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ECI extends model code restrictions to retired govt officials engaged by states

Headline via The Hindu · first report 10 Nov, 14:53 IST, latest 10 Nov, 19:59 IST

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What we know

7 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Times of India at 10 Nov, 14:53 IST; the latest is from The Siasat Daily at 10 Nov, 19:59 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusVerified
Reported by7 news organisations
First report10 Nov, 14:53 IST
Latest report10 Nov, 19:59 IST
DeskIndia

What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

New Delhi: The Election Commission Tuesday said restrictions and prohibitions applicable to serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will also apply to retired government officials and other individuals engaged by state and Union…
The Election Commission of India said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing.
The ECI cited 1984 and 1991 instructions that government employees must not help one party or candidate
Retired Employees, Government-Engaged Individuals Must Maintain Political Neutrality
The Election Commission has extended Model Code of Conduct restrictions applicable to serving government employees to retired officials and others engaged by state and Union Territory governments. They must maintain political neutrality and refrain from…
New Delhi: Amid complaints of misuse of official position by some, the Election Commission has extended restrictions and prohibitions applicable to serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) to retired officials and individuals…

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