EC gears up for action, BSES clarifies ‘violation’
2 Nov 2013 5:10 AM IST
The BSES, on its part, has sent a clarification to the CEO’s office in the matter. The explanation says that BSES’s electricity bills are routinely accompanied by Synergy-a customer newsletter that keeps BSES’ customers informed about the latest developments taking place in the company. These developments include those related to network upgradation, customer initiatives and efforts to ensure reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity to its customers.
‘Moreover, the Synergy’ in question were printed and even the events mentioned there-in- took place much before the model code of conduct was announced in the city. We strictly adhere to the laid down guidelines,’ said the statement.
The BSES is suspected of having violated the model code of conduct which came into force on 5 October, ahead of the 4 December elections to the state assembly of Delhi, by circulating bills which carried photographs of Congress leaders.
‘The district election office of east Delhi has already issued a show-cause notice to BSES, demanding explanation for why action should not be taken against them,’ Delhi Election Commission chief nodal officer Ankur Garg said.
BSES could be booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including Section 171 (h) (illegal payments in connection with an election) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), Garg explained.
Garg said BSES, in its reply, had said that the bills were circulated long before the model code of conduct came into force.
‘The Election Commission is scrutinising the bills carefully,’ Garg said.
‘Moreover, the Synergy’ in question were printed and even the events mentioned there-in- took place much before the model code of conduct was announced in the city. We strictly adhere to the laid down guidelines,’ said the statement.
The BSES is suspected of having violated the model code of conduct which came into force on 5 October, ahead of the 4 December elections to the state assembly of Delhi, by circulating bills which carried photographs of Congress leaders.
‘The district election office of east Delhi has already issued a show-cause notice to BSES, demanding explanation for why action should not be taken against them,’ Delhi Election Commission chief nodal officer Ankur Garg said.
BSES could be booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including Section 171 (h) (illegal payments in connection with an election) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), Garg explained.
Garg said BSES, in its reply, had said that the bills were circulated long before the model code of conduct came into force.
‘The Election Commission is scrutinising the bills carefully,’ Garg said.
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