Shimla, Nov 17 (PTI) The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission on Monday enforced key provisions of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across the state with immediate effect, freezing the structure and boundaries of all Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) ahead of their upcoming elections.

According to the official notification issued by the commission, the structure, classification, or area of the panchayats and municipalities will not be altered after the issue of the notification until the election process is over.

The commission has also directed all concerned authorities to ensure strict compliance with the order.

Anil Kumar Khachi, State's Election Commissioner, in the notification, said the terms of various local bodies are set to expire soon, which

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