Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in force for the upcoming LS polls, citizens have found it more convenient to lodge complaints on the Election Commission App cVIGIL for any poll code violations and electoral malpractices. Ever since the MCC came into effect soon after the Election Commission of India announced the 2024…
Footpath cleared on Sayyaji Rao Road
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Stringent enforcement of the election Model Code of Conduct proved a boon for officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) this morning as they took action to remove footpath encroachments on Sayyaji Rao Road and surrounding areas. With the code of conduct in effect, no political party or elected representative can influence the eviction…
24×7 teams to keep strict vigil on poll code violations
March 19, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha polls to Mysuru-Kodagu Constituency on Apr. 26, immediately after the announcement of the Poll schedule by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the District Administration has intensified its monitoring of MCC compliance across the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency. One of…
Poll code kicks in Papers needed for cash over Rs. 50,000
March 17, 202450 flying squads, 42 static surveillance teams, 23 video surveillance teams, 12 video viewing teams to keep vigil Mysore/Mysuru: District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra asked people and traders to possess valid documents if they were carrying cash above Rs. 50,000 and gift articles more than Rs. 10,000 Addressing media persons at…
Parties must abide by Election Commission’s instructions
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, emphasised the significance of adhering to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule. “Political parties must rigorously adhere to the directives outlined by the Election Commission of India (ECI),” he stated. During a meeting…
Arms licence holders must deposit weapons
March 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following the announcement of the Lok Sabha polls schedule and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct until June 6, City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh has issued a directive urging all firearm licence holders to surrender their weapons at their respective jurisdictional Police Stations. This measure aims to ensure the smooth conduct of…
DC asks officials to ensure strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct
March 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha polls round the corner, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has asked officials and other staff to strictly monitor the enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that comes into effect once the poll schedule is announced. He was addressing officials at Duties and…
54 check-posts tracked through CCTV visuals
April 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: An integrated control room-like facility has been set up at the DC Office in the city that will help the District Election Officers monitor all the check-posts that are working round-the-clock. The new integrated surveillance system is a much-needed facility for preventing the flow of cash, liquor and freebies and also to monitor the…
Permission mandatory for election advertisements
April 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has announced that with the Model Code of Conduct in effect for the May 10 Assembly polls, candidates and political parties are required to obtain prior permission (pre-certification) before releasing campaign advertisements on electronic and social media. The move has come after…
Karnataka Assembly Elections: Travellers under check at KSRTC Sub-urban Bus Stand
April 11, 2023Check-post opened at entrance of Bus Stand for the first time Mysore/Mysuru: With less than a month left for Assembly elections on May 10, the officers on the duty to implement the norms related to Model Code of Conduct have intensified inspection at 22 check-posts in and around the city. In a first-of-its-kind, a check-post…
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