Date: 2014-04-03Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
a number of persons belonging to the underground Suspension of Operation (SoO) groups living in the 14 designated camps in Manipur have been enrolled in the electoral rolls of various Assembly Constituencies in the State of Manipur
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Election Commission of India addresses the voting rights of individuals belonging to underground Suspension of Operation (SoO) groups residing in designated camps in Manipur. Due to their confinement, the commission has authorized these electors to vote via postal ballot in the 2014 General Election to the House of People. This decision is made under the powers conferred by Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and in consultation with the Central Government.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Eligibility for Postal Ballot:**
* Electors enrolled in Manipur's Assembly Constituencies, belonging to underground SoO groups, and residing in designated camps are eligible.
* Eligibility is contingent upon fulfilling requirements specified in the rules made under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The Election Commission of India is exercising powers under Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
* The decision follows consultation with the Central Government, as per the Ministry of Law and Justice.
* **Context:**
* The decision acknowledges that these electors cannot leave their designated camps.
* The notification applies to the current General Election to the House of People, 2014.
Impact Analysis:
Electors in Designated Camps:
* Impact: Enables them to exercise their right to vote in the 2014 General Election despite being confined to designated camps.
* Action Required: Fulfill requirements specified in the rules made under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to be able to vote via postal ballot.
Election Commission of India:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the postal ballot process for the specified electors.
* Action Required: Ensure the proper administration and execution of postal ballots for eligible voters in designated camps, according to established rules and guidelines.
Central Government (Ministry of Law and Justice):
* Impact: Consulted in the decision-making process.
* Action Required: Provide necessary support and guidance to the Election Commission for the implementation of this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The issuing authority of the notification, responsible for conducting elections.
Manipur: A state in India where the specified electors are residing in designated camps.
Representation of the People Act, 1951: The legal act under which the Election Commission is exercising its powers.
Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department: The Central Government ministry consulted by the Election Commission.
Suspension of Operation SoO groups: Underground groups whose members reside in designated camps.
Lok Sabha General Election 2014: The general election for which special provisions for voting are being made.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Postal Ballot: The method of voting authorized for the specified electors in designated camps.
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1538 GI/2014 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(iii)]
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th March, 2014
O. N. 91(E). —Whereas, a number of persons belonging to the underground Suspension of Operation (SoO) groups living in
the 14 designated camps in Manipur have been enrolled in the electoral rolls of various Assembly Constituencies in the State of
Manipur; and
Whereas, the Election Commission of India has, having regard to the right of franchise of such electors and taking into
account the fact that these electors cannot move out of the said designated camps, directed that these electors shall be allowed to vote
by Postal Ballot;
Now, therefore, the Election Commission of India, in exercise of powers conferred by clause (c) of Section 60 of the
Representation of the People Act, 1951 and in consultation with the Central Government vide the Ministry of Law and Justice,
Legislative Department letter No.H-11019(10)/2013-Leg-II dated 27/3/2014, hereby notifies the aforementioned electors enrolled in
different Assembly segments of Parliamentary Constituencies in Manipur and who are presently residing in various designated
camps of Suspension of Operation (SoO) groups outside their place of ordinary residence, as the notified class of persons to give
their votes by Postal Ballot at the current General Election to House of People, 2014, from the various Legislative Assembly
Constituencies, subject to the fulfillment of the requirements specified in the rules made under the said Act.
[No. 464/MR/2014]
By Order,
ANUJ JAIPURIAR, Secy.
Printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.