Political parties and candidates during Vidhan Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh will not have to face difficulties in obtaining permissions regarding election-related works. Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has directed all collectors/district election officers to ensure single-window system for this.
Parties had informed that they have to obtain permissions regarding election works from collector, returning officer, transport office, police officers etc. All these officers are at different destinations due to which it takes much time in obtaining legal permissions. In view of difficulties faced by political parties and candidates, office of the Chief Electoral Officer has directed all collectors, district magistrates and returning officers to arrange single-window system in their district/office and returning officer’s office for this. A large signboard should also be erected outside the single-window cell displaying the types of permissions parties/candidates will have to obtain and which permission will be given by whom. Its forms/procedure should also be displayed on the board.
Directives have been given to appoint only competent persons to receive applications at single-window cell. Besides, directives have also been given to arrange class IV employee/typist, photo copy, fax and e-mail facilities. One employee representing each officer, granting permission should be deployed at single-window cell.