Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh IAS has notified all concerned that Article 326 of the Indian Constitution grants Universal Adult Franchise to every citizen of India who is not less than 18 years of age, registered as a voter, and not otherwise disqualified under the constitution or other relevant statutes.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued various instructions on preventive measures near polling booths and setting up of election booths by the candidates/political parties from time to time. In this regard, DC & DEO Mokokcung, Shashank Pratap Singh IAS has circulated the following important instructions:

Nokchasashi Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Tuensang notified all concerned that Article 326 of the Indian Constitution grants adult suffrage to every citizen of India who is not less than 18 years of age and is registered as a voter, and who is not otherwise disqualified under the Constitution or Law, is entitled to vote in that constituency as per Section 62 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.

Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Noklak K.

DC & DEO Tseminyu, Dr. Zasekuolie Chusi IAS has clarified and reiterated that as press release No.ELE/CDT-171/2023 dated 21st February 2023 from Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland, the provisions for exemption of office bearer (s) of the political party in charge of the state applied only for staying in state HQ, ic, Kohima and not in District.

As per the direction of DC & DEO Mokokchung order NO.ELE/CDT-1/2022-2023/127 dated Mokokchung the 24th February 2023 ADC Tuli Shaying Sheu redirected in office order No.Tuli/ELE-1/2023/17 Dt.Tuli the 25/02/2023 regarding the imposition of section 126 of the Representation of the People Act 1951 for the prohibition of public meetings during a period of 48 hrs ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of poll.