ELECTION

Election : Violation of model code of conduct

COOCH BEHAR, March 30: The model code of conduct has come into effect since 2 March in Cooch Behar and it will exist till 22 May. 17 teams have been formed at five municipal areas and 12 blocks to keep watch if there was any violation of the rule.

The authorities already received several complaints on defacement of private and public properties. After receiving of complaints on painting of graffiti on walls of 108 private buildings the political parties were served with notices. Later, they have produced permission letters from the owners. In case of 506 public buildings, the political parties acted promptly and removed the graffiti and so no FIR was lodged against them, the district magistrate of Cooch Behar, Mr RK Sinha, said.

A complaint came related to the use of the official car of the Cooch Behar Zilla Parishad sabhadhipati. Action was taken immediately and the sabhadhipati was conveyed about the complaint on violation of model code of conduct issued by the Election Commission, the DM said. There will be 356 micro-observers and some reserve ones to supervise the situation in 1621 polling booths and 476 auxiliary booths.

The DM claimed that Cooch Behar has achieved success in issuing of EPIC cards. 98.29 percent voters got the EPICs. There are 16,57,299 voters in the district and 13,29,035 in Cooch Behar Parliamentary constituency.