Question 13GS2GS2
Delineate the grounds of disqualification under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. Also, discuss the remedial measures available to the disqualified representatives.
Main Body
The Representation of People Act, 1951 RPA provides for conduct of elections and provision of qualification and disqualification in election. Grounds for disqualification include RPA, 1951:Conviction in offence with imprisonment for two years or moreGuilty of certain election offence on corrupt practicesFailure to lodge election expenses within timeDismissed from government services for disloyalty or corruption Remedies against disqualification:Guarantee redressal in High Court & minimum 6 in election petitionsFinal authority to electe next with President or Governor (to act as per advice of Election Commission)Election Commission is confused with powers of
Civil court for summoning and enforcing in person attendanceElection Commission may, on certain grounds, remove any disqualification or reduce period of such disqualification The undershoot of election process is crucial for a democratic country like India. The timely reforms and activist judiciary has ensured fair and just dictum in our country.
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Conclusion
The undershoot of election process is crucial for a democratic country like India. The timely reforms and activist judiciary has ensured fair and just dictum in our country.
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Pakshal
AIR 82023Secretry
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Representation of Peoples Act
Grounds of Disqualification and Remedies
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