552/2025-2026


In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 350 of the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007 read with Rule 31 and Rule 50 of the Mizoram Municipalities (Election of Councillors) Rules, 2007, the State Election Commission has issued Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates during the General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation, 2026 which has come into effect from the date of announcement of Election i.e.18.03.2026 and the same shall remain in force till such time the election process is completed on 30.04.2026.

 

In addition to the above, the Commission hereby issues the following instructions for compliance of all concerned during the ensuing General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation, 2026:

 

  1. No recruitment/appointment process in Government Departments/Public Undertakings/Corporations within Aizawl Municipality should be initiated or made which invariably includes written test, personal interview and selection of candidates except cases dealt with by the State Public Service Commission, without prior clearance of the State Election Commission, Mizoram.

 

  1. No transfer and posting in respect of officers/officials should be made during the operation of the Model Code of Conduct within Aizawl Municipality. In case of transfer orders already issued prior to the date of Announcement of General Election to Aizawl Municipal Corporation, 2026 but not implemented till thetime when Model Code of Conduct came intoeffect, should not be given effect to without obtaining specific written permission from the State Election Commission.

 

  1. In such case where transfer of an officer/official is considered necessary on account of administrative exigencies, the Department concerned, with full justification should approach the Commission for prior clearance.

 

All Administrative Departments/Head of Departments/Head of Offices are expected to cooperate with the State Election Commission in its onerous duties of conducting free and fair elections to Aizawl Municipal Corporation. Violation of any of the above will be seriously viewed by the State Election Commission.