Model Code of Conduct Enforced in Dehradun for Three-Tier Panchayat By-Elections
Dehradun, September 27, 2026: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been enforced in the concerned electoral areas of Dehradun district in connection with the upcoming three-tier Panchayat by-elections to fill vacant posts.
The order has been issued by Dr. Ashish Chauhan, District Election Officer (Panchayat) and District Magistrate, Dehradun, in accordance with the notification issued by the State Election Commission, Uttarakhand.
According to the order, the Model Code of Conduct will come into effect immediately in the territorial electoral constituencies falling under the Gram Panchayats and Kshetra Panchayats where by-elections are scheduled to be held for vacant posts.
The MCC will remain in force until the completion of the counting of votes for the by-elections. Officials concerned have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the election guidelines in the respective electoral areas.
The administration has also been instructed to take necessary measures to ensure that the electoral process is conducted in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner.
Copies of the order issued by the District Election Officer (Panchayat), Dehradun, have been forwarded to the concerned officials and departments for necessary action. The authorities have also been directed to ensure wide publicity regarding the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
The district administration is undertaking necessary preparations for conducting the Panchayat by-elections to vacant posts in accordance with the guidelines and directions of the State Election Commission.
