Compiled by D. Ronald Rose District Election Officer, Mahbubnagar
⏩ Important Points
• Read PrO hand book and check list.
• Follow the procedure and guide lines- no deviations at all.
• Be patient and tactful.
• Don’t side with any party, be impartial.
⏩ On appointment as PrO
• Report at the training venue as per time specified for training.
• Attend training programmes and listen carefully .
• Obtain copy of Presiding Officers Hand book /check list & other material and read them carefully.
• Familiarise with election process and procedure.
• Practice on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) & VVPAT.
• Apply for EDC in form 12A or Postal Ballot in form 12. Your right to vote is important.
• Clarify doubts about elections and your role if any.
• Don’t waste your time on attempts for exemptions. Take pride in your work as PrO. 3
⏩ Stay at Polling Station
Stay at PS for all polling staff is must on previous night to election (10th April, 2019).
• Election material and EVMs, VVPATs can’t be left unattended.
• Poll preparation starts at 5.30 AM , mock poll at 6.00 AM and voting at 7.00AM sharp on poll day (11th April, 2019).
• Surprise inspections by Observers, DEO and ROs /AROs and regular inspections by special teams .
• Severe action on PrO, APO and other staff if found absent from PS.
• For your stay in the PS on 10th April 2019, list and carry to the distribution centre what you may need like
• Bedding material Pair of clothes
• Medicines you may need Personal toilet kit
• Mobile charger
⏩ Facilities for Polling staff
Basic minimum facilities are provided in the PS. But be ready to rough it out.
• Lunch will be provided at distribution centres (10th April, 2019).
• Lunch and snacks or an amount of Rs 150/- will be provided at polling stations on the poll day (11th April).
• First aid kits will be available at the Polling Station locations. •
Remuneration will be paid at the Polling Stations
• Rs. 350/- per day for PrO / APO
• Rs. 250/- per day for OPOs
• Rs 150/- for Class IV Employees
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