Question Continuation Q.14GS2GS2

What constitutes corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951? Also, discuss the challenges in curbing such malpractices and suggest remedial measures.

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Challenges in curbing such practices:

1Use of black money in politics. Example: Rs. 1.3C both abuse spend in 2024 LS election

2Benami transactions to circumvent disclosure of personal property

3Judicial delays (Eg: U.S.C. case pending) and hence delays in disqualification

4Limitations of an expenditure (Rs 70 Lakh for LS election) only appeal to party funds

5ECI does not have power to implement Model Code of Conduct

6Convictions under social crimes are difficult to prove

7Election trusts and bonds → opacity in election finding

Remedial measures:

1. Use of AI to find irregularities in financial data

2. Legislative backing to MLCs

3. Uniform implementation of the Act

4. FTSC for independent tribunals (Article 323-B) for case under RPA (1951)

5. Registration of land records

6. State funding of elections

[Goodwin & Gupta Committee]

Justice Verma Committee states that corruption of politics has undermined representativeness and democracy in India

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Conclusion

Justice Verma Committee states that corruption of politics has undermined representativeness and democracy in India

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Hrishikesh Alase

AIR 612025

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GS2GS2

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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Corrupt Practices

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