The members are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic is still prevalent in the country and the COVID-19 protocol issued by the Government of India continues to remain in force. We being the members of the Institute and as responsible citizens have a bounden duty to follow the said protocol in letter and spirit.

The triennial election to the Council and the Regional Councils are scheduled on 3rd and 4th December 2021 and the polling booths have been set up in all parts of the country. Members will be participating in the election with enthusiasm to elect their representatives for managing the affairs of the Institute and to take the profession to newer heights.

While participating in the electoral process, all the members, candidates and their supporters/authorized representatives are urged to continue to follow the COVID-19 protocol.

All Polling Officers and their support staff are being advised, inter-alia, to continue to wear mask at all times, keep sanitizing hands and maintain social distance norms, as per protocol issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs/ Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the State Government/Local Authorities.

Cooperation of the members, candidates and their supporters/authorized representatives is solicited for complying with COVID-19 protocol and especially in maintaining adequate social distance norms at the entry gate and in the voting process at the polling booth.