Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 495/10

BOGUS RATION CARD HOLDER

Shillong, the 29th October, 2010: The Deputy Commissioner (Supply), east has informed to all concerned that the Supreme Court of India has ruled that all Bogus Ration Cards of all categories i.e. APL/BPL/AAY should be eliminated in order to streamline the Public Distribution System (PDS). This is a direction to any/all such Bogus Ration Card holders to surrender any/all such ration cards within a period of 15 days from the date of issue of order, failing which stringent action/exemplary punishment will be meted out to such holders on detection subsequently.

For this purpose “Bogus Card Holders” will also apply to persons/families holding more than one card.

Press Release No. 496/10

PUBLICATION OF ELECTORAL ROLL

Shillong, the 29th October, 2010: The Electoral Registration Officer (s) of the 13- Mawryngkneng (ST) Assembly Constituency, 14- Pynthorumkhrah (GEN) Assembly Constituency, 15- Mawlai (ST) Assembly Constituency, 16- East Shillong (ST) Assembly Constituency, 17- North Shillong (ST) Assembly Constituency, 18- West Shillong (GEN) Assembly Constituency, 19- South Shillong (GEN) Assembly Constituency, 20- Mylliem (ST) Assembly Constituency, 21- Nongthymmai (ST) Assembly Constituency, 22- Nongkrem (ST) Assembly Constituency, 23- Sohiong (ST) Assembly Constituency, 24- Mawphlang (ST) Assembly Constituency, 25- Mawsynram (ST) Assembly Constituency, 27- Pynursla (ST), Assembly Constituency and 29- Mawkynrew (ST) Assembly Constituency has informed to all the voters that the photo electoral rolls has been published in accordance with the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and a copy thereof is available for inspection at their respective offices and polling stations during office hours.

The qualifying date for the preparation of the electoral rolls is 1st January, 2011. If there is any claim for inclusion of a name in the roll or any objection at the inclusion of name or any objection to particulars in any entry, it should be lodged on or before the 23rd November 2010 in Form 6, 7, 8 or 8A as may be appropriate.

Any such claim or objection should either be presented to the concerned Electoral Registration Officer or to the Designated Officer at the concerned Polling Stations not latter than the aforesaid date.

Press Release No. 497/10

ADJOURNMENT OF ELECTION IN 4 MUNICIPALITIES

Shillong, October 29, 2010: Consequent to the issue of notification under the relevant Act and Rules, all arrangements had been put in place for conduct of the Municipal elections at Tura, Williamnagar, Baghmara and Resubelpara. Arrangement for adequate security and law and order coverage had also been made.

However, during the evening of the 28th and 29th October, 2010, a series of disturbing incidents had taken placed which indicated that, there was a concerted attempt to disrupt the election process. An assessment of the situation was accordingly made by the concerned District Administrations, which after examining all inputs available at the field level, had indicated that there was very strong possibility of disruption to the polling process, and it was also their considered view that this would have serious ramifications on the law and order situation, with implications on life and property.

After assessing the situation in detail, it was the considered view of the Municipal election authorities that, the situation was not conducive for the conduct of a free, fair and peaceful election. Given the imminent possibility of major law and situation, was therefore considered prudent to adjourn the elections to the 4 municipalities for the time being.