Panchayat Election 2026: Polling Officer Who Fled Duty Suspended, Chargesheet and Cases Planned Against Absent Staff; Jaipur District Case
Administration has begun strict action against staff who were negligent in Panchayati Raj Election-2026 duty in Jaipur district. An Assistant Polling Officer (Third) who went missing without notice from a reserve polling party in Chomu Panchayat Samiti has been suspended by the District Election Officer.
Along with this, a list of other staff absent from duty is being prepared and FIRs are being planned. Staff with no solid reason for absence will face a direct case. (Source: Dainik Bhaskar, Jaipur, 26 October 2026)
At a Glance: Key Points
- Assistant Polling Officer (Third) who went missing from Chomu's reserve polling party without notice has been suspended.
- His headquarters during suspension will be the Chief District Education Officer's office.
- Staff absent during the 21 October dispatch face a chargesheet under Rule 17 of the Civil Services Rules 1958.
- Those absent without a solid reason face a case under Section 134(1A) of the Representation of the People Act 1951.
Sequence of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 21 October | Polling parties dispatched for 8 panchayat samitis; some staff absent during dispatch from Bhawani Niketan Pharmacy College |
| 21 October | Chomu's reserve polling parties lodged at Mahatma Gandhi Government School (Radhaswamibagh) |
| 22 October | The posted Assistant Polling Officer (Third) left duty without informing |
| Later | Suspended by the District Election Officer; list of others being prepared |
Action Provisions
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Missing from duty without notice | Suspension |
| Absent during dispatch | Chargesheet under Rule 17; reply sought |
| Other staff absent from duty | List prepared; FIR planned |
| No solid or valid reason | Direct case under Section 134(1A) |
Phases of Rajasthan Panchayat Election
| Phase | Sarpanch-Panch voting and counting | Up-Sarpanch election |
|---|---|---|
| First | 24 October | 25 October |
| Second | 30 October | 31 October |
| Third | 5 November | 6 November |
| Fourth | 16 November* | 17 November* |
Important for Election Duty Staff
- Follow the dispatch and reporting times.
- In an emergency, do not go missing without notice; inform the returning/district election officer in writing at once.
- Absence without a solid reason can draw action under both service rules and election law.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What action follows absence from election duty?
Suspension, chargesheet and, without a solid reason, a case under Section 134(1A).
Which officer was suspended?
An Assistant Polling Officer (Third) of the reserve polling party in Chomu Panchayat Samiti.
Where will his headquarters be during suspension?
The Chief District Education Officer's office.
When is phase 2 voting?
On 30 October 2026; Up-Sarpanch election on 31 October.
Where to see official results?
On the State Election Commission's website.
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