BENGALURU:The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has sought a report from the government on alleged violation of the model code of conduct by the state Department of Primary and Secondary Education while giving approval to set up 84 new private PU colleges.
CEO Sanjiv Kumar told The New Indian Express, “We read various reports published in the media for the last few days about the Primary and Secondary Education Department violating the model code of conduct. I have written to the Chief Secretary seeking a report based on media reports.”
On Thursday, an RTI activist filed a complaint before the Election Commission demanding action against the principal secretary of the Primary and Secondary Education Department for allegedly violating the model code of conduct which was in place for the Legislative Council election. RTI activist Marilingegowda Mali Patil said, “I will submit a representation to the Chief Minister requesting action against such officials who violate norms.”