JALANDHAR
On the eve of the Jalandhar Gymkhana Club Elections, the Deputy Commissioner-Cum-Senior Vice President of the club has issued strict guidelines for both voters and candidates to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the entire election procedure.
The Deputy Commissioner on Saturday took stock of arrangements made by the administration for the elections scheduled between 8 am to 5 pm on March 10, 2024, wherein he issued necessary directions to polling staff.
Divulging the details, Mr. Sarangal said that anyone found using fake ID or impersonating a voters have to face strict action ranging from cancelling his club membership to registering of FIR against such a person. He appealed to all the club members and candidates to strictly abide by the rules and regulations fixed by the returning officer.
The DC categorically mentioned that the use of cellular phones, cordless phones, and wireless sets will not be allowed within a 100-meter radius of polling stations. Likewise, voters must obtain photo identification slips available in parking areas through RO teams and no other identification slip shall be admissible.
He also said that candidates shall be confined in their enclosures where they will get live feed from all the 8 polling stations. However, candidates with the permission of RO may be allowed to have a round of the polling area but will not be allowed to sit in the polling booth or polling area. Similarly, security personnel attached to any person (except Z+ security case) will not be allowed on the premises.
Mr. Sarangal also appealed to candidates and their supporters to strictly follow the code of conduct laid down by the returning officer to ensure free, fair, and transparent conduct of polls.
Pointing out further, he mentioned that no candidate is allowed to indulge in bribery to any voter and they shall not exercise any kind of influence on voters.