Deputy Commissioner cum District Monitoring Officer for General Elections Syed Ahmed Fawad has issued warning to the candidates of NA-106 ex Punjab minister for law Rana Sanaullah Khan and Dr Nisar Ahmad Jatt on violations of code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The Deputy Commissioner summoned both the candidates in his office and informed them about the reports against them regarding violations of code of conduct. He issued warnings to the candidates on assurance from them to follow the code of conduct in letter and spirit.
Deputy Commissioner reiterated that the electoral candidates are bound to comply with the code of conduct of ECP as they had signed on nomination papers. He informed that the candidates can only display the banners/postures of the size specified by the ECP. He explained that the carrying and displaying of arms of all kinds are prohibited and candidates and their supporters should refrain to break the law.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that the Home Department Punjab had also imposed section 144 CrPc for binding the code of conduct. While issuing warning, the Deputy Commissioner/DMO stressed upon the candidates for extending cooperation for holding peaceful, free, fair and transparent election, otherwise, legal action would be taken against the violators of the law without any discrimination. He also explained that the violators of code of conduct could be punished of the fine up to Rs 50,000 and their disqualification.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner called on the meeting of newly posted ADCs and ACs. He directed them for providing all out administrative support for holding general elections in pleasant and conducive environment. He asked the ACs for getting the code of conduct in election campaign implemented in their respective areas and said the immediate reports be submitted to him in case of any violation.
He said that proper and comprehensive transport plan should be devised for the transportation of polling material and staff. The Deputy Commissioner directed for taking comprehensive measures for the relief of the public during and after heavy rains in monsoon season. He said the cleanliness system should also be kept active for ensuring neat and clean environment at Town & Tehsil level.
The meeting was attended by ADC R Mehbub Ahmad, ADC G Malik Mushtaq Hussain Naich, ADC Finance Asima Ejaz, ACs Muhammad Tahir, Adnan Shehzad Khan, Syed Khalid Mehmud Gilani, Muhammad Aurangzeb and others.