One lakh Fine For Officers Refrain From Reporting For Election Duty……….

One lakh Fine For Officers Refrain From Reporting For Election Duty……….

Issuing a statement today, the Election Commission said that it has received information that certain state officials and employees, who are to be used for election duties at the Local Authorities Election to be held on February 10, are attempting to abstain from reporting for election duties and refusing to release vehicle necessary for the election by submitting flimsy excuses.
The Elections Commission says that it is mandatory for all officials assigned with election duties to report to their respective duty locations. Further, it is the responsibility of the officials in charge of vehicles and heads of institutions to ensure that the necessary vehicles released to report to the respective districts.
It warns that any state officials, who are found to have violated the Election Commission regulation by failing to report assigned duties, are punishable by law and can, face a fine of up to Rs 100,000 or a sentence of three years in prison or both.