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 have powers to deregister a political party?
Introduction
RPA 1951 guides detailed conduct of elections in India along with qualification, disqualification of political candidates and registration of political parties
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Main Body
Procedure of registration of political parties under RPA 1951: 1) Section 29 deals with registration of political parties. 2) Name of party along with the office bearer must be submitted 3) Party members must be Indian citizens registered with ECI in electoral roll Registered is segmented under RPA 1951
4ECI accepts registration form and allows them available symbol 5) ECI categorized namely registered parties as registered unrecognised political parties Registered is segmented with ECI but unrecognised as a political parties => recognition as national or state party after fulfilling election conditions Concerns with RUPPs: 1) More than 2500 RUPPs but only a dozen of them supported 2) Used for money laundering as donations to party 3) Create logistical cost for conduct of elections 4) Distinct voters from policy issued on petty based issues 5) Caste, language, religion based RUPPs affected social harmony of society 6) Propagate foreign propaganda in form of money As of new election commission doesn't have power to de-register political party Political experts have suggested amendment in RPA 1951 to give ECI authority to deregister bogus RUPPs to curve money & misuse power, increasing transparency in electoral process.
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Topper
ISHTEYAQUE RAHMAN
AIR 3542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Representation of Peoples Act
Political Party Registration and Deregistration
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213
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formal academic
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