With the model code of conduct coming into force for the parliamentary elections 2014, candidates or their supporters will not be able to carry cash more than Rs50,000 and gift worth more than Rs10,000 at a time.
"In case of inquiry by the enforcement agencies concerned, the candidates or their supporters will have to reply in writing about the purpose they are carrying the cash or gift for, beyond the specified limit," said District Election Officer, Nainital, Akshat Gupta.
At the same time, he also appealed to the political parties not to influence voters with monetary sops. Directing the officials concerned of the Nainital district to strictly implement the model code of conduct, Gupta further said that respective political parties will also have to inform in advance authorities concerned in regard to landing of a helicopter and will have to seek prior permission for the same.
The Nainital district election office has also asked the representative of different political parties not to deface the public properties with publicity materials. In case of violation of the direction in this regard, necessary steps will be taken against those who are found defacing the public properties, asserted the officials concerned of the district election office Nainital. More so, amount spent on removing of the publicity materials from public places, will also be recovered from candidates concerned as per the law, further said the officials concerned of the Nainital district election office.
"However, we appeal to all the political parties to cooperate with us in conducting the election process in a free, fair and peaceful manner and to maintain greater degree of transparency in this whole election exercise," added the officials concerned of the Nainital district election office.
The Nainital district election office has also asked the officials concerned to work for ensuring cent per cent polling in these elections.