Separate observers were entrusted to inspect the expenditure of the candidates of all the six Assembly seats and one Parliamentary seat in Puri district.
In a meeting of all concerned officials on Friday, district election officer Dhiren Kumar Pattnaik said elaborate measures were being taken for smooth conduct of the polls. Several units of video camera and surveillance teams, besides flying squads were engaged to ensure fair polls while special teams of officers were deployed to inspect the accounts of the candidates.
Central observer RK Sarma explained the accounts observers how to keep track with expenditures of the candidates. The expenditure of candidates on posters, banners, cutouts, campaign processions and arrangements of public meetings would be assessed through video recording footages, Sharma said. This apart, a team would operate to curb illegal transport of huge funds by political and other persons during the elections. Sale and distribution of alcohol would be strictly monitored, Sharma said in the meeting.
He asked all the officials to work in concert for fair polls. Earlier on the Thursday night, the representatives of all political parties were sensitized regarding the procedure to keep accounts and furnish details.Election officer Subhananda Mahapatra presented the preparedness report in the meeting. SP Anup Kumar Sahu along with other officers was present.