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

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13.6 Feed back about "Dummy Candidates" and measures to be taken in this regard (ECI's No. 464/INST/2008/EPS dt. 7.1.2009) — 1. Actual use of vehicles permitted for campaigning be reviewed - Video recording and collecting evidence - Issuing notice. 2. Before giving permits of vehicles on poll day dummy factor should be considered. 3. Appointment of polling agents should be tracked. 4. Close watch on counting agents. 5. On misuse of permitted vehicle, action u/s 171H IPC to be taken. 6. On misuse of vehicle authorized for other candidate, notice be given to include the expenditure of the candidate, who misused the vehicle for his campaigning. 56

Part-14 Preparation/Commissioning of EVMs (Ch. XII of R.O. Hand Book & ECI No. 51/8/2008-EMS (INST-1) dated 11.8.2008; No. 51/8/16/4/2008-PLN-IV (EMS) dt. 28.8.2008) 14.1 All required EVMs must be prepared one week before poll. 14.2 Only checked machines and allotted by DEO in first randomization be used. 14.3 Prior intimation in writing to candidate/election agent at least one week before the date of such preparation. 14.4 Advance preparation of Register; address tags etc to save time. 14.5 Observer's presence is must. 14.6 Candidates / their representatives be explained about procedure - They may be allowed also to inspect the EVMs. 14.7 Step by step operation given in Ann. XXVIII-A of RO Hand book. 14.8 For preparation of EVMs, take BU first. 14.9 Ballot paper before it is fixed on BU, shall be signed on its back by RO (by hand or through rubber stamp) 14.10 Ensure proper alignment of ballot paper with panels of corresponding candidate in BU 14.11 Candidates / their agents be allowed to put their seals on address tags alongwith the seal of RO. - PS wise allotment list of CUs and BUs and list of reserve CUs and BUs be given to candidates / agents. 14.12 Don't use "secret seal" of ECI at this stage - RO shall use his own seal. Secret seal should be used only to seal EVMs and election papers after counting of votes. 14.13 Use new battery during RO sealing. 14.14 Random check and holding mock poll of prepared EVMs. 14.15 Please see Part 3 of this check list also. 57

13.6 Feed back about "Dummy C<strong>and</strong>idates" <strong>and</strong> measures to be taken in this regard<br />

(ECI's No. 464/INST/2008/EPS dt. 7.1.2009) —<br />

1. Actual use of vehicles permitted <strong>for</strong> campaigning be reviewed - Video recording <strong>and</strong><br />

collecting evidence - Issuing notice.<br />

2. Be<strong>for</strong>e giving permits of vehicles on poll day dummy factor should be considered.<br />

3. Appointment of polling agents should be tracked.<br />

4. Close watch on counting agents.<br />

5. On misuse of permitted vehicle, action u/s 171H IPC to be taken.<br />

6. On misuse of vehicle authorized <strong>for</strong> other c<strong>and</strong>idate, notice be given to include the<br />

expenditure of the c<strong>and</strong>idate, who misused the vehicle <strong>for</strong> his campaigning.<br />

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