Kohima, July 28 (EMN): In view of the By-Election to the 10 Northern Angami Assembly Constituency to be held today, administrator of Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), Kethosituo Sekhose has directed all business establishment including schools and institutions under ward No. 1 (High school), Ward No. 2 (Bayavu) and Ward No. 3 (North Block) of the Kohima Municipality to remain closed.
In a separate press note, Deputy Commissioner & Returning Officer, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan has directed that all banks (including private banks) under Kohima HQ to remain closed today. DC also informed that if there are any electors of 10 Northern Angami-1 A/C working in any bank branches in other parts of the districts to give paid holiday to exercise their franchise.
This order has been issued in pursuance of Government (Home Department) notification issued in accordance with section 135 B of the Representation of People Act 1951 and in view of By- Election to the 10 Northern Angami-1 A/C to be held today.