Ghulam Muhammad Mir, was suspended for violating Model Code of Conduct guidelines by participating in political meetings.

Acting tough against the violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines, a government employee was placed under suspension by the authorities in Srinagar on Sunday.

The order issued in this regard reads: “One government employee Ghulam Muhammad Mir posted as Junior Lineman in KPDCL has been found violating the MCC guidelines by participating in and facilitating the political party meetings.” The order reads that the said employee had been placed under suspension with immediate effect.

The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide a level playing field in favour of all political parties. The MCC comes into force from the day and time the election schedule is announced by the ECI and remains in operation till the completion of the election process as per the election notification.

District Election Officer, Srinagar, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat has issued instructions for strict adherence to the MCC and dealing strictly with any violation by any employees which comes to the notice of the authorities.