Expenditure Observers direct law enforcement agencies to work in tandem with monitoring cell
The Expenditure Observers deputed by the Election Commission of India for the Ludhiana Parliamentary Constituency held a meeting with district-level officers of various law enforcement agencies on Friday. They emphasized the need for better coordination between the agencies to ensure the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of polls.
City Air News
May 17, 2024 03:17
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Ludhiana, May 17, 2024: The Expenditure Observers deputed by the Election Commission of India for the Ludhiana Parliamentary Constituency held a meeting with district-level officers of various law enforcement agencies on Friday. They emphasized the need for better coordination between the agencies to ensure the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of polls.
Expenditure Observers Pankaj Kumar, IRS, and Chetan D Kalamkar, IRS, detailed the Standard Operating Procedure to be followed during seizures by various agencies during the election period. They instructed all agencies to coordinate and work in tandem with the Expenditure Monitoring Cell and promptly communicate information regarding all seizures.
The observers highlighted the crucial monitoring of liquor movement during the election period and urged surprise checks at all major check posts. They also asked the agencies to remain alert and utilize the SSTs, VSTs, and FSTs in case of seizures. Furthermore, they asked the election office to share the details of these teams and their movement plan with the agencies daily.
The observers also inquired about the action taken by various agencies, including Commissionerate Police, Ludhiana rural police, Railway Protection Force, Airport Authorities, Income Tax department, Excise Department, and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. They urged the agencies to work with zeal and unwavering commitment to uphold the sanctity of the election process and carry out their responsibilities diligently until the conclusion of the election process.
