Hisar bypoll: EC sounds warning to Congress

Moreover,public places for holding election meetings and use of helicopters in connection with polling will not be monopolised by the party. Other parties and candidates will be allowed the use of such places and facilities.

Misra added that government accommodation will not be monopolised by the party or its candidates. But no party will use such accommodation as a campaign office.

Issue of advertisements at the cost of public exchequer in newspapers and other media and the misuse of official mass media during the election period and publicity regarding achievements with a view to furthering the prospects of the party in power will be avoided,she added.

The EC has also directed that ministers and other authorities will not sanction grants or payments out of discretionary funds or announce any financial grants in any form or make any promise of construction of roads,provision of drinking water facility or make adhoc appointments in government or public undertakings. In addition to it,there will be a total ban on the transfer of officers or officials connected with the conduct of the election. The ban will be effective till the completion of the election.