DIMAPUR — In pursuance to the State Election Commission’s letter dated June 18, the deputy commissioner of Niuland, Sara S Jamir, has issued an order under Section-126 prohibiting public meetings on the day preceding the election and on the election day.
The order stated that no person should convene, hold or attend, join or address any public meeting or procession in connection with the election in any polling area during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll; display to the public any election matter by means of cinematography, television or other similar apparatus or propagate any election matter to the public by holding or by arranging the holding of any musical concert or any theatrical performance or any other entertainment or amusement with a view to attracting the members of the public in any polling area during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll for the election in the polling area.
It cautioned that any person who contravenes the provision of sub-section (1) would be punishable with imprisonment for a term, which might extend to two years or with fine or with both.
DLCC holds meeting with political parties
The Niuland district level coordination committee (DLCC) for ULB election held a meeting with all the political parties and candidates of Niuland Town Council (NTC) on June 19 in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office.
The DC of Niuland, Sara S Jamir, who chaired the meeting, welcomed all the members and elaborated on the model code of conduct, dos and don’ts for contesting candidates, state an update from the DC office.
Yongchingkumla, election observer for Niuland Town Council, urged the members for peaceful conduct of ULB election and requested the contesting candidates to follow all the rules and regulations.
The ADC and Returning Officer of Niuland Town Council called upon all the candidates to go through the candidates handbook and also emphasised on the Dos and Don’ts, while the DCP of Niuland emphasised on the security details and to abide by the rules.
A demonstration on procedure of voting on ballot papers was presented by Vitoka Yepthomi, district level master trainer for Niuland Town Council.
The meeting concluded with a thanks delivered by the chairperson.