Election code of conduct implemented from today

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  • September 28, 2022

The commission has implemented the election code of conduct from today. Setting the limits on election campaigns commission has said that it would closely monitor the compliance of the code of conduct.

In the code of conduct, it is said that the prime minister, chief minister and the ministers can only campaign in their constituencies. However, after the disagreement of the political parties, preparations are being made to amend this provision so that they will be allowed to go for election campaigns with the permission of the commission, but the use of government resources will be prohibited, according to the commission sources. Campaigning will be allowed only from 7 am to 7 pm. Candidates are required to submit personal details and property details.

More than 25 people will not be allowed to participate in election campaigning. Even during the nomination, only 25 people including supporters and proposers will be allowed. It is mentioned in the code of conduct that no processions should be held during the registration of candidature and campaigning, and the use of bells and whistles should not be used. Parties and candidates will be allowed to use only ten party flags during processions, general meetings, corner meetings, door-to-door meetings or any kind of rally. The use of the national flag has been banned.

When a political party has to use a helicopter, it must be within the limit of the expenses that can be made based on the number of candidates on the closed list according to the proportional election system determined by the commission. It is proposed to limit the expenditure of political parties to a maximum of 3.3 million rupees.

After the implementation of the code of conduct, the program cannot be announced, approved and operated except as mentioned in the annual budget and program.

With the implementation of the code of conduct, foundation laying, inauguration, survey, feasibility study and grant programs can no longer be done. The Code of Conduct also prohibits political appointments, creation of new posts, filling up of posts, increase in allowances and other financial benefits and awards.

Regular post filling work done by Public Service Commission can be done by informing the Commission. Employees cannot be transferred except for election purposes.

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