New Delhi, Oct 26 The Election Commission on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of six officers, noting lapses during a re-poll at two polling stations in the Agra Division Teachers’ Constituency of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
The repoll was held on Monday following complaints of irregularities during voting last week.
The officers were found to have failed to ensure proper supervision and control at the polling stations.
An officer each was identified as being at fault at polling stations 21 and 26 in Saiyan and Fatehabad.
In its directive, the poll authority also directed disciplinary proceedings against five other polling officials and 16 police personnel, including head constables and constables.
The authorities have been asked to prepare draft chargesheets against the six suspended officers and submit them to the commission for approval (vetting) within 10 days.
The Uttar Pradesh chief electoral officer has also been directed to submit a compliance report.
(PTI News)
