The Election Commission has taken an important decision to increase the honorarium of election officers. The remuneration of presiding officers, polling officers, counting personnel, micro observers and other officers has been increased. The honorarium of Deputy District Election Officers, CAPF personnel and sector officers has also been increased. The rates of food and refreshments have also been increased during polling and counting duty.

The Election Commission has taken a big decision and increased the honorarium of election officers. The Commission has increased the remuneration of presiding officers, polling officers, counting personnel, micro observers and other officers.

Apart from this, the honorarium of Deputy District Election Officers, CAPF personnel and sector officers has also been increased. Also, the rates of food and refreshments for polling or counting duty have been increased.

Election Commission issued letter
The letter issued by the Election Commission states that the conduct of elections involves various activities carried out by the election machinery, which involves officers and employees from various departments of the Central Government, State Governments, PSUs, local authorities, etc.