With the announcement of the Marwahi Assembly by-election, it is responsibility of all the officials to ensure implementation of the election model code of conduct, said Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi District Electoral Officer and District Collector Doman Singh on Wednesday.
He made the comment while imparting training to the Executive Magistrates and police officers of the district. He said all the preparation for by-poll should be completed ahead of time.
An official release said the Collector told the officials to keep a tab on election related publications like posters, booklets and other materials. It should carry the printer and publishers name and the total number of copies.
Addressing the meeting, Superintendent of Police Suraj Parihar said with the election schedule declaration, all licensed arms and ammunition should be deposited.
No outsider should be allowed to hold a campaign meeting 48 hours of before polling. Suspected persons and history-sheeters should be sent outside the district.
No political leaders should be allowed to use government facilities like vehicles and guest houses.
All the polling teams and security personnel should be given masks, sanitizer, face shield and other preventive materials for Covid-19. All the polling booths have to be sanitized a day before polling. Voter will be allowed entry only after thermal-screening.