Question : MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION

(a) whether attention of the Government has been invited to the newsitem appearing in The Hindustan times dated July 13, 2000 regarding finalisation of Model Code of Conduct for election; and

(b) if so, the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) The Government has not come across any such news items as referred to by the Hon`ble Member.

(b) Does not arise.