PUNJAB CEO SEEKS REPORT FROM PRINCIPAL SECRETARY ON NDC OF BITTU

By Canadian Parvasi on 12/05/2024

PUNJAB CEO SEEKS REPORT FROM PRINCIPAL SECRETARY ON NDC OF BITTU

Chandigarh: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, Sibin C has sought a report from the Principal Secretary, Department of Local Government, Punjab regarding a complaint submitted by Mr. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Member of Parliament, Ludhiana that Municipal Commissioner (MC) has not issued NDC to him as per the ECI guidelines and MC misused his authority.

Pertinently, Mr. Ravneet Singh Bittu had submitted a complaint to the CEO regarding non-issuance of NDC (No Due Certificate) by the Municipal Commissioner of Ludhiana, within the period of 48 hours of submission of application, which he claims is impeding his ability to participate in Lok Sabha elections 2024.

To address the matter promptly, the CEO has written to the Principal Secretary to conduct a swift inquiry and submit the findings so that the Commission (ECI) may be apprised.