Expenditure Observer/ Chief Controller Finance Reviews Expenditure
Monitoring for Municipal Elections
29/10/2026
Kargil, October 29 (KIP)-The Expenditure Observer/ Chief Controller Finance, Iftikhar Hussain, JKAS chaired a meeting to review expenditure monitoring arrangements for the upcoming Municipal Committee (MC) elections.
During the meeting, MC Nodal Officer Iftikhar Hussain, Expenditure Monitoring Committee, along with Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) and Returning Officers (ROs), attended the proceedings.
The meeting focused on election expenditure monitoring, adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines, and ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the electoral process.
During the meeting, the CCF highlighted that expenditure monitoring is an important component of every election. He explained the importance of keeping a proper check on election expenditure to ensure that candidates adhere to the prescribed expenditure ceiling.
The CCF directed the AROs and ROs to conduct proper awareness sessions for all candidates regarding election expenditure rules, the documents required to be maintained and submitted, and the relevant guidelines under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
He further instructed the officers to ensure proper monitoring of expenditure records, timely submission of the required documents, and effective coordination in addressing complaints related to election expenditure.
The Observer for the MC elections briefed the officers on expenditure monitoring procedures and directed the AROs and ROs to properly brief all candidates about the relevant MCC guidelines and election expenditure rules and regulations.
The Observer also stressed the need for effective coordination in addressing complaints received from candidates and directed the officers to ensure that all complaints are dealt promptly and fairly.
Emphasising the importance of free and fair elections, the Observer instructed all ROs and AROs to strictly adhere to the prescribed rules and regulations, maintain impartiality, and ensure equal opportunities for all candidates without any bias or discrimination.