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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Representation of People Act 1951 was enacted by Preamble 209 enacting them to enact a law to regulate election process. Corrupt practices under RPA 1951 -> (1) Gratification to individual from giving to not giving vote to a candidate (2) Booth capturing (3) Failure to lodge blue election expenses (4) Gratification to individuals for withdrawing a non withdrawing nomination. (5) Causing any hindrance in free
And false promise of voting rights. (6) Being counted an electoral office. (7) Conviction for 2 years leading to disqualification for 6 years. (8) Convicted for spreading enmity between social groups. (9) Removed from office for disloyalty to state or compulsion. (10) Fostering social evil role satisfaction. Challenges in curbing malpractices: (1) Political - Election Commission desire have ability to alter RPA and large penal powers. (2) Failing lacunae to declare elected expenses by politicians. (3) Criminal - politician of political & 5271 MB have criminal cases. (4) Corporate - politician wins to inform a candidate in local newspaper, raise aid & fair election in new perspectives & practice.
Administrative challenges, lack of manpower & dependence on state for work force election conduction. (5) Failure to upload state code & conduct. (6) Election portion of political - 5271 MB have criminal cases. (7) Corporate - politician wins. Measures in curbing malpractices: (1) Introduction of VVPAT clips (submit-assist voter). (2) Non-disclosure of criminal records - electoral offense (ADR case). (3) Immediate disqualification on conviction for 2 years (City Khumas case). (4) Publicalism of agenda & information of candidate in local newspaper, raise aid & fair election in new perspectives & practice [illegible] constitution [illegible].
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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Corrupt Practices
Corrupt practices under RPA 1951
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