Government employee placed under suspension for
violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Srinagar
DEO Srinagar directs strict
adherence to MCC
SRINAGAR SEPTEMBER 01:- Acting tough against the
violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines, a Government employee was
placed under suspension by the authorities in Srinagar today.
The order issued in this regard reads that "one Government
employee namely Ghulam Mohammad Mir posted as Jr. Lineman in KPDCL has been
found violating the MCC guidelines by participating and facilitating the
political party meetings".
The order further reads that 'the said employee has been placed
under suspension with immediate effect."
Needful to mention that the Model Code of Conduct is a set of
guidelines issued by Election Commission of India to provide a level playing
field in favour of all political parties.
The Model Code of Conduct comes into force from the day and time
the election schedule is announced by the Election Commission of India and
remains in operation till the completion of election process as per the
election notification.
District Election Officer, Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat
has issued instructions for strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct and
dealing strictly with any violation by any employees which comes to the notice
of the authorities.