Nongpoh, January 28: In view of the forthcoming General Election to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, 2025 the Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect and will remain in force until the completion of the election process.
Therefore, in order to ensure the peaceful, free and fair conduct of the KHADC General Election within Ri Bhoi District. the District Magistrate, Ri Bhoi District, Nongpoh in exercise of the power conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 do hereby issue order prohibiting the carrying cash exceeding Rs. 50,000/- or gold/silver without valid supporting documents, wall wrings, pasting of posters/papers, or erecting and displaying cut-outs, hoardings, and banners on public property including government and semi-government buildings/properties without prior permission from the appropriate authorities is prohibited. It is also prohibiting any violation of the Model Code of Conduct by political Parties, contesting candidates and election agents.
Moreover this Order also prohibiting the carrying of any type of arms and explosives within the entire District of Ri Bhoi District until the election process is concluded. However this Order shall not apply to law enforcement authorities, including police personnel, Home Guards, Forest Personnel, BSF, and CMPF personnel All arms license holders are required to deposit their weapons along with a Xerox copy of their licenses at the nearest police station within 14 days from promulgation of this Order.
This Order has been issued in view of the General Election to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, 2025 has been declared.
Therefore, any person found in violation of the above provisions shall be subject to persecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 as well as other applicable laws governing such actions.
This order shall remain into force with immediate effect until the conclusion of the election period.
