13 poll code of conduct violation cases registered so far: DC

13 poll code of conduct violation cases registered so far: DC

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Mar 22, 2014: Deputy Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim who is also the District Returning Officer  has  said that  banks have been directed to keep an eye on the accounts of Lok Sabha candidates, their family members and dependents and also monitor any case of depositing or withdrawal of huge amount of cash. He said  stern action would be taken against those possessing cash above Rs 50,000 without suitable documents.

Speaking to reporters on March 21, Friday after a meeting with leaders of various political parties, he said even airport authorities have been asked to be on vigil. He informed that  a total of 13 cases of poll code violation have been registered  until March 21 from the date  the election process commenced. In two cases   the candidate/political party have been served notices.

A total of 26000 application for inclusion of names in voters list have been received from March 9 to 16 and the  same would be verified and the  list finalised within three to four days, he said.

Dr Shantheshwar Swami, Pune Income Tax Deputy Commissioner who is appointed Central  Election Expenditure Observor  directed banks to give information to the Election Commission daily about those drawing over Rs one lakh cash daily.

Additional  DC Sadashiv Prabhu, AC Dr Prashanth, MCC Commissioner Ajith Kumar Hegde,  and others were present.