The EC order came after various states, where by- elections are being held, represented before it, stating that the enforcement of model code affects the developmental works in the entire district, whereas only a part of the district may be involved in the election process.
The Commission has now decided on an experimental basis that the model code "shall now be applicable only in respect of areas falling in the Assembly constituencies/Parliamentary constituency going for bye-election and not to the entire district(s) in which such constituency is situated."
It, however, said that "all other existing instructions of the Commission on Model Code of Conduct on matters like tours of ministers, vehicles, advertisements, use of government guest houses, and all prevailing Commission
