Preparations for Lok Sabha elections in the country are almost complete. Let us tell you that Lok Sabha elections will start from April 19. The Election Commission is working hard to conduct elections in a transparent manner. But do you know that during elections the district administration of your city can seize your vehicle. Yes, the district administration has the powers for this. Know what are these rules.
Acquisition on vehicle
Let us tell you that the notice issued by the District Election Officer in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh has gone viral on social media. Happening. This notice has been sent to all the private car owners and they have been asked to deposit their vehicles in the police line for election duty.
Know what is in the notice?
Let us tell you that in the notice issued by the District Election Officer, it has been said that the concerned car owner will have to hand over his car to the Election Officer In-charge (Traffic) at the Reserve Police Line on April 23 at 10:00 am. It has also been said in the notice that the concerned owner will keep his vehicle in good condition at his own expense and if there is any damage to the vehicle, he will have to inform the District Election Officer. Apart from this, to keep the vehicle safe, the owner will also have to make arrangements like tarpaulin for the concerned vehicle.
Car owners will get rent
For information According to the district administration, the concerned vehicle owner will also get the fare fixed by the Election Commission in lieu of his vehicle. But the question is whether the administration can acquire private vehicles for election duty? Know what are the rules regarding this.
What are the rules?
Let us tell you that under Section 160 of the Public Representation Act 1951, work related to elections is prohibited. There is provision for demand for premises and vehicle. Let us tell you that clause B of sub-section 1 of Section 160 states that for the purpose of transportation of ballot boxes to or from any polling station or transportation of members of the police force for maintaining order during the conduct of such election. If any vehicle, vessel or animal is required, the Government may, by order in writing, requisition such premises or such vehicle, vessel or animal from the person concerned.
Further, under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 160 There is also a provision in clause B that under what circumstances the administration cannot take your vehicle. According to the information, if any vehicle or vehicle is being used legally by a candidate or his agent or for any election related work of any candidate, then the administration cannot demand his vehicle under this sub-section. At the same time, it is clearly written in sub-section 2 of Section 160 that the government or administration will make this demand through a written order addressed to the property owner or vehicle owner and the person concerned will have to obey this order in the prescribed manner. Let us tell you that Section 160 (2) of the Public Representation Act 1951 states that the government or administration will make payment through e-payment within one month from the date of acquisition or return of the vehicle. p>Also read: The largest mosquito is found in this country of the world, its size is so big that even a cockroach will seem small.
