ECI instructs the govt. advisers to follow model code

Sign boards being put up at the NTR district Collectorate for the convenience of the candidates ahead of the nomination, in Vijayawada on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that the Model Code of Conduct will be applicable to the Government appointed Advisers in all capacities, in a press release here on Tuesday.

All the 40 advisers in the State government, who were appointed by the government and drawing salaries from the public exchequer and enjoying the Cabinet Minister status, should follow the MCC rules, the ECI said.

Many complaints were lodged with the ECI on the conduct of the advisers in the recent past, wherein, the advisers were allegedly misusing their power and indulging in political criticism against the opposition parties instead of working for the purpose of which they were appointed.  

If anybody violates the orders of the Commission, then the ECI would initiate serious action on the responsible persons, the press release said.