Kohima, May 26 (MExN): The counting of votes for the 8 Western Angami, 9 Kohima Town, 10 Northern Angami I, 11 Northern Angami II, 12 Tseminyu, 14 Southern Angami I and 15 Southern Angami II Assembly segments under Kohima district will be taken up on May 31 from 8:00 AM in the Deputy Commissioner Office, Kohima.
In this connection, the DC and ARO Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan IAS has informed all the candidates that, under law, counting agents are to be appointed in Form 18, one for each counting table.
The candidates have been requested to note that the 100 meter periphery around the counting centre will be demarcated as “pedestrian zone” and no vehicles shall be allowed. Only the candidate/his election agent and counting agents appointed by him and any other person with authorized photo identity card duly issued by the Election Commission/District Election Officer/Returning Officers displayed on his person shall be allowed to cross the first cordon of security ring.
No personal effects like cellular phones, camera- still or video (except official recording by appointed person) is allowed inside the counting hall. If any such items are brought, the same should be deposited at the counter that will be opened for the purpose.
Post poll scrutiny
Meanwhile, the DC & ARO Kohima also informed that the post poll scrutiny of Form 17A and other documents will be taken up on May 28 at 11:00 AM in the DPDB Hall, office of the District Planning Machinery, DC Office Complex, Kohima.
The candidate himself or his election agent or one representative duly authorised by the candidate may be present to watch the proceedings of scrutiny. It also informed to take note that cellular phones and other electronic equipments will not be allowed inside the room during the scrutiny.
