Exemptions to election duty will not be entertained: DC Peren

January 10, 2023 52 Views No Comment

• DPDB members urged to maintain ‘political neutrality’
• Training on rational use of EVMs and wireless set

Peren, January 10 (MExN): In regard to election preparedness, the Deputy Commissioner of Peren, Vineet Kumar, IAS pointed out that “since the district is facing shortage of employees since 2012-2013 due to retirements, exemptions to election duty will not be entertained, if not genuine.”

According to a DIPR report, the DC chairing the Peren District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting at DC’s Conference Hall, Peren on January 9 further asked the members to maintain “political neutrality.”

He also informed the house that “all Heads of Department as the Nodal Officers should ensure that employees are present during the training which will commence soon.”

Reviewing the agenda on CMHIS enrolment, the DC Peren reminded the house that since deduction from salary has already started, he requested the departments which have not completed the enrolment process to do so at the earliest, the DIPR report stated.

The DC entrusted SDO (C) Hq, Kelevituo Nisa to make necessary arrangements with all the departments for the upcoming Republic Day Celebration.

After the meeting, training on the rational use of EVMs and wireless set was imparted to the members by EAC Peren, Seyievilie Pfukri and Addl. SP Peren, RT Chang respectively. A meeting on election preparedness was also held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner later.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/exemptions-to-election-duty-will-not-be-entertained-dc-peren