Code Of Conduct For Elections In Hyderabad Comes Into Effect From Today

Hyderabad, October 09: Electoral Officer of Hyderabad, GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose has revealed that the Election Code of Conduct has come into force from today after the Election Commission of India released the Telangana state election schedule. Following the release of the election schedule, Police Commissioner C.V. The election officer held a press conference along with Anand.

On this occasion, Hyderabad District Election Officer Ronald Rose said… Nominations of ROs of the respective constituencies will be received from November 3 in the wake of the release of the election schedule by the Central Election Commission. The last date of nomination is November 10, consideration of nominations is November 13, nomination with draw is on November 15, polling will be held on November 30, election counting will be on December 3 and the election process will end on December 5. On this occasion, out of 15 constituencies in the district, Secunderabad cantonment has one SC reserve while the rest are general, he said.

According to the final voter list published on October 4 in the district, there are 44,42,458 voters out of which 22,79,617 are male, 21,62,541 are female and 300 are others. In this, service voters are 404, NRI voters are 847, disabled are 24,163, and old people are 80 years old. Above voters are 83,588.

He said that the first level check of the EVMs used in the elections has been completed and secured. Awareness is being created about EVM and VV PAT. For that, awareness has been given to 15,158 people about EVM and VV PAT in the respective places in 16 constituencies. 15 mobile camps through E.V.M., V.V. He said that extensive awareness programs were organized for 28,106 people on PAT. He said that 3,986 polling stations have been set up in 1,688 locations across Hyderabad district.

He said that a control room has been set up at the head office of GHMC to clear the doubts of the voters. He said that the Election Commission of India’s 1950 toll free number, 1800-599-2999 numbers will work for 24 hours. In case of violation in model code through C-Whistle app, complaint can be used through this Civil Whistle. Complaints received through C-Whistle will be resolved within 100 minutes and placed in the same app, he said.

Arrangements have been made at the GHMC head office to give speedy single window permission to political parties and contesting candidates through Suvidha Centre. He said permission for uncontrollable air force, heli pads, commercial, rallies, loudspeakers and public meeting is mandatory.

Print and electronic media, social media advertisement certificate should take prior permission of MCMC Committee, similarly, posters, pamphlets, etc., printed by the printing press, the publisher, the amount published, and the bill thereof shall be billed by MCMC Committee. Requested to be handed over to He said that action will be taken against those who violate these as per the election code of conduct.

According to the election code of conduct, 90 flying squads have been formed to prevent money, liquor and smuggling. He said that one video surveillance team has been set up for each constituency in 15 constituencies to videograph the rallies and meetings held by political parties. He said that during the election, the procedure of the code of conduct should be followed.

Police Commissioner CV Anand said that 1587 problematic polling stations have been identified in Hyderabad city. GST among the integrated check posts to be set up in Hyderabad city during the elections. Officials of Commercial Tax, GHMC, RTA, Excise and Narcotics will be present for 24 hours, he said. CCTV cameras will be installed at liquor shops to prevent alcohol consumption. He said that the GPS system will be installed in the money transfer vehicles. He said that those who move large amounts of money should show relevant certificates and show full details of what the money is being used for. He said that the accounts where the amount of money has been transferred beyond the limit will be examined. For that, RBI will arrange a meeting with the respective bankers, he said. He said that once again a meeting will be held with them and measures will be taken for monetary control. He said that special attention will be given to giving free buses to the voters. CV Anand said that 32 companies of central forces have been asked for police support.

Hyderabad Collector Anudeep Durishetti, EVDM Prakash Reddy, Zonal Commissioner Venkatesh Dotre, Additional Commissioner Shankaraiah, Cantonment CEO Madhukar Naik and others participated in this meeting. (Maxim News)

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