Date: 2014-08-28Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Election Commission of India hereby specifies 6-Medak Parliamentary Constituency in Andhra Pradesh, 20-Vadodara Parliamentary Constituency in Gujarat and 21-Mainpuri Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, as the constituencies in which the votes at the current bye-elections to the House of the People of the said States notified on 20-08-2014.
Executive Summary:
The Election Commission of India has authorized the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for specific parliamentary constituencies. This directive follows Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The decision comes after assessing the availability of EVMs and the preparedness of polling personnel and electors. This order was issued on August 28, 2014, concerning bye-elections notified on August 20, 2014.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of EVM Use:**
* Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for recording votes.
* This is in accordance with Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
* **Constituencies Specified:**
* The authorization applies to the following parliamentary constituencies:
* 6-Medak (Andhra Pradesh)
* 20-Vadodara (Gujarat)
* 21-Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh)
* **Basis for Decision:**
* The Election Commission is satisfied that:
* Sufficient EVMs are available.
* Polling personnel are well-trained in handling EVMs.
* Electors are familiar with EVM operation.
* **Operational Guidelines:**
* The conduct of elections will follow the procedures outlined in the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961.
* Supplementary instructions issued by the Election Commission from time to time will also apply.
Impact Analysis:
* **Election Commission of India:**
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of EVMs in the specified constituencies and issuing supplementary instructions.
* Action Required: Monitor the use of EVMs, provide necessary support and training, and issue supplementary guidelines as needed.
* **Polling Personnel:**
* Impact: Required to operate EVMs efficiently and accurately during the election process.
* Action Required: Ensure they are fully trained and proficient in handling EVMs and follow all guidelines and instructions provided by the Election Commission.
* **Electors:**
* Impact: Expected to cast their votes using EVMs in the specified constituencies.
* Action Required: Familiarize themselves with the EVM operation process and follow the instructions provided at the polling stations.
* **State Election Authorities (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh):**
* Impact: Responsible for facilitating the implementation of EVMs in their respective constituencies.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the Election Commission, provide necessary resources and support for polling personnel, and ensure a smooth and transparent election process.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The authority issuing the direction regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines.
Representation of the People Act, 1951: The Act that empowers the Election Commission to prescribe the manner of recording votes.
Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961: Rules prescribing the manner in which votes are to be recorded.
Electronic Voting Machines: The machines used for giving and recording votes in the specified constituencies.
Medak Parliamentary Constituency, Andhra Pradesh: One of the parliamentary constituencies where electronic voting machines will be used.
Vadodara Parliamentary Constituency, Gujarat: One of the parliamentary constituencies where electronic voting machines will be used.
Mainpuri Parliamentary Constituency, Uttar Pradesh: One of the parliamentary constituencies where electronic voting machines will be used.
Ashish Chakraborty: Secretary of the Election Commission of India.
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3426 GI/2014 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(iii)]
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
DIRECTION
New Delhi, the 28th August, 2014
O.N. 191(E).—Whereas, Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, provides that
the giving and recording of votes by Voting Machines in such manner as may be prescribed, may be adopted
in such constituencies as the Election Commission of India may, having regard to the circumstances of each
case specify; and
2. Whereas, the Commission has considered the circumstances in 6-Medak Parliamentary
Constituency in Andhra Pradesh, 20-Vadodara Parliamentary Constituency in Gujarat and 21-Mainpuri
Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, and is satisfied that sufficient number of Electronic Voting
Machines are available for taking the poll in the abovementioned Parliamentary Constituencies, the polling
personnel are well trained in efficient handling of the Electronic Voting Machines and the electors are also
fully conversant with the operation of the Electronic Voting Machines;
3. Now, therefore, the Election Commission of India hereby specifies 6-Medak Parliamentary
Constituency in Andhra Pradesh, 20-Vadodara Parliamentary Constituency in Gujarat and 21-Mainpuri
Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, as the constituencies in which the votes at the current bye-
elections to the House of the People of the said States notified on 20-08-2014 (Wednesday), shall be given
and recorded by means of Electronic Voting Machines in the manner prescribed under the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961, and the supplementary instructions issued by the Commission from time to time on the
subject.
[No. 576/3/EVM/2014/SDR(Bye-HP)]
By Order,
ASHISH CHAKRABORTY, Secy.
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