In pursuance of the instructions of the Election Commission of India, the ADC & ERO, Mokokchung has informed that all Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are strictly directed to adhere to the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and all instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time.

All BLOs are reminded that they are appointed under Section 13B (2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission of India under Section 13CC of the said Act while discharging election-related duties.

Grounds for Penalty

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) shall be liable for disciplinary action and penalty on any one or more of the following grounds:

1) Dereliction of duty in the discharge of election-related responsibilities

2) Negligence or lack of due diligence in verification, field work, or reporting

3) Wilful non-compliance of instructions issued by the Election Commission of India

4) Unauthorized addition, deletion, shifting, or transfer of electors

5) Furnishing incorrect, misleading, or false information

6) Violation of the RP Act, 1950 or Registration of Electors Rules, 1960

7) Use of forged or fabricated documents

8) Any act or omission adversely affecting the accuracy, integrity, or credibility of the electoral roll

9) Failure to maintain neutrality, integrity, and transparency while performing BLO duties

10) Any act amounting to wilful or criminal misconduct consequences of Non-Compliance.

Any BLO found guilty of the above shall face one or more of the following consequences, as applicable:

1. The District Election Officer shall place the BLO under suspension and make recommendation to the concerned disciplinary authority for initiating departmental proceedings for insubordination or dereliction of duty. Such recommendation shall be promptly acted upon by the concerned disciplinary authority and action taken communicated within a period of six months.

2. Registration of FIR, only in cases involving wilful or criminal misconduct, with prior approval of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland

3. Removal from BLO assignment and debarment from future election-related duties

4. Any other action deemed appropriate under the RP Act, 1950, Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and instructions of the Election Commission of India

All BLOs shall discharge their duties with utmost integrity, transparency and accountability. 

All EROs, AEROs, and BLO Supervisors shall closely monitor the functioning of BLOs and report any lapse immediately. Any violation of these instructions will be viewed seriously and dealt with strictly.

This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall be treated as most urgent and mandatory.

 

(DIPR)