Team News Riveting
Raipur, November 25
The model code of conduct has come into effect as 15 urban bodies in Chhattisgarh, including four municipal corporations, in 10 districts will go to the polls on December 20.
The State Election Commission said on Wednesday that the by-polls for 17 wards in 16 civic bodies will also be conducted on the same day. With the announcement of the polls, the model code of conduct has come into force in these local governing bodies, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Thakur Ramsingh said in a press conference here. The District Election Officer (DEO) of the districts concern today issued the notification to this effect.
The District Magistrate and Collector of Raipur, Saurabh Singh has issued notification banning the use of loud-speakers in Birgaon Municipal Corporation and Gobra-Navapara limits from 10 pm to 8 am. Besides, those holding licenced arms have been asked to deposit the same in the nearest police station. The defacement of property without the consent of the owner has also been banned, the notification added.
General elections in 15 urban bodies, including four municipal corporations, five municipal councils and 6 Nagar Panchayats and the bypolls in 17 wards in 16 civic bodies will be held on December 20. Besides Birgaon (40 wards- Raipur district), Bhilai (70 wards-Durg ), Risali (40 wards- Durg), and Bhilai-Charauda (40 wards-Durg) are the municipal corporations where election will be held.
