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Legislative teeth sought for poll code

The CEC needs to have powers to disqualify a candidate or impose penalties in the event of any violations, the chief election commissioner said.

Should ministers resign before polls?

Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishna Murthy on Friday suggested that ministers, except a few important ones in each state, should resign when assembly elections are announced for the state.

CEC reviews Maharashtra scenario

He will meet political leaders and administration officials. Election Commissioner B B Tandon and N Gopalaswami are with him.

'Order countermanding Chapra polls unanimous'

Maharashtra assembly polls on October 13

The polls for Arunachal Pradesh will be held on October 7.

Tandon takes over as new CEC

Tandon, who was appointed as EC in 2001, will assume charge of the post on the retirement of incumbent T S Krishna Murthy on May 16, an official announcement said.

Petition against Tandon as CEC

Broadcasters' plea on poll ads rejected

Broadcasters, including TV Today, Zee Telefilms, BBC World, Star and Discovery, on Wednesday met Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishna Murthy on the Commission's decision to ban political advertising on private TV channels.

B B Tandon likely to be next CEC

Tandon, 64, an IAS officer of 1965 batch, was appointed election commissioner in 2001 and will be in office till June 2006.

SC's landmark order could be bureaucrats' saviour

In a path-breaking verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday said bureaucrats should not act on verbal orders given by political bosses as it sought an end to frequent transfers and suggested a fixed tenure to insulate them from political interference.