GS IAS Logo

< Previous | Contents | Next >

73 Electoral Reforms‌


 

COMMITTEES RELATED TO ELECTORAL REFORMSELECTORAL REFORMS BEFORE 1996Lowering of Voting AgeDeputation to Election CommissionIncrease in Number of ProposersElectronic Voting MachinesBooth CapturingElector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC)ELECTORAL REFORMS OF 1996Listing of Names of CandidatesDisqualification for Insulting the National Honour ActProhibition on the Sale of LiquorNumber of ProposersDeath of a CandidateTime Limit for By-ElectionsHoliday to Employees on the Polling DayContestants Restricted to Two ConstituenciesProhibition of ArmsEffective Campaigning Period ReducedELECTORAL REFORMS AFTER 1996Presidential and Vice Presidential ElectionsRequisitioning of Staff for Election DutyVoting through Postal BallotFacility to Opt to Vote Through ProxyDeclaration of Criminal Antecedents, Assets, etc., by CandidatesChanges in Rajya Sabha Elections:Exemption of Travelling ExpenditureFree Supply of Electoral Rolls, etc.Parties Entitled to Accept ContributionAllocation of Time on Electronic MediaIntroduction of Braille Signage Features in EVMsELECTORAL REFORMS SINCE 2010Restrictions Imposed on Exit PollsTime-Limit for Submitting a Case for DisqualificationAll Officials Included in Corrupt PracticeIncrease in Security DepositAppellate Authority within the DistrictVoting Rights to Citizens of India Living AbroadOnline Enrolment in the Electoral RollIntroduction of NOTA OptionIntroduction of VVPATPersons in Jail or Police Custody Can Contest ElectionsImmediate Disqualification of Convicted MPs and MLAsCeiling on Election ExpenditurePhotos of Candidates on EVMs and Ballot PapersCeiling on Cash Donations Lowered:Cap on Corporate Contributions Lifted:Introduction of Electoral Bonds:Foreign Funding Allowed:NOTES AND REFERENCES1. Information Dissemination2. Enforcement of MCC and other Laws3. Compliance to Election Laws4. Voter Education and Participation5. Responsibility of Government Media

  

 

< Previous | Contents | Next >