4.3. Disqualifications for Voting

Section 11A of RPA 1951 provides for disqualification arising out of a conviction and corrupt practices. It mentions that if any person is convicted of an offence punishable under

♤ Section 171E (offence of bribery) or

♤ Section 171F (offence of undue influence or personation at an election) of the Indian Penal Code; or

♤ Section 125 (Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election) or

♤ Section 135 (removal of ballot paper from polling station) or

♤ Section 136(2)(a) (found guilty of some electoral offences, while being an officer in connection with the election) of RPA 1951,

he will be disqualified for voting at any election for a period of six years from the date of conviction or from the date on which the order takes effect. Further, it provides that a person disqualified by a decision of the President under Section 8A (through election petition for corrupt practice) for any period will be disqualified for the same period for voting at any election.