Haflong, March 20, 2021 :
V.R Vinodh, IAS, General Observer and Md. Manzarul Hasan, IRAS,
Expenditure Observer for 16-Haflong Constituency held a meeting with the agents
and representatives of the contesting candidates at Deputy Commissioner’s
conference hall on March 20 (Thursday).
The meeting was held in the presence of Deputy Commissioner cum
Dist. Election Officer Paul Barua and Election officials engaged in the ensuing
Assam Assembly election.
Urging the agents and representatives of the candidates for
peaceful conduct of the polls, the General Observer V.R.Vinod, briefed them to
refrain from any violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and explained various
aspects of Model Code of Conduct in detail to all the candidates including
polling day, meetings, processions and general conduct.
Highlighting the importance of equitable opportunities to all the
contesting candidates, he told the representatives present that there should be
transparent, inclusive, and accountable election.
Instructing the representatives of the contesting candidates,
Expenditure Observer Md. Manzarul Hasan urged them to abide by the guidelines
as stated in the compendium of instructions regarding expenditure of the
candidate. Ensuring that bank accounts are opened already either in the name of
the contesting candidates or his or her political agent, strict message was
given to them to avoid cash expenditure beyond the permissible limit of Rs. 10,
000.
All necessary instructions regarding maintenance of accounts including
bills and vouchers were briefed by the Expenditure observer. He also informed
them about the inspection of the expenditure register which has been scheduled
for 22nd, 26th and 30th March at the conference hall of the Deputy
Commissioner.
Speaking about the efforts of district administration to conduct a
free and fair election, the Returning Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Paul
Barua, requested all present in the meeting to cooperate with the district
administration especially the representatives and their workers to work in
tandem for smooth and hassle-free conduct of entire process of election in Dima
Hasao.
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