ECI lifts Model Code of Conduct in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry

way2barak, May 8: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which was in force in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Keralam and Puducherry and states where Assembly by-elections were held, has been lifted. In a communication to the Union Cabinet Secretary, State Chief Secretaries and the Chief Electoral Officers, the Election Commission said as the results of the Assembly elections in these States and UT have been declared, the MCC has ceased to be in operation with immediate effect.

The Commission, however, said that as the fresh poll has been ordered in the Falta Assembly Constituency in West Bengal, the MCC will remain in force in that Constituency. The Polling in Falta Assembly Constituency will be held on the 21st of this month and counting of votes will take place on 24th May.