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The Election Commission has requested not to use vehicles for the by-elections of the local level to be held on 16th of November.
It is mentioned in the statement issued today by Nita Pokharel Aryal, the spokesperson of the commission, that political parties, candidates and related bodies have been instructed by the commission to comply with the code of conduct for by-election campaigning and other activities.
Meanwhile, the Commission has again reminded all concerned not to act against the code of conduct as it has been reported that the election campaign is being carried out using 'loud speakers' in vehicles, and the local administration has been instructed to seize such vehicles and take necessary legal action.
In Section 25 (1) of the Election (Offenses and Punishments) Act, 2073, political parties or candidates or election representatives or any other person in connection with election campaigning shall use vehicles other than the number specified by the Commission and other than those permitted by the Commission or the Election Officer or There is a provision that it should not be done.
'The commission, election officer or monitor can fine up to 25,000 rupees to those who act contrary to this and the officer who imposes the fine can take possession of the vehicle used in that way for the entire election period. The rich, drivers and all stakeholders have been informed', the statement issued by the commission states.
