The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the notification of elections for the Giridih Parliamentary Constituency on April 29, 2024. With the issuance of the notification, the process of candidate nomination has commenced. District Electoral Officer (DEO) cum Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vijaya Jadhav conveyed this information on Monday. She addressed all print and electronic media representatives at the conference held in the auditorium of the Collectorate.
Present at the occasion were several top officials including Superintendent of Police Pujya Prakash, DDC Sandeep Kumar, A.C. Mumtaz Ansari, District Assistant Electoral Officer Pratibha Kujur, Nodal Officer of Media Cell and District Public Relations Officer Saket Kumar Pandey, Responsible Officer and Assistant Public Relations Officer Avinash Kumar Singh, along with others.
Notably DEO Jadhav highlighted that the last date for nomination is May 6, 2024. During this period, candidates can submit their nomination papers to the Returning Officer's office from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Nomination cannot be submitted on the day declared as a public holiday under the N.I Act 1881. The venue for nomination will be the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bokaro.
Furthermore, the following points were emphasized:
- Only three vehicles of the candidate will be allowed to enter the periphery of the Collectorate premises during the nomination filing.
- Only five individuals, including the candidate, will be permitted to enter the Collectorate premises during the nomination filing.
- The prescribed fees for nomination are Rs. 25,000/- for general candidates and Rs. 12,500/- for SC/ST candidates.
- It is mandatory to attach certain documents along with the nomination form, including the affidavit (Form 26) with all columns filled, the original receipt of the fee payment, caste certificate (if applicable), and more.
Moreover, DC Vijaya Jadhav cautioned against holding meetings or conferences based on caste/religion/linguistic grounds by any political party during their campaign. She directed all concerned officials to ensure compliance with this directive, stating that any violation would lead to action under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
Additionally, arrangements have been made for strict vigilance, including the formation of various teams and a composite control room. Contact details for the composite control rooms in Bokaro, Giridih, and Dhanbad were provided for the convenience of the public .
In Bokaro, contact the Composite Control Room at 06542-242402 or 8986660333 (Toll Free: 18003451010) and Dial 100 for emergencies. For district coordination, reach out to the District Control Center at 06542-1950 or 06542-221125.
In Giridih, contact the Composite Control Room at 06532-228829 or 9431144644. For district coordination, use the District Control Center at 06532-1950.
In Dhanbad, contact the SDO Office at 0326 2311217. For district coordination, use the District Control Center at 0326-1950.
Finally DEO reiterated the importance of upholding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and updated that any breach would result in legal action.
