PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
Preparations have begun for by-elections to fill vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Dehradun district. With a notification issued by the State Election Commission, the district election officer (Panchayat) and district magistrate Ashish Chauhan has announced the by-election schedule. Nomination papers will be submitted on September 30 and October 1, while voting will take place on October 12 and counting will be held on October 14.
According to the schedule released by the district election officer, nomination papers can be submitted on September 30 and October 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on October 3 from 10 AM till completion of work. Candidates can withdraw their nominations on October 4 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Election symbols will then be allotted on October 5 from 10 AM till completion of work.
Officials informed that voting will take place from 8 AM to 5 PM on October 12. Counting of votes will begin at 8 AM on October 14 and will continue till completion of work.
Chauhan has instructed election officials concerned to ensure all necessary arrangements are made in accordance with the election schedule. The election process for vacant Gram Panchayat posts will be completed according to the prescribed timetable. He has also instructed officials to ensure compliance with election-related instructions and maintain necessary arrangements during the election process.
MCC enforced in six Panchayats ahead of bypolls
DEHRADUN : The Model Code of Conduct has been enforced in the areas of Dehradun district where three-tier Panchayat bypolls will be held for vacant posts. The bypoll process in six Panchayats of the district will begin with the nomination process on September 30 and October 1. The Model Code of Conduct will remain in force in the concerned territorial constituencies until the completion of the vote counting. It will apply to the Gram Panchayats and block Panchayats where the bypolls are being held. Officials have been directed to ensure that the code is followed during the election process. They have also been asked to take necessary steps to conduct the bypolls in a fair, transparent and peaceful manner.
