In view of the conduct of the General Election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023, and in pursuance of the power conferred under Section 133 of the Representation of the Peoples' Act, 1951, Rahul Bhanudas Mali, IAS Deputy Commissioner & District Election officer, Zunheboto has restricted the Inter Polling Station/Assembly Constituency movement of private vehicles under Zunheboto District on the Poll day i.e, 27th February 2023 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Further, the contesting candidates will be entitled to use 3(three) vehicles only w.e.f 25th February 2023 to 27th February 2023. In this regard, the contesting candidates have been directed to get a written permission Order from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Zunheboto, or through the respective Returning Officer. All other vehicle exemption orders issued earlier by District Election Officer & Returning Officer shall stand canceled w.e.f 25th February 2023.
The aforementioned restriction shall apply to all vehicles except those vehicles requisitioned for election duty viz District Administration, Police, CAPF, Polling Personnel on Election Duty, Medical Department & Departments exempted by Election Commission of India (ECI).
Notwithstanding this order, the movement of vehicles for medical exigencies and other emergencies shall be permitted only after taking prior permission from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Zunheboto.
Failing to comply with this order strict action shall be initiated against the defaulters and shall be booked under relevant Sections of the Representation of Peoples' Act, 1951.
In pursuance to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Zunheboto: Nagaland order NO.DC ZBTO/ELE/DEO-1/2022-23/37 dated, Zbto the 18th February 2023, the movement permit for Poll Day i.e. 27th February 2023 for private vehicles can be obtained from the details given below.
Nihoshe LDA- 9366293702.
Room- 5, Transport Cell.
Office of the Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto Nagaland.
Further, the private vehicle movement permit can also be obtained from the respective Returning Officer offices.
(Avika Awomi, IA Zunheboto)