Question Q.11GS2GS2
Briefly explain the procedure laid down in the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 for the registration of political parties with the Election Commission of India (ECI). What are Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)? What concerns are associated with them? Does the ECI powers to de-register a political party?
Main Body
Representation of Peoples Act 1951 provide the Election Commission of India with detailed guidelines in stating registration of new political parties.
Procedure under RPA act:
1formation of group of people (minimum 100 people) to form a party.
2creation of constitution of party, office holder and their election procedure etc.
3registering with local ECI authority along with party constitution detailing ideas and shared principles.
4ECI scrutiny of party application and grant political party if found documents satisfactory.
(Registered Unrecognised Political Parties) are one without any registering title state national party usually given after a certain electoral performance threshold.
Concerns due to RUPP:
1missing tax exempting benefit to political parties.
2lead to infusion of black money into white money.
3creation of proxy candidate to politically benefit somehow from somewhere group.
135 words4 paragraphs
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- Explained the procedural steps for party registration clearly
- Identified the distinction between registered and unrecognised parties
- Listed specific concerns with RUPPs (tax exemption, black money)
- Structured answer with numbered points for clarity
Topper
ANKIT JARWAL
AIR 2052025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Representation of Peoples Act
Registration of Political Parties
Writing Stats
135
Total words
4
Paragraphs
explanatory
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