The nomination papers were scrutinised by the respective
District Election Officers at 11 a.m. in the presence of the
representatives of political parties and Independents. The entire
process was monitored by the General Observers appointed by the Election
Commission of India.
In Krishnagiri, District
Election Officer T.P. Rajesh accepted 16 nominations out of the 28
filed. Twelve nominations were rejected.
General Observer
The General
Observer appointed by the Election Commission of India for the
Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency, Lalhming Thanga, an Indian
Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Mizoram, took charge on
Monday. Mr. Lalhming held discussion with the District Election Officer
T.P. Rajesh and other officials at the Travellers’ Bungalow. Public and
representatives of political parties can lodge complaints to the General
Observer at Room No. 80 at the Collectorate between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
everyday.
He can also be contacted over phone - 83000 77728/ 04343 231074; Fax; 04343 231052.
Liaison Officer to the General Observer: P. Jagir Hussein – mobile: 07402607000 and 09443218573.
Two
expenditure observers, H. Ananda, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
officer from Karnataka, and Madan Thimanpalli, an IRS officer from
Andhra Pradesh, arrived in Krishnagiri on March 29.
Mr.
Ananda will keep track of the expenditure of candidates in Uthangarai,
Bargur and Krishnagiri Assembly constituencies and Mr. Madan Thimanpalli
will keep track of candidates in Veppanahalli, Hosur and Thally
Assembly constituencies. The contact numbers of the observers are: H.
Ananda - 83000 77729 and Madan Thimanpalli - 83000 777730, a DIPR
release said.
