Panchayat Election: Polling Officer Who Fled Duty Suspended, Chargesheet and Cases Planned Against Absent Staff; Incident in Chomu, Jaipur
The administration has started strict action against employees who were negligent in Panchayati Raj Election-2026 duty in Jaipur district. An Assistant Polling Officer (III) deployed in the reserve polling party of Chomu Panchayat Samiti has been suspended for being absent without information. As per District Election Officer (Panchayat) Sandesh Nayak, a list of other absent staff is also being prepared and action will be taken on them soon.
What Happened
- In Jaipur district, polling parties were dispatched on 21 October for the panchayat elections.
- The reserve polling parties of Chomu Panchayat Samiti were housed at Mahatma Gandhi Government School (Radhaswamibagh) at Chomu headquarters.
- An Assistant Polling Officer (III) posted there went missing without information on 22 October, so he was suspended.
- During the suspension period, his headquarters will be the office of the Chief District Education Officer.
Further Action
- A chargesheet will be issued against absent employees under Rule 17 of the Civil Services Rules 1958 and their reply will be sought.
- Those absent without a solid and valid reason may face a direct case under Section 134(1A) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- A list of other employees absent from duty is being made and preparations are on to register FIRs against them.
- Employees who have no solid reason for being absent will not be spared.
Key Points for Employees on Election Duty
- On getting an election duty order, be present on time for training and dispatch.
- If there is illness or another emergency, inform the returning officer first in writing with medical or other proof.
- The same strictness will apply in the later phases of the panchayat elections; the next phases are on 30 October, 5 November and 16 November.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What action was taken on the employee absent from duty?
An Assistant Polling Officer (III) was suspended in Chomu.
What will happen to other absent employees?
Chargesheet is planned and cases are being prepared against those without a solid reason.
When are the next phases?
30 October, 5 November and 16 November 2026 (Sarpanch-Panch voting).
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