CEO reiterates implementation of model code of conduct

TAKES SERIOUS VIEW OF COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS
Chandigarh, March 13, 2014: Taking serious view of numerous complaints of violation of model code of conduct after announcement of Lok Sabha Poll-2014 on March 5, the Election Commission of India has reiterated the implementation of model code of conduct in letter and spirit.
In a communication to the all Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Chairmen and MDs of all corporations and Boards, all Divisional Commissioners and all Deputy Commissioners , the Election Commission of India today emphasized that no Government advertisement in electronic media or Print Media to be given without prior permission of the ECI. It added that no photograph of any political leader should be exhibited on Government vehicles, ambulances, cycles, Government stationary and any other items. In case they happen to be there already they need to be covered immediately.
The Guidelines emphasized that no financial assistance to be released from MLA/MP land schemes and also no new blue card, Ration card, Pension by Social Security department or any other activity of this kind to be undertaken.    
Under the instructions it was also said that no new power connection (tubewell) or installation of new transformers etc. to be issued and any other announcement in this regard is also prohibited. It has also said that  no new development work to be undertaken and no new tenders to be floated regarding any kind of activity.
ECI has also made it clear that transfer of any  category of employee is  banned and recruitment to government , semi government and corporation etc. is also banned and the officials who have been selected or transferred by the various organizations who have not joined shall be doing so only after the Model Code of Conduct is over. It was also said that no foundation/ inaugural stone to be laid.
ECI has asked the all administrative secretaries to send the cases of emergency/important nature to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer for approval. No reference from any other office other than the office of the all administrative secretaries of departments concerned shall be entertained.