Pune: As the state gears up for the upcoming legislative assembly elections, government departments have intensified their activities in anticipation of the Model Code of Conduct, which is expected to be implemented by October 10.
Although the Election Commission has yet to officially announce the enforcement of the code, administrative offices across Maharashtra are moving quickly to complete pending tasks before election-related restrictions come into effect.
The District Collector's office, Divisional Commissioner’s office, and Superintendent of Police’s office, along with regional offices, are all preparing for the stringent rules that accompany the Model Code of Conduct.
Once imposed, these offices must ensure that no government projects or activities violate the code until the elections are completed. The Election Commission will also be training officers and assigning them election-related duties in the coming weeks.
The Zilla Parishad, in particular, has seen a surge in activity as legislators rush to push forward pending works in their constituencies. Many have submitted proposals for projects under different budget allocations, urging the administration to approve them before the code is announced.
Legislative assistants have been consistently following up with the Chief Executive Officer and Additional Chief Executive Officer's offices to expedite these approvals.
Election insiders indicate that voting is likely to take place between November 10 and November 15, making the enforcement of the code by October 10 highly probable.
With limited time remaining to initiate or complete projects, legislators are accelerating their efforts. The District Planning Committee has been holding regular meetings to ensure funds allocated in the budget are utilized effectively.
Since the Zilla Parishad has been under administrative control for the past two and a half years, legislators have had full authority to propose and approve works in rural areas.
