model check list for returning officers and assistant returning officers
model check list for returning officers and assistant returning officers model check list for returning officers and assistant returning officers
13.3 Prevention of Intimidation to the voters - Mapping of vulnerability [ECI No. 464/INST/2007 - PLN-I dt. 12.10.2007] (i) For identification of the areas Sector officers, should do exercise by visiting the area soon after declaration of election - SHO and local administrative officers be consulted before the finalizing the list - [Candidates' "Worry List" also to be considered when candidates are finalized and observers have arrived]. (ii) Source of such threat / intimidation and names of persons who likely to spearhead such offence of undue influence be identified - Past incidence and current apprehensions. (iii) Contact points within the habitats / community vulnerability, be identified - Mapping for entire constituency polling station wise in a format (enclosed) (iv) Preventing measures by DEO and SP and confidence building measures for free and fair poll - Frequent visit at such locations. (v) Regular feedback by district intelligence - DEO / RO shall interact with candidates / political parties. (vi) Details of PS wise vulnerability mapping be given to Observer also on his arrival. (vii) Action plan by DEO and SP to deal with potential threats and intimidation points - action under 107 / 116 / 151 CRPC, forcing trouble mongers' appearance in police station, placement of police pickets, visits by officers etc.,. (viii) On the day of poll special attention be given - In case some section of voters is conspicuously absent special squad will be sent to ascertain that there is no hindrance. (ix) At the end of poll SO to submit special report to RO that voters from vulnerable habitats were able to vote or not. (x) Polling parties should also be briefed about the vulnerable centers - section in electoral part of the area be marked specially. (xi) CPF shall be given a list of such vulnerable locations - CPF shall also make it a point to visit for confidence building measures. (xii) If ordered by ECI, Observer will make a reading of the Form 17A and the marked copy of the electoral roll used at the PS. 54
13.4 Measures to reduce multiplicity of candidates (ECI No. 3/ER/94/J.S.II, dt. 27-4-94; No. 3/ER/ESO 11/94/ J.S.II dt. 7.9.94; and dt. 7.12.94) - (i) Candidates may misuse certain facilities. Prevent such misuse. (ii) If a candidate announces his retirement facilities such as personal security, permits for vehicles etc., be withdrawn. (iii) If any vehicle authorised candidate/his agents is being used by any other candidate or for any other purpose, the vehicle shall be impounded till the polling. (iv) Seating arrangement of polling agents at the PSs in following order of priorities - (a) Candidates of National Recognised Political parties; (b) Candidates of State Recognised Political Party. (c) Candidates of recognised State parties of other States, permitted to use reserved symbols in the AC; (d) Candidates of registered unrecognized parties; (e) Independent candidates. (v) Seats for counting agents at each counting table shall also be arranged in above priority. (vi) Security personnel provided to a candidate cannot be allowed to be used by another candidate, In case of misuse, security will be withdrawn. (vii) However, facilities which are available under law cannot be withdrawn in such cases appointment of election/polling/counting agent can not be withdrawn. 13.5 Appointment of a MP/MLA/Minister as an Election Agent or Counting Agent or Polling Agent (ECI No. 464/Inst./2007 PLN-I dt. 24.2.07 and No. 437/INST/2008-EPS dt. 14.10.2008) - Minister/MLA/MP or any other persons having security cover shall not be allowed to function as election/polling agent or a counting agent of any candidate. 55
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13.4 Measures to reduce multiplicity of c<strong>and</strong>idates (ECI No. 3/ER/94/J.S.II, dt. 27-4-94; No.<br />
3/ER/ESO 11/94/ J.S.II dt. 7.9.94; <strong>and</strong> dt. 7.12.94) -<br />
(i) C<strong>and</strong>idates may misuse certain facilities. Prevent such misuse.<br />
(ii) If a c<strong>and</strong>idate announces his retirement facilities such as personal security,<br />
permits <strong>for</strong> vehicles etc., be withdrawn.<br />
(iii) If any vehicle authorised c<strong>and</strong>idate/his agents is being used by any other<br />
c<strong>and</strong>idate or <strong>for</strong> any other purpose, the vehicle shall be impounded till the<br />
polling.<br />
(iv) Seating arrangement of polling agents at the PSs in following order of priorities -<br />
(a) C<strong>and</strong>idates of National Recognised Political parties;<br />
(b) C<strong>and</strong>idates of State Recognised Political Party.<br />
(c) C<strong>and</strong>idates of recognised State parties of other States, permitted to use<br />
reserved symbols in the AC;<br />
(d) C<strong>and</strong>idates of registered unrecognized parties;<br />
(e) Independent c<strong>and</strong>idates.<br />
(v) Seats <strong>for</strong> counting agents at each counting table shall also be arranged in above<br />
priority.<br />
(vi) Security personnel provided to a c<strong>and</strong>idate cannot be allowed to be used by<br />
another c<strong>and</strong>idate, In case of misuse, security will be withdrawn.<br />
(vii) However, facilities which are available under law cannot be withdrawn in such<br />
cases appointment of election/polling/counting agent can not be withdrawn.<br />
13.5 Appointment of a MP/MLA/Minister as an Election Agent or Counting Agent or<br />
Polling Agent (ECI No. 464/Inst./2007 PLN-I dt. 24.2.07 <strong>and</strong> No. 437/INST/2008-EPS dt.<br />
14.10.2008) -<br />
Minister/MLA/MP or any other persons having security cover shall not be<br />
allowed to function as election/polling agent or a counting agent of any c<strong>and</strong>idate.<br />
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