India News | Delhi Polls: FIR Registered Against PWD Official for Violating Model Code of Conduct
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Delhi Police has registered an FIR against a PWD official for violating the Model Code of Conduct, sources said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) Delhi Police has registered an FIR against a PWD official for violating the Model Code of Conduct, sources said on Tuesday.
A complaint was initially filed by the returning officer against Chief Minister Atishi, alleging the use of a government vehicle for political purposes on January 7, they said.
Following a detailed investigation, the police registered an FIR against the Public Works Department (PWD) official for using a government vehicle for election campaigning.
The case was filed at the Govind Puri Police Station here.
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A complaint letter regarding the matter was submitted to the assistant commissioner of police, Kalkaji.
"A complaint letter dated January 8 was received in this office regarding the violation of the Model Code of Conduct and the use of a government vehicle for political purposes," the FIR states.
It further read the directive that there is an absolute ban on the use of official vehicles for campaigning, electioneering or election-related travel during the polls.
The matter is being further investigated.
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