Model Code of Conduct Archives

18 Apr

Haryana Election Commission enforces Property Defacement Act for 2026 civic polls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDevinder Singh Kalyan, Haryana Election Commission, Haryana Municipal Elections 2026, Model Code of Conduct, Property Defacement Act 1989

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commissioner, Devinder Singh Kalyan, has issued a strict directive to enforce the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989, in light of the upcoming municipal and Panchayati Raj by-elections. Following the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct on April 13, 2026, the Commission has observed unauthorized posters, banners, and wall writings on public and private properties. Commissioner Kalyan emphasized that such activities not only violate the law but also mar the aesthetic appeal of the state during the election period. Under Sections 3 and 3-A of the Act, defacing any property…

Election Commission Announces By-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat; Polling on November 11

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElection Commission of India, Model Code of Conduct, Punjab Assembly, Tarn Taran by-election

Tarn Taran, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for the by-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect across the district.Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C, stated that the official notification for the by-election will be issued on October 13, 2025. The last date for filing nomination papers is October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22. Candidates will be able to withdraw their nominations until October 24.Polling for the by-election is scheduled for November 11, 2025, with counting of votes set to take…

Haryana Municipal Elections to be Held on March 2, Model Code of Conduct Enforced

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaelection schedule, Haryana municipal elections, Model Code of Conduct

Chandigarh, February 11, 2025: The Haryana State Election Commission has announced the schedule for municipal elections, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect. State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh confirmed that the elections will be conducted for Mayors and ward members in eight Municipal Corporations, along with Presidents and ward members in four Municipal Councils and 21 Municipal Committees. The general elections are set to take place on March 2, except in Panipat, where voting will be held on March 9.By-elections will also be conducted for key positions, including the Mayor posts in Ambala and Sonipat, as well as…