The expenditure observer for Hunsur and Periyapatana Assembly segments of the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency A. Suresh, directed officials to closely monitor the expenses incurred by candidates in the fray to ensure a free and fair elections.
At a meeting convened here on Saturday, March 30, Mr. Suresh said the role of the team implementing the model code of conduct is immense and they should ensure that the MCC is not violated by any candidate. Assistant Expenditure Observers, Flying Squads, Video Surveillance, Static Surveillance teams, and others should maintain constant vigil so that the polling was free and fair, he added.
Apart from ensuring vigil over the election expenses of the candidates, the officials should also be vigilant in preventing the illegal transport of liquor. Sensitive areas should be identified and a list of bars and liquor shops in such areas should be prepared and brought to the attention of the Excise Department, said Mr. Suresh.
