KANNUR: The Kannur district collector TV Subhash, who is also the district election officer, has served a notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan on a complaint that he has violated the Model Code of Conduct.

The notice is over the statement that vaccine will be delivered to old age homes and shelters. In the petition, it is also said the announcement was made during a press conference with the party symbol on display. The collector has asked to clarify whether the statement was made after getting prior permission. The direction is to give an explanation to the election commission in writing within 48 hours.