Section 163 imposed in the city; There is a ban on loudspeakers after 10 pm, know what to do and what not to do:

News India Live, Digital Desk: With the announcement of Municipal Corporation election dates, in the capital Ranchi Model Code of Conduct Has become effective. To conduct the elections in a peaceful, fair and safe manner, the Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) has conducted vigilance in the entire Municipal Corporation area. Section-163 of Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) Prohibitory order has been imposed under Section 144 (formerly Section 144).

This order will remain in force until the election process is completed. The administration will take strict punitive action against those who violate the rules.

There will be a complete ban on these activities

The administration has imposed the following restrictions to maintain discipline during the elections:

Procession and meeting: Without prior permission, no political party or candidate will be able to hold a meeting, rally, dharna or demonstration.

Weapon Display: Carrying or display of licensed weapons, sticks, spears, bows and arrows or any deadly object is prohibited.

Restriction on crowd: There will be a ban on gathering of 5 or more people at one place with the intention of disturbing the peace.

Promotional Material: Pasting posters, writing slogans or hoisting flags on government or public properties is prohibited. Written permission of the owner is mandatory even on private property.

Religious places: Temples, mosques or other religious places will not be used for political propaganda or speeches.

Rules for loudspeakers and social media

loudspeaker: Night 10:00 am to 06:00 am There will be a complete ban on playing loudspeakers till. Written permission is required for its use even during the day.

Keep an eye on social media: Sending inflammatory messages or objectionable comments against any caste, religion or community on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram can lead to jail.

They will get special discount

To avoid affecting normal life, the administration has excluded some categories from this order:

Wedding and funeral: Marriage processions and funeral processions with prior permission.

Education and Health: School-college students, examination centers and patients going to hospital.

daily activity: Haat-market, cantonment area and government and police personnel on duty.

legacy: Those communities which traditionally bear weapons.

Violation of code of conduct i.e. direct action

The Election Commission has clarified that intimidating voters, luring them (by distributing liquor, money or gifts) or trying to disturb communal harmony will be considered a serious crime. You can complain about code of conduct violation in the control room of the concerned police station or district election office.