District Collector Ankit Anand has clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 (2) in Panchayat regions holding by-polls for the vacant panchayat seats in the district. The order became effective from June 1 this year.
The order which would remain effective till June 27 had been passed for smooth conduct of the by-polls and to enable the voters to cast their votes without fear in the concerned panchayats.
Carrying of all types of weapons such as guns, explosive material, canes and sharp edged weapons had been banned by the people of the concerned panchayats and no person can carry any arms during rallies and demonstrations, an official statement issued here said.
The move follows the notification for the panchayat polls issued by the Chhattisagrh State Election Commission on May 29 this year.
As per the notification, the by-elections for the post of sarpanch and panchs will be held in the Ulnar and Sonpur villages of Bakawand Janpad Panchayat, Bademarenga, Chaparbhanpuri , Dimrapal and Mavlibhata of Tokapaal Development Block, Chingpal, Neganaar, Kelaur, Badekadma and Dilmili of Darbha Development Block, Toyar, Chindgaon, Alnaar of lohadiguda Development Block, Badekilepal and Badekakloor in Bastanaar Development Block. The by-polls and counting of votes would be held on June 24 and the results would be declared on June 27.