Stern Action Directed Against Indiscipline Among Election Duty Staff

Port Blair, Mar. 5: Taking serious note of indiscipline in cases reported among staff assigned election duty, the Returning Officer, ANIPC has directed to initiate stern action against any defaulters. Showcause has been issued to Poll Officers who did not appear for the first round of training.
The Returning Officer has further strictly directed all Staff on Election duty to ensure that duties assigned to them are completed as per rules and ECI guidelines. No deviation from any written guidelines shall be tolerated. Any lack of discipline shall be dealt as per the strictest possible provisions.
Further, the RO, ANIPC has directed that all Polling Officers should maintain strict decorum and ensure that they maintain and display integrity and impartiality in their conduct and day to day affairs.