With the election code of conduct in force across the
State, officials of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), who
have been posted on election duty, are removing banners, posters,
cut-outs and buntings put up across the city by various political
parties.

In a press release here on Monday, District
Election Officer and BBMP Siddaiah said that the Karnataka Open Places
(Prevention of Disfigurement) Act will be invoked against those who put
up these publicity material without permission.

Use
of places of worship for publicity purposes has been banned as is
disfigurement of public places by political parties and non-governmental
organisations.

To put up any publicity material, political parties have to get the property owner’s permission.

Helpline

A
helpline-cum-control room for all the 28 Assembly constituencies coming
under the BBMP limits has been set up and citizens may contact it
regarding voters’ list and other election-related issues.

Citizens
can still get their names added or removed to the voters’ list, which
is being readied ahead of the May 5 Assembly polls.

They
may submit the requisite forms at the office of the Assistant Election
Officers. To lodge complaints and grievances, contact the
helpline-cum-control room on Ph: 22975500, 22975583, 22270142, 22270143,
22270148 and 22270149.