18 CANDIDATES GET NOTICES FOR POLL CODE VIOLATIONS
Gurugram: The district administration has issued notices to 18 candidates in all four constituencies for violating the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The violations that attracted notices, include conducting campaigns without prior approval from the Returning Officer , placing illegal hoardings and banners and organising events at non-approved locations, officials said.
A total of 18 notices have been issued to candidates for violating the MCC across three constituencies in Gurugram. Sohna saw the highest number of violations with 8 notices, followed by Badshahpur with 6 notices, and Gurgaon with 4 notices.
Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said that one of the most common violations was campaigning without the necessary permissions. “Candidates are required to obtain approval before conducting public events, but they were found hosting rallies and meetings without clearance,” he said.
Another significant violation involved the placement of hoardings and banners in public spaces without proper authorisation. “This breaches both the MCC and local laws. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty,” the official added.
Additionally, some candidates were found organising events at non-approved community centers and other venues without seeking prior permission. “Using public spaces for campaign events without prior approval is a serious violation,” said Yadav. The DC warned that such violations would be added to the candidates’ election expenditure accounts.