Model code: EC issues directions for projects

The Ministry of Finance would need to take prior approval of the Commission on any policy announcements,fiscal measures,taxation related issues and such other financial relief. Similarly,other ministries and departments would need to take prior approval of the Commission before announcing any relief or benefit.

However,projects that have actually started work on the ground before the model code of conduct came in force and registered beneficiaries of NREGA covered under existing project,or any new project that has been registered and approved,can be continued without the approval of the Commission.

Sonepat DC notifies sites for public meets
In compliance with the instructions of Election Commission of India,Deputy Commissioner,Sonepat,has earmarked sites for organising public meetings by political parties in all the six Assembly constituencies of Sonepat district. BST ground and the ground of Janata Senior Secondary School,Gannaur,have been notified for organising public meetings in Gannaur Assembly constituency. Prohibitory orders have also been issued by the Deputy Commissioner to maintain peace and harmony during the Lok Sabha polls. Ban has been imposed on carrying arms,swords,spears,lathis,pitchforks and knives during the period from March 28 to May 24.

All the licence holders have been asked to deposit their arms in the nearest police stations. Four officers have also appointed in Karnal Parliamentary constituency to check the political advertisement and other publicity material used by the political parties.