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 parties (RUPPs)? Does the ECI have unprecedented powers to disregister a political party?
Introduction
Representation of Peoples Act (1951) embodies the major provision related with registration of political parties with ECI of India (RUPP), criteria regarding the conduct of election
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Representation of Peoples Act (1951) embodies the major provision related with registration of political parties with ECI of India (RUPP), criteria regarding the conduct of election
Registration of political parties
party is not clearly defined.
(A) Thus, any are can register parties with different name as of the already registered
RUPP (Registered Unrecognised Political Parties)
(B) They are registered but not met the recognition criterion to be State or national parties
Certain conditions like certain percentage of vote, seat is required to be delosed as registered parties.
There are more than 5000 RUPPs as per the ECI report, 2022.
Non-functional RUPPs - often not contesting in election as well
There is a demand for ECL power to deregister the case so, that it can work effectively.
ECI should be empowered to ensure a vibrant democratic culture
Conclusion
ECI should be empowered to ensure a vibrant democratic culture
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- Clear identification of RPA provisions
- Mentions Section 29
- Addresses registration procedure
- Clearly defines RUPPs
- Provides statistics (5000+ RUPPs)
- Identifies real concerns like money laundering and criminalization
- References Supreme Court precedent
- Links to democratic values
MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAH
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Representation of Peoples Act
Registration of political parties with ECI
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