Kohima, February 1 (DIPR): The Government, in a notification dated 31st January 2018, has designated all officers and ranks of Nagaland Police from DGP down to constable, including Home Guard, as election related officials for the purpose of Section 28A of the Representation of People Act 1951, with effect from the date of Notification for election till the completion of the General Election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2018.
The police officials as stated above who are involved in any way in election related arrangement and perform duties in connection with the conduct of General Election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018 are by law, officers of Election Commission, being deemed to be on deputation to it, and are subject to its control, superintendence and discipline and as such are answerable to the Election Commission for any acts of commission or omission on their part while performing any election related duties.
