From The Tribune
Center Owned by The Tribune TrustEC extends Model Code restrictions to retired govt officials in Punjab, other poll-bound states
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The Election Commission has announced that officials who are re‑employed or on contract in states where elections are upcoming must observe strict political neutrality, reiterating that such status does not exempt them from the Model Code of Conduct. It has also extended the MCC’s restrictions and prohibitions to retired government officials hired by states, responding to complaints of misuse of official positions. The move applies to all individuals engaged, employed or re‑employed by state governments, ensuring they comply with the same standards as serving employees during the election period.
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The Election Commission of India said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing
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Retired Employees, Government-Engaged Individuals Must Maintain Political Neutrality
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The Election Commission has decided to extend Model Code of Conduct provisions to retired government officials. This decision also affects individuals engaged by state and Union territory governments. They are required to maintain political neutrality during the election period. The new restrictions…
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The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday extended Model Code of Conduct (MCC) restrictions to retired government officials engaged by the governments of poll-bound Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur. The EC communicated its directions in a letter to the chief secretaries and chief…
