Executive Summary:
This document publishes notifications from the Election Commission of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding restrictions on exit polls and the publication of poll-related material for upcoming bye-elections. These restrictions are in accordance with Section 126A of the R.P. Act, 1951. The period during which conducting and publicizing any exit poll is prohibited is between 7:00 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. on August 23, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Restrictions on Exit Polls:
* Conducting any exit poll is prohibited between 7:00 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. on August 23, 2017.
* Publishing or publicizing the result of any exit poll via print, electronic media, or any other means is prohibited during the same period.
Restrictions on Election Matter Display:
* Displaying any election matter, including opinion poll or poll survey results, in any electronic media is prohibited during the 48 hours leading up to the conclusion of polling for the bye-elections.
Bye-Elections Covered:
* The restrictions apply to bye-elections in:
* 139-Nandyal Assembly Constituency in Andhra Pradesh
* 19-Valpoi and Panaji Assembly Constituencies in Goa
* 07-Bawana SC Assembly Constituency in NCT of Delhi
Impact Analysis:
Media Outlets:
* Impact: Media outlets (print and electronic) are restricted from publishing or disseminating exit poll results during the specified period and from displaying election matter during the 48-hour pre-election period.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the restrictions to avoid legal repercussions under the R.P. Act, 1951.
Polling Organizations:
* Impact: Organizations conducting exit polls are restricted from conducting and publishing exit polls during the specified period.
* Action Required: Suspend all exit poll activities and refrain from disseminating any results until after 6:30 P.M. on August 23, 2017.
General Public:
* Impact: The general public will not have access to exit poll information during the restricted period, and limited access to opinion polls in the 48 hours before elections, ensuring voters are not unduly influenced.
* Action Required: Be aware of the restrictions and refrain from disseminating exit poll information during the prohibited period.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The central authority responsible for conducting elections in India, issuing notifications related to election schedules and restrictions.
R.P. Act, 1951: Refers to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which outlines the rules and regulations governing elections in India. Section 126A and 126(1)(b) are specifically mentioned.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where bye-elections to the Legislative Assembly were scheduled. The Nandyal Assembly Constituency is located in Andhra Pradesh.
Goa: A state in India where bye-elections to the Legislative Assembly were scheduled. The Valpoi Assembly Constituency and Panaji Assembly Constituency are located in Goa.
NCT of Delhi: The National Capital Territory of Delhi, a state in India where bye-elections to the Legislative Assembly were scheduled. The Bawana SC Assembly Constituency is located in NCT of Delhi.
ECIPN642017: A press note number issued by the Election Commission of India, dated 27th July, 2017, announcing the schedule for bye-elections.
K. F. WILFRED: Sr. Principal Secretary, mentioned as an authority issuing an order related to the election notification.
Rajesh Kumar: Addl. Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi.
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, DELHI
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 9th August, 2017
No. CEO/COE/102(48)/2017/27510.—The following is published for general information:—
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd August, 2017
No. 576/EXIT/ECI/LET/FUNC/JUD/SDR/VOL.II/2017.— Whereas, the schedule for the Bye-
Elections to the Legislative Assemblies in the State of Andhra Pradesh, Goa and NCT of Delhi has been
announced by the Commission vide Press Note No. ECI/PN/64/2017, dated 27th July, 2017.
2. And whereas, as per the provisions of Section 126A of the R.P. Act, 1951, there shall be restrictions
on conduct of any exit poll and publication and dissemination of result of such exit poll during such period as
may be notified by the Election Commission in this regard;
3. Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers under sub-Section (1) of section 126A of the R.P. Act,
1951, the Election Commission, having regard to the provisions of Sub-Section (2)(b) of the said Section,
hereby notifies the period between 7.00 A.M. and 6.30 P.M. on 23-08-2017(Wednesday), as the period
during which conducting any exit poll and publishing or publicizing by means of the print or electronic media
or dissemination in any other manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the said bye-
elections announced vide the Commission’s Press Note No. ECI/PN/64/2017, dated 27th July, 2017 from
139-Nandyal Assembly Constituency in Andhra Pradesh, 19-Valpoi Assembly Constituency & 11-PART II-1] DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
Panaji Assembly Constituency in Goa and 07-Bawana(SC) Assembly Constituency in NCT of Delhi
shall be prohibited.
4. It is further clarified that under Section 126(1)(b) of the R.P. Act, 1951, displaying any election matter
including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media, would be prohibited
during the period of 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for conclusion of poll for the aforesaid bye-
elections.
By Order,
K. F. WILFRED, Sr. Principal Secy.
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By Order,
RAJESH KUMAR, Addl. Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi
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