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Two Contract Workers Booked for Election Code Violations in Guntur
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have initiated action against two employees of APCOS for alleged violations of election conduct rules. The workers were employed in civic and health department roles at the Guntur Municipal Corporation.
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Two contract employees working under APCOS (Andhra Pradesh Contracts and Outsourcing Services) have been booked for breaching election code regulations in Guntur district. The action was taken following complaints regarding their conduct during the electoral process.
The employees identified in the case are Manda Kishore Babu, who works as a malaria control worker in the health department of Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC), and Shaik Ghouse Peera, a security guard deployed at the corporation. Both have been engaged through APCOS, a state-level outsourcing agency used for contract-based appointments in government departments.
Authorities have initiated proceedings against the workers under relevant sections of the election code, though specific details regarding the nature of violations were not immediately disclosed. Such action typically stems from political activities, campaigning, or other conduct deemed inappropriate for government employees during election periods.
The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of code compliance among contractual staff working in municipal and state government departments during electoral cycles. Election authorities in Andhra Pradesh have maintained strict oversight to ensure neutral conduct among government employees and contractors during polling periods.