During a meeting held to discuss preparations for the Shimla MC Elections 2023. Shimla Deputy Election Commissioner Aditya Negi urged officials and employees to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct. He directed officials to keep a close watch on suspicious financial transactions, liquor shops, and unethical activities. To ensure that the elections are conducted freely and impartially.
Monitoring of financial transactions and liquor shops(Shimla MC Elections 2023)
Negi instructed bank officials to keep a watchful eye on large and suspicious financial transactions. He directed banks to inform the Commission if any unusual activity is noticed. He also directed excise department officials to keep an eye. Not only the liquor shops in the city but also those located near the city. If any unusual activity is noticed in the sale of liquor licenses, necessary action should be taken.
Security arrangements and sensitive booths
Negi had a discussion with officials regarding sensitive and highly sensitive booths, as well as the security arrangements from the time of enrollment to the end of the election with police department officials. He announced the formation of four oversight teams to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct.
Guidelines for enrollment room and auxiliary booths
Additionally, ADM Rahul Chauhan stated that according to the Election Commission’s guidelines, more than four people would not be allowed to enter the enrollment room. Additionally, the use of vehicles within 100 meters of the enrollment room would also be prohibited. The pre-election exercise will take place at Sanjauli College and Portmore School. Four other auxiliary booths had been set up in addition to 149 polling booths. Location of Strong Room and announcement of election results. However, The Strong Room will be located at the Shimla School for Small Children, and the election results will be announced there as well.
Conclusion
At the end of the meeting, the District Election Officer urged all officials to work diligently to comply with the Model Code of Conduct. Moreover, various officials from the Municipal Corporation, as well as officials from the bank and excise department, were also present on this occasion with regard to the election.