EC asks Vayalar Ravi to pay for govt facilities

New Delhi: Election Commission on Wednesday directed
Union Minister Vayalar Ravi to pay for the government
facilities availed by him during campaigning for bye-elections
to Cannanore, Ernakulam and Allettey Assembly seats in Kerala.

The Commission`s order came after it wrote to Ravi seeking
his response for the alleged violation of Model Code of
Conduct.

In his reply, Ravi explained that it was a private visit
and expressed regret for the lapse committed by his office.

Taking a lenient view, the Commission in its order said if
any government facilities like air fare, transport, board and
lodging were availed by him during the visit, he should pay
for them.

Bureau Report