To ensure peaceful polling in the third phase of Kotpootli‑Baharod Panchayat Raj General Election‑2026, the District Election Officer directed disciplinary action, including suspension, against all staff negligent on duty.
District Election Officer and District Collector Aparna Gupta ordered that any unauthorised absence or disregard of instructions by appointed officials and staff be treated seriously, stating that such acts will attract strict action, including suspension, as per rules.
Key points of discipline in election duty
Officials and staff were instructed to be present at their duty stations on time, ensure safe custody of EVMs, protect election material and follow procedures as per regulations, with orders to act immediately on any negligence or irregularity at any level.
- Timely presence at duty stations mandatory
- Unauthorised absence will attract suspension and other action
- Heightened vigilance on security of election material and EVMs
- Prompt disciplinary steps for negligence or irregularities
According to Sabguru News, five staff were suspended in Alwar for similar negligence and a charge sheet of 17 CCA cases was issued against a motor vehicle inspector, illustrating the strictness of election duty in the state.
As of morning, three vehicle owners in Jaipur were issued notices for being absent from duty and moving acquired vehicles elsewhere, underscoring accountability at all levels of election work.