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Instructions to Nodal Officers to Discharge Responsibilities in Coordination *Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency Election*
Nagpur, October 15: District Collector Kumar Ashirwad has directed the concerned nodal officers to carry out their responsibilities in a coordinated, planned, and time-bound manner to ensure that the election process for the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency is conducted smoothly and transparently.
Mr. Kumar Ashirwad reviewed the election preparations at a meeting held in the District Collector’s office. Present at the meeting were Resident Deputy Collector Anup Khande, Deputy District Election Officer Rachana Indurkar, Deputy Collector (Protocol) Indira Chaudhary, Deputy Collector (Rehabilitation) Malik Virani, Deputy Collector Ganesh Markad, Deputy Collector Amol Kumbhar, District Planning Officer Sanjay Kadu, Regional Transport Officer Kiran Bidkar, and District Mining Officer Atul Daund, along with various Sub-Divisional Officers, Tehsildars, and officials from relevant departments. Naib Tehsildars and Talathis from across the district attended the meeting via video conference.
According to the election schedule, polling will take place on October 23, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. In light of this, the Collector emphasized that the requisition and distribution of election materials must be handled responsibly and on time. He instructed that training sessions for officers and staff be properly organized tomorrow at the 'Niyojan Bhavan' (Planning Building). He directed that the number of tables for the distribution of materials—organized by polling station—be finalized and that the process be executed accordingly; appointment orders for the staff assigned to these tasks should be issued. It must be ensured that all ballot papers and ballot boxes are in good condition. Adequate quantities of special pens required for voting, along with other essential materials, must be made available. The electoral roll must be accurate, and copies of the rolls, categorized by polling station, should be distributed immediately. Furthermore, the process of distributing postal ballots must be carried out with due responsibility. The District Collector issued instructions to ensure the proper collection of postal ballots and to maintain an up-to-date report on the ballots received.
Furthermore, the planning for transportation arrangements must be meticulous. This includes the precise requisitioning, management, and strategic allocation of vehicles. The District Collector directed that arrangements be made to provide vehicles—as requested—to the respective Assistant Returning Officers in Nagpur district, ensuring that every polling station is adequately supported with the necessary transport. He specified that the responsibility for this task should be assigned to the Tehsildars and Talathis.
Additionally, the budget estimates for the construction and preparation of 'strong rooms' must be submitted immediately, and the work should commence without delay. As the counting of votes is scheduled for October 27, 2026, in accordance with the election timeline, he instructed the concerned officials to expedite the completion of these tasks. The District Collector further emphasized that all relevant departments must carry out their election-related duties with complete accuracy and strictly within the stipulated timeframes, ensuring no lapses occur.
Nagpur, October 15: District Collector Kumar Ashirwad has directed the concerned nodal officers to carry out their responsibilities in a coordinated, planned, and time-bound manner to ensure that the election process for the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency is conducted smoothly and transparently.
Mr. Kumar Ashirwad reviewed the election preparations at a meeting held in the District Collector’s office. Present at the meeting were Resident Deputy Collector Anup Khande, Deputy District Election Officer Rachana Indurkar, Deputy Collector (Protocol) Indira Chaudhary, Deputy Collector (Rehabilitation) Malik Virani, Deputy Collector Ganesh Markad, Deputy Collector Amol Kumbhar, District Planning Officer Sanjay Kadu, Regional Transport Officer Kiran Bidkar, and District Mining Officer Atul Daund, along with various Sub-Divisional Officers, Tehsildars, and officials from relevant departments. Naib Tehsildars and Talathis from across the district attended the meeting via video conference.
According to the election schedule, polling will take place on October 23, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. In light of this, the Collector emphasized that the requisition and distribution of election materials must be handled responsibly and on time. He instructed that training sessions for officers and staff be properly organized tomorrow at the 'Niyojan Bhavan' (Planning Building). He directed that the number of tables for the distribution of materials—organized by polling station—be finalized and that the process be executed accordingly; appointment orders for the staff assigned to these tasks should be issued. It must be ensured that all ballot papers and ballot boxes are in good condition. Adequate quantities of special pens required for voting, along with other essential materials, must be made available. The electoral roll must be accurate, and copies of the rolls, categorized by polling station, should be distributed immediately. Furthermore, the process of distributing postal ballots must be carried out with due responsibility. The District Collector issued instructions to ensure the proper collection of postal ballots and to maintain an up-to-date report on the ballots received.
Furthermore, the planning for transportation arrangements must be meticulous. This includes the precise requisitioning, management, and strategic allocation of vehicles. The District Collector directed that arrangements be made to provide vehicles—as requested—to the respective Assistant Returning Officers in Nagpur district, ensuring that every polling station is adequately supported with the necessary transport. He specified that the responsibility for this task should be assigned to the Tehsildars and Talathis.
Additionally, the budget estimates for the construction and preparation of 'strong rooms' must be submitted immediately, and the work should commence without delay. As the counting of votes is scheduled for October 27, 2026, in accordance with the election timeline, he instructed the concerned officials to expedite the completion of these tasks. The District Collector further emphasized that all relevant departments must carry out their election-related duties with complete accuracy and strictly within the stipulated timeframes, ensuring no lapses occur.
Mr. Kumar Ashirwad reviewed the election preparations at a meeting held in the District Collector’s office. Present at the meeting were Resident Deputy Collector Anup Khande, Deputy District Election Officer Rachana Indurkar, Deputy Collector (Protocol) Indira Chaudhary, Deputy Collector (Rehabilitation) Malik Virani, Deputy Collector Ganesh Markad, Deputy Collector Amol Kumbhar, District Planning Officer Sanjay Kadu, Regional Transport Officer Kiran Bidkar, and District Mining Officer Atul Daund, along with various Sub-Divisional Officers, Tehsildars, and officials from relevant departments. Naib Tehsildars and Talathis from across the district attended the meeting via video conference.
According to the election schedule, polling will take place on October 23, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. In light of this, the Collector emphasized that the requisition and distribution of election materials must be handled responsibly and on time. He instructed that training sessions for officers and staff be properly organized tomorrow at the 'Niyojan Bhavan' (Planning Building). He directed that the number of tables for the distribution of materials—organized by polling station—be finalized and that the process be executed accordingly; appointment orders for the staff assigned to these tasks should be issued. It must be ensured that all ballot papers and ballot boxes are in good condition. Adequate quantities of special pens required for voting, along with other essential materials, must be made available. The electoral roll must be accurate, and copies of the rolls, categorized by polling station, should be distributed immediately. Furthermore, the process of distributing postal ballots must be carried out with due responsibility. The District Collector issued instructions to ensure the proper collection of postal ballots and to maintain an up-to-date report on the ballots received.
Furthermore, the planning for transportation arrangements must be meticulous. This includes the precise requisitioning, management, and strategic allocation of vehicles. The District Collector directed that arrangements be made to provide vehicles—as requested—to the respective Assistant Returning Officers in Nagpur district, ensuring that every polling station is adequately supported with the necessary transport. He specified that the responsibility for this task should be assigned to the Tehsildars and Talathis.
Additionally, the budget estimates for the construction and preparation of 'strong rooms' must be submitted immediately, and the work should commence without delay. As the counting of votes is scheduled for October 27, 2026, in accordance with the election timeline, he instructed the concerned officials to expedite the completion of these tasks. The District Collector further emphasized that all relevant departments must carry out their election-related duties with complete accuracy and strictly within the stipulated timeframes, ensuring no lapses occur.
