District Collector chairs meeting with printing press and banks in Thoothukudi

Printing press owners in Thoothukudi district were issued guidelines to adhere to the election Model Code of Conduct. A meeting in this regard was held at the District Collectorate on Monday. It was presided by Collector G. Lakhsmipathy

Printing press owners in Thoothukudi district were issued guidelines to adhere to the election Model Code of Conduct. A meeting in this regard was held at the District Collectorate on Monday. It was presided by Collector G. Lakhsmipathy. 

Printing presses located in the district should include the name and address of the press while printing pamphlets, banners, and posters.

Further, as per the People’s Representation Act 127 A (2), the printer should submit a duplicate of the printed material and the declaration of the publisher to the District Election Officer, said Mr. Lakshmipathy. 

The District Election Officer, after verifying the compliance of the printing press with the law, should display a copy of the information on its notice board.

“Details of expenditure incurred on printing materials should be registered with the shadow observation register,” Mr. Lakshmipathy, who is the District Election Officer, said.  

In addition to this, the printing press should submit details of the press and details of the printed material and amount spent for it, the Collector said.

Violation of these rules could lead to cancellation of ownership and legal action in accordance with the relevant State laws.