State Election Commissioner, Chhattisgarh Thakur Ram Singh on Wednesday reviewed the preparation for three-tier panchayat polls in the state with all district collectors and superintendent of police.
Raipur Commissioner G R Churendra and IG Raipur range Dr Anand Chabra were also present.
Thakur said during civic body election, the polling has been held peacefully and hoped that panchayat poll will also be incident free.
He directed the officials to hold regular training and ensure security while monitoring the violation of election model code of conduct.
He also reviewed the sensitive and highly sensitive polling booths and directed police to beef up security in these booths.
District collectors informed that first phase of training has been completed. Commissioner said zonal and sector officers should also be imparted training as they play key role in holding successful election.
He appreciated the online filing of nomination along with monitoring of election expenses of the candidates.
He directed the collectors to issue notice to all those not having submitted election expense details and directing them to submit before it by January 23. If not they will be debarred from the election.
SEC Thakur said in panchayats also selfie zones should be made and use of 18 documents for identification of electors for casting their votes.
In general, a voter will use four different ballot papers.