Model code of conduct relaxed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 10, 2012:
With exception to such districts where re-poll, if any, is pending, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to allow certain activities in the states of Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand where polling has been completed.
Secretary of ECI KN Bhar has communicated the decision to the Chief Secretaries and the Chief Electoral Officers of Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand where repolling has been completed.
The activities to be allowed include tours of Ministers to districts and accompaniment of officers on such tours, review and implementation of ongoing programmes in the field; review with field officers (except for the officers who are on election duty); calling a review meeting of officers at headquarters (except for the officers who are on election duty); calling for bids, evaluation of bids, finalization of bids and awards or contracts.