Specific Aspects of Election Process and their Reform

On 4th August, 2023, the Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice submitted its report on “Specific Aspects of Election Process and their Reform”. It recommended changes to the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

  • The Committee identified three issues of the electoral process: (i) the status of Common Electoral Roll, (ii) false declarations during filing of nomination for elections, and (iii) the minimum age of voting and contesting elections.
  1. Common Electoral Roll is intended to streamline resources, minimise efforts, and reduce expenses.
    • ­The Election Commission of India (ECI) should consider the constitutional provisions before preparing the Common Electoral ....
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