3rd Aug 2022 10:08:PM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

ITANAGAR, Aug 3: Hage Kojeen, IAS(Retd), State Election Commissioner has demitted  office today on completion of his five year tenure. The major achievements during his period included delimitation of PRIs and Municipal bodies, revision of electoral roll, publication of commemorative compendium as a part of celebration of two decades of the State Election Commission, successful conduct of General elections and By-elections of local bodies despite many challenges like Covid-19 pandemic, among others.
In a separate letter to the Governor and Chief Minister, he recommended amendments of the existing APPR Act, 1997 to do away with various shortcomings faced by the Commission for smooth conduct of local bodies elections in future.  The recommendations included the provision of oath of office and allegiance to the Constitution of India on appointment of new State Election Commissioner, provision of election observers, ceiling on election expenses by candidates, NOTA, provision for ex-gratia compensation in case of death or injury of the election officials on duty etc.
Meanwhile Khandu has felicitated Hage Kojeen, State Election Commissioner on his retirement from the post of State Election Commissioner and successful completion of General elections/ By-elections to the PRIs. While bidding farewell he conveyed his appreciation and thanks to Shri Hage Kojeen, for his outstanding services to the people of the State.
The officers and staff of the State Election Commission also hosted a formal farewell dinner.


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