260/2024-2025

Dated the 4th October, 2024 : Whereas, the State Election Commission, Mizoram has prescribed Model Code of Conduct for observance by the political parties, candidates and persons holding public offices for every Elections conducted by the State Election Commission; and

Whereas, the Commission feels that there has been necessity for imposing restrictions on the activities of Government servants within Sinlung Hills Council during the enforcement of Model Code of Conduct, i.e. from the date of announcement of election i.e 03.10.2024 till completion of Election process.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 34 of the Sinlung Hills Council Act, 2018 as amended read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 of the Mizoram (Election to Sinlung Hills Council) Rules, 2019, the Commission hereby orders that a Government servant holding office in State Government, Central Government, Public Sector Enterprise of State or Central Government, Sinlung Hills Council, Statutory Bodies getting financial assistance from the Government within Sinlung Hills Council area will come under the purview of the Code of Conduct for observance by the Government servants as follows:-

(1) A Government servant shall remain absolutely impartial during the election and he/she shall not indulge in any campaigning activities for or against any contesting candidate or political party;

(2) No Government servant shall subscribe in aid of, or assist in any way, any candidate;

(3) No Government servant shall himself speak at or take active and prominent part in organizing or conducting the meeting;

(4) No Government servant should accompany a Minister or such other political functionaries for electioneering;

(5) No Government servant should attend any political meeting except those who are in-charge of maintenance of law and order or those deployed for security duties;

(6) Police personnel engaged in law and order duties shall not be construed as participating in the meeting of any candidate;

(7) While dealing with different political parties in day to day official transaction each Government servant shall maintain absolute neutrality. While registering cases on complaint filed by different political groups or contesting candidates or their supporters, the police will take prompt steps in the most impartial manner;

(8) Violation of Code of Conduct by any Government servant will make himself/herself liable to disciplinary proceeding under the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.