In pursuance of the Standing Instructions of the Election Commission of India, the Governor of Nagaland has designated all officers and ranks of Nagaland Police from Director General of Police down to constable, including Home Guards and Village Guards as election related officials for the purpose of Section 28A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with effect from the date of Notification for election till the completion of the General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 from 1 -Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency.

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The police officials as stated above who are involved in any way in election related arrangements and perform duties in connection with the conduct of the said elections are, by law, officers of the Election Commission, being deemed to be on deputation to it and are subject to its control, superintendence and discipline, and as such are answerable to the Election Commission for any acts of commission or omission on their part while performing any election related duties.