
Kohima: The Instruction of the Election Commission on use of Vehicles ON THE DAY OF POLL have been brought to Notice of all the Contesting Candidates of Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency that on the day of poll, each contesting candidates in a Constituency is entitled to three vehicles only : One vehicle for his own use; One vehicle for use for his Election agent; and One vehicle for use of his workers or party workers.
The permits for the Vehicles indicated will be issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on 6th of April 2014 from 10:00 Am onwards. The candidates are required to register their vehicles with the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and display the permits issued on the wind-screen of the vehicles. No other shall be allowed to be used by the leaders of the political parties including ministers, workers, agents and sympathizers of any candidate. No exception shall be made, irrespective of status of the candidate. It is further to clarify that on the day of poll no person will be allowed to use vehicle allotted for Candidate’s or his election agent’s use. These instructions on plying vehicles will be applicable on all two wheelers like motorcycles and scooters and shall be made applicable for a period of 24 hours before the time fixed for closure of poll and till the Time of Poll.
Penal action under the provisions of RP Act, 1951 and Chapter IX A of the Indian Penal Code shall be taken against anyone offending the above directions, and in addition action under the Motor Vehicles Act. All vehicles being used in violation of these directions shall be confiscated.