Kohima, November 15 (MExN): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Post (DoP) and the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland for delivery of Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) and various notices through Speed Post services of DoP on mutually agreed upon terms.
The MoU, as directed by the Election Commission of India, was signed between the Postmaster General (PMG), NE-II Region, Dimapur Som Kamei and the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, V Shashank Shekhar on November 15 in the office chamber of the CEO, Nagaland.
By using Speed Post services, the Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) and important notices will reach the voter in a safe, time-bound and efficient manner. The MoU is being operationalised with immediate effect, a press release from the CEO’s office stated.
The MoU will be valid for five years with effect from the date of signing it and will be extendable subject to the terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon by both the parties at the time of each extension. The PMG will provide facilities available under the Speed Post service including booking, transmission and door delivery of all Speed Post articles containing EPICs and Notices to the concerned voter, the release stated.
On the occasion of signing the MoU, the Department of Post represented by the Superintendent of Post, Razouzakie Phinuo and his team of officers expressed the hope and assurance that DoP will ensure delivery of EPICs to the right person on time. He expressed gratitude to ECI and the DoP for this opportunity to serve the society.
CEO, Nagaland and his team of officers expressed happiness at the special initiative of ECI and DoP stating that it would benefit the common people in the State, the release stated.
