DDC Re-poll: DC Kupwara finalises preparations

Inspects deployment of Polling parties, material despatch

KUPWARA, DECEMBER 04: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Doifode Sagar Dattatray, who is also District Panchayat Election Officer, Kupwara on Sunday convened a meeting of concerned officers to finalize the preparation for re-poll of DDC constituency Drugmulla, scheduled on 5th of this month.

SSP Kupwara, Yougal Manhas and Dy. DEO Kupwara, Mehraj-u-din was present in the meeting.

The DC took stock of preparedness, by deliberating on actions &  plans of concerned departments in respect of deployment of Zonal, Sectoral Magistrates/Officers, deployment and randomization of polling staff, training of staff, distribution of election material, Control Room for grievance redressal, transport and security arrangements.

 The DC gave directions to all concerned to put up their best efforts for smooth conduct of the election and asked Nodal Officer to enforce the Model Code of Conduct strictly.

While reviewing the detailed arrangements of transport, security and material management, he instructed that fool-proof arrangements be kept in place for ensuring hassle free movement of men and material.

Emphasizing on efficient tackling of poll related grievances, he said that control Room will function round the clock for grievance redressal.

The DC was apprised by concerned Nodal Officers about the finalization of proper and adequate arrangements especially on allotment of polling staff and their training, installation and provision of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF).

The meeting was attended by Nodal Officers, Sectoral and Zonal Magistrates/Officers.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner along with SSP Kupwara inspected the deployment of polling parties and material at ACD Office Kupwara.

The Deputy Commissioner was informed that the polling staff and polling material has been dispatched for all 42 polling stations.

Dy. DEO, Returning Officer, ARO, Nodal Officers and election staff were present at the occasion.