by the Election Commission of India. As per section 171-B of Indian Penal Code, any person giving or accepting any gratification in cash or kind during election process, with a view to inducing the person to exercise his electoral right is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or with both. Further, as per section 171-C of Indian Penal Code, any person who threatens any candidate or elector, or any other person, with injury of any kind, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or both. Flying squads have been constituted to register cases against both the giver and taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat and intimidation of electors. All the electors of district Budgam are hereby requested to refrain from taking any bribe and in case, anybody offers any bribe or is having knowledge about the bribe or cases of threat/intimidation of electors, then he/she should inform on the toll free number (01951255087) of the 24x7 Complaint Monitoring Cell of the district, set up for receiving complaints.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:29:02 +0000