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GS Paper:
GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.
“There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment.
Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy. Comment.
Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to “one nation-one election” principle.
Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute ‘undue influence’ and consequently a corrupt practice.