Every candidate has to follow certain rules during elections, which is the ideal code of conduct (Model Set of principles) . Violation of these rules is called violation of the code of conduct.
At present, Model Code of Conduct is in force in view of elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Under this, hoardings of political parties from public places, banner, Posters and promotional material of government schemes have been removed. If someone violates the code of conduct, So complain on the Election Commission’s helpline 1095 The Commission claims that on this Action will be taken within 100 minutes. Let us know what punishment can be given for violating the code of conduct.
What can be the punishment for violating the code of conduct?
Punishment for violation of the code of conduct is decided by the Election Commission on the basis of the seriousness of the case and the type of violation. The highest punishment is a ban on election campaigning. If any candidate made inflammatory statements, Promoted casteism or religionism, or misused government resources, Then he can be banned from election campaign. This restriction may last from a few hours to a few days.
Warnings and Notices
The first response to a violation of the code of conduct is a warning or notice. The Commission gives the concerned person or party an opportunity to make improvements by bringing it to notice.
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Ban on election campaign
If the violation is serious then strict restrictions are imposed on election campaigning. Due to this, candidates or parties are forced to stop their campaign activities.
Electoral nomination cancelled
Keeping in mind the seriousness of the violation of the code of conduct, the Election Commission can also cancel the electoral nomination. If a candidate has distributed illegal money or liquor to influence the voters, his nomination can be cancelled.
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Fines and penalties
Many times fines and financial penalties are also imposed on violators. This punishment depends on the seriousness of the violation.
Jail sentence
Officially, prison sentences are also provided for some serious violations, such as election violence or making inflammatory speeches. In such cases, the candidate can be punished up to 2 years.
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