Chandigarh, 12 December 2024: The Punjab Election Commission has appointed 22 IAS officers to oversee Municipal Corporation, Nagar Panchayat, and Nagar Kaushal elections scheduled for December 21.
These observers will monitor the election process across various districts to ensure smooth operations.
Five of these officers will focus on elections in five Municipal Corporations, while the remaining will oversee Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat polls in different districts.
Observers are instructed to report to their assigned districts by 11 am on December 12 to assess preparations. They will review law and order, handle election-related complaints, supervise election materials and EVM operations, ensure polling staff training, enforce the model code of conduct, and oversee videography and CCTV arrangements, according to the Election Commission.