With the Assembly election dates in Tamil Nadu anticipated to be announced soon, the state government has instructed all departments to resolve pending files at the Secretariat by March 6. This directive aligns with expectations of the Election Commission of India unveiling the poll schedule shortly. Officials have emphasized expediting the processing of administrative files, especially those related to tenders, project approvals, and policy decisions.
Departments like Public Works, Highways, and Social Welfare, known for handling significant administrative approvals, are prioritizing the clearance of pending matters. The urgency is driven by the impending enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) post the Election Commission’s announcement of the poll schedule. The MCC imposes stringent restrictions on governments regarding new schemes, fresh tenders, and major policy decisions that could impact voters.
Preparations for the elections are underway as the Election Commission engages in final consultations with state administrations. The Commission is set to conduct review meetings with Kerala officials on March 5 and 6 to assess election readiness in states heading to polls. Security measures are also being heightened, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs allocating 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to Tamil Nadu for election duty and maintaining law and order during the polling period.
In anticipation of the upcoming elections, security arrangements are being bolstered, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs assigning 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to Tamil Nadu for election duties and law enforcement during the polling period. These contingents are expected to arrive in the state starting March 10. The Tamil Nadu Election Department sources suggest that the Election Commission might convene a press conference around March 9 or 10 to announce the poll schedule. Once the dates are officially declared, the Model Code of Conduct will be enforced immediately, pausing the state administration’s policy decision-making until the elections conclude.
