diff --git "a/.ragatouille/colbert/indexes/mockingbird/collection.json" "b/.ragatouille/colbert/indexes/mockingbird/collection.json" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/.ragatouille/colbert/indexes/mockingbird/collection.json" @@ -0,0 +1,2725 @@ +[ + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING .txt\n_ \n#OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING \nElection expenditure can broadly be divided into two categories. The first category of \nelection expenditure is the legal expenditure, which is allowed under the law for \nelectioneering, subject to it being w ithin the permissible limit . This would include \nexpenditure connected with campaigning, which is spent on pub lic meetings, public rallies \nposters, banners, vehicles, advertisements in print or electronic media etc. The second \ncategory of the election expenditure is on items which are not permitted under t he law, \ne.g., distribution of money, liquor, or any other item disbursed and given to the electors \nwith the intent to influence them. This expenditure comes under the definition of \u201cb ribery\u201d \nwhich is an offence both under IPC and under R.P. Act, 1951 (The Act).", + "This expenditure comes under the definition of \u201cb ribery\u201d \nwhich is an offence both under IPC and under R.P. Act, 1951 (The Act). The expenditure on \nsuch items is illegal. Yet another form of expenditure wh ich is coming to the fore in recent \ntimes is on Surrogate Ad vertisements, Paid News and Social Media etc. The purpose of \nelection expenditure monitoring is, therefore, twofold. For the first category of expenditure, it \nmust be ensured that all election expenditure on permitted items is truthfully reported and \nconsidered while scrutinizing the expenditure account sub mitted by the candidates. As far \n2 \n as the second category of expenditure including surrogate advertisements, paid news etc., is \nconcerned, it is obvious that it will never be reported by the political parties/ candidates. \nExpenditure on campaigning through Social Media tends to be underreported, if at all, \nespecially by candidates.", + "Expenditure on campaigning through Social Media tends to be underreported, if at all, \nespecially by candidates. The systems shou ld be robust enough to catch such expenditure as \nwell, and not only include it in the account of election expenditure, but also take action \nagainst the wrongdoers under the relevant provisions of the law, including lodging of \ncomplaints before the police/ competent magistrate, if required.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING .txt\n_ \nespecially by candidates. The systems shou ld be robust enough to catch such expenditure as \nwell, and not only include it in the account of election expenditure, but also take action \nagainst the wrongdoers under the relevant provisions of the law, including lodging of \ncomplaints before the police/ competent magistrate, if required. \nSection 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 makes it mandatory for every \ncandidate to the House of the People or a State Legislative Assembly, to keep a separate and \ncorrect account of all expenditure incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent, \nbetween the date on which he was nominated and the date of declaration of the result of \nelection, both dates inclusive. The total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount \nas may be prescribed under Section 77(3) of R.P. Act, 1951.", + "The total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount \nas may be prescribed under Section 77(3) of R.P. Act, 1951. Under Section 77(2), the account \nshall contain such particulars as may be prescribed. Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections \nRules, 1961 (The Rules) prescribes varying limits of election expenditure for Parliamentary \nand Assembly Constituencies in each of the States and Un ion Territories. The p articulars, \nwhich have to be shown in the election account of the candidates are prescribed in Rule 86 \nof the Rules. The ceilings on expenditure as prescribed are enclosed at Annexure -A1. \nFailure to maintain the account is an electoral offence under Section 171-I of the Indian Penal \nCode. (Basic Legal Provisions are given in A nnexure - A1) \nThe incurring or authorizing of expenditure in excess of the limit prescribed under Section \n77(3) of R.P. Act, 1951 is a corrupt practice with reference to Section 123(6) of the R.P. Act,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING .txt\n_ \n1951. The b eneficial objective sought to be achieved by making the incurring or authorizing \nof election expenditure in excess of the prescribed limit as a corrupt p ractice was elucidated \nby the Supreme Court in Kanwar Lal Gupta vs Amar Nath Chawla (AIR 1975 SC 308), as \nfollows: \n\u201c\u2026 The object of the provision limiting the expenditure is twofold. In the first place, it \nshou ld be open to any individual or any political party, howsoever small, to be able to \ncontest an election on a footing of equality with any other individual or political party, \nhowsoever rich and well financed it may be, and no individual or political party shou ld be \nable to secure an advan tage over others by virtue of its superior financial strength\u2026.", + "The other objective of limiting the expenditure is to eliminate, as far as possible, the \ninfluence of big money in the electoral process. If there was no limit on expenditure, \n3 \n political partie s would go all out for collecting contributions\u2026\u2026\u2026. The pernicious influence \nof big money would then play a decisive role in controlling the democratic pro cess in the \ncountry\u2026.\u201d \nAccording to Section 78 of R.P. Act, 1951, every contesting candidate is required to lodge a \ntrue copy of the account of his election expenses with the District Election O fficer (DEO) \nwithin 30 days of the declaration of the result of the election. Failure to lodge the account of \nelection expenses within the time and in the manner required by law without good reason \nor justification may result in disqualification of the candidate concerned by the Election \nCommission of India under Section 10A of R.P. Act, 1951. \nThe Supreme Court has held in L.R. Shivaramagowde Vs. T.M.", + "Act, 1951. \nThe Supreme Court has held in L.R. Shivaramagowde Vs. T.M. Chandrashekar - AIR \n1999 SC 252 that the Commission can go into the correctness of the account of election \nexpenses filed by the candidate and disqualify a candidate under Section 10A of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING .txt\n_ \nCommission of India under Section 10A of R.P. Act, 1951. \nThe Supreme Court has held in L.R. Shivaramagowde Vs. T.M. Chandrashekar - AIR \n1999 SC 252 that the Commission can go into the correctness of the account of election \nexpenses filed by the candidate and disqualify a candidate under Section 10A of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 in case the account is found to be incorrect or \nuntrue.", + "Thus, not only is a candidate required to keep his election expenses within the ceiling \nprescribed by the law, he/she has to also maintain a day to day and true account of his/her \nelection expenditure in the prescribed manner, present the account for inspection by the \nObserver, RO or authorized person and submit it to the DEO concerned within 30 days of \nthe declaration of the result. Exceeding the prescribed ceiling of expenditure can be a ground \nfor an election petition against a winning candidate. A brief summary of t he legal provisions \nregarding election expenditure has been given in this chapter of the Compendium. With each \nchapter, i nstructions issued by the Commission from time to time updating specific aspects \nhave been enclosed to giv e an overall and unambiguous understanding of the measures taken \nfor strict monitoring of election expenditure. This Compendium brings together at one place \nthe relevant provisions of law and instructions to be followed scrupulously by election \nofficers, o bservers, candidates and political parties for effecti ve monitoring and scrutiny of \nelection expenditure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n#Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n1. Indian Penal Code 1860 \n171B. Bribery: - (1) Whoever- \n \n(i) gives a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other \nperson to exercise any electoral right or of rewarding any person for having \nexercised any such right; or \n \n(ii) accepts either for himself or for any other person any gratification as a reward \nfor exercising any such right or for inducing or attempting to induce any other person \nto exercise any such right, commit s the offence of bribery: \nProvided that a declaration of public policy or a promise of public action shall not be \nan offence under this Section. \n(2) A person who offers, or agrees to give, or offers or attempts to procure, a \ngratification shall be deemed to give a gratification.", + "(2) A person who offers, or agrees to give, or offers or attempts to procure, a \ngratification shall be deemed to give a gratification. \n(3) A person who obtains or agrees to accept or attempts to obtain a gratification shall be \ndeemed to accept a gratification, and a person who accepts a gratification as a \nmotive for doing what he does not intend to do, or as a reward for doing what he has \nnot done, shall be deemed to have accepted the gratification as a reward. \n171E. Punishment for bribery - Whoever commits the offence of bribery sh all be punished \nwith imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or \nwith fine, or with both. \nProvided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only. \nExplanation \u2013 \u201cTreating\u201d means that form of bribery where the gratification consists \nin food, drink, entertainment, or provision. \n171F.", + "Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only. \nExplanation \u2013 \u201cTreating\u201d means that form of bribery where the gratification consists \nin food, drink, entertainment, or provision. \n171F. Punishment for undu e influence or personation at an election; - Whoever \ncommit s the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be \npunished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to \none year, or with fine, or with both. \n \n171H. Illegal payments, in connection with an election - Whoever without the general or \nspecial authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenses on account", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \ncommit s the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be \npunished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to \none year, or with fine, or with both. \n \n171H.", + "171H. Illegal payments, in connection with an election - Whoever without the general or \nspecial authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenses on account \nof the holding of any public meeting, or upon any advertisement, circular or \npublication, or in any other way whatsoever for the purpose of promoting or \nprocuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with fine which may \nextend to five hund red rupees: \n \nProvided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the \namount of ten rupees without authority ob tains within ten days from the date on \nwhich such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the candidate, he sh all \nbe deemed to have incurred such expenses with the authority of the candidate. \n5 \n 171I. Failure to keep election accounts. - Whoever being recruited by any law for the \ntime being in force or any rule having the force of law to keep accounts of expenses \nincurred at or in connection w ith an election fails to keep such accounts shall be \npunished with fine which may extend to five hund red rupees.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n77. Account of election expenses and maximum thereof - (1) Every candidate at an \nelection shall, either by himself or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct \naccount of all expenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized \nby him or by his election agent between [the date on wh ich he has been nominated] \nand the date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates inclusive.", + "[Explanation 1.- For the removal of doub ts, it is hereby declared that---- \n(a) the expenditure incurred by leaders of a political party on account of travel by air or \nby any other means of transpo rt propagating programme of the political party shall \nnot be deemed to be the expenditure in connection with the election incurred or \nauthorized by a candidate of that political party or his election agent for the \npurposes of this sub-section; \n(b) any expenditure incurred in respect of any arrangements made, facilities provided or \nany other act or thing done by any person in the service of the Gov ernment and \nbelonging to any of the classes mentioned in clause (7) of section 123 in the \ndischarge or purported discharge of his official duty as mentioned in the proviso to \nthat clause sh all not be deemed to be expenditure in connection with the election \nincurred or authorized by a candidate or by his election agent for the purposes of this \nsub-section.", + "Explanation 2.- For the purposes of clause (a) of Explanation 1, the expression \n\u201cleaders of a political party\u201d, in respect of any election, means, - \n(i) where such political party is a recognized po litical party, such persons not \nexceeding forty in number, and \n(ii) where such political party is other than a recognized political party, such \npersons not exceeding twenty in number, \nwhose n ames have been communicated to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral \nOfficers of the States by the political party to be leaders for the purposes of such election,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nexceeding forty in number, and \n(ii) where such political party is other than a recognized political party, such \npersons not exceeding twenty in number, \nwhose n ames have been communicated to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral \nOfficers of the States by the political party to be leaders for the purposes of such election, \nwithin a period of seven days from the date of notification for su ch election published in the \nGazette of India or Official Gazette of the State, as the case may be, under this Act; \nProvided that a political party may, in the case where any of the persons referred to in \nclause (i) or, as the case may be, in clause (ii) dies or ceases to be a member of such \npolitical party, by further communication to the Election Commission and the Chief \nElectoral Officers of the States, substitute new name,", + "as the case may be, in clause (ii) dies or ceases to be a member of such \npolitical party, by further communication to the Election Commission and the Chief \nElectoral Officers of the States, substitute new name, during the period ending immediately \nbefore forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the last poll for \nsuch election, for the name of such person died or ceased to be a member, for the \npurposes of designating the new leader in his place.] \n6 \n (2) The account shall contain such particulars, as may be prescribed. \n(3) The total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount as may be \nprescribed. \n \n(As per explanation 1(a) read with Explanation 2 under sub-section (1) of Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951, the expenditure incurred by leaders of political \nparty on account of travel for propaga ting programme of the par ty shall not be deemed to \nbe expenditure in connection with the election, incurred or authorized by the candidate or \nhis agent)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n78. Lodging of account with the District Election Officer.- [(1)] Every contesting \ncandidate at an election shall, within thirty days from the date of election of the \nreturned candidate or, if there are more than one returned candidate at the election \nand the dates of their election are different, the later of those two dates, lodge with the \n[ district election officer] an account of his election expenses wh ich shall be a true \ncopy of the account kept by him or by his election agent under section 77.] \n10A. Disqualification for failure to lodge account of election expenses .", + "10A. Disqualification for failure to lodge account of election expenses . - If the \nElection Commission is satisfied that a person- \n(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the \nmanner required by or under this Act; and \n(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure, the Election Commission \nshall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified \nand any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the \ndate of the order.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n123. Corrupt practices. \u2014The following shall be deemed to be corrupt practices for the \npurposes of this Act: \u2014 \n3[(1) \u201cBribery\u201d that is to say \u2014 \n(A) any gift, offer or promise by a cand idate or his agent or by any other person with the \nconsent of a candidate or his election agent of any gratification, to any person whomsoever, \nwith the object, directly or indirectly of inducing \u2014 \n(a) a person to stand or not to stand as, or 4[to withdra w or not to withdraw] from being \na candidate at an election, or \n(b) an elector to vote or refrain from voting at an election, or as a reward to \u2014 \n (i) a person for having so stood or not stood, or for 5[having withdrawn or not \nhaving with drawn] his candidature;", + "or \n(b) an elector to vote or refrain from voting at an election, or as a reward to \u2014 \n (i) a person for having so stood or not stood, or for 5[having withdrawn or not \nhaving with drawn] his candidature; or \n (ii) an elector for having voted or refrained from voting; \n(B) the receipt of, or agreement to receive, any gratification, whether as a motive or a \nreward \u2014 \n7 \n (a) by a person for standing or not standing as, or fo r 6[withdrawing or not \nwithdrawing] from being, a candidate; or \n(b) by any person whomsoever for himself or any other person for voting or refraining \nfrom voting, or inducing or at tempting to induce any elector to vote or refrain from \nvoting, or any cand idate 3[to withdraw or not to withdraw] his candidature. \nExplanation.", + "or inducing or at tempting to induce any elector to vote or refrain from \nvoting, or any cand idate 3[to withdraw or not to withdraw] his candidature. \nExplanation. \u2014For the purposes of this clause the term \u201cgratification\u201d is not restricted to \npecuniary gratifications or gratifications estimable in money and it includes all forms of \nentertainment an d all forms of employment for reward but it does not include the payment of \nany expenses bona fide incurred at, or for the purpose of, any election and duly entered in the \naccount of election expenses referred to in section 78.] \n(2) Undue influence, that is to say, any direct or indirect interference or attempt to interfere \non the part of the candidate or his agent, or of any other person 7[with the consent of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nany expenses bona fide incurred at, or for the purpose of, any election and duly entered in the \naccount of election expenses referred to in section 78.] \n(2) Undue influence, that is to say, any direct or indirect interference or attempt to interfere \non the part of the candidate or his agent, or of any other person 7[with the consent of the \ncandidate or his election agent], with the free exercise of any electoral right: \nProvided th at\u2014 \n(a) without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of this clause any such person as \nis referred to therein who \u2014 \n(i) threatens any candidate or any elector, or any perso n in whom a candidate or an \nelector is interested, with injury of any kind including social ostracism and ex -\ncommunication or expulsion from any caste or community; or \n(ii) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or an elector to believe that he,", + "or any perso n in whom a candidate or an \nelector is interested, with injury of any kind including social ostracism and ex -\ncommunication or expulsion from any caste or community; or \n(ii) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or an elector to believe that he, or \nany person in whom he is interested, will become or will be rendered an objec t of \ndivine displeasure or spiritual censure, shall be deemed to interfere with the free \nexercise of the electoral right of such candidate or elector within the meaning of \nthis claus e; \n(b) a declaration of public policy, or a promise of public action, or the mere exercise of a \nlegal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right, shall not be deemed to be \ninterference within the meaning of this clause.", + "(b) a declaration of public policy, or a promise of public action, or the mere exercise of a \nlegal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right, shall not be deemed to be \ninterference within the meaning of this clause. \n1[(3) The appeal by a candidate or his agent or by any other person with the consent of a \ncandidate or his election agent to vote or refrain from voting for any person on the ground of \nhis religion, race, caste, community or language or the use of, or appeal to religious sym bols \nor the use of, or appeal to, national symbols, such as the national f lag or the national emblem, \nfor the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate: \n8", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nhis religion, race, caste, community or language or the use of, or appeal to religious sym bols \nor the use of, or appeal to, national symbols, such as the national f lag or the national emblem, \nfor the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate: \n8 \n 2[Provided that no symbol allotted under this Act to a candidate shall be deemed to be a \nreligious symbol or a national symbol for the purposes of this clause.]", + "(3A) The promotion of, or attempt to promote, feelings of enmity or hatred between different \nclasses of the citizens of India on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, or language, by \na candidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of a candidate or his election \nagent for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate.] \n3[(3B) The propagation of the practice or the commission of sati or its glorification by a \ncandidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of the candidate or his election \nagent f or the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or f or prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate. \nExplanation. \u2014For the purposes of this clause, \u201csati\u201d and \u201cglorification\u201d in relation to sati \nshall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Commission of Sati (Prevention) \nAct, 1987 ( 3 of 1988)].", + "Explanation. \u2014For the purposes of this clause, \u201csati\u201d and \u201cglorification\u201d in relation to sati \nshall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Commission of Sati (Prevention) \nAct, 1987 ( 3 of 1988)]. \n(4) The publication by a candidate or his agent or by any other person 4[with the consent of a \ncandidate or his election agent], of any statement of fact which is false , and which he either \nbelieves to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or \nconduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature, or withdrawal, 5*** of any \ncandidate, being a statement reasonably calculated to prejudice the prospects of that \ncandidate\u2019s election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \ncandidate or his election agent], of any statement of fact which is false , and which he either \nbelieves to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or \nconduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature, or withdrawal, 5*** of any \ncandidate, being a statement reasonably calculated to prejudice the prospects of that \ncandidate\u2019s election. \n(5) The hiring or procuring, whether on payment or otherwise,", + "(5) The hiring or procuring, whether on payment or otherwise, of any vehicle or vessle by a \ncandidate or his agent or by any other person 4[with the consent of a candidate or his election \nagent] 6[or the use of such vehicle or vessel for the free conveyance] of any elector (other \nthan the candidate himself the members of his family or his agent) to or from any polling \nstation provided under section 25 or a place fixed under sub -section ( 1) of section 29 for the \npoll: \nProvided that the hiring of a vehicle or vessel by an ele ctor or by several electors at their joint \ncosts for the pu rpose of conveying him or them to and from any such polling station or place \nfixed for the poll shall not be deemed to be a corrupt practice under this clause if the vehicle \nor vessel so hired is a vehicle or vessel not propelled by mechanical power: \nProvided further that the use of any public transport vehicle or vessel or any tramcar or \nrailway carriage by any elector at his own cost for the purpose of going to or coming from \nany such polling sta tion or place fixed for the poll shall not be deemed to be a corrupt \npractice under this clause.", + "9 \n Explanation. \u2014In this clause, the expression \u201cvehicle\u201d means any vehicle used or capa ble of \nbeing used for the purpose of road transport, whether propelled by mechanical power or \notherwise and whether used for drawing other vehicles or otherwise. \n(6) The incurring or authorising of expenditure in contravention of section 77. \n(7) The obtaining or procuring or a betting or attempting to obtain or procure by a can didate", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nbeing used for the purpose of road transport, whether propelled by mechanical power or \notherwise and whether used for drawing other vehicles or otherwise. \n(6) The incurring or authorising of expenditure in contravention of section 77. \n(7) The obtaining or procuring or a betting or attempting to obtain or procure by a can didate \nor his agent or, by any other person 1[with the consent of a candidate or his election agent], \nany assistance (other than the giving of vote) for the furtherance of the prospe cts of that \ncandidate\u2019s election, 2[from any person whether or not in the service of the Government] and \nbelonging to any of the following classes, namely: \u2014 \n(a) gazetted officers; \n(b) stipendiary judges and magistrates; \n(c) members of the armed forces of the Union; \n(d) members of the police forces; \n(e) excise officers;", + "namely: \u2014 \n(a) gazetted officers; \n(b) stipendiary judges and magistrates; \n(c) members of the armed forces of the Union; \n(d) members of the police forces; \n(e) excise officers; \n3[(f) revenue officers other than village revenue officers known as lambardars \nmalguzars, patels, deshmukhs or by any other name, whose duty is to collect land revenue \nand who are remunerated by a share of, or commission on, the amount of land rev enue \ncollect ed by them but who do not discharge any police functions; and \n(g) such other class of persons in the service of the Government as may be \nprescribed: \n4[Provided that where any person, in the service of the Government and belonging to any of \nthe classes aforesaid, in the discharge or purported discharge of his official duty, makes any \narrangements or provides any facilities or does any other act or thing, for, to, or in relation to,", + "in the service of the Government and belonging to any of \nthe classes aforesaid, in the discharge or purported discharge of his official duty, makes any \narrangements or provides any facilities or does any other act or thing, for, to, or in relation to, \nany candidate or his agent or any other person acting with the consent of t he candidate or his \nelection agent (whether by reason of the office held by the candidate or for any other reason), \nsuch arrangements facilities or act or thing shall not be deemed to be assistance for the \nfurtherance of the prospects of that candidate\u2019 s election;] \n5[(h) class of persons in the service of a local authority, university, government", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nelection agent (whether by reason of the office held by the candidate or for any other reason), \nsuch arrangements facilities or act or thing shall not be deemed to be assistance for the \nfurtherance of the prospects of that candidate\u2019 s election;] \n5[(h) class of persons in the service of a local authority, university, government \ncompany or institution or concern or undertaking appointed or deputed by the Election \nCommission in connection with the conduct of elections.] \n6[(8) Booth captur ing by a candidate or his agent or other person.] \nExplanation. \u2014(1) In this section the expression \u201cagent\u201d includes an election agent, a polling \nagent and any person who is held to have acted as an agent in connection with the election \nwith the consent of the candidate.", + "Explanation. \u2014(1) In this section the expression \u201cagent\u201d includes an election agent, a polling \nagent and any person who is held to have acted as an agent in connection with the election \nwith the consent of the candidate. \n(2) For the purposes of clause ( 7), a person shall be deemed to assist in the furtherance of the \nprospects of a candidate\u2019s election if he acts as an election agent 7*** of that candidate.", + "(2) For the purposes of clause ( 7), a person shall be deemed to assist in the furtherance of the \nprospects of a candidate\u2019s election if he acts as an election agent 7*** of that candidate. \n10 \n 8[(3) For the proposes of clause ( 7), notwithstand ing anything contained in any other law, the \npublication in the Official Gazette of the appointment, resignation, termination of service, \ndismissal or removal from service of a person in the service of the Central Government \n(including a person serving in connection with the administration of a Union territory) or of a \nState Government shall be conclusive proof \u2014 \n(i) of such appointment, resignation, termination of service, dismissal or removal \nfrom service, as the case may be, and \n(ii) where the date of t aking effect of such appointment, resignation, termination \nof service, dismissal or removal from service, as the case may be, is stated in such \npublication, also of the fact that such person was appointed with effect from the \nsaid date, or in the case o f resignation, termination of service, dismissal or \nremoval from service such person ceased to be in such service with effect from the \nsaid date.]", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nof service, dismissal or removal from service, as the case may be, is stated in such \npublication, also of the fact that such person was appointed with effect from the \nsaid date, or in the case o f resignation, termination of service, dismissal or \nremoval from service such person ceased to be in such service with effect from the \nsaid date.] \n1[(4) For the purposes of clause ( 8), \u201cbooth capturing\u201d shall have the same \nmeaning as in section 135A.] \n125A. Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc.", + "1[(4) For the purposes of clause ( 8), \u201cbooth capturing\u201d shall have the same \nmeaning as in section 135A.] \n125A. Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc. -A candidate who himself or through his \nproposer, with intent to be elected in an election, - \n(i) fails to furnish information relating to sub -section (1) of section 33A; or \n(ii) give false information which he knows or has rea son to believe to be false; or \n(iii) conceals any information, \nin his nomination pap er delivered under sub -section (1) of section 33 or in his affidavit which \nis required to be delivered under sub -section (2) of section 33A, as the case may be, shall, \nnotwithst anding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, be \npunishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or \nwith both. \n127A.", + "127A. Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters etc.-(1) No person shall print \nor publish, or cause to be printed or published, any election pamphlet or pos ter \nwhich does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the printer and the \npublisher thereof. \n(2) No person shall print or cause to be printed any election pamphlet or poster- \n(a) unless a declaration as to the identity of the publisher thereof, signed by him \nand attested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by \nhim to the printer in duplicate; and \n(b) unless, within a reasonable time after the printing of the document, one copy \nof the declaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the \ndocument, \n11 \n (i) where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nand attested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by \nhim to the printer in duplicate; and \n(b) unless, within a reasonable time after the printing of the document, one copy \nof the declaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the \ndocument, \n11 \n (i) where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral \nOfficer; and \n(ii) in any other case, to the district magistrate of the district in \nwhich it is printed.", + "(3) For the purposes of this section, - \n(a) any process for multiplying copies of a document, other than copying it by \nhand, shall be deemed to be printing and the expression \u201cprinter\u201d shall be \nconstrued accordingly; and \n(b) \u201celection pamphlet or poster\u201d means any printed pamphlet, handbill or other \ndocument distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the \nelection of a candidate or group of candidates or any placard or poster \nhaving reference to an election, but does not include any hand-bill, placard \nor poster merely annou ncing the date, time, place and other particulars of an \nelection meeting or routine instructions to election agents or workers. \n(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- section \n(2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thous and rupees, or with both.", + "(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- section \n(2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thous and rupees, or with both. \n29 B. Political parties entitled to accept contribution -Subject to the provisions of the \nCompanies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), every political party may accept any amoun t of \ncontribution voluntarily offered to it by any person or company other than a \nGovernment company: \nProvided that no political party shall be eligible to accept any contribution fro m any foreign \nsource defined under clause (e) of section 2 of the Foreign Con tribution (Regulation) Act, \n1976 (49 of 1976). \nExplanation -For the purposes of this section and section 29C -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \ncontribution voluntarily offered to it by any person or company other than a \nGovernment company: \nProvided that no political party shall be eligible to accept any contribution fro m any foreign \nsource defined under clause (e) of section 2 of the Foreign Con tribution (Regulation) Act, \n1976 (49 of 1976).", + "Explanation -For the purposes of this section and section 29C - \n(a) \u201ccompany\u201d means a company as defined in section 3; \n(b) \u201cGovernment company\u201d means a company within the meaning of section 617; and \n(c) \u201ccon tribution\u201d has the meaning assigned to it under section 293A, of the \nCompanies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) a nd includes any donation or subscription offered by any \nperson to a political par ty; and \n(d) \u201cperson\u201d has the meaning assigned to it under clause (31) of sect ion 2 of the \nIncome -tax Act, 196 1 (43 of 1961), but does not include Government company, local \nauthority and every artificial juridical person wholly or partially funded by the Go vernment.", + "29 C. Declaration of donation received by the political partie s-(1) The treasurer of a \npolitical party or any other person authorized by the political party in this behalf shall, in each \nfinancial year, prepare a report in respect of the followi ng, namely: \n(a) the contribution in excess of twenty thousand rupees receive d by such political \nparty from a ny person in that financial year; \n(b) the contribution in excess of twenty thousand rupees received by such political \nparty from companies other th an Government companies in that financial year. \n12 \n [Provided that nothing co ntained in this sub -section shall apply to the contributions \nreceived by way of an electoral bond. \nExplanation -For the purposes of this sub -section, \u201celectoral bond\u201d means a bond \nreferred to in the Explanation to sub -section (3) of section 31 of the Reserve Ba nk of India \nAct, 1934 (2 of 1934 ).] \n(2) The report under sub -section (1) shall be in such form as may be prescribed.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nreceived by way of an electoral bond. \nExplanation -For the purposes of this sub -section, \u201celectoral bond\u201d means a bond \nreferred to in the Explanation to sub -section (3) of section 31 of the Reserve Ba nk of India \nAct, 1934 (2 of 1934 ).] \n(2) The report under sub -section (1) shall be in such form as may be prescribed. \n(3) The report for a financial year under sub -section (1) shal l be submitted by the treasurer of a \npolitical party or any other person authorized by the political party in this behalf before the \ndue date for furnishing a return of its in come of that financial year under section 139 of the \nIncome -tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), to the Election Commission.", + "(4) Where the treasurer of any political p arty or any other person authori zed by the political \nparty in this behalf fails to submit a report under sub -section (3) then, notwithstanding \nanything contained in the Income -tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), such political party shall not be \nentitled to an y tax relief under that Act.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n3. The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968: \n16A: Power of Commission to suspend or wi thdraw recognition of a recognis ed political \nparty for its failure to observe Model Code of Conduct or follow lawful directi ons and \ninstructions of the Comm ission -Notwithstanding anything in this Order, if the Commission \nis satisfied on information in its possession that a political party, recognis ed e ither as a \nNational Party or as a State Party under the provisions of thi s order, has failed or has refused \nor is refusing or has shown or is showing defiance by its conduct o r otherwise (a) to observe \nthe provisions of the Model Code of Conduct for Guidan ce of Political Parties and \n\u201cCandidates\u201d as issued by the Commission in Janua ry, 1991 or as amended by it fro m time to \ntime,", + "1991 or as amended by it fro m time to \ntime, or (b) follow or carry out the lawful directions and instructions of the Commission given \nfrom time to time with a view to furtheri ng the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections or \nsafeguarding the interests of the general public and the electorate in particular, the \nCommission may, after taking int o account all the available facts and circumstances of the \ncase and after giving the party a reasonable opportunity of showing cause in relation to the \naction proposed to be taken against it , either suspend, subject to such terms as the Commission \nmay deem appropriate, or withdraw the recognition of such party as the National party or, as \nthe case may be, the State party. \n4. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 \n85B.", + "either suspend, subject to such terms as the Commission \nmay deem appropriate, or withdraw the recognition of such party as the National party or, as \nthe case may be, the State party. \n4. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 \n85B. Form of contribution s report - The report for a financial year under sub -section (1) o f \nsection 29C shall be submitted in F orm 24A by the treasure r of a political part y or any other \nperson authorised by the political party in this behalf, befor e the due date for furnishing a \nreturn of its income of that financial year under section 139 of the Income tax Act, 1961 (43 \nof 1961), to the Election Commission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n86. Particulars of account of election expenses.- (1) The account of election \nexpenses to be kept by a candidate or his election agent under section 77 shall contain the \nfollowing particulars in respect of each item of expenditure from day to day, namely:- \n13 \n (a) the date on which the expenditure was incurred or authorized; \n(b) the nature of expenditure (as for example, traveling, postage or printing and \nthe like); \n(c) the amount of expenditure- \n(i) the amount paid; \n(ii) the amount outstanding; \n(d) the date of payment; \n(e) the name and address of the payee; \n(f) the serial number of vouchers, in case of amount paid; \n(g) the serial number of bills, if any, in case of amount outstanding; \n(h) the name and address of the person to who the amount outstanding is \npayable.", + "(2) A voucher shall be obtained for every item of expenditure unless from the nature of \nthe case, such as postage, travel by rail and the like, it is not practicable to obtain a \nvoucher. \n(3) All vouchers shall be lodged along with the account of election expenses, arranged \naccording to the date of payment and serially numbered by the candidate or his \nelection agent and such serial numbers shall be entered in the account under item (f) \nof sub-rule (1). \n(4) It shall not be necessary to give the particulars mentioned in item (e) of sub- rule (1) \nin regard to items of expenditure for which vouchers have not been obtained under \nsub-rule (2). \n87. Notice by [district election officer] for inspection of accounts.", + "(4) It shall not be necessary to give the particulars mentioned in item (e) of sub- rule (1) \nin regard to items of expenditure for which vouchers have not been obtained under \nsub-rule (2). \n87. Notice by [district election officer] for inspection of accounts. - The [district \nelection o fficer] shall, within two days from the date on which the account of \nelection expenses has been lodged by a candidate und er section 78, cause a notice to \nbe affixed to his notice board, specifying- \n(a) the date on which the account has been lodged; \n(b) the name of the candidate; and \n(c) the time and place at which such account can be inspected.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n88. Inspection of account and the obtaining of copies thereof. - Any person shall \non p ayment of a fee of one rupee be entitled to inspect any such account and on \npayment of such fee as may be fixed by the Election Commission in this behalf be \nentitled to obtain attested copies of such account or of any part thereof.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n89. Report by the [District Election Officer] as to the lodging of the account of \nelection expenses and the decision of the Election Commission thereon. \n(1) As soon as may be after the expiration of the time specified in section 78 for the \nlodging of accounts of election expenses at any election, the [d istrict election officer] \nshall report to the Commission- \n(a) the name of each contesting candidate; \n14 \n (b) whether such candidate has lodged his account of election expenses and if so, \nthe date on which such account has been lodged; and \n(c) whether in his opinion such account has been lodged within the time and in the \nmanner required by the Act and these rules.", + "(2) Where the District Election Officer is of the opinion that the account of \nelection expenses of any candidate has not been lodged in the manner required by the \nAct and these rules, he shall with every su ch report forward to the Election \nCommission the account of election expenses of that candidate and the vouchers \nlodged along with it. \n(3) Immediately after the submission of the report referred to in sub-rule (1) the [district \nelection officer] shall publish a copy thereof affixing the same to his notice board. \n(4) As soon as may be after the receipt of the report referred to in sub -rule (1) , the \nElection Commission shall consider the same and decide whether any contesting \ncandidate has failed to lodge the account of election expenses within the time \nand in the manner required by the Act and these rules. \n(5) Where the Election Commission decides that a contesting candidate has failed to \nlodge his account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by \nthe Act and these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show \ncause why he shou ld not be disqualified und er section 10A for the failure.", + "(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub- rule", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \nlodge his account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by \nthe Act and these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show \ncause why he shou ld not be disqualified und er section 10A for the failure. \n(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub- rule \n(5) may within 20 days of the receipt of such notice submit in respect of the matter a \nrepresentation in writing to the Election Commission, and shall at the same time send \nto the District Election Officer a copy of his representation together with a complete \naccount of his election expenses if he had not already furnished such an account. \n(7) The District E lection Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof, forward \nto the Election Commission the copy of the representation and the account (if any) \nwith such comments as he wishes to make thereon.", + "(7) The District E lection Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof, forward \nto the Election Commission the copy of the representation and the account (if any) \nwith such comments as he wishes to make thereon. \n(8) If, after considering the representation su bmitted by the candidate and the comments \nmade by the District Election Officer and after such inquiry as it thinks fit, the \nElection Commission is satisfied that the candidate has no good reason or \njustification for the failure to lodge his account, it shall declare him to be \ndisqualified under section 10A for a period of three years from the date of the order, \nand cause the order to be published in the Official Gazette.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n90. Maximum election expenses. - The total of the expenditure of which account is to be \nkept under Section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 and which is incurred or authorized in \nconnection with an election in a State or Union Territory mentioned on column \n1 of the Table below shall not exceed- \n(a) in any one parliamentary constituency of that State or Union Territory, the \namount specified in the correspond ing column 2 of the said Table; and \n(b) in any one assembly constituency, if any, of that State or Union Territory, \nthe amount specified in the correspond ing column 3 of the said Table- \n15 \n TABLE \n \n Sl. No Name of State or Union \nTerritory Maximum limit (in Rs.) of election expenses in any one \nParliamentary Constituency Assembly Constituency \n 1 2 3 \nI. State \n1 Andh ra Pradesh 95,00,", + "No Name of State or Union \nTerritory Maximum limit (in Rs.) of election expenses in any one \nParliamentary Constituency Assembly Constituency \n 1 2 3 \nI. State \n1 Andh ra Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n2 Arunachal Pradesh 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n3 Assam 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n4 Bihar 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n5 Chhattisgarh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n6 Goa 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n7 Gujarat 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n8 Haryana 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n9 Himachal Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n10 Jharkhand 95,00,000 40,00,00 0 \n11 Karnataka 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n12 Kerala 95,00,", + "00,000 40,00,000 \n10 Jharkhand 95,00,000 40,00,00 0 \n11 Karnataka 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n12 Kerala 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n13 Madhya Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n14 Maharashtra 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n15 Manipur 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n16 Meghalaya 95,00 ,000 28,00,000 \n17 Mizoram 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n18 Nagaland 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n19 Odisha 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n20 Punjab 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n21 Rajasthan 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n22 Sikkim 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n23 Tamil Nadu 95,00,000 40,00,", + "00,000 40,00,000 \n21 Rajasthan 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n22 Sikkim 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n23 Tamil Nadu 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n24 Telangana 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n25 Tripura 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n26 Uttar Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n27 Uttarakhand 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n28 West Bengal 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n16 \n II. UNION TERRITORIES \n1 Andaman and Nicobar Island 75,00,000 - \n2 Chandigarh 75,00,000 - \n3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 75,00,000 - \n4 Delhi 95,00,000 40,00,000", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions .txt\n_ \n24 Telangana 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n25 Tripura 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n26 Uttar Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n27 Uttarakhand 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n28 West Bengal 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n16 \n II.", + "UNION TERRITORIES \n1 Andaman and Nicobar Island 75,00,000 - \n2 Chandigarh 75,00,000 - \n3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 75,00,000 - \n4 Delhi 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n5 Lakshadweep 75,00,000 - \n6 Puducherry 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n7 Jammu and Kashmir 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n8 Ladakh 75,00,000 - \n \n(M/o Law and Justice, Legislative Department\u2019s Notification S. O. 72(E) dated 6th January , 2022, \namendin g Rul e 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 )", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for RO .txt\n_ \n#Checklist for RO \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Before announcement of elections : - \n1. To have the updated l ist of all the disqualified candidates, who have incurred \ndisqualification u/s 8A and 11A (for corrupt practices) and 10 A (failure to lodge the account of \nelection expenses in time and manner) of the R.P. Act, 1951, which may also be viewed on \nCommission \u2019s website www.eci.gov.in \n2. To ensure that the following formats are ready at the o/o the DEO/RO: \n(i) Election Expenditure Register of the candidates (duly serial numbered comprising of \nBank Register, Cash Register, Da y to Day Account Register, Abstract Statement (Part I \nto Part IV) along with Schedules 1 to 11, Format of Affidavit and Acknowledgement.", + "(ii) Shadow Observation Register \n(iii) Video Cue Sheet \n(iv) Reporting formats by Flying Squad/Static Surveillance Team \n(v) Compendium of Election Expenditure guidelines in local language. \n(vi) Form 26 regarding criminal cases, assets and liabilities. \n3. To identify Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs), in the Constituency on the basis of \nlevel of development, literacy and complaints received during the last Assembly elections \nand to report to Commission. \n4. To identify the Master Trainers of State Police and State Excise Department of the \ndistrict for Expenditure Monitoring Team. \n5. To pursue all pending cases of last ele ction, where FIR was filed and take them to their \nlogical conclusion. \n6. To identify officers who will be notified as Executive Magistrate for the Flying Squad/ \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n7. To prepare plan for training of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure Monitoring \nTeams in 2/3 phases. \n8. To arrange vehicles for all teams and the logistics.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for RO .txt\n_ \n6. To identify officers who will be notified as Executive Magistrate for the Flying Squad/ \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n7. To prepare plan for training of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure Monitoring \nTeams in 2/3 phases. \n8. To arrange vehicles for all teams and the logistics. \n9. To interact with BAGs and sensitize them about their role in ethical voting campaign and \nprovide information on malpractices during elections. \n \nB. After announcement of election \n34410. To ensure that FS, VST, VVT, MCMC and Accounting team are functional from the date \nof announcement of election. \n11. To ensure that GPRS is fitted in all FS/SST vehicles and the Flying Squads shall attend \nboth the MC C cases and expenditure related cases within \u00bd an hour of receipt of \ncomplaint. \n12.", + "11. To ensure that GPRS is fitted in all FS/SST vehicles and the Flying Squads shall attend \nboth the MC C cases and expenditure related cases within \u00bd an hour of receipt of \ncomplaint. \n12. The expenses incurred by the political parties shall be observed from the date of \nannouncement of election till completion of election and reported to CEO party wise, \nafter declaration of result. \n13. To file FIR in appropriate cases, as detected by FS, SST or EO. \n \nC. After issuance of notification of elections: - \n14. To ensure that SSTs are functional from the date of issue of notification. \n15. Take note of the list of St ar Campaigners received by the CEO and ECI within 7 days of \nnotification of election. \n16. To scan the affidavit of assets and liabilities submitted by the candidates and upload on \nto the CEO\u2019s website within 24 hours of its receipt. \n17. To hold a meeting of all the candidates or agents immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to \nelection expenditure and consequences of non -compliance of these provisions. \n18.", + "17. To hold a meeting of all the candidates or agents immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to \nelection expenditure and consequences of non -compliance of these provisions. \n18. Expenditure Regist er in prescribed format is ready to be handed over to the candidate", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for RO .txt\n_ \n17. To hold a meeting of all the candidates or agents immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to \nelection expenditure and consequences of non -compliance of these provisions. \n18. Expenditure Regist er in prescribed format is ready to be handed over to the candidate \n19. To notify date for inspection of accounts by the Expenditure Observer during the \ncampaign period and issue notices to the defaulting candidates as directed by the \nExpenditure Observer . \n20. To supervise complaint monitoring system and ensure that every complaint is enquired \nwithin 24 hours of its receipt. \n21. To ensure that all the documents required are put on his website and copies of the same, if \nrequested, are given immediately to the members of public on payment of prescribed fee. \n22. To ensure that after seizure by FS/SST, FIR/ complaint is filed promptly in appropriate \ncases. \n23.", + "22. To ensure that after seizure by FS/SST, FIR/ complaint is filed promptly in appropriate \ncases. \n23. To interact with Expenditure Observers/Assistant Expenditure Observers and to ensure \nthat all team s are working smoothly. \n24. To issue notice to the candidate, whey any defect is pointed out by the EO/DEO and \nreceived reply from the candidate/agent. \n25. To issue notice to the candidate, preferably within 24 hrs. of the date of receipt of \ninformation about suppression/omission of the expenditure incurred by the candidate or if \nthe candidate has not produced his account of election expenses for inspection on \nscheduled date or if the expenses incurred in election campaign are not correctly shown \nby the c andidate. \n26. To ensure that the reply of the notices issued to the candidates are received within 48 hrs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO .txt\n_ \n#Checklist for DEO \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \nA. Before annou ncement of elections: - \n1. To identify officers to be appointed as Assistant Expenditure Observers from Income \nTax, Customs & Central Excise or other Accounts Departments of Central Govt. or PSUs \nor State Financial Services. \n2. To identify manpower for Flying Squad (3 or more per AC); Static Surveillance Team (3 \nor more per AC) and Video Surveillance Team (one or more per AC). \n1. To mobilise Video Cameras, Web Cams, GPRS system etc., as per requirement of Video \nSurveillance Teams, Flying Squads and Static S urveillance Teams. \n2. To arrange TV/Computers with TV connection for MCMC. \n3.", + "1. To mobilise Video Cameras, Web Cams, GPRS system etc., as per requirement of Video \nSurveillance Teams, Flying Squads and Static S urveillance Teams. \n2. To arrange TV/Computers with TV connection for MCMC. \n3. To identify Expenditure Sensitive pockets (ESPs) and Expenditure Sensitive \nConstituencies (ESCs) \u2013 on the basis of level of development, literacy, complaints during \nLegislative Assembl y Election to forward to ECI. \n4. To identify a senior officer of ADM rank as Nodal Officer for Expenditure Monitoring \nand inform to ECI \u2013 He will be Master Trainer for all Expenditure Monitoring officials \n5. To identify the Nodal Officer of State Police and Stat e Excise Department of the district \nfor Expenditure Monitoring programme - they will be Master Trainers. \n6. To pursue all pending cases of last election, where FIR was filed and take it to logical \nconclusion. \n7. To identify officers who will be notified as Execut ive Magistrate for the Flying Squad / \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n8.", + "6. To pursue all pending cases of last election, where FIR was filed and take it to logical \nconclusion. \n7. To identify officers who will be notified as Execut ive Magistrate for the Flying Squad / \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n8. To prepare plan for training in 2/3 phases of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure \nMonitoring Teams. \n9. To prepare workshop on EEM for the Media and political party functionaries of the \ndistrict, especially on requirement for rallies, notification of rates, restriction on cash \ntransaction and role of parties and media during election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO .txt\n_ \n8. To prepare plan for training in 2/3 phases of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure \nMonitoring Teams. \n9. To prepare workshop on EEM for the Media and political party functionaries of the \ndistrict, especially on requirement for rallies, notification of rates, restriction on cash \ntransaction and role of parties and media during election. \n10.", + "9. To prepare workshop on EEM for the Media and political party functionaries of the \ndistrict, especially on requirement for rallies, notification of rates, restriction on cash \ntransaction and role of parties and media during election. \n10. To print the following: \n(i) Election Expenditure Register of the candidates (duly serial numbered) comprising of \nBank Register, Cash Register, Day to Day Account Register, Abstract Statement \n346(Part I to Part IV) along with Schedules 1 to 1 1, Format of Affidavit and \nAcknowledgement \n(ii) Shadow Observation Register \n(iii) Video Cue Sheets for Video Surveillance Teams \n(iv) Reporting f ormats by Flying Squad / Static Surveillance Team \n(v) Compendium of Election Expenditure guidelines in Hindi/Local language \n(vi) Form 26 regarding criminal cases, assets and liabilities. \n(vii)Revised statement of Expenditure for the political parties, to be submitted wi thin 75 \ndays of declaration of result. \n13.", + "(vii)Revised statement of Expenditure for the political parties, to be submitted wi thin 75 \ndays of declaration of result. \n13. To identify the Booth Level Awareness Groups (BAGs) and have a sensitisation \nprogramme with the BAGs at district level for ethical voting campaign, pledge letter, \nand for familiarising them with software for upl oading photo, audio, video of \nmalpractices to complaint centre. \n14. To organise meeting with all Citizen Societies (CSOs)/NGOs, academicians, media \npersons, and intellectuals on ethical voting and sensitise them about their role on ethical \nvoting campaign and creating awareness of penal provisions against bribing. \n15. To prepare advertisement materials, audio video visuals, slogans etc. on ethical voting. \n16. To organise debate, slogan, cartoon etc. competitions in schools and colleges on ethical \nvoting and against bribery of elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO .txt\n_ \n15. To prepare advertisement materials, audio video visuals, slogans etc. on ethical voting. \n16. To organise debate, slogan, cartoon etc. competitions in schools and colleges on ethical \nvoting and against bribery of elections. \n17. To ensure that the pledge letters or ethical voting are circulated widely and signature \ncampaign for ethical voting is taken up in large scale. \n18. To ensure that all cases of accounts of election expenses of candidate s (pertaining to last \nAssembly elections) have been disposed of. \nB. After announcement of election \n19. To arrange meeting with banks (i) for facilitation in opening bank account by candidates \nand issuing cheque books/(ii) for sending suspicious transactio n report exceeding Rs.10 \nLakh (iii) Procedure to be followed for ATM Vans as per guideline of Ministry Finance \ndtd. 20.2.2013 ( Annexure -G2) \n34720.", + "20.2.2013 ( Annexure -G2) \n34720. To go through the Guidelines for permission for helicopter landing in the district and for \nchecking of baggage. \n21. To arrange a meeting with political parties in the district after announcement of election \nfor notification of rates of different items of election campaign expenditure and get \nconsensus on rates, with their signature. \n22. To start functioning of Dis trict level Complaint Monitoring Centre, MCMC, \nFS,VST,VVT and Accounting Team from the date of announcement of election. The \nSST will start functioning after issue of notification. \n23. To videograph all rallies held by the political parties, for tally ing expenditure by the party \nwith the expenditure statement furnished after 75 days of Assembly election and 90 days \nafter Lok Sabha elections. \n24. To publicise in local language about the checking measures against movement of cash \nduring election. \nC. After issue of notification of election :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO .txt\n_ \n23. To videograph all rallies held by the political parties, for tally ing expenditure by the party \nwith the expenditure statement furnished after 75 days of Assembly election and 90 days \nafter Lok Sabha elections. \n24. To publicise in local language about the checking measures against movement of cash \nduring election. \nC. After issue of notification of election :- \n25. To ensure that SSTs are functional in all constituencies and to see that all teams of \nEEM are functional at constituency and district level and to ensure that FS/SST are mixed \nwith CPF in Expenditure Ssensitive Cconstituencies . \n26. To form DEMC and inform the procedure of appeal, SOP for FS/SST to all candidates. \n27. To publicise in local media, the appeal procedure against the seizure of cash. \n28.", + "26. To form DEMC and inform the procedure of appeal, SOP for FS/SST to all candidates. \n27. To publicise in local media, the appeal procedure against the seizure of cash. \n28. To take note of the list of Star Campaigners receive d directly by the CEO office or from \nthe Commission, within 7 days of notification of election. \n29. To up -load scanned copies of all the Affidavits of Criminal cases, Assets & liabilities on \nthe CEO website, within 24 hours of these being filed by can didates of the recognised \npolitical parties and in case of other candidates one day after the scrutiny of nomination \nfor public display. \n30. Teams involved in EEM like FS, SST, VST, VVT, EMC, Excise Team, MCMC, DEMC, \nAccounting Team, 24X7 District EEM Cont rol room etc. are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs . of poll and CPF be provided to the FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n31. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs .", + "are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs . of poll and CPF be provided to the FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n31. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs . as the police may be required for poll \nduty and in no case the FS, SST be disbanded during last 72 hrs. \n348D. After completion of elections :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO .txt\n_ \n31. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs . as the police may be required for poll \nduty and in no case the FS, SST be disbanded during last 72 hrs. \n348D. After completion of elections :- \n32. To arrange one -day facilitation training programme for all the candidates/ election agents \nand the personnel engaged for receiving accounts withi n one week before the last date of \nsubmission of the accounts of election expenses. \n33. To issue letter just after declaration of result to candidates for \u201cAccount Reconciliation \nMeeting\u201d on the 26th day of declaration of result and to request them to com e prepared \nwith the draft expenditure reports/statements and to arrange the said meeting with \nExpenditure Observers, Assistant Expenditure Observers, members of Accounting Team, \nNodal Officer of Election Expenditure Monitoring of the district . \n34.", + "34. To issu e a letter just after declaration of results to all the candidates for lodging the \naccount within 30 days of declaration of result and mentioning the date of facilitation \ntraining in that notice. \n35. If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to \nobtain reply of the candidate. Both letter/reply to be considered in Account \nReconciliation Meeting first and subsequently shall be inf ormed to the ECI with the \nrecorded views of the District Expenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC). \n36. If there is any procedural defect in the account of a candidate, the DEO shall issue a \nnotice to defaulting candidate giving him 3 days time for rect ifying the defect in the \naccount. The reply of the candidate alongwith copy of the notice shall be forwarded to the \nCommission by the DEO with his comments.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO .txt\n_ \n36. If there is any procedural defect in the account of a candidate, the DEO shall issue a \nnotice to defaulting candidate giving him 3 days time for rect ifying the defect in the \naccount. The reply of the candidate alongwith copy of the notice shall be forwarded to the \nCommission by the DEO with his comments. \n37. In cases of delay in filing of accounts, not exceeding 15 days from the due date, the DEO \nshall suo-motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of \nnotice and reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, alongwith his comment s. \n38.", + "The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of \nnotice and reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, alongwith his comment s. \n38. The DEO shall finalize the candidate wise summary and scrutiny reports in the \nprescribed format ( Annexure -C13) of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of \ndeclaration of result and shall forward the same to the CEO office preferably by the 38th \nday. \n39. Scanned copy of the Abstract Statement (Part I to Part IV along with Schedule 1 to 1 1) \nof all the candidates along with copies of all notices issued by the RO, if any, and the \nreplies thereto, during election period, must be put on the w ebsite of the CEO, positively \n349within 3 days of lodging of account of election expenses by the candidate, for wider \ndissemination of information to all public. \n40. The scrutiny report of DEO for each candidate is to be entered Encore (Annexure -C17), \nwithin 3 days after submission of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n#Checklist for CEO: \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Before announcement of elections: - \n \n1. To appoint a Nod al officer in the CEO office for Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) \ntraining, reporting to Commission and to also co -ordinate with the state Police Dept., \nIncome Tax Dept (Inv.), State Excise Dept. and to forward to the Secretary (EEM) at the \nCommission , the names, telephone no. & mobile no., e -mail and address of all these \nNodal Officers, before announcement of election in state. \n2.", + "), State Excise Dept. and to forward to the Secretary (EEM) at the \nCommission , the names, telephone no. & mobile no., e -mail and address of all these \nNodal Officers, before announcement of election in state. \n2. To compile list of Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure \nSensitive Pockets (ESPs), within the ACs and s end the list to the Commission well in \nadvance, preferably six months in advance from the date of completion of the term of \nAssembly, along with the slotting for Expenditure Observers and the allotment of \ndistricts. \n3. To translate into the local language an d print the Compendium of Election Expenditure \nInstructions in sufficient numbers and to distribute copies to candidates, officers engaged \nin EEM, Nodal Officers of all departments, DEOs and SPs, Political parties and Media. \n4. To print all the registers and forms required for reporting by the candidates and the teams \nengaged in expenditure monitoring. \n5.", + "4. To print all the registers and forms required for reporting by the candidates and the teams \nengaged in expenditure monitoring. \n5. To identify and prepare for training of all Master Trainers / Nodal officers, to be \ndeployed (at district level in DEO office, Police and Excise Department) for EEM in the \nstate, in advance. \n6. To identify man power in all districts for Asst. Exp. Observers, members of VST,VVT, \nFS, SST, MCMC and Accounting Teams and to impart two or three training programmes \nfor each member of the team and to ensure that the manpow er for \nFS/SST/VST/Accounting Team/MCMC/District level complaint centre are properly \ntrained.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n6. To identify man power in all districts for Asst. Exp. Observers, members of VST,VVT, \nFS, SST, MCMC and Accounting Teams and to impart two or three training programmes \nfor each member of the team and to ensure that the manpow er for \nFS/SST/VST/Accounting Team/MCMC/District level complaint centre are properly \ntrained. \n7. To ensure that officers are identified in advance by all districts that will be notified as \nExecutive Magistrates for the Flying Squads (FS) to be deployed from th e date of \nannouncement of election till the date of completion of election. \n3518. To ensure that vehicles for all the teams, Video cameras/ Web cams etc. for FS/SST/VST \nand TVs with cable connections for the MCMC, are arranged by the DEOs. \n9.", + "3518. To ensure that vehicles for all the teams, Video cameras/ Web cams etc. for FS/SST/VST \nand TVs with cable connections for the MCMC, are arranged by the DEOs. \n9. To ensure that vehicl es to be used by FST/SST are GPRS enabled. \n10. To prepare for workshop for political parties at State level with regard to the EEM \nInstructions issued by the Commission. To prepare sensitisation workshop on EEM for \nthe Media. \n11. To obtain media advertisement rate s, DIPR and DAVP rates for the State/district. \n12. To liaison with Excise Commissioners and Police Commissioners of bordering states \nwith regard to control of flow of illicit liquor, drugs etc. to or from the state during \nelections. \n13. To liaison with the Directo r General of Income Tax (Investigation) of the state to get the \nAirport Intelligence Units (AIUs) operational at all commercial airports in the state and to \nidentify all operational non -commercial airports/airstrips/helipads in the state and see that \nprope r checking arrangement is done. \n14.", + "14. To liaison with BSF, or ITBP, if state has international border and to sensitise them reg. \nmovement of cash, liquor or drugs during election. \n15. To pursue all old pending cases of last election where FIRs were filed and take th em to \nlogical conclusion.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n14. To liaison with BSF, or ITBP, if state has international border and to sensitise them reg. \nmovement of cash, liquor or drugs during election. \n15. To pursue all old pending cases of last election where FIRs were filed and take th em to \nlogical conclusion. \n16. To ensure that all the cases of accounts of election expenses of candidates pertaining to \nthe last Assembly elections have been disposed of. \nEthical Voting: - \n17. To form Booth Level Awareness Groups (BAGs) and equip them with all eth ical voting \nmaterials and the software to upload photo/video of malpractices and to ensure that the \nDEOs have sensitisation meeting with BAGs for ethical voting campaign, signing pledge \nletters etc. \n18. To organise meeting with all Citizen Societies (CSOs)/NGO s of the State, educationists, \nacademicians, media person of the state to spread the message of ethical voting.", + "18. To organise meeting with all Citizen Societies (CSOs)/NGO s of the State, educationists, \nacademicians, media person of the state to spread the message of ethical voting. \n19. To prepare all advertisement matters like audio, video, visuals slogans etc. on ethical \nvoting. \n35220. To organise debate, slogan, cartoon competitions in schools and colleges on ethical \nvoting and to circulate pledge letters/signature campaign for ethical voting and against \nbribery. \n21. To have partnership with media organisations on ethical voting campaign and penal \nprovisions of bribery. \n22. To update the web site data on the status reports of the registered political parties \nregarding their annual Audit report, election expenditure statement and contribution \nreports. \nB. After announcement of election: - \n \n23. To start functioning of the District Level Complaint Monitor ing Centre, FSs, VSTs, \nVVTs, Accounting Teams from the date of announcement of election to capture \nexpenditure of all major rallies, to attend to complaints and to enforce Model Code of \nConduct.", + "To start functioning of the District Level Complaint Monitor ing Centre, FSs, VSTs, \nVVTs, Accounting Teams from the date of announcement of election to capture \nexpenditure of all major rallies, to attend to complaints and to enforce Model Code of \nConduct. After announcement, the party expenses are to be captured by VST and FS and \ncompiled reports sent to CEO, for each party, so that the expenditure statements filed by \nthe parties are tallied subsequently.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n24. MCMC to start functioning from date of announcement. \n25. To make arrangements at district level, for up -loading sca nned copies of all the Affidavits \nof Criminal cases, Assets & liabilities on the CEO website, within 24 hours of these \nbeing filed by candidates of the recognised political parties and in case of other \ncandidates one day after the scrutiny of nomination fo r public display. \n26. To direct the DEOs to ensure that the SSTs are properly manned and formed to start \nfunctioning from date of notification. The reporting by the teams in the relevant formats \nto start from the day of notification of election. \n27. To ensure tha t CAPF are mixed in FS/SST in ESCs. \nC. After issue of Notification of elections: - \n28.", + "The reporting by the teams in the relevant formats \nto start from the day of notification of election. \n27. To ensure tha t CAPF are mixed in FS/SST in ESCs. \nC. After issue of Notification of elections: - \n28. To ensure that SSTs are functional in all constituencies and to see that all teams of EEM \nare functional at constituency and District level and to ensure that FS/SST are mixed w ith \nCPF in Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies. \n29. To publicise in local language in all media about restrictions in carrying cash during \nelection period, the checking of cash and the procedure for appeal against seizure. \n35330. To take note of the list of Star C ampaigners received directly by the CEO office or from \nthe Commission, within 7 days of notification of election and circulate among the \nDEOs/ROs and upload on the website. \n31. To ensure that the copies of the Affidavits regarding Criminal cases, Asset and Lia bility \nare displayed on the notice board of DEOs and scanned copies are uploaded on the \nwebsite within 24 hrs. \n32.", + "31. To ensure that the copies of the Affidavits regarding Criminal cases, Asset and Lia bility \nare displayed on the notice board of DEOs and scanned copies are uploaded on the \nwebsite within 24 hrs. \n32. To ensure that the dates of three inspections of accounts by all Expenditure Observers are \nnotified. \n33. To ensure that the scanned copies of the reg isters of the candidates after each inspection \nare uploaded on the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website. \n34. To form State level MCMC and ensure timely disposal of suspected Paid News cases / \nconnected grievances referred, if any.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n33. To ensure that the scanned copies of the reg isters of the candidates after each inspection \nare uploaded on the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website. \n34. To form State level MCMC and ensure timely disposal of suspected Paid News cases / \nconnected grievances referred, if any. \n35. To ensure t hat strict monitoring is done in ESCs and ESPs. \n36. Teams involved in EEM like FS, SST, VST, VVT, EMC, Excise Team, MCMC, DEMC, \nAccounting Team, 24X7 District EEM Control room etc. are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs. of poll and CPF be provided to t he FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n37.", + "are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs. of poll and CPF be provided to t he FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n37. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs as the police may be required for poll \nduty and in no case the FS, SST be disbanded during last 72 hrs. \n38. To ensure that seizure repor ts are sent to the Commission by all Nodal officers in time. \n39. To ensure that action is taken on complaints within half an hour. \n40. To ensure that all major rallies are videographed. \n41. To ensure that ROs promptly file FIR, in cases detected by FS/SST/Accounting T eam. \nD. On the Poll day: - \n42. To forward to ECI (to the Secretary, EEM) the compiled CEO\u2019s report on EEM up to \nPoll day and including poll day (Ref. Annexure \u2013 C3) by/before 1.00 PM, for media \nbriefing by the Commission at 5.00 PM. \nE. After completion of elections :- \n43.", + "Annexure \u2013 C3) by/before 1.00 PM, for media \nbriefing by the Commission at 5.00 PM. \nE. After completion of elections :- \n43. To ensure that all seized cash/items are released within 7 days of poll, if no FIR is filed, \nor, if not handed over to Income Tax Dept. \n35444. To ensure proper training at district level (within 23 days after declaration of result) for \nthe candidates and the staff to be engaged at DEO office for receiving the election \nexpense accounts from the candidates. \n45. To ensure that Account Reconciliation Meeting is organised with all candidates on 26th \nday of completion of election, who will come prepared with their draft account \nstatements/reports for reconciliation.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n45. To ensure that Account Reconciliation Meeting is organised with all candidates on 26th \nday of completion of election, who will come prepared with their draft account \nstatements/reports for reconciliation. \n46. To prepare for up -loading on the website (all the Abstract Statement of accounts, filed by \nthe candidates) within 3 days of receipt by DEO office. \n47. To ensure that DEOs put on the notice board the details, ment ioning the names of the \ncandidates, date of lodging accounts and time and place at which such account can be \ninspected, within 2 days of filing of accounts by the candidates. \n48. To ensure that DEOs send Scrutiny Reports within 38 days from the date of declara tion \nof result to the CEO and the same is forwarded to the Commission by 45th day of \ndeclaration of result. ( Annexure -C13) \n49.", + "48. To ensure that DEOs send Scrutiny Reports within 38 days from the date of declara tion \nof result to the CEO and the same is forwarded to the Commission by 45th day of \ndeclaration of result. ( Annexure -C13) \n49. To prepare plan for data entry of the \u201cScrutiny Report\u201d of DEOs in Encore within 3 days \nof finalisation of scrutiny report by DEOs (Annexure-C17). \n50. To pursue all police cases of election offences relating to bribe, where FIR was filed or \ncourt case filed and take them to their logical conclusion. \n51. To dispose pending suspected Paid News cases, if any, by the State level MCMC before \ndisba nding it and sending the list of cases of Paid News to Commission. \n52. To forward the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny & Summary reports to the Commission within 7 days of \nreceipt with comments. The CEO to ensure that DEOs send the scrutiny report along with \nthe DEMC reports a nd notices and candidates\u2019 explanations, if any. \n53.", + "52. To forward the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny & Summary reports to the Commission within 7 days of \nreceipt with comments. The CEO to ensure that DEOs send the scrutiny report along with \nthe DEMC reports a nd notices and candidates\u2019 explanations, if any. \n53. To ensure that the DEOs keep the evidences (video CDs etc.,) gathered during election \nand the Shadow Observation Register in safe custody, to be produced before the \nCommission in future, in case of a complai nt. \n\n\nChecklist for Candidates :\n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Up to the time of nomination", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n53. To ensure that the DEOs keep the evidences (video CDs etc.,) gathered during election \nand the Shadow Observation Register in safe custody, to be produced before the \nCommission in future, in case of a complai nt. \n\n\nChecklist for Candidates :\n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Up to the time of nomination \n1. To open a separate bank account exclusively for election expenditure purposes, at least \none day before filing of nomination. \n2. To take a copy of Election Expenditure Register from the Returning Officer duly serial \nnumbered and pages numbered and necessary certification regarding number of pages \ncomprising of Cash Register, Bank Register and Day -to-Day Account Register, Abstract \nStatement (Part I to Part VI along with Schedule 1 to 11 ), Affidavit and Acknowledgment \nand to receive Compendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring from the \nRO.", + "3. To notify name of the separate agent for elec tion expenditure, if any, and inform the RO. \n4. To attend or to ensure that the Expenditure Agent attends the training programme on \nelection expenditure and on maintenance of Election Expenditure Register organised by \nthe Returning Officer. \n5. To know the ceilin g of election expenditure of your constituency and the laws/ \ninstructions regarding election expenditure monitoring. \n6. To obtain copy of the notification or rates of election campaign items by the DEO. \n7. To go through all instructions on Election Expenditure M onitoring and contact Election \nExpenditure Monitoring Nodal Officer in case of doubt. \n8. To train all workers on the Election Expenditure Monitoring instructions. \nB. From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result \n9. To maintain a day -to-day a ccounts of all election expenses in the Election Expenditure \nRegister received from the RO.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n8. To train all workers on the Election Expenditure Monitoring instructions. \nB. From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result \n9. To maintain a day -to-day a ccounts of all election expenses in the Election Expenditure \nRegister received from the RO. \n10. To take permission regarding all vehicles to be used for election campaign and to ensure \nthat the permission letter is displayed on windscreen of each such vehicle. \n11. To be aware that in case the candidate is not using any vehicles, it should be informed to \nRO and permission should be cancelled, otherwise deemed expenditure on such vehicles \nwill be computed and added to his expenditure. \n35612. To take permission to hold rall y/procession /public meeting with expenditure plan given \nin Annexure-D1 of the compendium and submit before the date of such rally/ meeting to \nthe RO. \n13.", + "35612. To take permission to hold rall y/procession /public meeting with expenditure plan given \nin Annexure-D1 of the compendium and submit before the date of such rally/ meeting to \nthe RO. \n13. To ensure that all expenses for the commercial vehicles hired for the rally are included in \nthe accounts. \n14. To ensure that all expenditure on rally attended by the candidate/ photo displayed/ name \npromoted are added to the account as per Commission\u2019s instruction. To ensur e that \nexpenses tally with the \u201c Shadow Observation Register \u201d. Any \nunderestimating/underrepo rting of election expenditure may lead to issuance of `show \ncause notice by the R.O. \n15. To be aware of the provisions of section 127 A of the R. P. Act, 1951 regarding printing \nof election posters, etc. and passing information to DEO and necessary declarati on to be \nsubmitted by the Publisher and Printer in Appendix A & B on printing of poster and \npamphlet on part of publisher and printer. \n16.", + "and passing information to DEO and necessary declarati on to be \nsubmitted by the Publisher and Printer in Appendix A & B on printing of poster and \npamphlet on part of publisher and printer. \n16. To know the provisions of sections 171 B to 171 I of IPC and section 123 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n17. To maintain regularly the D ay-do-Day accounts, cash book and bank book from the date \nof filing of nomination and include all expenses incurred on the date of filing of \nnomination.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n16. To know the provisions of sections 171 B to 171 I of IPC and section 123 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n17. To maintain regularly the D ay-do-Day accounts, cash book and bank book from the date \nof filing of nomination and include all expenses incurred on the date of filing of \nnomination. \n18. To know the fact that all posters, banners, pamphlets even if printed/ published prior to \nnomination, but being used/displayed after nomination, shall form the election \nexpenditure of the candidate. \n19. To be aware that if the candidates sponsored by any political party (recognised or \nunrecognised) he should check as to whether list of Star Campaigners submitt ed by the \nparty to the Commission and CEO has been provided to the Returning \nOfficer/Expenditure Observer/Election Expenditure Monitoring Teams for claiming \nbenefit u/s 77 of the R.P.", + "Act 1951 by the party within 7 days of date of notification of \nElection. \n20. To get the details of travel expenses of Star Campaigners (like helicopters)from the party \nso that necessary correct entries are made in his account statement and to inform the RO \nwithin 5 days after landing of aircraft/helicopter in his constituency, abo ut the hiring \n357charges paid/payable to the company owning/leasing the aircraft of the helicopter, names \nof passengers and name of the political party (if the party had borne the expenses for \nhiring). \n21. To ensure that all expenditure in excess of Rs. 10,000/ -and all receipts, contributions, \nloans, deposits, advances in excess of Rs.10,000/ - should not be in cash, and should be by \ncheque or draft or bank transfer, through the bank account exclusively opened for the \nelection expenditure purpose. \n22. To maintain all the details relating to receipts of funds from party, from own funds, \nreceipts from others by way of donations/gifts/loans etc. Even outstanding/payable \namounts are to be included.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n22. To maintain all the details relating to receipts of funds from party, from own funds, \nreceipts from others by way of donations/gifts/loans etc. Even outstanding/payable \namounts are to be included. \n23. To ensure that in respect of the services/goods received in kind, the name and address of \npersons must be mentioned in the Accounts register and also be added as expenditure of \nthe candidate. \n24. To know that the rates of various items/services utilised in election campaign are fixed by \nthe DEO in consultation with the candidates/ag ents. As such the candidate should ensure \nthat the rate chart is followed for maintaining the accounts. \n25. To know that sharing of dais with star campaigner, appeal made by the star campaigner \nfor vote in his favour shall result in the expenditure on such mee tings etc. being treated as \nexpenditure incurred by the candidate and not by the party.", + "25. To know that sharing of dais with star campaigner, appeal made by the star campaigner \nfor vote in his favour shall result in the expenditure on such mee tings etc. being treated as \nexpenditure incurred by the candidate and not by the party. \n 26. To be present either personally or through the agent during the 3 inspections to be done \nby the Expenditure Observer during campaign period and produce all complet ed \naccounts/registers. \n27. To respond within 48 hours to the communications or notices received from the R.O. \nregarding discrepancies found in the account of your election expenses. \n28. To know about the \u201cPaid news\u201d and the procedure in which the paid new s cases are to be \nadded in the account of election expenses of the candidate. \n29. To respond in time to the order passed by the MCMC (At District Level) as regards \nsuspected cases of paid news brought to the notice of the candidate by the RO. If \ncandidate disagrees with the order, an appeal is to be made before the State Level Media \nCommittee, within the stipulated time.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n29. To respond in time to the order passed by the MCMC (At District Level) as regards \nsuspected cases of paid news brought to the notice of the candidate by the RO. If \ncandidate disagrees with the order, an appeal is to be made before the State Level Media \nCommittee, within the stipulated time. \n35830. To include the expenses incurred on maintenance of candidates\u2019 booths (Kiosks) for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s slips on the poll day. T he expenses include expenditure incurred \non election of candidates\u2019 booths (Kiosks), logistics, remuneration paid to the \nworkers/agents manning them and the expenses on snacks, food etc. (Schedule \u2013 6 of \nAbstract statement of account). \n31.", + "T he expenses include expenditure incurred \non election of candidates\u2019 booths (Kiosks), logistics, remuneration paid to the \nworkers/agents manning them and the expenses on snacks, food etc. (Schedule \u2013 6 of \nAbstract statement of account). \n31. To ensure that n one of the party workers indulge in or extend support to bribing of \nelectors, as defined in Section 171 B of IPC or Section 123 (1) of R. P. Act 1951. \nC. After declaration or result \n32. To attend personally or through the agent the training on pro cedure of lodging the \naccounts organised by DEO within 23 days of declaration of result and also Account \nReconciliation Meeting organised on 26th day of declaration of result. \n33. To be aware that in the above said meeting the candidates will be given ano ther \nopportunity to reconcile the understated amount of their election expenses, if any. \nTherefore, the candidates should produce their draft of final accounts, so that the \ndiscrepancies can be reconciled. \n34.", + "To be aware that in the above said meeting the candidates will be given ano ther \nopportunity to reconcile the understated amount of their election expenses, if any. \nTherefore, the candidates should produce their draft of final accounts, so that the \ndiscrepancies can be reconciled. \n34. To know that even if the candidate had alrea dy lodged his account prior to the above \nsaid meeting, he may revise the accounts within the statutory period of 30 days of the \ndeclaration of result in order to incorporate the findings of the District Expenditure \nMonitoring Committee.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_ .txt\n_ \n34. To know that even if the candidate had alrea dy lodged his account prior to the above \nsaid meeting, he may revise the accounts within the statutory period of 30 days of the \ndeclaration of result in order to incorporate the findings of the District Expenditure \nMonitoring Committee. \n35. To submit befor e the DEO, the account of election expenses, comprising of Bank \nRegister, Cash Register, Day -to-Day account Register, Abstract Statement (Part I to Part \nIV and S chedules 1 to 1 1), all bills & vouchers (serially numbered) and Affidavit in \noriginal , duly fil led up in all respect and self -attested copy of bank statement opened \nfor expenditure purposes exclusively, within 30 days of declaration of result.", + "If account \nis not lodged within time and in the required manner, notice is issued by the \nCommission for dis qualification u/s 10 A of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n36. To obtain acknowledgment as a proof of lodging the account from the office of the \nDEO, giving date and time of lodging of the account. \n37. To sign the Abstract Statement and Affidavit himself and all bil ls and vouchers are \nsigned by you or your election agent: \n35938. To submit copy of the reply given to the Returning Officer or Expenditure Observer at \nthe time of inspection of register in respect of discrepancies pointed out by DEMC.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Check list for Political Parties_ .txt\n_ \n#Check list for Political Parties: \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. After announcement of election: \n1. To ensure that all candidates of the party open a separate bank account exclusively for \nelection ex penditure purposes, at least one day before filing nomination and present a \nself-attested copy of that account to the Returning Officer at the time of filing \nnomination: \n2. To obtain a copy of the Compendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure \nMonitorin g, in local language from the CEO. \n3. To nominate a nodal political leader at state level, who will co -ordinate with CEO and \nCommission on Election Expenditure Monitoring and who will be the Master Trainer of \nparty workers and candidates on election expenditu re. \n4.", + "3. To nominate a nodal political leader at state level, who will co -ordinate with CEO and \nCommission on Election Expenditure Monitoring and who will be the Master Trainer of \nparty workers and candidates on election expenditu re. \n4. To ensure that Nodal Officer attends the training programme on election expenditure and \non maintenance of Election Expenditure Register by the Returning Officer/DEO. \n5. To ensure that all contribution reports and annual audit reports of previous years, al l \nelection expenditure statements of previous elections are filed in time. \n6. To ensure the following: - \n(a) Amounts paid to candidate (if any) are by way of cheque/draft/bank transfer only \n(not in cash). \n(b) To maintain details of receipts and details of all expense s from the date of \nannouncement of election till declaration of result, for preparation of correct \nelection expenditure statements of the Party subsequently. \n(c) To incur expenditure on payment to a single person/entity exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - \nin a day by way of cheque/draft/bank transfer only (not in cash). \n(d) Amount payable/outstanding also to be recorded and included in the account.", + "(c) To incur expenditure on payment to a single person/entity exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - \nin a day by way of cheque/draft/bank transfer only (not in cash). \n(d) Amount payable/outstanding also to be recorded and included in the account. \n(e) Notional value of all receipts in kind and/or as complimenting are also to be \nincluded in the accounts. \nB. From the date of nomination to date of declaration of result", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Check list for Political Parties_ .txt\n_ \n7. To ensure that the list of Star Campaigners has been provided to the CEO and Election \ncommission of India within 7 days of the issue of notification of the election. Otherwise \n361all expenditure incurred on the tra vels of Star Campaigners will be booked in the account \nof the candidate and the benefit within the meaning of explanation (2) of section 77 of the \nR. P. Act, 1951 cannot be availed). \n8. To ensure that while the expenditure for general party propaganda are ac counted for by \nthe party, the campaign expenditure by the party, propagating for candidate(s) with their \nname, photo or sharing dais etc. shall be added to the candidates, as per instructions of \nthe Commission. \n9. To take due permission to hold rally/processi on /public meeting from the R.O. concerned. \n10.", + "shall be added to the candidates, as per instructions of \nthe Commission. \n9. To take due permission to hold rally/processi on /public meeting from the R.O. concerned. \n10. To be aware of the provisions of the section 127 A of the R. P. Act, 1951 regarding the \npassing information to RO and necessary declaration to be submitted by the Publisher \nand Printer in Appendix A & B on printi ng of poster and pamphlet on part of publisher \nand printer. \n11. To inform the party functionaries and candidates about the provisions of the sections 171 \nA to 171 I of IPC and particularly that procuring or promoting the prospect of the \ncandidate without his a uthority shall lead to punishment of the concerned persons. \n12. To educate the party workers regarding penal measures under sections 171 A to 171 I of \nIPC and section 123 of R.P. Act, 1951 and particularly section 171 B of IPC and section \n123(2) of R. P. Act, 1951 regarding bribery of electors. \n13.", + "Act, 1951 and particularly section 171 B of IPC and section \n123(2) of R. P. Act, 1951 regarding bribery of electors. \n13. To inform the candidate about the name and hiring charges of the company, providing the \nservice of helicopters and aircrafts to the party, during election rally in his/her \nconstituency as per instructions of the Commissi on. \nC. After declaration or result", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Check list for Political Parties_ .txt\n_ \n13. To inform the candidate about the name and hiring charges of the company, providing the \nservice of helicopters and aircrafts to the party, during election rally in his/her \nconstituency as per instructions of the Commissi on. \nC. After declaration or result \n14. The political parties have to file (i) a part statement, in addition to (ii) the final statement \nof election expenditure required to be filed by the parties as above (within 75 days/90 \ndays of completion of the general election to the Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha), in \nrespect of the lump sum payments made by the party to the candidate, within 30 days \nafter declaration of results of elections to Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the \nprescribed format, before the Electi on Commission of India (in case of National and State \nParties) or the Chief Electoral Officer of the State (in case of unrecognized parties where \nparty headquarter is situated).", + "36215. To submit the consolidated Statement of Election Expenditure in prescribed for mat \nwithin 75 days of completion of Assembly elections of the State and within 90 days of \ncompletion of election of Lok Sabha elections, duly certified by the Chartered \nAccountant. In case of recognize political parties, the accounts are to be submitted wi th \nthe Commission and in case of un -recognized political parties, the accounts are to be filed \nwith the CEO of the State.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B1 .txt\nArrival/Departure Report of the Expenditure Observer\nAnnexure-B1 \n \nARRIVA L/DEPARTURE REPORT OF THE EXPENDITURE OBSE RVER \n[To be uploaded on Observer Porta l and signed copy to be sent by Post to the \nComm ission immediately after arrival/departure] \n \nDate of Report ing \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency/ies \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE- mail id \n1 Date of Arrival/Departure of Obs erver.", + "Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE- mail id \n1 Date of Arrival/Departure of Obs erver. \n(please strike out the portion wh ich is not \napplicable) \n2 was there any break taken by the Obs erver from the \nduty \n3 If yes, give details \n4 was there late reporting to duty \n5 If yes, by how much time. \n \n \nPlace : Signature of the Observer \nDate : \n36", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B2 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report -I\nAnnexure-B2 \n \nExpenditure Observer Report-I \nPreparedness Report for the Expenditure Monitoring \n[To be uploaded on Observer Port al and si gned copy to be sent by post to the Commi ssion \nseparately for each Assembly Segment in case of A ssembl y Election and only one Repo rt for \none PC in case of Lok Sabha Election within 3 days after the date of notification] \n \nDate of Reporting \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. No.", + "and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. No. Description Yes No \n(a) Whether the Assistant Expenditure Observer has been \nappointed as the Designated Officer to help check the \naccounts of daily expenditure to be maintained by the \ncandidates. \n(b) Whether all the teams engaged in election expenditure \nmonitoring, like, Accounting Team, Static Surveillance \nTeams, Flying Squads and Video Surveillance Teams \netc., have been formed and working properly. \n(c) Whether election machinery is aware of Rule 90 of the \nCondu ct of Election Rules relating to ceiling on \nMaximum expenses.", + "(c) Whether election machinery is aware of Rule 90 of the \nCondu ct of Election Rules relating to ceiling on \nMaximum expenses. \n(d) Whether the RO has provided the Election Expenditure \nRegister containing day to da y Acco unt Register (Part \nA),Cash R egister (Part B), Bank Register (Part C), \nAbstrac t Statement (Part -I to Part IV) containing \nSchedule 1 to 11 and Acknowledgement Form under \ndue cove ring letter to addressed to the candidate. \n(e) Whether such registers were duly page numbered and \nauthenticated by the DEO/RO at the time of issue. \n(f) Whether the entire Expenditure Monitoring Teams and \nAssistant Expenditure Observers have been briefed by the \nObserver regarding the various aspects of expenditure \nand the System of Reporting. \n(g) Whether the Expenditure Observer has spok en to the SP \nand DEO, and the Officers of Investigation D irectorate \nof Income Tax, Police and State Excise for k eeping", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B2 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report -I\n(f) Whether the entire Expenditure Monitoring Teams and \nAssistant Expenditure Observers have been briefed by the \nObserver regarding the various aspects of expenditure \nand the System of Reporting. \n(g) Whether the Expenditure Observer has spok en to the SP \nand DEO, and the Officers of Investigation D irectorate \nof Income Tax, Police and State Excise for k eeping \nsurveillance on d istribution of cash, liquor and o ther \ngoods. \n37 \n \n(h) (i) Have the prevailing rates in the district for \nprinting of pos ters, hiring of vehicles, loud \nspeakers, cost of erecting pandals and \nhiring of furniture and fixtures been \nprovided by the DEO.", + "37 \n \n(h) (i) Have the prevailing rates in the district for \nprinting of pos ters, hiring of vehicles, loud \nspeakers, cost of erecting pandals and \nhiring of furniture and fixtures been \nprovided by the DEO. \n (ii) Whether rate charts of all Media operating \nin the constituency has been obtained \n(i) Has the same been apprised to the contesting candidates \nand the Assistant Expenditure Observers and Members of \nExpenditure Mon itoring Teams. \n(j) Whether the Accounting Team, Video Viewing Team, \nVideo Surveillance Team, Media Mon itoring Team and \nSurveillance Teams under each Police Station are \nprepared for Mon itoring of Election Expenditure and are \nprovided with relevant Registers/Formats e.g. Video cue \nsheet, Shadow Register, Media Expenditure Mon itoring \nReport etc. \n \n(k) Indicat e \n(i) No. of Flying Squads ( FSs) \n(ii) No. o f SSTs \n(iii) No. of AEOs \n(iv) No. of VSTs \n(v) No. of VVTs \n(vi) No.", + "of Flying Squads ( FSs) \n(ii) No. o f SSTs \n(iii) No. of AEOs \n(iv) No. of VSTs \n(v) No. of VVTs \n(vi) No. of Accounting Teams \n(l) Whether the Assistant Expenditure Observer and \nmembers of the Accounting Team, Video viewing Team, \nVideo Surveillance Team, Media report, and Mon itoring \nTeam have been trained. \n(a) By DEO \n(b) By Expenditure Observer \n(c) Any Problem in functioning as pointed out by the \nteams (if yes, then bring it to the notice of RO, \nDEO and CEO immediately under intimation to \nthe Election Commission of India) \n(m) Whether the DEO has held meeting with all political \nparties and has given to them copies of Expenditure \nInstruction in local language.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B2 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report -I\n(a) By DEO \n(b) By Expenditure Observer \n(c) Any Problem in functioning as pointed out by the \nteams (if yes, then bring it to the notice of RO, \nDEO and CEO immediately under intimation to \nthe Election Commission of India) \n(m) Whether the DEO has held meeting with all political \nparties and has given to them copies of Expenditure \nInstruction in local language. \n \n(If answer to any of the above is negative, the same shou ld be brought to the notice of DEO , \nRO and CEO immediately under intimation to the Election Commission of India.) \nPlace: \n \nDate: Signature of Expenditure Observer \n38", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B3 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-II\nAnnexure-B3 \nExpenditure Observer Report-II \nPreparedness Report for the Expenditure Monitoring \n \n [To be uploaded on Observer P ortal and signed copy to be s ent by post to the \nCommission separately for each Assembly Segment in case of A ssembly Election and only \none Report for one PC in case of Lok Sabha Election within 24 h rs after withdrawal of \ncandidature] \n \nDate of Reporti ng \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \n \nSl. No . Desc ription Yes No \n(a) Whether the schedule of inspection of the expenditure \nregister/vouchers fixed.", + "Constituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \n \nSl. No . Desc ription Yes No \n(a) Whether the schedule of inspection of the expenditure \nregister/vouchers fixed. \n(b) If yes, indicate the dates fixed for inspection. \n(c) Whether the entire Expenditure Monitoring Teams and \nAssistant Expenditure Observers have been briefed by the \nObserver regarding the various aspects of expenditure \nand the System of Reporting. \n(d) Whether the Expenditure Observer is getting Daily \nActivity reports/feedback from the SP and DM, and the \nOfficers of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax for \nkeeping surveillance on distribution of cash, liquor and \nother goods. \n(e) Have the prevailing rates in the district for printing of \nposters, hiring of vehicles, loud speakers, cost of erecting \npandals and hiring of furniture and fixtures been provided \nby the DEO. \n(f) Whether the candidates have been apprised of the \nprocedure of Expenditure Mon itoring by RO and \nExpenditure Observers and copies of the Expenditure \nInstructions have been given?", + "(f) Whether the candidates have been apprised of the \nprocedure of Expenditure Mon itoring by RO and \nExpenditure Observers and copies of the Expenditure \nInstructions have been given? \n(g) Has the names of leaders (maximum of 20 in the case of \nunrecognized political party and 40 for recognized \npolitical party) (who would be traveling by air or any \nother means of transpo rt within the Ass embly \n/Parliamentary constituency) been communicated to the \nCEO/ECI. \n \n39 \n (h) If no, then whether the contesting candidates been", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B3 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-II\nInstructions have been given? \n(g) Has the names of leaders (maximum of 20 in the case of \nunrecognized political party and 40 for recognized \npolitical party) (who would be traveling by air or any \nother means of transpo rt within the Ass embly \n/Parliamentary constituency) been communicated to the \nCEO/ECI.", + "39 \n (h) If no, then whether the contesting candidates been \nintimated that all expenses incurred in connection w ith \nvisit of all leaders of the party including their traveling \nexpenses will necessarily have to be shown in the account \nof election expenses of the candidate(s) concerned in \nconnection with whose election the visit is made (if the \nvisit is a common one in connection with the election of a \ngroup of candidates, the expenses will be equally \napportioned amongst all such candidates) \n(i) Whether the Banks are providing reports of suspicious \ncash withdrawal to DEO. \n(j) Whether such reports exceeding Rs. 10 lakh are being \nforwarded to Nodal Officer of Income Tax \n(k) Whether Assistant Expenditure Observers have got \nentered the expenses in Shadow Register in connection \nwith filing of nominations by all the candidates \n(l) Whether Authority granting permission for d eploying \nvehicles for electioneering for Public Meetings, Rallies \nand processions, are forwarding copies of such \npermission to Video Surveillance Team, Accounting \nTeam, and Media Mon itoring Team. \n(m) Whether the constituency is declared Expenditure \nSensitive?", + "(m) Whether the constituency is declared Expenditure \nSensitive? \n(n) If yes, has the Police Observer been appointed? \n(o) Over all Observation on the preparedness of the \nexpenditure monitoring Team and suggestions for any \nimprovement (Indicate areas of concerns in order of \nPriority). \n \n(If answer to any of sl. no. (a) - (l) is negative, the same shou ld be brought to the notice of \nDEO, RO and CEO immediately under intimation to the Election Commission of India. \n \n \nPlace: \n \nDate: Signature \nExpend iture Observer \n40", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B4 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-III\nAnnexure-B4 \n \nExpenditure Observer Report-III \nExpend iture Report after Completion of Poll \n[To be uploaded on Observer Portal and si gned copy to be sen t by post to the Commission by \npost separat ely for each Assembly Segment in case of As sembly Election and only one Report for \none PC in case of Lok Sab ha Election within 24 hours of completion of Poll/Re-poll, if any] \n \nDate of Reporting \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. \nNo. Description \n(a) Number of complaints received pertaining to \nexpenditure.", + "Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. \nNo. Description \n(a) Number of complaints received pertaining to \nexpenditure. \n(b) Number of complaints enquired and Action Taken. \n(c) No. of cases pending inquiry and corrective action. \n(d) Reasons for pendency. \n(e) (i) No. of candidates who did not produce \nthe register for inspection. \n(ii) No. of candidates to whom notices \nissued for non - production of register \nfor inspection. \n(iii) No. of Candidates who did not produce \nregister in spite of issue of notice. \n(iv) Mention the names, who did not \nproduce register in spite of notice. (i) \n(ii) \n(iii) \n(f) Candidates who were issued notice by RO/DEO Number Name \n(i) For discrepancy in format of register \nof day to d ay Accounts/Cash \nRegister/Bank Register. \n(ii) For not show ing the true account of \nexpenditure including those shown in \nshadow register.", + "(ii) For not show ing the true account of \nexpenditure including those shown in \nshadow register. \n(iii) For not opening separate bank account \n(g) Whether Assistant Expenditure Ob server has \nmaintained the Shadow Observation Register, \nfolder of evidence and other \nreports/correspond ence between RO/DEO and \nthe candidates in the District Head Quarter. \n41 \n (h) Any seizure of cash, liquor , other articles made \nduring the period after filing of nomination. \n(i) If so, details thereof. Also mention separately the \nlocation and authority which effected the seizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B4 .txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-III\nmaintained the Shadow Observation Register, \nfolder of evidence and other \nreports/correspond ence between RO/DEO and \nthe candidates in the District Head Quarter. \n41 \n (h) Any seizure of cash, liquor , other articles made \nduring the period after filing of nomination. \n(i) If so, details thereof. Also mention separately the \nlocation and authority which effected the seizure. \n(j) Whether the seized cash/goods can be linked to \nelection expenditure of any candidate. \n(k) If so, give details. \n(l) Whether any suspected paid news was noticed and \nreferred to the Committee formed in th e District.", + "(j) Whether the seized cash/goods can be linked to \nelection expenditure of any candidate. \n(k) If so, give details. \n(l) Whether any suspected paid news was noticed and \nreferred to the Committee formed in th e District. \n(m) If so, give details including n ame of candidate, \nname of media and other details and wh ether the \nMCMC has considere d and notice issued by RO \n(Annex the detail s of s uch cases) \n(n) Whether expenditure in all major Public Meetings/ \nRallies/Procession w ere entered in Shadow \nObservation Register of the Candidate. \n(o) Whether all such expenses were shown in the \nRegister of day-to-day accounts, submitted by \nthe Candidates. \n(p) If No, then mention details. \n(q) Whether liquor production/distribution reports \nwere being monitored during the period. \n(r) Whether all ostentatious expenditure like \nMun dan Ceremony, Birthday Ceremony etc. \nmarriage/group marriage ceremony have been \nreported to DEO /Investigation Directorate of \nIncome Tax.", + "(q) Whether liquor production/distribution reports \nwere being monitored during the period. \n(r) Whether all ostentatious expenditure like \nMun dan Ceremony, Birthday Ceremony etc. \nmarriage/group marriage ceremony have been \nreported to DEO /Investigation Directorate of \nIncome Tax. \n(s) If so, details of action taken by the \nDirectorate/DEO : - \n(t) Mention the amount of such expenditure and \nwhether the same can be linked to any \ncandidate. (Mention the Name of Candidate) \n(u) Expenditure incurred in Cash or in kind by each \npolitical party in the constituency on behalf of \ntheir candidates (mention the name of party \nand amount). \n(v) Any other method of hiding the Election \nExpenditure were noticed (please give the details) \n(w) Any other Remark/Suggestion: (Please mention \nin order of priority) \n \n \nPlace: \nDate: \nSignature \nExpenditure Obs erver\n42", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\nAnnexure-B5 \nExpendi ture O bserver\u2019s Final Repor t (Repo rt-IV) \n[To be uploaded on Observer Portal and signed copy to be sent by post to the Commission separatel y for each As sembly Segment in case of Assemb ly Election \nand only one report for one PC in case of Lok Sabha Election after 30 days of declaration of re sults] \n \nDate of Reporting:___________ ______ ______ ___________________ ____________________________________ ____ _____________________________ \nObserver Na me:_____ ________________________________________ _____________ ____________ ______ _____________ ________ _______ _________ \nObserver Code :_______________________Email \u2013 ID: ______________________________________ Mobile No: ( O) ____ ____________ _____________ \nConsti tuency:_________________________________________________________ _________ ______ ____________ ________________ _______________ \nDistrict:__________________ ______", + "________ _______ _________ \nObserver Code :_______________________Email \u2013 ID: ______________________________________ Mobile No: ( O) ____ ____________ _____________ \nConsti tuency:_________________________________________________________ _________ ______ ____________ ________________ _______________ \nDistrict:__________________ ______ _______________________________State:__________________ ____ __________________ ____________________ \nDate of De claration of Results:___________________ _____________ ____________ ______ _____________________ _______ ________________________ \nLast date of filling Account of Election Expenditure:__________________________ _____________ ________________________________ _____ ________ \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting:__________ _________ ______ ____________________________ ________________________________________ \nTotal No . of contesting candidate:_____________________________ ____ ___________________________________ ______ ________ _________________ \nName of winning candid ate/Party aff iliation, if any:_ _____________________ _______ ________________________________________________________ \n \nSummary of Observation \n S.No. \nName of the Cand idate and par ty Affiliation \nWhether notices i ssued to the candidates on all \ndiscrepancies found during inspec tions or in fin al \naccounts of the candidate s and reply of candidates is", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\nName of winning candid ate/Party aff iliation, if any:_ _____________________ _______ ________________________________________________________ \n \nSummary of Observation \n S.No.", + "Name of the Cand idate and par ty Affiliation \nWhether notices i ssued to the candidates on all \ndiscrepancies found during inspec tions or in fin al \naccounts of the candidate s and reply of candidates is \nconsidered ( See Note 8) \nDate of Lodging of Account of Elect ion Expenses b y the \nCandidates (please see note 1 below) \nWhether Ac count lodged in time (Yes/No) \nAmount of expenditure m entioned in the ac count of the \ncandidat e \nWheth er accounts are lodged in format and with all \nnecessary documents \nWhether the Observer agrees with the c andidate\u2019s \nSubmission vis -\u00e0-vis the evidence collected (Yes/No) If \nno, Please annex as per note 2 below \nWheth er the DE O has cross checked the candidates \nsubmission with all information collected during \ncampaign (Yes/No) . If, No, Pl. annex details as per n ote \n3 below \nWhether the estimated expenditure incurre d by the \nCandidate exceeded the prescrib ed ceiling (Y es/No).", + "If, No, Pl. annex details as per n ote \n3 below \nWhether the estimated expenditure incurre d by the \nCandidate exceeded the prescrib ed ceiling (Y es/No). If, \nyes, p l. annex details as p er note 4 below \nAmount of expenditure incurred by the political party, if \nany, on behalf of the candidate/menti oned the name of the \nparty as per note 5 belo w \nAmount of expenditure incurred by other entity \n/individuals o n behalf of the candidate \nWhether Abstract Statement (Part I to Part IV and \nschedule 1 to 11) of accounts uploaded on CEO\u2019s \nwebsite (within 3 day s of lodging of accounts ) \nWhether cash and other it ems seized during election \nprocess has b een released within 7 day s exce pting the \ncases (i) where FIR has been lodged (ii) where cash is \nhanded over to I. T. Deptt.. If not, whether it is brought \nto the notice of RO, DEO and SP for urgent act ion \n43 \n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n5 \n \nPlace:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\nprocess has b een released within 7 day s exce pting the \ncases (i) where FIR has been lodged (ii) where cash is \nhanded over to I. T. Deptt.. If not, whether it is brought \nto the notice of RO, DEO and SP for urgent act ion \n43 \n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n5 \n \nPlace: \nDate: \nSignature \nExpend iture Observer \nNote: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\n1. In column 4, where the candidate has not submitted his account of election expenses , it shou ld be mentioned \u2013 \u2018Not Submitted\u2019. \n2. In column 8, if no, a separate report for each candidate along with evidence/reference number shall be given by the Observer mentioning where he does not agree. \n3. In column 9, if Observer does not agree with the DEO , he may mention the reasons of disagreement separately. \n4. In column 10, a brief statement shall be given by the Expenditure Observer for the candidate in whose case the observed expenditure exceeded the ceiling, and \nthe estimated amount of total expenditure shall be mentioned. \n5. In column 11, if there is more than one political party incurring expenditure for a candidate then name of each party and amount shall be given separately.", + "5. In column 11, if there is more than one political party incurring expenditure for a candidate then name of each party and amount shall be given separately. If \nthe Observer does not agree with the figure shown, then he will annex separately the estimated figure with the evidences gathered. \n6. In column 12, total amount incurred by other entities/individuals on behalf of the candidate shall be mentioned in this column and if the observer does not \nagree if the figure shown, then he will annex separately the estimated figure with the evidences gathered along with the names of the entities/individuals. \n7. If the Expenditure Observer has any suggestion for improvement of the procedure, he may enclose his suggestion s eparately with this report as `A nnex A. `", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\n7. If the Expenditure Observer has any suggestion for improvement of the procedure, he may enclose his suggestion s eparately with this report as `A nnex A. ` \n8. In items where the \u2018Shadow Observation Register \u2019 shows more exp enditu re, which the candidate has not shown, then as per ECI instruction no. \n76/Ins tructions/EEPS/2015/ Vol. II dated 29th May, 2015 (Anne xure-C10) a notice is required to be issued a fter ins pection of A/cs asking the candidate to reply \nwithin 48 Hrs. Simi larly, after final inspecti on, if any discrepancy is found in the Abstract Statements submitted by the candidates, notices are to be issue d within 48 \nHrs asking the candidate to reply within 3 days.", + "Simi larly, after final inspecti on, if any discrepancy is found in the Abstract Statements submitted by the candidates, notices are to be issue d within 48 \nHrs asking the candidate to reply within 3 days. \n \nThe Expenditure Observer is required to indica te, wheth er the above procedure is followed and whether replies of the candidate have been c onsidered in DEO`s Scrutiny \nReport \n \n44", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B6 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Feedback/Status Report\nAnnexure-B6 \n \nProf orma of Feedback/Status Report from Expenditu re Obser vers \n \nName and Code of Expenditure Obser ver: \nNo. & Na me of PC/AC: \nName of District : \nName of State: \n \nS. No. Item Remarks \n1 (a) Whether AEO, FS, SST, VST, VVT and Accounting Team s are in place and functioni ng properly ? \n (b) Whether SOR and FoE are being maintained properly ? \n2 Numbers of AEO, FS, SST, VST , VVT, Accounting Team deployed pe r Constituency. Suggestion for \nimproving th e effi ciency of these teams \n2A Whether the AC(s) under repo rt is/are Expenditure Sensitive Constituencie s ?", + "Suggestion for \nimproving th e effi ciency of these teams \n2A Whether the AC(s) under repo rt is/are Expenditure Sensitive Constituencie s ? \n2B Whether adequate staff posted as per th e norms in Ex penditure Se nsitiv e Constituencies ? \n3 Compl aint Monitoring Cell -Nos. of complaints received regarding distribution of \ncash/liquor/drugs/ narcotics/p recious metal s (like Gold, Silver, jewellery etc.)/Freebies/other items \n4 Seizure made by FS, SST, Police , Excise, Income Tax Dept. and other law enf orcement agencies from \nthe date of enforcem ent of MCC till the date of Report. (Both in quantity and val ue in rupees) \n (a) Cash \n (b) Liquor \n (c) Drugs/Narc otics \n (d) Precious metals (like Gold, Silver, jew ellery etc.)", + "(Both in quantity and val ue in rupees) \n (a) Cash \n (b) Liquor \n (c) Drugs/Narc otics \n (d) Precious metals (like Gold, Silver, jew ellery etc.) \n (e) Other ite ms/Fre ebies \n5 (a) Date of inspec tion of candidate\u2019s accounts as scheduled \n45 \n (b) Whether all Candidates are getting their accounts inspe cted ? \n (c) Mention maximum expenditure inc urred by the Candidate(s). (Write the name of political party) \n6 How ma ny can didates did not open separat e bank account ? \n7 (a) Number of Candidates w ith cr iminal antecedents \n (b) Whether such Candidates have publ ished their criminal antecedents in the print media a nd \nelectronic media \n (c) Expenditure incur red by the re spective Can didate s on publication of c riminal antecedents \n8 Suspected Paid News complaints received by MCMC and action taken report \n9 Monitoring of liquor pro duction units, godowns and sales outlets", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B6 .txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Feedback/Status Report\n(b) Whether such Candidates have publ ished their criminal antecedents in the print media a nd \nelectronic media \n (c) Expenditure incur red by the re spective Can didate s on publication of c riminal antecedents \n8 Suspected Paid News complaints received by MCMC and action taken report \n9 Monitoring of liquor pro duction units, godowns and sales outlets \n10 Identification of Expenditure Sensitive Pockets an d monitor ing. W hether CPF personnel mixed w ith \nthe FS and SST ? \n11 Are the vehicles of Fl ying Squads GPS enabled ? \n12 No. of complaints pertai ning to use of cash, liquors, inducements etc. receiv ed through C -vigil and no.", + "11 Are the vehicles of Fl ying Squads GPS enabled ? \n12 No. of complaints pertai ning to use of cash, liquors, inducements etc. receiv ed through C -vigil and no. \nof cases foun d correct \n13 What is yo ur str ategy for the last 72 hours before poll ? \n14 Any other issue \n \n \n \n Signature with date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n Name of Expenditu re Obser ver\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n46", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B7 .txt\nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & Format for Weekly reporting on seizure made at Inter State Border Checkposts/Areas\nAnnexure-B7 \nDaily Seizure R eport as on -----/------ /20\u2026.. \n(9 a.m.of previous da y to 9 a.m. of day of reporting) to be sent to the ECI by 3 p.m. \nGeneral Election to Legislative Assembly of ( Name of State/ UT)/ Bye -election to\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(No. & Name of PC/AC), \u2026\u2026\u2026.(State) \n1. Total Cash Seizure (In Rs. Cr.): \nFS/S ST/Poli ce Income Tax Department Tota l \nSeizure on previous day \n1 Progressive Seizure \n2 Seizure on previous day \n3 Progressive Seizure \n4 Progre ssive S eizure \n5(2+4) \n \n \n \n2.", + "Total liquor se izure (quanti ty in litres & its value in Rs. Cr.): \nFS/SST/P olice State Prohibition & Excise Department Progressive Seizure \nSeizure of previous day \n1 Progressive seizure \n2 Seizure of previous day \n3 Progressiv e seizure \n4 Total liquor seizure in the state \n5(2+4) \nQty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Valu e \n \n \n3. Total drugs/narcotics sei zure b y FS/SST/Other police authority etc. (quantity in Kg. and its value in Rs. Cr.): \nSeizure on previous day \n Progressive Sei zure \n \nDescription and qty. Value Descri ption and Qt y. Value \n \n \n4. Total p recious metals seizure (Gold, Silver, ornaments etc. seized and value in Rs.): \nSeizure on previous day \n Progr essive Seizure \nDescription and qty. Value Description and Qty. Value \n \n \n5.", + "Total p recious metals seizure (Gold, Silver, ornaments etc. seized and value in Rs.): \nSeizure on previous day \n Progr essive Seizure \nDescription and qty. Value Description and Qty. Value \n \n \n5. Total other items/freebies seizu re (Lap top, c ookers, sarees etc. meant fo r inducement of voters) and its value in Rs . Cr. \nSeizure on previous day Progressive Seizure \nDescrip tion and qty. Value Description and Qty. Value \n \n \n[", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B7 .txt\nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & Format for Weekly reporting on seizure made at Inter State Border Checkposts/Areas\n6. Total se izure value in Rupees: \nTota l Cumulative Seizure in R upees on previous day Tota l Cumul ative Seizure in Rupees \n \n Signature of the Nodal Officer (Exp.), Office of CE Os \n47 \n \nSee below Annexure I \nWeekly seizure made at the Inter -State Border Checkposts/Areas of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(Name of State/U T) with the neighbouring States/UTs as on \u2026\u2026\u2026. 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter Sta te \nBorder No.", + "2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter Sta te \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts \nof other \ndeptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter State \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantit y \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs.", + "Crore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nProgressive seizure made at the Inter -State Border Checkposts/Areas of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of State/UT) with the neighbouring States /UTs as on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter State \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts \nof other \ndeptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter Sta te \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs.", + "Crore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue ( Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nSee below Annexure II", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B7 .txt\nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & Format for Weekly reporting on seizure made at Inter State Border Checkposts/Areas\nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter Sta te \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue ( Rs.", + "Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue ( Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nSee below Annexure II \nWeekly seizure made at the Inter -State Border Checkposts/Areas of neighbouring States/UTs with \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of State/UT) as on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter State \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts \nof other \ndeptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter State \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs.", + "Commercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter State \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nProgressive seizure made at the Int er-State Border Checkposts/Areas of neighbouring States/UTs with \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of State/UT) as on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter St ate \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts of \nother deptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest at \nInter State \nBorder Cash \n(Rs.", + "of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter St ate \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts of \nother deptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest at \nInter State \nBorder Cash \n(Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n48", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B8 .txt\nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on seizure of Cash/Other items and on related complaints\nAnnexure-B8 \nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on seizure of Cash/ Other items related Complaints on the date\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n Name and Designation of the Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nReference No. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. Name of the Police Officer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \nName of the Sub-Division \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nState\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 \nS.No.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. Name of the Police Officer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \nName of the Sub-Division \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nState\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 \nS.No. Name of \nconstituency\n/district Nature of the \ncomplain t/ \nInformation Name of the p erson \nagainst whom complaint \nreceived Cash / \nOther \nItems \nseized by \nFS Cash/ Other I tems \nSeized by Other \nPolice authority FIRs filed Name of candidate \nor party with \nwhich links found Name and designation \nof the authority to \nwhom seized \ncash/items is handed \nover Remarks (If \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3 \nDescription Figure on date of report Progressive figure \nincluding the date of \nreport \n1 Total amount of cash/ Other Items seized by Flying Squad \n2 Total amount of cash/ Other Items seized by Other Police authority \n3 Total of number of complaints of cash/ Other Items, received \n4 Total of number of complaints, verified \n(a) W ithin half an hour of receipt \n(b) Beyond half and hour of receipt \n5 Total of number of complaints, pending \n6 Total number of FIRs filed up to the end of the day \n \n Signature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nFlying Squad / Nodal Officer of State Police HQ \n \n \nNote: \n1.", + "The Officer in charge of the Flying Squad will submit the report for each Flying Squad in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, General Observer and Expenditure Observer. \n2. The SP will send the report to the Nodal Officer in State Headquarter after compiling the data for the entire district.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B8 .txt\nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on seizure of Cash/Other items and on related complaints\n1. The Officer in charge of the Flying Squad will submit the report for each Flying Squad in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, General Observer and Expenditure Observer. \n2. The SP will send the report to the Nodal Officer in State Headquarter after compiling the data for the entire district. \n3. The Nodal Officer of State Police HQ will compile the data for the whole state and send the report to Commission with copy to CEO of the State. \n49", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B9 .txt\nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on MCC related complaints\nAnnexure-B9 \n \n \nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on MCC related Complaints on the date\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \nReference No. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026..\u2026 \nName of the Sub-Division \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. Name and Designation of the Magistrate\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \nState\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name of the Police Officer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \nS.No. Name of \nconstituency/ \ndistrict Name of Complainant Party Affiliation, if \nany Complaint against \n(Name) Party Affiliation, if \nany Brief Description Of MCC \nviolation issue Action Taken Report \n1 \n2 \n3 \n \n \n \nSignature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nFlying Squad / Nodal Officer of State Police HQ \n \n \nNote:- \n \n1.", + "The Officer in charge of the Flying Squad will submit the report for each Flying Squad in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, General Observer and Expenditure Observer. \n2. The SP will send the report to the Nodal Officer in State Headquarter after compiling the data for the entire district. \n3. The Nodal Officer of State Police HQ will compile the data for the whole state and send the report to Commission with copy to CEO of the State. \n \n50", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B10 .txt\nDaily Activity Report by Static Surveillance Teams\nAnnexure-B10 \n \nDaily Activity Report by Static Surveillance Teams on seizure of Cash/ Other items related Complaints on the date\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \nPlace of Check Post\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Name and Designation of the Magistrate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026....\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDistrict\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... ........ State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name and Designation of the Police Officer \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026 \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \nSl No.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Name and Designation of the Magistrate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026....\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDistrict\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... ........ State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name and Designation of the Police Officer \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026 \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \nSl No. Numbe r & \nname of \nConstituency/ \nDistrict Name and \nAddress of \nPersons searched \nat the \nCheck \nPost Cash/ Other \nItems FIR \nfiled Name of candidate \nor \nparty having \nlinks Name & designation of \nAuthority to whom cash, \ngoods seized goods are \nhanded over after seizure Remarks \n1 \n2 \n3 \nDescription Figure on date of \nreport Progressive figure \nincluding the date \nA. Total amount of cash Seized by SST \nB. Total amount of Other items seized by SST \nC. No. of FIRs lodged \n \n \n \n \nSign ature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nStatic Surveillance Team/ Nodal Officer of St ate Police HQ \nNote: \n \n1.", + "of FIRs lodged \n \n \n \n \nSign ature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nStatic Surveillance Team/ Nodal Officer of St ate Police HQ \nNote: \n \n1. The Officer in charge of the SST will submit the repor t for each Static Surveillance Team in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, Genera l Observer and Expend iture Observer . \n2. The SP will send the repor t to the Noda l Officer in State Headquar ter after compiling the data for the entire district. \n3. The Noda l Officer of State Police HQ will compile the data for the whole state and send the repor t to Commission with copy to CEO of the State/UT \n51", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B11 .txt\nFormat of Activity Report by Investigation Directorate\nAnnexure-B11 \nFormat of Activ ity Report by the Investigation Directorate for the date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(to be submitted on alternate day by the Directorate of Investigation) Reference No\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nName of Constituency: \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. District: \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 State/ UT \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \nSl. \nNo Name of the \nConstituency \nand District Name of Agency \nfrom which \ninformation/ \nComplaints \nreceived by IT \nDeptt. Name and \nAddress of \npersons against \nwhom action is \ntaken Amount of Cash \n/ gift items etc.", + "No Name of the \nConstituency \nand District Name of Agency \nfrom which \ninformation/ \nComplaints \nreceived by IT \nDeptt. Name and \nAddress of \npersons against \nwhom action is \ntaken Amount of Cash \n/ gift items etc. \nmentioned in \ncomplaint Cash \nDepos it d \nby \nChallan \nby persons \nagainst \nwhom \naction \ntaken Amount \nof Cash \nSeized \nby \nInco me \nTax Other \narticles \nseized \n(If any ) Amount of \ncash \nreturned to \nthe \nperson, if \naccoun ted for Remarks \n(Please mention \nname \nof the \ncand idate/his \nrelationship, \nConstituency \nand na me of \nthe Political \nParty, if any) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 \n1 \n2 \nTotal \nProgressive Total from the date of notification of election to the end of the Reporting day \nS.N Gross figure on day of \nreporting Progressive Figure including the day of reporting \n1 Progressive total of Cash seized by Income Tax \n2 Progressive total of seizure of other items (Notional Value) \n3 Progressive total of tax deposited by Ch allan \n \nSignature Nodal Officer \nOffice of DGIT (Inv)/Dy.", + "Director In Charge of the District Date \n \nNote: (1) Officer in charge of the district shall submit the report for each district in this format to the DGIT(Inv) with copy to DEO and Expenditure Observer. \n(2) The Nodal Officer of State Income Tax Deptt. shall compile the data for the whole state and send the report to Commission ( Expenditure Monitoring Division ) with \ncopy to CEO of the state.\n52", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B12 .txt\nFormat for Report on alternate day of IMFL/Beer/Country Liquor by the State/District Level Nodal Officer\nAnnexure-B12 \n \n \nReport on alternate day of IMFL/Beer/Country Liquor by the State/District Level Nodal Officer \n(Separate report should be submitted for IMFL Beer & Country Liquor) \nName of the District / Name of the State/UT Date of report: \nSl.", + "No Descr iption During the day (This Year) During the day (Last \nYear) Remarks on excess, if any \n1 Opening stock with manufacturers in Bulk litres \n2 Production/Bottling in Bulk litres \n3 Total Dispatch of stock from the manufacturer\u2019s \ngodown in Bulk litres \n4 Closing stock in Bulk litres with manufacturers \n(1+2 -3) \n5 Dispatch of stock from manufacturer\u2019s godown to \nwhole sellers/Stockists in Bulk litres \n6 Opening stock with Retailers in Bulk litres \n7 Purchase by Retailers in Bulk litres \n8 Sale by Retailers in Bulk litres \n9 Closing Stock with Retailers in Bulk litres (7+8-9 \n10 Sale by others in Bulk litres \n11 Number of check posts \n12 Volume of illicit liquor seized by check po sts in \nBulk litres \n13 Number of raids cond ucted \n14 Volume of illicit liquor seized in Bulk litres during \nraids \n15 No. of Prohibition cases \n53 \n 16 No. of persons arrested \n17 Amount of Fine imposed \n \n \nSignature of Nodal Officer \nName \nDesignation \nNote: - \n1.", + "of Prohibition cases \n53 \n 16 No. of persons arrested \n17 Amount of Fine imposed \n \n \nSignature of Nodal Officer \nName \nDesignation \nNote: - \n1. Sepa rate Reports for IMFL, Beer or Country Liquor is to be furnished in the above format by District Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department to \nthe State Level Nodal Officer with copy to DEO. \n2. The State Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department will monitor and compile the district level reports and submit composite report of the State \nto the CEO in the same format with a with a copy to Election Commission of India. \n \n54", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B13 .txt\nShadow Observation Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Contesting Candidates\nAnnexure-B13 \nShadow Observation Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Co ntesting Candid ates by Accounting Te am \n \nName of the Candidate: \nName of Political Party, if any: \nName of the Constituency from which the candidate is con testing : \nDate of Declaration of Result: \nName and address of Election Agent, if any: \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n1 2* 3 4 5 6 7 8 9** 10 11 \n(Remarks, if any S.NO.(Event wise) \nDate and Nature of Ex pendit ure \n(Rally, Sabha , Campaign Vehi cles, Food, \nCampaign Material, Advertisements/Paid \nNews etc. )", + "(Event wise) \nDate and Nature of Ex pendit ure \n(Rally, Sabha , Campaign Vehi cles, Food, \nCampaign Material, Advertisements/Paid \nNews etc. ) as observed by the \nVST,VV T, AT/MCMC \nExpenditure calculated as per notified rat es \n(Rs.) Expenditure declared by the Candidate in \nDay to Day account regist er maintained by the \nCandid ate on items mentioned in column 2 \n(Write nil if no t shown) \n(Rs.) \n \nUnderstatement ( Rs.) \nDate of inspection of Candidate`s \nExpenditure Register by th e \nExpenditure Observer \nDate of issuance of notice by the RO \nregarding un dersta tement shown in Column \n5 \nDate of receipt of reply from the candidate \nWhether the candidate has \naccepted/partially ac cepted /denied the \nunderstatement shown in Column 5 \nMention p age no.", + "& S.no of Day to Day \nA/C Register, if understateme nt is \naccepted/ partia lly accepted b y the \nCandida te \nComments of the EO regarding the \ncandidate\u2019s rep ly-whether the \nunderstatement of expenditure h as been \nreconciled -Yes or No ? \n (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (d-h) \nDescription Qty. Rate/ \nUnit Total \n \n \n \nTotal \nAmount Page no. and date Qty. Rate/ \nUnit Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B13 .txt\nShadow Observation Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Contesting Candidates\n1. \n \n \nDated : \n Signatur e of the Office r of the Acco unting Team Signature o f Candidate/Election Agent \n Name of t he Off icer: \n Designation: \nNOTE: - *1. Det ails should include CD no. & Sl. No. of video cue sheet. \n**2. If denied o r part ially accepted, then the dec ision of the DEMC in the matter should be enclosed \n55", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B14 .txt\nDaily Report of the Assistant Expenditure Observer\nAnnexure-B14 \nDaily report of As sistant Expend iture Observer \n \nNo. & Name of the Constituenc y: - Date: - \n(A.) Video Teams \n(i) List of places where Video Teams were deployed and names of the candidates. \n \n(ii) Whether the Video Surveillance Team has submitted the CD \nwith Cue Sheet? \n(iii) Whether the Video Viewing Team has entered the items of expe nditure like number of \nVehicles/Size of Rostrum/cutouts etc.? \n(B.) Accounting Team:- \n(i)Whether all the expenses are entered in Shadow Observation \nRegister of each candidate? \n(ii) Whether the folder of evidence for each candidate is being maintained? \n( C.)Media Monitoring Team \n(i) Whether the team is watching and recording all the advertisements in print or \nelectronic Media?", + "(ii) Whether the folder of evidence for each candidate is being maintained? \n( C.)Media Monitoring Team \n(i) Whether the team is watching and recording all the advertisements in print or \nelectronic Media? \n(ii) Whether the team is sending report to Accounting Team? \n \n(iii) Whether any Paid News is noticed? \n(D.) Control Room and Call Centre : \n(i) No. of complaints received - \n(ii) Whether complaint has been forwarded to the Officer concerned promptly? \n(iii) Whether action has been taken? If so, mention the type of ac tion and findings. \n56 \n (E.) Flying Sq uad and S urveillance Teams (i) No. of cases reported to \nFlying Squad. (ii) Action taken by the Squad. \n(iii) No. of Check Posts put. (iv) Seizure, if any \u2013 \n \n \nDate: - Signature \nName of Assistant Expenditure Observer \n57", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure_B15 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure\u2013B15 \nCue-Sheet for Video Sur veillance Teams \n(To be filled at the time of Video Recording) \n \nName of District \u2013 \nName of the Officer In-charge of Video Su rveillance Team \u2013 \nName of the Videographer \u2013 \nDate \u2013 \nCD Number - \n \nSl. No. No. and \nName of \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Location Event Time of the \nday when \nrecording \nbegan Time on CD \nwhen recording \nbegan Time on CD when \nrecording ended Duration of recording Brief Description of evidence Recorded \n \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n5 \n6 \n7 \n8 \n9 \n10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature of Officer In-Charge of Video Surv eillance Team \n \n58", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B16 .txt\nDetails of Advertisements/Paid News in Print/Electronic Media\nAnnexure-B16 \n \nDETA ILS OF ADVERT ISEMENT S/PAID NEWS IN PRINT/ELECTR ONIC MEDIA \n \nName of State \u2013 \nName of District \u2013 \nNumber and Name of Constituency \u2013 \nName of Candidate - \nPolitical Party \u2013 \n \n \n1. Details of Advertisements Published in Print Media \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nNewspaper/ \nMagazine Size of Advertisement \n(in column X cm) Approximate Circulation \n(information to be obtained from \nDIPR) Cost of \nAdvertisement \n \n \n \n \n2. Details of Paid News in Print Media \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nNewspaper/ \nMagazine Size of Paid News \n(in column X cm) Approximate Circulation (information \nto be obtained from DIPR) Cost of Paid \nNews \n \n \n \n59 \n \n 3.", + "Details of Paid News in Print Media \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nNewspaper/ \nMagazine Size of Paid News \n(in column X cm) Approximate Circulation (information \nto be obtained from DIPR) Cost of Paid \nNews \n \n \n \n59 \n \n 3. Details of Advertisements in Television including Cable TV \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Advertisement \n(in Minutes) Approximate viewer ship (information to be \nobtained from DIPR) Cost of Advertisement \n \n \n4. Details of Paid News in Television including Cable TV \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Paid News \n(in Minutes) Approximate viewer ship (information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Paid News \n \n \n \n5. Details of Advertisements on Radio \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Adv ertisement \n(in Minutes) Approximate listener ship (Information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Ad vertisement \n \n \n60", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B16 .txt\nDetails of Advertisements/Paid News in Print/Electronic Media\n5. Details of Advertisements on Radio \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Adv ertisement \n(in Minutes) Approximate listener ship (Information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Ad vertisement \n \n \n60 \n \n6. Details of Paid News on Radio \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Paid News \n(in Minutes) Approximate listener ship (information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Paid \nNews \n \n \n \n \nDated : \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Signature of the officer in charge of \n \n Media Certification and Monitoring committee \n \n Name of the Officer : \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \n Designation: \n61", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B17 .txt\nDaily action taken report of RO on Call Centre information\nAnnexure-B17 \n \nDaily Action Report of RO on Call Centre information \n \nDate: \n \nConstituency: \n \nS. No Nature of \nComplaint Time of Receiving the \nComplaint/Information by any mode \nViz: Phone/Fax/e- mail/SMS/Special \nMessenger Detail \nNarra tion on the ac tion \ntaken Whe ther \nforwarded to Accoun ting Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n(Signature, Name & Designation with date) \n62", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B18 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instructi on/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 07th April, 2014 regarding Clarification regarding tenure of deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams in elections\nAnnexure-B18 \nELECTION CO MMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "I, dated 07th April, 2014 regarding Clarification regarding tenure of deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams in elections\nAnnexure-B18 \nELECTION CO MMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction/2014/EEPS/Vo l. I Dated: 7th April, 201 4 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll St ates/UTs \n \nSubje ct: Cl arification regarding tenure of deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams \nElection -Regarding \nSir, \n A clarifica tion h as been sought by CEO, Delhi as to tenure of deploymen t of various \nteams engaged in Election Expenditure Monitor ing and I am di rected to clarify the following: \n(i) The Assistant Expenditure Observer FS, SST, VVT, VST and Accounting Team shall \nconti nue with their duty only upto the date of poll/re -poll.", + "(ii) However, the Assistant Expenditure Observer and Accounting Team sha ll report for \nduty on e day before the day of coun ting in the second schedule and again on 25th Day to \n37th Day after declaration of result of election, for the purposes of giving training to the \ncandidates or his election agents in submission of account of election expen ses an d to \nassist in preparation o f the DEOs Scrutiny Report and Expenditure Observer Report. He \nshall be finally rel ieved after 37th day of declaration of results. \n(iii) This may be brou ght to the not ice of all concerned. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudol a) \nSecretary \n \n63", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B19 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, dated 22nd March, 2016 regarding Exchange of information and coordination between Expenditure Observers and all the Enforcement Agencies of Election Expenditure Monitoring\nAnnexure-B19 \n \nELECT ION C OMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction s/EEPS /2016/Vol.II Dated: 22nd March, 2016 \nTo \n All the Expenditure Observers.", + "76/Instruction s/EEPS /2016/Vol.II Dated: 22nd March, 2016 \nTo \n All the Expenditure Observers. \nSubject: -Gener al Ele ctions to Legis lative Assemb lies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil \nNadu and W est Bengal, 2016 - Exchange of in formation and coordination between \nExpenditure Observers and all t he Enforcement Agencies of Election Expenditure \nMonitoring - Regarding \nSir, \n I am directed to invite your kind attention to the Para No.4.2.8 under the Heading \n\u201cRole of Expenditure Observer\u201d, o f the Compendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Mon itoring (July - 2015) regarding exchange of information and coordination \nbetween Expenditure Ob servers and a ll the Enforcement Agencies during the process of \nelections. \n2. There were some instances tha t came to the notice of the Commission in which the \naction of the Expenditure Observer gave impression that he had exceeded h is bri ef by getting \nactively invol ved i n enforcement action.", + "2. There were some instances tha t came to the notice of the Commission in which the \naction of the Expenditure Observer gave impression that he had exceeded h is bri ef by getting \nactively invol ved i n enforcement action. The Commission, therefore, reiterates that the \nguidelines con tained in the above -said para of the Compendium should stric tly be adhered to \nby all the Expenditure Observers and the y should resist thems elves to be inv olved in the \naction being taken by other Enforcement Agencies as per their existing Laws. \n Yours faithfully \nSd.- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nPr. Secr etary \n \nCopy fo rwarded to: The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, West Ben gal, K erala, Tamil \nNadu and Puduch erry with request to kindly bring it to the notice of all the Nodal Officers of \nElection Expend iture Monitoring in the State (By Camp Bag/e -mail). \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Pr. Secre tary \n \n64", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B20 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instruction/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 22nd March, 2019 regarding commencement of duty of FS, SST, VST, VVT, Accounting Team, MCMC, Liquor Monitoring and AIU\nAnnexure-B20 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/INSTRUCT ION/2019/EEPS/ Vol.", + "76/INSTRUCT ION/2019/EEPS/ Vol. XV Dated: 2 2nd March, 201 9 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll Sta tes and UTs \n \nSub: Pre paredness regarding Election Expe nditure Monitoring -matter regarding \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to draw your kind atten tion t o the \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpendit ure Monitoring (February, 2019) and to reiterate the follo wing: - \n1. Flying S quads will be operati onal from the date of announcement of the elections and \nshall lo ok into all complaints of Model Code of Conduc t violations, election \nexpenditure of political part ies and candid ates, complaints of intimidation, movement \nof anti -social e lement s, liquor, arms and large su m of cash etc. and will vide graph all \nmajor rallies, public meetings and other expenses as per the Standard Operational \nProcedure (SOP) dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed). \n2.", + "and will vide graph all \nmajor rallies, public meetings and other expenses as per the Standard Operational \nProcedure (SOP) dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed). \n2. Static Surveillance Teams will f unction from th e date of notificatio n and will se t up \ncheck posts as per the Standard Operating Proc edure (SOP) dated 29th May, 2015 . \n3. Video Survei llance Teams and Video Viewing Teams will function f rom the date o f \nannouncement of election and will videogra ph all major po litica l rallies of the party as \nwell as of the candidates as per the instructions.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B20 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instruction/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 22nd March, 2019 regarding commencement of duty of FS, SST, VST, VVT, Accounting Team, MCMC, Liquor Monitoring and AIU\n3. Video Survei llance Teams and Video Viewing Teams will function f rom the date o f \nannouncement of election and will videogra ph all major po litica l rallies of the party as \nwell as of the candidates as per the instructions. \n4. (i) Accounting Team will function from t he dat e of announcement for the purpose of \naccounting the ex penditure of the political parties and after nominations a re filed, the \ncandida te\u2019s accounts w ill be mainta ined by the team as per the instructions.", + "4. (i) Accounting Team will function from t he dat e of announcement for the purpose of \naccounting the ex penditure of the political parties and after nominations a re filed, the \ncandida te\u2019s accounts w ill be mainta ined by the team as per the instructions. \n(ii) In c ase of Assembly elections an acc ounting team w ill function in each assembly \nconstituency and maint ain the Shadow Observation Register (SOR) & Folder of \nEvid ence (FOE) for each c andidate. \n(iii) In case of L ok Sa bha election, the Assistant Expenditure Observer (AEO) & team \nfor each Assembly segm ent wi ll maintain SOR & FOE separately for each candidate \nand their reports to the AEO (Hq. AEO) of the Assembly segme nt where RO is based. \nThe Hq. AEO an d his team sh all co -ordinate with all other AEOs of the Assembly \n65 \n segments and will ensure that t hese accounts are collated at the time of inspection. \nThe AEO will function from the date of notification. \n5.", + "The Hq. AEO an d his team sh all co -ordinate with all other AEOs of the Assembly \n65 \n segments and will ensure that t hese accounts are collated at the time of inspection. \nThe AEO will function from the date of notification. \n5. Media Certificat ion Monitoring Commit tee (MCMC) will function imm ediat ely from \nthe date of announcement as per the instruction. \n6. Liquor Monitoring measure s will be undertaken from the date of announcement of \nelecti ons as per the instructions and the reporting will be done from the date of \nannouncement. \n7. The Air Intellig ence Units and separate complaint monitoring cell o f the Income Tax \nDepartment will start functio ning from the date of announcement. \n2. I am further directed to re quest you to bring it to the notice of all c oncerned. \nYour s fait hfully, \nSd/- \nEncl. As above (AVINAS H KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n66", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B21 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. V, dated 22nd April, 2019 regarding deployment of FS and SST in elections held in phases\nAnnexure-B21 \nELECTION COMMISSION O F INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FU NC/EEM /EEPS/2019/Vol. V Dated: 22nd April, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers, \nAll St ates and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislat ive Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odish a and Sikkim, 2 019-Deployment of Flying Squad and \nStatic Surveillance Team -Reg.", + "Subject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislat ive Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odish a and Sikkim, 2 019-Deployment of Flying Squad and \nStatic Surveillance Team -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s SOP n o. 76/ Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. \nII, dated 29.05.2015 [Anne xure G7 in \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpendi ture Monitoring (Febr uary, 2019)\u201d] a nd to state t hat Flying Squads and Static \nSurveillance Teams sha ll be kept deployed in poll gone States/UTs an d States/UTs where \npolls are scheduled in phases, as under: - \nCase -I: In case of States/UTs where polling is o ver, FSs and SS Ts sha ll be kept active at \nstrateg ic locations and in districts sharing borders with neighboring States/UTs.", + "Case -II: In ca se of States where polling is scheduled in phases, Flying Sq uads shall be kept \nactive as under: - \n(i) One Flying Squad may be continued in each assembly segmen t of \nParliame ntary Constituency, where polling is over, till the end of election \nprocess in the entire state; and \n(ii) Flying Squads/SSTs may be kept operational in f ull strength, as per SOP dated \n29th May, 2015 in the entir e district wher e poll s are going to held in multi ple \nphases, till the end of poll in the entire district. \n2. You are requested to bring this t o the notice of all concerned District Authorities, \npolitical parties, candidates and general public. \nYours fait hfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN J AIN) \nUNDER SECR ETARY \n \n \n67", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B22 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 61/Complaints/GE-LS/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 17th May, 2019 regarding seizure of foreign currency\nAnnexure-B22 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sa dan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -1100 01 \nNo. 61/Comp laints/GE -LS/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV Dated: 17th May, 2019 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Offic ers of \n All S tates and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of And hra Pr adesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Seizure of f oreign currency \u2013 Reg.", + "Subject: -General Elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of And hra Pr adesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Seizure of f oreign currency \u2013 Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to sta te that the Com mission has r eceived information from various \nsources regarding seizure of foreign currencies in the General E lections to Lok Sabha and \nLegislative Assemblies of Andhra Prad esh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 . In \nthis conne ction, I am directed to state that if FS/SST/Police Authority/Release Committee, \ndeployed/constituted in pursuance of the C ommiss ion\u2019s SOP no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.", + "In \nthis conne ction, I am directed to state that if FS/SST/Police Authority/Release Committee, \ndeployed/constituted in pursuance of the C ommiss ion\u2019s SOP no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II, dated 29th May, 2015 [Annexure -G7 of \u201cCompendium of \nInstruction s on Election E xpendi ture Monitoring (February, 2 019)] finds no linkage of the \nintercepted/seized fo reign currency with any candidat e or his/her a gent or party workers or \npolitical party then information shall be passed on to the concerned Nodal Officers i n \nDirectorate o f Reve nue Intelligence and the Enf orcem ent Directorate for necessary action \nunder relevant Acts. Copies of DRI\u2019s letter dat ed 13. 03.2019 and ED\u2019s letter dated \n18.03.2019, containing names of Nod al Officers are enclosed for ready reference. \nYours faithfully , \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: - \n1.", + "03.2019 and ED\u2019s letter dated \n18.03.2019, containing names of Nod al Officers are enclosed for ready reference. \nYours faithfully , \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: - \n1. The Pr. Director General, Directo rate of Revenue Intelligence, 7th Floor, \u2018D\u2019 B lock, Drum \nShaped Building, I. P. Estate, New Delhi -110002 with the request to inform Nodal Officers \nof DRI ac cordingly. (By Specia l Messenger)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B22 .txt\nCommission's letter no. 61/Complaints/GE-LS/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 17th May, 2019 regarding seizure of foreign currency\n18.03.2019, containing names of Nod al Officers are enclosed for ready reference. \nYours faithfully , \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: - \n1. The Pr. Director General, Directo rate of Revenue Intelligence, 7th Floor, \u2018D\u2019 B lock, Drum \nShaped Building, I. P. Estate, New Delhi -110002 with the request to inform Nodal Officers \nof DRI ac cordingly. (By Specia l Messenger) \n2.", + "(By Specia l Messenger) \n2. The Director , Enf orcement Directorate, 6th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New \nDelhi -110003 wit h the request to inform Nodal Officers of ED accordingly. (By Special \nMessenger) \n \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n \n68", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C1 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C1 \nDetails of Campaign Expenditure of Political Parties for General Party \nPropaganda as observed by the District Election Officers (to be submitted to the CEO) \n(From date of announcement to completion of election.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. \nSl. No. Name of \nthe \nPolitical \nParty Nature of \nExpenditure \nrecorded during \nrally, procession, \npublic meeting etc. \n(for example \nMedia advert., cut -\nouts, banners, \nhelicopters, \naircrafts etc. ) Quantity Rate Total \nExpenditure Evidence \ncollected in \nexhibit no. \n/cassette no. \netc. with date Remarks \n \n \n \n Signature \nDate: DEO /CEO \n82", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C2 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C2 \n \nMonthly Report by DEO (Part -A) \n \n Name of State/UT - \n \n Name of District - \n \nSl. No. \nNo. and Name of Constituency \nTotal Number of candidates \nNo. of candidates who ha ve filed Accounts \nNo. of candidates who have not filed Accounts \nNo. of candidates who have not filed Accounts in the \nprescribed manner \nNo. of candidates for whom scrutiny of Accounts \ncompleted by DEO \nNo. of candidates for wh om discrepancy found between \nCandidate register and Shadow Observation Register \nNo. of candidates for whom Report sent to CEO \nNo. of candidates for whom notices issued by ECI \nNo. of candidates whose Accounts have been accepted by \nthe Commission \nNo.", + "of candidates for wh om discrepancy found between \nCandidate register and Shadow Observation Register \nNo. of candidates for whom Report sent to CEO \nNo. of candidates for whom notices issued by ECI \nNo. of candidates whose Accounts have been accepted by \nthe Commission \nNo. of candidates disqualified \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature of DEO \n \n \n \n \n \n83 \nMon thly Report by DEO (Part-B) \n \nName of State/ UT \u2013 \n \nName of District - \n \nSl. \nNo. No. and Name of \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Name of Political \nParty/ Independe nt Status of Account \nStatement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNote \u2013 In the Status column it should be mentioned whether candidate has submitted his account. If \nsubmitted, then mention the date of submission. Whether scrutiny completed by DEO; whether any \ndiscrepancy found between candidate\u2019s account and Shadow Observation Register; whether report sent \nby the DEO to CEO; whether notice served on the candidate; w hether account accepted by the \nCommission.", + "Whether scrutiny completed by DEO; whether any \ndiscrepancy found between candidate\u2019s account and Shadow Observation Register; whether report sent \nby the DEO to CEO; whether notice served on the candidate; w hether account accepted by the \nCommission. If accou nt not accepted by the Commission, whether case is pending or whether \ncandidate has been disqualified. If disqualified, then mention the date of disqualification order. \n \n \n \nSignature of DEO", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C3 .txt\nDetailed Seizure Report to be submitted after completion of Poll by CEO\nAnnexure-C3 \n \n Report on Se izure (up to 12 O`clock) Election Expend iture Monitoring on poll day by the CEO \n \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day) \n \n \nSl. No. Details Remarks \n1. Total No. of Expen diture Observers \nDeployed across the State/UT \n2. Total No. of Flying Squa ds (FS) deployed \nacross the State/UT \n3. Total No. of Static surveillance Teams \n(SST) deployed across the State/UT \n4. Total No. of Excise Teams Deployed \nacross the State/UT \n5(a). Total amount of cash seized during election \nprocess (In Rs) FS SST SHO/Police \nAuthority \n \n5(b).", + "Total No. of Excise Teams Deployed \nacross the State/UT \n5(a). Total amount of cash seized during election \nprocess (In Rs) FS SST SHO/Police \nAuthority \n \n5(b). Total amount of cash released after \nverification by FS, SST and Police as per 5(a) \n5(c). Total amount of cash handed over to the \nIncome tax Department by the FS, SST and \nPolice a s per 5(a) \n5(d) Balance amount of seizure covered by FIR \nlodged by the FS/ SST/Police and lying with \nelection authorities/kept in treasury/kept as \nper direction of the competent court{5a -\n(5b+5c} (In Rs.) \n6. Total Liquor, (In Litres with approx. value \nin Rs.) , drugs (in Kg with approx. Value in \nRs.)", + "6. Total Liquor, (In Litres with approx. value \nin Rs.) , drugs (in Kg with approx. Value in \nRs.) and others item s eized a cross the \nState/UT during election process Liquor \n(In Litres) Total \ndrugs/Narcotics/ \nPsychotropic \nsubstances seized \n(In Kg ) Total of Other \nItems seized \ni.e. Campaign \nMaterial, \nDhotis, \nSarees, etc. \nduring Election \nprocess Monetary Value \napprox (In Rs.) Monetary Value \napprox (In Rs.) Monetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) \n7a. By FS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n7b. By SST \n \n85 7c. By Excise Dept. \n \n7d. By P olice \n \n7e. Others \n \n7f. Total .......... Liters \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Kg Rs. \nRs. Rs \n8. (a)Total No.", + "By Excise Dept. \n \n7d. By P olice \n \n7e. Others \n \n7f. Total .......... Liters \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Kg Rs. \nRs. Rs \n8. (a)Total No. of suspected cases of \n\u2018Paid News\u2019 reported across the State/UT, \nwhere notices have been issued \n(b) Out of (a) above Total no. of Paid News \ncases decided by (i) Dist. MCMC \n(ii) State MCMC", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C3 .txt\nDetailed Seizure Report to be submitted after completion of Poll by CEO\n8. (a)Total No. of suspected cases of \n\u2018Paid News\u2019 reported across the State/UT, \nwhere notices have been issued \n(b) Out of (a) above Total no. of Paid News \ncases decided by (i) Dist. MCMC \n(ii) State MCMC \n9. \n \n \n By FS By SST By other \nPolice By RO \n9a. Total No. of expenditure related FIR/ Police \ncases registered across the State/UT \n \n9b. Arrests, if any, related to bribe/gratification \netc. \n9c. Total No. of FIR/Police cases registered for \nExcise law violation \n \n \n \n \nSignature of the CEO/ In charge of the nodal officer Election Expenditure Monitoring \nDate \n \nTo \n \nThe Secretary (EXP), Election Commission of India, New Delhi -110001", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C4 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C4 \n \nSeizure made by Police Department upto 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM) \n \n \nSl. No. Description By F lying \nSquad (FS) BY \nStatic Surveillance \nTeam (SST) By others \nSHO/Police \n \n1. \nTotal amount of cash \nseized during election \nprocess \n(In Rs. ) \n \n \n \n \n2. \nOut of 1 above t otal \namount of cash released \nafter verification by FS, \nSST and Police \n \n3. \nOut of 1 above total \namount covered by \nFIR/Complaint in court \n \n4. \nOut of 1 above, total \namount of cash handed over \nto the Income Tax Authority \n5.", + "Out of 1 above total \namount covered by \nFIR/Complaint in court \n \n4. \nOut of 1 above, total \namount of cash handed over \nto the Income Tax Authority \n5. Balance amount of seizure \non which FIR has been \nlodged by the FS/ \nSST/Police and are lying \nwith election \nauthorities/kept in \ntreasury/kept as per \ndirection of the court \n {1- (2+4)} ((In Rs.) \n6 Total Liquor, (In Litres \nwith approx. value in Rs.), \ndrugs (in Kg with approx. \nValue in Rs.) and others \nitem s eized a cross the \nState/UT Liquor \n(In Litres) Total \ndrugs/Narc\notics/ \nPsychotropi\nc \nsubstances \nseized \n(In Kg) Total of Other Items seized i.e. \nCampaign Material, Dhotis, \nSarees, etc. during Election \nprocess \n \nMonetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) Monetary \nValue \napprox (In \nRs.) Monetary Value approx \n(In Rs.)", + "Campaign Material, Dhotis, \nSarees, etc. during Election \nprocess \n \nMonetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) Monetary \nValue \napprox (In \nRs.) Monetary Value approx \n(In Rs.) \n6a. By FS \nRs. Rs. Rs. \n6b By SST \n \n6c By P olice \n87 \n6d By Excise Dep tt. \n \n6e Total (6a + 6b + 6c + 6d) \u2026\u2026\u2026Liters \u2026\u2026Kg \nRs. Rs Rs. \n7. \nTotal No. of Expenditure \nrelated FIR/ Police ca ses \nregistered across the \nState/UT \n \n \n8. \nTotal No. of Ar rests, if any \nrelated to bribe/ \ngratif ication etc. \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate: \nTo \n1. Secretary (EXP) \nElection Commission of India \nNew Delhi -110001 \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \nName of State: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C5 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C5 \n \n \n Seizure of cash made by IT Dept. up to 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sen t to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day ) \n \nS. No. Particulars Amount (In Rs. ) \n1 Total amount of cash handed over to the Income tax \nDepartment by the FS or SST or Police during election \nprocess \n2 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash seized by Income \nTax Deptt.", + "Particulars Amount (In Rs. ) \n1 Total amount of cash handed over to the Income tax \nDepartment by the FS or SST or Police during election \nprocess \n2 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash seized by Income \nTax Deptt. during election process under the Income Tax \nLaw \n3 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash released by the \nIncome Tax Authority which was handed over by the FS or \nSST or Police authority during election process \n4 Out of (1) above balance amount of cash taken into \ncustody by the Income Tax Deptt., where action is \npending for further investigation under the Income Tax \nLaws{1 -(2+ 3}(in Rs.) \n5 Amount of any seizure made on suo motu cas es based on \ncomplaints received during election process \n6 Total (4 + 5) (in Rs.) \n \nSignature \nName & Designation \nDate: \n \nTo \n1. Secretary (EXP) \nElection Commission of India \nNew Delhi -110001 \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \nName of State: - \n89", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C6 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C6 \n \n \nSeizure and raids etc. by the Excise Dept. upto 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day) \n \n \nConsolidated \nreport of seizure \nof all types \nLiquors in \n(Litres) Values in \nRs. \n(Approx.) Total \ndrugs/Narcotics/ \nPsychotropic \nsubstances \nseized Values in \nRs. \n(Approx.) Total Raids \nduring \nelection \nprocess \n(No.\u2019s) Total No. of \nFIR/Police \ncases \nregistered \nfor excise \nviolations \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate \n \nTo \n1. The Secretary (EXP) \n Election Commission of India \n New Delhi -110001 \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Name of State: - \n90", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C7 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 regarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 Preparation of rates chart\nAnnexure-C7 \n \n \nElection Commission \u2019s letter No. 76/2004/ J.S.II, dated 17.0 3.2004 addressed to the \nChief Electoral Officers of all States/Union Territories. \n \nSubject: - Lodging of account of election expenses - Preparation of rate charts \n \nI am directed to enclose herewith a copy of the Commission's letter \nNo.76 /2003 /J.S.II, dated 30th October. 2003, addressed to the Chief Electoral Officers of \nMadhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and NCT of Delhi, on the sub ject cited \nin connection with General Election to Legislative Assemblies of these States.", + "2003, addressed to the Chief Electoral Officers of \nMadhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and NCT of Delhi, on the sub ject cited \nin connection with General Election to Legislative Assemblies of these States. \n \nIt was directed in the above referred letter that the District Election Officers \nshall compile the rate charts of the items shown in the list enclosed with the said letter on \nthe basis of the rates prevailing in the district concerned and the rate list sh all be \nfurnished to all observers and to the designated officers appoin ted by the District Election \nOfficers. \nThe instructions contained in the above mentioned letter dated 30th October, 2003 \nshall be strictly followed at the current General Elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative \nAssemblies and at all future elections. \n \n \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN, ASHOK A ROAD , NEW DELHI -11000 1 \n \nCommi ssion\u2019s letter No.", + "ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN, ASHOK A ROAD , NEW DELHI -11000 1 \n \nCommi ssion\u2019s letter No. 76/2003/J.S.II Dated : 30th October, 2003 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n(i) Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal \n(ii) Chhattisgarh, Raipur \n(iii) Rajasthan, Jaipur \n(iv) Mizoram, Aizawl \n(v) NCT of Delhi, Delhi \nSubject: - Lodging of account of election expenses - Preparation of rate charts \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to say that the Commission has recently revised the proforma f or \nmaintenance of accounts of election expenses by the candidates in the light of the \nrecent amendment to Section 77 (1) of the Representations of the People Act. \n1951vide i t s letter No.76/2003 J . S . I I , dated 14.10.2003.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C7 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 regarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 Preparation of rates chart\nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to say that the Commission has recently revised the proforma f or \nmaintenance of accounts of election expenses by the candidates in the light of the \nrecent amendment to Section 77 (1) of the Representations of the People Act. \n1951vide i t s letter No.76/2003 J . S . I I , dated 14.10.2003.", + "1951vide i t s letter No.76/2003 J . S . I I , dated 14.10.2003. \n \nIn order to facilitate the scrutiny of expenditure which is to be maintained \non a daily basis by the candidates in the prescribed proforma, the \nCommissio n has directed that all District Election Officers shall compil e the rate \ncharts of the items in the enclosed list on the basis of the rates pre vailing in \nthe district concerned. These rate lists be furnished to all Observers immediately \n91 \n on their arrival in the respective districts and to all designated officers appointed by the \nDistrict Election Officer for scrutiny of accounts by the contesting candidates. \nA copy of this instruction may be handed over to the Observers by the District \nElection Officer upon their arrival. \n \nRATE CHART", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C7 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 regarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 Preparation of rates chart\n1. Hiring charges of Louds peaker with amplifier and microphone \n2. Construction of podium/ pandal (standard size to seat 4-5 persons) \n3. Cloth Banner \n4. Cloth Flags \n5. Plastic Flags \n6. Hand Bills (cost to be calculated and print order ascertained from printer - refer \n127A of R. P. Act, 1951 ). \n7. Posters \n8. Hoardings \n9. Cut outs (wooden) \n10. Cut outs (Cloth/Plastic) \n 11. Video Cassettes \n 12. Audio Cassettes \n 13. Erection of Gates \n 14.", + "Hoardings \n9. Cut outs (wooden) \n10. Cut outs (Cloth/Plastic) \n 11. Video Cassettes \n 12. Audio Cassettes \n 13. Erection of Gates \n 14. Erection of Arches \n 15. Daily hiring charges of vehicles: \n(i) Jeep/Tempo/Trucker, etc. \n(ii) Sumo/Qualis \n(iii) Cars \n(iv) Three - Whe elers \n(v) Cycle - Rickshaws \n 16. Hiring charges of hotel rooms/gu est houses \n 17. Charges of drivers, salary \n 18. H iring charges of furniture (chairs, sofa, etc.) and fixtures \n 19. Hiring charges of hoarding sites from municipal authorities. \n20. O ther items commonly used in a district (DEO to prepar e rate list of such items. \n \n \n \n \n \n92", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C8 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C8 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.VIII Dated: 25th October, 2 013 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Offic ers of \n1. Gujarat \n2. Tamil Nadu \n \nSub:- Bye-elections to the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemblies -Uploading the \ncandidate\u2019s day to day account register on DEO/CEO Website -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lette r no. 464/Exp. Obs./BE/2013/EEPS, \nVol.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lette r no. 464/Exp. Obs./BE/2013/EEPS, \nVol. I, dated 09 -10-2013 and to state that after every inspection during the election process, \nthe day to day election accounts Register of the candidate shall be scanned till the date of \ninspection and uploaded on to the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website, \nbesides displaying photo copy on the notice board. The DEOs are requested to ensure that \nnecessary arrangements are made for scanning and uploading on to the website. \n2. This may be brought to the notice of all election authorities, including the Expenditure \nObservers and shall be given publicity.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C8 .txt\n_ \n2. This may be brought to the notice of all election authorities, including the Expenditure \nObservers and shall be given publicity. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n93 \n \nAnnexur e- C9 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/Vol -XIX Dated: 30th December, 2014 \n \nTo \n The CEOs of all States/UTs \n \nSubject: Refreshment of polling /counting agents and expenditure on kiosks, : - accounting \nnotional cost in the account of election expenses of the candidate \u2013 Reg.", + "Sir/Madam, \n I am directed to invite your attention on the s ubject cited and to state that o n going \nthrough the election expenditure statements of the candidates, it is noticed that the candidates \ndo not show any expenditure on account of the polling/counting agents, campaign workers, \netc. Since candidates incur expenditure on food and refreshmen t and also payment of daily \nallowances, etc., for their polling/counting agents and campaign workers during election \nprocess and subsequently, such expenses also need to be included in their account. The \nDEOs may be asked t o notify the notional rates of l unch, dinner and light refreshment, daily \nallowances, etc., for the polling/counting agents and campaign workers, on the basis of \nprevalent rates in their respective districts after due consultation with the political parties as \nenvisaged in Paras 14.2 and 14.3 of the Compendium of Instructions on EEM, in the list of \nitems of expenditure used for election campaign.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C8 .txt\n_ \n2. I am further directed to state that candidates/political parties open kiosks, campaign \noffices, etc., in the constituency, during election p rocess and such expenses like rent or \nelectricity or furnishing like shamiana etc., after the date of filing of nomination are to be \nincluded in the account of the candidate. The DEOs are required to include the notional rates \nof erection/construction of such kiosks, campaign offices, etc., in the constituency on the \nbasis of prevalent rates, after due consultation with the political parties as envisaged in Paras \n14.2 and 14.3 of the Compendium of Instructions on EEM in the list of items of expenditure \nused for election campaign. \n Receipt of the letter may kindly be acknowledged. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Satyendra Kumar Rudola) \nSecretary \n94", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C10 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May 2015 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: - Account Reconciliation Meeting with the candidates/ election agents with the \nDistrict Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEM C)- regarding \n \nSir, \n In supersession of Commission`s Order No.76/Ins tructions/EEPS/2013/ Vol -I, dated \n14th March, 2013 regarding under -stated amount of election expenditure and the decision of \nthe District Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEMC), I am directed to forward herewith \nrevised ord er of the Commission to be follo wed by the DEMC in disposing of the cases of \nunder - statement of account of election expenses of the candidates (Changes in italics). \n2. I am further directed to request you to bring it to the notice of all the DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers, officials conce rned, candidates and political parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Secretary \n \n \n \n \n95 \n ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Roa d, New Delhi-110001 \n \nFile No. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015 /Vol-II D ated: 29th May, 2015 \n \n \nOrder \n \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commi ssion under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \n \nWhereas, reports are received that the candidates at elections to Lok Sa bha and State \nLegislative Assemb ly are spending excessive amount in their election campaigns, which \ndisturbs the level playing field,", + "and \n \nWhereas, reports are received that the candidates at elections to Lok Sa bha and State \nLegislative Assemb ly are spending excessive amount in their election campaigns, which \ndisturbs the level playing field, and are o f t e n not show ing correct expenses in the \nday \u2013to-day accounts of their election expenses; \n \nNow, therefore, the Election Commi ssion of India hereby issues the following order for \nmaintaining the purity of election process: \n \n(i) If the Returning Officer or any officer authorized, by the District Election Officer/ \nReturning Officer, is in receipt of information during election process that any candidate has \nincurred or authorized certain expenditure and has not shown either a part or whole of it in \nhis day to day accounts of election expenditure, maintained by him under section 77(1) of \nthe Representation of People Act,1951, or has not produced the said accounts for inspection \non the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses,", + "then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in day-to-day", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \non the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in day-to-day \naccount or informing h im that he failed to produce his account, as the case may be. \nHow ever, in case of suspected Paid News items, where notice is issued or is being issued \nby the Returning Officer as per the recommendation of the M edia Certifying and Monitoring \nCommitt ee (MCMC), such items shall not be covered in this notice. \n \n(ii) Such candidate may reply to the notice within 48 hours, explaining the reasons for \nomission or default which is brought to his notice. In cases where the candidate accepts \nthe fact of suppressed expense mentioned in the notice, the same shall be added to his \nelection expenses.", + "(ii) Such candidate may reply to the notice within 48 hours, explaining the reasons for \nomission or default which is brought to his notice. In cases where the candidate accepts \nthe fact of suppressed expense mentioned in the notice, the same shall be added to his \nelection expenses. \n \n(iii) Where candidate fails to produce his day to day account for inspection and in spite \nof the notice, the failure continues, then FIR is to filed under section 171 (I) of Indian \nPenal Code, after 48 hours of service of such notice and the permission for use of vehicles \netc. by the candidate for election campaign shall be withdrawn. \n96 \n (iv) Where no reply is submitted by the candidate or his election agent within 48 hours \nof receipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of such \ncandidate.", + "96 \n (iv) Where no reply is submitted by the candidate or his election agent within 48 hours \nof receipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of such \ncandidate. \n \n(v) If the candidate or his election agent disputes the supp ressed \nexpenditure, mentioned in the notice, he shall submit the reply mentioning the reasons for \ndisagreement and the same shall be forwarded to the District Expenditure \nMon itoring Committ ee (DEM C) consisting of the following:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \n1. Expenditure Observer in charge of the Constituency \n2. DEO", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \n3. Dy. DEO/Officer in charge of Expenditure Mon itoring of the District. \n \n(vi) The DEMC shall decide the case after examining the evidence mentioned in the \nnotice and reply of the candidate thereto, preferably within 72 hours from the date of \nreceipt of the reply from the candidate, whether such supp ressed expenditure shall be \nadded or not to the election expenses account of the candidate. \n(vii) Training: \na. The DEO shall organize one day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/ election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts within \none week before the last date of submission of the account of election expenses.", + "(vii) Training: \na. The DEO shall organize one day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/ election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts within \none week before the last date of submission of the account of election expenses. \nb. The Nodal Officer of the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell and Assistant Expenditure \nObserver shou ld be associated in the training programme to explain the procedure of e -filing \nof accounts , the forms and affidavits to be filed and frequently noticed defects. \nConsequence of not filing or filing incomplete forms or not filing in the manner \nprescribed or not show ing correct accounts shall also be explained to the candidates/agents. \nc. In this training programme they will also be apprised about the Account \nReconciliation meeting, in which they should come prepared with all final accounts and \nregisters. \nd. The DEO shall notify the date and venue of tra ining on procedure of lodging th e final \naccounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, positively on or by the \ndate of declaration of result.", + "d. The DEO shall notify the date and venue of tra ining on procedure of lodging th e final \naccounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, positively on or by the \ndate of declaration of result. \n(viii) Account Reconciliation meeting : \n(a) The candidates shall be given another opportunity to reconcile the under - stated amount \nof election expenditure, if any, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened by the \nDEO, on the 26th day of the declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure that each candidate is \ninformed in writing on or by the day of declaration of resul t about this meeting, so that they/", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \n(a) The candidates shall be given another opportunity to reconcile the under - stated amount \nof election expenditure, if any, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened by the \nDEO, on the 26th day of the declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure that each candidate is \ninformed in writing on or by the day of declaration of resul t about this meeting, so that they/ \ntheir election agents can reconcile the disputed items of election expenditure in their \n97 \n accounts of election expenses with the evidence gathered during election process and \nthe notices issued by the RO. \n \n(b) The DEMC, af ter scrutinizing the accounts, shall pass the order in writing giving detailed \nreasons in cases, where the differences could not be reconciled and serve it on the \ncandidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his final accounts.", + "If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his final accounts. If the candidate does not agree with the DEMC \norder, he/she may lodge his final accounts with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to DEO. \n(c) If the candidate has already lodged his acc ounts prior to Account Reconciliation \nmeeting, he/she may revise the accounts, within the statutory period of 30 days of completion \nof election, in order to incorporate the findings of DEMC. \n \n(ix) If the candidate does not file his statements of election expenses without any valid \nreasons within the stipulated period of 30 days from the day of declaration of result, then the \nDEO shall call for the explanation of the candidate suo motu and s end the report to the \nCommission along with the reply of the candid ate and his recommendation.", + "(x) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his re commendations, DEMC Order, certi fied copies of registers, bills and \nvouchers and other pieces of evidence.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \nCommission along with the reply of the candid ate and his recommendation. \n(x) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his re commendations, DEMC Order, certi fied copies of registers, bills and \nvouchers and other pieces of evidence. \n(xi) The DEO\u2019s scrutiny report has to be entered in EEMS software* within seven days of \nits finalization. \n(xii) The above procedure shall be followed with immediate effect .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10 .txt\n_ \n2. The Commi ssion further directs the CEOs to bring it to the notice of all political \nparties, candidates, members of DEMC and all concerned in the State. \n \nBy order, \nSd/- \n (S. K. Rudola) \nSecret ary \n \n*Please refer Annexure -C17 \n \n \n98", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C11 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C11 \n \nELECTION COMMISSIO N OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 11th October, 2015 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer \n of all States/UTs. \n \nSubject: - Change of helicopte r by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission \non priority basis by the DEO - regarding. \n \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS ), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide \ntheir Office Memorandum No.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS ), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide \ntheir Office Memorandum No. CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 03.07.2013 (copy \nenclosed) and to state that under the existing provision contained in Para (ix) of the afore -\nmentioned OM, at remote/unco ntrolled airports and helipads application will have to be made \neither by the candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours \nbefore landing, mentioning the details of travel plan, place of landin g in the district and \nnames of p assengers in the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequate \narrangements for security, law and order issues and also to make available the coordinates of \nthe helipad. On receipt of such application, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on \npriority basis. \n2.", + "On receipt of such application, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on \npriority basis. \n2. The Commission has considered the above said provision and taking into account \nhardships caused to the candidates/political parties during election, it has been decided that in \nthose cases where permissio n has already been accorded to t he candidates/political parties, if \na request for change of helicopter is received from a candidate/political party at the last \nmoment , then it will be dealt with by the DEO on priority basis and decision will be \ncommunicated within 03 hours of receipt of application to the candidate or political party \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C11 .txt\n_ \n3. Kindly bring it to the notice of all DEOs and concerned officers. \nYours faithfully, \nEncl: As above Sd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n99 \n \nCopy to : - \n1. The Commissioner of Security (CA), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, \nMinistry of Civil Aviation, \u2018A\u2019 Wing, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi \u2013 \n110001 (By Special Messenger). \n2. EPS Section/MCC Section/East -1 Section. \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n100", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C12 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2 016 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Off icers of \nall States and UTs. \n \nSubject: - Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of \naccounts of elections expenses of the Candidates \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n In partial modification of the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/In structions/2013/EEPS/ \nVol. IV, dated 24th December, 2013, I am directed to forward herewith the procedure to be \nadopted by the DEO in preparation of scrutiny report under rule 89 of the Conduct of \nElections Rules, 1961 on th e election expenses accounts lod ged by the candidates.", + "The procedure referred to above may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned \nfor necessary action and compliance. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively \nand shall come into force with effect from the date of iss ue of this letter . \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC (J)/EC (R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secr etaries. \n4. All Under Secretaries. \n5. All Zonal Sections/Communication Section/CEMS -I & II/Computer Section/PPEMS/ \nSDR Section. \n \n101 \n Procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s scrutiny and summary report \n1. Every contesting candidate is required to file his/her account of election expenditure \nwith the D EO within the statutory time limit of 30 days from the date of declaration of result.", + "101 \n Procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s scrutiny and summary report \n1. Every contesting candidate is required to file his/her account of election expenditure \nwith the D EO within the statutory time limit of 30 days from the date of declaration of result. \nAs soon as the accounts are received by the DEO, the Abstract Statement of each account \nshould be scanned and put in the website of CEO wi thin 3 days of receipt by the DE O for \nwider dissemination among public. \n2. Account Reconciliation Meeting :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12 .txt\n_ \n2. Account Reconciliation Meeting :- \n2.1 The Account Reconciliation Meeting shall be convened by the DEO on the 26th day \nof the declaration of result in which the candidate shall be given another opportunity to \nrecon cile the understated amount of his/her election expenditure, if any. The DEO shall \nensure that each candidate is informed about this meeting in writing on or by the day of \ndeclaration of result, so that the candidates /their election agents can be present a t the \nmeeting and reconcile the disputed items of election expenditure in their accounts of election \nexpenses with the evidence(s) gathered during election process and the notice(s) \nissued by the RO. \n2.2 If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to obtain \nreply of the candidate.", + "2.2 If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to obtain \nreply of the candidate. Both letter/reply to be considered in Account Reconciliation Meeting \nfirst and subsequently shall be inf ormed to the ECI with the recorded views of the District \nExpenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC). \n2.3 In the Account Reconciliation Meeting, the District Expenditure Monitoring \nCommittee (DEMC) shall scrutinize the accounts and in cases where the differe nces could \nnot be reconciled, shall pass an order in writing, giving detailed reasons, and serve it on the \ncandidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his/ her final accounts. If the candi date does not agree with the \nDEMC order, he/she may lodge his/her final account with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to the DEO.", + "If the candi date does not agree with the \nDEMC order, he/she may lodge his/her final account with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to the DEO. \n2.4 If the candidate has already lodged his/her account prior to the Account \nReconciliation meeting, he/she may revise the account, within the statutory period of 30 days \nof declaration of result of election, in order to incorporate the findings of the DEMC. \n3. Scrutiny of Accounts:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12 .txt\n_ \n2.4 If the candidate has already lodged his/her account prior to the Account \nReconciliation meeting, he/she may revise the account, within the statutory period of 30 days \nof declaration of result of election, in order to incorporate the findings of the DEMC. \n3. Scrutiny of Accounts: \n3.1 After receipt of the fin al accounts from the candidates, the same shall be scrutinised \nby the DEMC. \n102 \n 3.2. Where the accounts submitted by the candidates involve procedural defects such as (i) \nvouchers not signed; (ii) duly sworn in affidavit not filed; (iii) register of day to day account \nalong with bank regis ter and cash register not duly signed, (iv) Abstract Statement (Part -I to \nPart IV and schedule 1 to 10 **) not filled up/not duly signed; (v) Cash Expenditure in \nexcess of Rs.", + "20,000/ -*** not incurred through cheque, (vi) Ex penditure outside the bank \naccou nt; (vii) self certified copies of the statement of bank account not submitted and (viii) if \nthe bank account is not opened at all, within 3 days of receipt of the accounts the DEO shall \nissue a notice giving the candidate 3 days time to rectify the defect . The reply of the \ncandidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice and reply of \nthe candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his/her comments. \n3.3 In cases of delay in filing of accoun ts, not exceeding 15 days from t he due date, the \nDEO shall suo -motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice \nand reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his comments.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12 .txt\n_ \n3.3 In cases of delay in filing of accoun ts, not exceeding 15 days from t he due date, the \nDEO shall suo -motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice \nand reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his comments. \n4. The DEO shall finalize the candidate wise summary and scrutiny reports in the \nprescribed format (Annexure -21* of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of \ndeclaration of result and shall forward the same to the CEO off ice preferably by the 38th day \n(Para 11.5 of the Compendium of Instructions). The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the \nCEO should reach the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result. \n5.", + "The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the \nCEO should reach the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result. \n5. In cases where disagreement persists even after the Account R econciliation Meeting \nand the DEO does not agree that expenses have been correctly reported by the candidate, the \nDEO shall, along with the scrutiny report, enclose certified copies of the relevant documents \nviz. minutes of DEMC/Account Reconciliation Mee tings, notices issued, reply from the \ncandidate, rate chart, Shadow Observation Register (SOR), Election Expenditure Register of \nthe candidate with the documents, duly serial numbered. \n6. The DEO shall get the data entered into the EEMS software** ** withi n 3 days of the \nfinalisation of the candidate -wise scrutiny report. \n7. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively from the date of issue of these \nguidelines, i.e. 2nd June, 2016. \nNote: *Please refer Annexure -C13 for Annexure -21 as the Compen dium has been revised. \n** Please refer Annexure -E2, total no.", + "2nd June, 2016. \nNote: *Please refer Annexure -C13 for Annexure -21 as the Compen dium has been revised. \n** Please refer Annexure -E2, total no. of Schedules is 11 now. \n \n** * Please refer Annexure -E11 and E12 \n**** Please refer Annexure -C17 \n103", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013 C13 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/ Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2016 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nall States and UTs. \n \nSub:- Modified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Annexure -21) -Rega rding. \nSir/Madam, \nI am directed to refer to Annexure -21 of \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (April - 2016)\u201d regarding candidate wise scrutiny report of DEO on \nelection expenditure account and to state that after implementation of Account Reconciliation \nMeeti ng Scheme, modified format is being forwarded herewith with the request to bring it to \nthe notice of all District Election Officers etc. for compliance.", + "for compliance. This new format will be \napplicable prospectively and shall come into fo rce with effect from the date of issue of this \nletter . \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: \n \n1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC(J)/EC(R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries. \n4. All Under Secretaries. \n5. All Zonal S ections/Communication Section/CEMS -I & II/Computer Section/ \nPPEMS/SDR. \n \n104 \n Serial Number of the candid ate in Summary Report of the DEO --------- \n Name of the State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 District\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Election\u2026\u2026.......................... \n \nDEO\u2019s SCRUTINY REPORT ON ELECTION EXPENSES OF THE CANDIDATE UNDER RULE \n89 OF C.E. RULES, 1961 \n \nS.No. \nDescription \nTo be filled up by the DEO \n \n1.", + "RULES, 1961 \n \nS.No. \nDescription \nTo be filled up by the DEO \n \n1. \nName & address of the candidate \n \n2. \nPolitical Party affiliation, if any \n \n3. \nNo. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary \nConstituency \n \n4. \nName of the elected candidate \n \n5. \nDate of declaration of result \n \n6. \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13 .txt\n_ \n1. \nName & address of the candidate \n \n2. \nPolitical Party affiliation, if any \n \n3. \nNo. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary \nConstituency \n \n4. \nName of the elected candidate \n \n5. \nDate of declaration of result \n \n6. \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting \n \n7. \n(i) Whether the candidate or his agent had been \ninformed about the date of Account Reconciliation \nMeeting in writing (i) Yes/No \n \n (ii) Whether he or his agent has attended the meeting (ii) Yes/No \n \n8. \nWhether all the defects reconciled by the candidate \nafter Account Reconciliation Meeting (Yes or No). \n(If not, defects that could not be reconciled be \nshown in Column No. 19) Yes/No \n \n9. \nLast date prescribed for lodging Account \n \n10.", + "Whether all the defects reconciled by the candidate \nafter Account Reconciliation Meeting (Yes or No). \n(If not, defects that could not be reconciled be \nshown in Column No. 19) Yes/No \n \n9. \nLast date prescribed for lodging Account \n \n10. \nWhether the candidate has lodged the account Yes/No \n \n11. \nIf the candidate has lodged the account, date of \nlodging of account by the candidate: \n(i) origin al account \n(ii) revised account after the Account Reconciliation \nMeeting \n \n12. \nWhether account lodged in time Yes/No \n \n12 A. If not lodged in time, period of delay \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 days \n13. If account not lodged or not lodged in tim e, whether \nDEO called for explanation from the candidate. \n If not, reason thereof. Yes/No \n14. Explanation, if any, given by the candidate \n14A Comments of the DEO on the explanation if any, of \nthe candidate \n105 \n 15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Explanation, if any, given by the candidate \n14A Comments of the DEO on the explanation if any, of \nthe candidate \n105 \n 15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13 .txt\n_ \n15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No \n17.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No \n17. If No, then please mention the following defects \nwith details \n(i) Whether Election Expenditure Register \ncomprising of Day to Day Account Register, Cash \nRegister, Bank R egister, Abstract Statement has \nbeen lodged Yes/No \n(ii) Whether duly sworn in affidavit has been \nsubmitted by candidate Yes/No \n(iii) Whether requisite vouchers in respect of items \nof election expenditure submitted Yes/No \n(iv) Whether separate Bank Ac count opened for \nelection Yes/No \n(v) Whether all expenditure (except petty \nexpenditure) routed through bank account \n \n \n \n Yes/No \n18. (i) Whether the DEO had issued a notice to the \ncandidate for rectifying the defect \n(ii) Wh ether the candidate rectified th e defect \n(iii) Comments of the DEO on the above, i.e. \nwhether the defect was rectified or not.", + "(i) Whether the DEO had issued a notice to the \ncandidate for rectifying the defect \n(ii) Wh ether the candidate rectified th e defect \n(iii) Comments of the DEO on the above, i.e. \nwhether the defect was rectified or not. Yes/No \nYes/No \n19. Whether the items of election expenses reported by \nthe candidate correspond with the expenses shown \nin the Shadow Observation Register and Fol der of \nEvidence. \nIf No, then mention the following: Yes/No \n Items of \nexpenditure Date Page No. of \nShadow \nObservation \nRegister Mention \namount as per \nthe Shadow \nObservation \nRegister/folder \nof evidence Amount as per \nthe accoun t \nsubmitted by the \ncandidate Amo unt \nunderstated by the \ncandidate \ni \nii, iii \u2026\u2026 \nTOTAL \n20. Did the candidate produce his Register of \nAccounting Election Expenditure for inspection by \nthe Observer/RO/Authorized persons 3 times \nduring campaign period Yes/No \n106", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13 .txt\n_ \n20. Did the candidate produce his Register of \nAccounting Election Expenditure for inspection by \nthe Observer/RO/Authorized persons 3 times \nduring campaign period Yes/No \n106 \n 21. If DEO does not agree with the facts mentioned \nagainst Row No. 19 referred to above, give the \nfollowing details: - \n(i) Were the defects noticed by DEO brought to the \nnotice of the candidate during campaign period or \nduring the Accoun t Reconciliation Meeting Yes/No \n(ii) If yes, then annex copies of all the notices \nissued relating to discrepancies with English \ntranslation (if it is in regional language) and \nmention the date of notice \n \n(iii) Did the candidate give any reply to the notice \n?", + "Yes/No \n \n(iv) If yes, ple ase Annex copies of such \nexplanation received, (with English translation of \nthe same, if it is in regional language) and mention \ndate of reply \n(v) DEO\u2019s comments/observations on the \ncandidate\u2019s explanation \n22. Whether the DEO agrees that the expenses are \ncorrectly reported by the candidate. \n(Should be similar to Column no. 8 of Summary \nReport of DEO) \n \nDate: Yes/No \n \n \nSignature \n(Name of the DEO)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13 .txt\n_ \n22. Whether the DEO agrees that the expenses are \ncorrectly reported by the candidate. \n(Should be similar to Column no. 8 of Summary \nReport of DEO) \n \nDate: Yes/No \n \n \nSignature \n(Name of the DEO) \n \n23. Comments, if any, by the Expenditure Observer* - \n \nDate: Signature of the Expenditure Observer \n \n \n* If the Expenditure Observer has some more facts that have not been covered in the DEO\u2019s \nreport, he may annex separate note to that effect . \n \n** The DEO scrutiny report is to be compiled by the CEO and forwarded to the Commission. \nIf the CEO feels like giving additional comments, he or she may forward the comments \nseparately.", + "** The DEO scrutiny report is to be compiled by the CEO and forwarded to the Commission. \nIf the CEO feels like giving additional comments, he or she may forward the comments \nseparately. \n107 \n \n SUMM ARY REPORT OF DEO FOR EAC H CONSTITUENC Y ON LODGING OF ELECT ION EXPENSES ACC OUNT S BY CAND IDATES \n \n \n(a) No. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency: (b) Total No. of contesting candidates: \n(c) State and District: (d) Date of declaration of result of election/bye-election: \n(e) Last date of lodging accounts: (f) Name of the elected candidate:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13 .txt\n_ \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. \n \nS. \nNo. \nName of the \ncandidate \nand Party \nAffiliation \nDue date of \nlodging of \naccount \nDate of \nlodging of \naccounts by \nthe \ncandidate \nWhether \nlodged in \nthe \nprescribed \nformat (Yes \nor No) \nWhether lodged \nin the manner \nrequired by law \n(Yes or No) \nGrand Total of \nthe expenses \nincurred/authori \nzed by the \ncandidate/agent \n(as mentioned \nin Part-II of \nAbstract \nStatement) \nWhether the \nDEO agrees \nwith the \namount shown \nby the \ncandidate \nagainst all \nitems of \nexpenditure \n(Should be \nsimilar to \npoint no. 22 \nof DEO`s \nScrutiny \nReport i.e.", + "22 \nof DEO`s \nScrutiny \nReport i.e. Annexure - C13) \nTotal expenses incurred by the Party \n(As reported in Part-III of Abstract \nStatement ) \nTotal expenses incurred by \nothers/entities as reported in Part-III \nof Abstract Statement \nRemarks \nof the \nExpendit \nure \nObserver \n \nLump Sum \nAmount in cash or \ncheque given to \ncandidate by each \nPolitical Party \nGrand Total of \nother expenses in \nkind by the \nPolitical Party \nLump sum \nAmount in cash / \ncheque given to \nthe candidate (and \nmention names of \ndonors) \nGrand total of \nother expenses \nin kind incurred \nfor the \ncandidate \n \n \n \n \n Signature of the DEO \nComments of the Expenditure Observer, if any, \n \n \nDate: Signature of the Expend iture Observer \n \n108", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C14 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C14 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2017/Vol. XIX Dated: 13th December, 2017 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n Tamil Nadu \n Chennai \n \nSub:- Bye-election to 11 -Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar AC, Tamil Nadu, 2017 -Exclusion of \nitems like T -shirt, saree etc. from Rate Chart -Regarding \n \nSir, \n It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in the rate chart issued by the \nDEO, Chennai, some items like saree, dhoti, blankets etc.", + "from Rate Chart -Regarding \n \nSir, \n It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in the rate chart issued by the \nDEO, Chennai, some items like saree, dhoti, blankets etc. have been included as valid items \nof expenditure and several candidates have shown expenditure incurred on T -shirts and \nsarees in their day to day account of election e xpenditure. In this regard, I am directed to refer \nto para 5 of Chapter D and the Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, dated 7th \nApirl, 2011 (Annexure -D9*) (copies enclosed) in the Compendium of Instructions on \nElection Expenditure Monitoring (October, 2017) and to reiterate that supply and distribution \nof main apparels like saree, shirt, T -shirt, dhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is \nbribery of voters.", + "by party/candidate is not permitted as it is \nbribery of voters. Inclusion of these kinds of main apparels in the rate chart has given \nimpr ession that the election authority has given permission to parties/candidates to distribute \nthese items among the voters to lure them. \n The DEO, Chennai may accordingly be directed to exclude these items from the r ate \nchart and to bring it to the notice of all political parties, candidates and election authorities \nimmediately. \n Yours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(MUKESH KUMAR) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n*Please refer Annexure -D7 for Annexure -D9 as the Compendium has been revised \n \n \n \n109", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C15 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C15 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. VI Dated: 18th February, 2019 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nall States and Un ion Territories. \n \n \nSubject: -Fixation of dates for inspection of accounts of candidates 3 times during election \nperiod by Returning Officer -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that there have been instances of fixation of different dates for \ninspection of accounts of c andidates by Returning Officers and Expenditure Observers in the \nlast elections.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that there have been instances of fixation of different dates for \ninspection of accounts of c andidates by Returning Officers and Expenditure Observers in the \nlast elections. In this connection, I am directed to reiterate that in pursuance of the \nCommission\u2019s instructions laid down under the heading \u201cRole of Returnin g Officer\u201d, sub \nheading \u201cInspect ion of Accounts\u201d, in part \u201cC\u201d of \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)\u201d (copy enclosed), the Returning Officer is required \nto prepare a schedule for inspection of Expenditure Register of each candidate in consultat ion \nwith the Expenditure Observer. Three dates shall be fixed for inspection of Expenditure \nRegister of candidates in such a way that the gap between two inspections should be at least \nthree days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not before 3 days fr om the day of poll. \n2.", + "Three dates shall be fixed for inspection of Expenditure \nRegister of candidates in such a way that the gap between two inspections should be at least \nthree days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not before 3 days fr om the day of poll. \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all Returning Officers for necessary \ncompliance and to fix the dates for inspection of Expenditure Registers of candidates in \naccordance with the aforesaid provisions of Commission\u2019s in structions. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n110", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013 C16 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 3/4/2019/SDR -Vol. I Dated: 28th February 2019 \nTo \nThe C hief Electoral Officers of \nAll S tates and UTs \n \nSub:- Amendments in Form -26 (Format of Affidavit to be filed by candidates) \nSir/Madam, \n I am directed to invite reference to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. \nII, dated 10.10.2018, on the subject cited and to state that Form 26 appended to the CE \nRules, 1961 has been further amended vide Ministry of Law and Justice Notification no. \nS.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed).", + "S.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed). The consolidated Form -26 after \nincorporating the amendments i s enclosed herewith. The candida tes are now required to \nfile the affidavit in this amended Form -26. \n2. This letter may be circulated to all DEOs, ROs in the State/Union Territory for \nnecessary action on their part. This shall also be circulated to all Political parties based in \nthe St ate, i.e. the State Units of the recognized Parties and recognized State parties of \nother States and all registered un -recognized political parties with headquarters based in \nyour State/Union Territory, with instructions to take note of the amendments in F orm-26. \nAdequate publicity shall also be given in this regard so that all concerned are aware of the \namendments in Form -26.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(N. T. Bhutia) \nSecretary \n111 \n \nForm 26 \n(See rule 4A ) \nPlease affix your \nrecent passport \nsize photograph \nhere \nAFFIDAVIT TO BE FILED BY THE CANDIDATE ALONG WITH NOMINATION \nPAPER BEFORE THE RETURNING OFFICER F OR ELECTION \nTO\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(NAME OF THE HOUSE) \nFROM\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026CONSTITUENC Y (NAME OF THE \nCONSTITUENCY ) \nPART A \nI\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. **son/daughter/wife \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Aged\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. years, \nresident of\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026( mention full postal \naddress), a candidate at the above election, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as \nunder: - \n(1) I am a candidate set up by------------------------------ \n(**na me of the political party) / **am contesting as an Independent candidate.", + "(**strike out whichever is not applicable) \n(2) My name is enrolled in\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of the \nConstitu ency and the State), at Serial No\u2026\u2026\u2026.in Part No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(3) My contact telephone number(s) is/are\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and my \ne-mail id (if any) is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 and my social media account(s) (if any) is/are \n(i)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(ii)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(iii)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n112 \n \n(4) Details of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and status of filing of Income Tax \nreturn : \nSl. No. Names PAN The financial year \nfor which the last \nInco me-tax return \nhas been filed \n \n \n Total income shown in \nInco me-tax return (in \nRupees) for the last five \nFinancial Years (as on the \n31st March) \n \n 1. Self (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n2.", + "Self (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n2. Spouse (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n3. HUF (If the \nCandidate is \nKarta or \nCoparcener) (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n4. Dependent -1 (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n5. Dependent -2 (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n6. Dependent -3 \n \n \n \n (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \nNote: It is mandatory for PAN holder to mention PAN and in c ase of no PAN, it \nshould be clea rly stated \u201cNo PAN allotted\u201d. \n113 \n \n(5) Pending criminal cases - \n(i) I declare that there is no pending criminal case against me. \n(Tick this alternative, if there is no criminal case pending against the Candidate and \nwrite NOT APPLICABLE against alternative (ii ) below) \nOR \n(ii) The following criminal cases are pending against me: \n(If there are pending criminal cases against the candidate, then tick this alternative \nand score off alternative (i) above, and give details of all pendin g cases in the Table \nbelow) \nTabl e \n(a) FIR No. with name \nand address of Police \nStation concerned \n(b) Case No.", + "with name \nand address of Police \nStation concerned \n(b) Case No. with Name \nof the Court \n(c) Sections of concerned \nActs/Codes involved \n(give no. of the \nSection, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026.of IPC, \netc.). \n(d) Brief description of \noffence \n(e) Whether charges have \nbeen framed (mention \nYES or NO) \n(f) If answer against item \n(e) above is YES, \nthen give the date on \nwhich charges were \nframed \n(g) Whether any \nAppeal/Application \nfor revision has been \nfiled against the \nproceedings (Mention \nYES or NO) \n \n \n \n114 \n \n(6) Cases of conviction \n(i) I declare that I have not been convicted for any criminal offence. (Tick this \nalternative, if the candidate has not been convicted and write NOT APPLICABLE \nagainst alternative (ii) below) \nOR \n(ii) I have been convicte d for the offences mentioned below: \n(If the candidate has been convicted, then tick this alternative and score off alternative \n(i) above, and give details in the Table below) \nTable \n(a) Case No.", + "(b) Name of the Court \n(c) Sections of Acts/Codes invol ved \n(give no. of the Section, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026. of IPC, etc.). \n(d) Brief description of offence for \nwhich convicted \n(e) Dates of orders of conviction \n(f) Punishment imposed", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n(i) above, and give details in the Table below) \nTable \n(a) Case No. \n(b) Name of the Court \n(c) Sections of Acts/Codes invol ved \n(give no. of the Section, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026. of IPC, etc.). \n(d) Brief description of offence for \nwhich convicted \n(e) Dates of orders of conviction \n(f) Punishment imposed \n(g) Whether any Appeal has been filed \nagainst conviction order (Menti on \nYES or No) \n(h) If answer to item (g) above is \nYES, give details and present \nstatus of appeal \n \n (6A) I have given full and up -to-date information to my political party about all pending \ncriminal cases against me a nd about all cases of conviction as given in paragraphs (5) and (6).", + "[candidates to whom this Item is not applicable should clearly write NOT \nAPPLICABLE IN VIEW OF ENTRIES IN 5(i) and 6(i), above] \nNote:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n1. Details should be entered clearly and legibly in BOLD letters. \n2. Details to be given se parately for each case under different columns against each \nitem. \n115 \n 3. Details should be given in reverse chronological order, i.e., the latest case to be \nmentioned first and backwards in the order of dates for the other cases. \n4. Additional sheet may be added if required.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n5. Candidate is responsible for supplying all information in compliance of the \nHon\u2019ble Supreme Court\u2019s judgment in W. P (C) No. 536 of 2011. \n(7) That I give herein below the details of the assets (movable and immovable etc.) of myself, \nmy spouse and all dependents: \nA. Details of movable assets : \nNote: 1. Assets in joint name indicating the extent of joint ownership will also have to be \ngiven. \nNote: 2. In case of deposit/Invest ment, the details including Serial Number, Amount, date of \ndeposit, the scheme, Na me of Bank/Institution and Branch are to be given.", + "Note: 2. In case of deposit/Invest ment, the details including Serial Number, Amount, date of \ndeposit, the scheme, Na me of Bank/Institution and Branch are to be given. \nNote: 3.Value of Bonds/Share Debentures as per the current market value in Stock Exchange \nin respect of listed co mpanies and as per books in case of non-listed companies should be \ngiven . \nNote: 4. \u201cDependent\u201d means parents, son(s), daughter(s) of the candidate or spouse and \nany other person related to the candidate whether by blood or marriage, who have no \nseparate means of income and who are dependent on the candidate for their livelihood. \nNote: 5. Details including amount is to be given separately in respect of each invest ment. \nNote: 6. Details should include the interest in or ownership of offshore assets.", + "Note: 5. Details including amount is to be given separately in respect of each invest ment. \nNote: 6. Details should include the interest in or ownership of offshore assets. \nExplanation - For the purpose of this Form, the expression \u201coffshore assets\u201d includes, \ndetail s of all deposits or investments in Foreign banks and any other body or institution \nabroad, and details of all assets and liabilities in foreign countries. \nSl. No. Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependen t-3 \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Details of deposit in Bank \naccounts (FDRs, Term \nDeposits and all other \ntypes of deposits \nincluding saving \naccounts), Deposits with \nFinancial Institutions, \nNon-Banking Financial \nCompanies and \nCooperative societies and \nthe a mount in each such \ndeposit \n116 \n (iii) Details of invest ment in \nBonds, \nDebentures/Shares and \nunits in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Details of deposit in Bank \naccounts (FDRs, Term \nDeposits and all other \ntypes of deposits \nincluding saving \naccounts), Deposits with \nFinancial Institutions, \nNon-Banking Financial \nCompanies and \nCooperative societies and \nthe a mount in each such \ndeposit \n116 \n (iii) Details of invest ment in \nBonds, \nDebentures/Shares and \nunits in \ncompanies/Mutual Funds \nand others and the \namount. \n(iv) Details of invest ment in \nNSS, Postal Saving, \nInsurance Policies and \ninvest ment in any \nFinancial instru ments in \nPost office or Insurance \nCompany and the a mount \n(v) Personal loans/advance \ngiven to any person or \nentity including fir m, \ncompany, Trust etc.", + "and \nother receivables from \ndebtors and the amount. \n(vi) Motor Vehicles/Aircrafts/ \nYachts/Ships (Details of \nMake, registration \nnumber. etc. year of \npurchase and amount ) \n(vii) Jewellery, bullion and \nvaluable thing(s) (give \ndetails of weight and \nvalue) \n(viii) Any other assets such as \nvalue of clai ms/interest \n(ix) Gross Total value \n \nB. Detai ls of Immovable assets: \nNote: 1. Properties in joint ownership indicating the extent of joint ownership will also have \nto be indicated. \nNote: 2. Each land or building or apart ment should be mentioned separately in this format. \nNote: 3. Details should inclu de the interest in or ownership of offshore assets.", + "Note: 2. Each land or building or apart ment should be mentioned separately in this format. \nNote: 3. Details should inclu de the interest in or ownership of offshore assets. \nS. No Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependent -3 \n117 \n (i) Agricultural Land \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in acres) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case of \npurchase) at the time of \npurchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate Current", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in acres) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case of \npurchase) at the time of \npurchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate Current \nmarket value \n(ii) Non-Agricultural \nLand \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft.) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case \nof purchase) at the time \nof purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc.", + "Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n \n118 \n (iii) Commercial Buildings \n(including apart ments) \n-Location(s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasur ement in sq. ft.) \nBuilt -up Area (total \nmeasurement in sq.ft.) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nproperty by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate current \nmarket value \n(iv) Residential Buildings \n(including apartments): \n-Location (s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (Total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft) \n \nBuilt up Area (Total \nmeasurement in sq. ft.)", + "Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(iv) Residential Buildings \n(including apartments): \n-Location (s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (Total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft) \n \nBuilt up Area (Total \nmeasurement in sq. ft.) \n \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \n \n \n \n \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self \u2013 acquired \nproperty \n \n \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \n119 \n Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(v) Others (such as interest \nin propert y) \n(vi) Total of current market", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n(Yes or No) \n \n \n \n \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self \u2013 acquired \nproperty \n \n \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \n119 \n Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(v) Others (such as interest \nin propert y) \n(vi) Total of current market \nvalue of (i) to (v) \nabove \n \n(8) I give herein below the details of liabilities/dues to public financial institutions and \ngovernment: - \n(Note: Please give separate details of name of bank, institution, entity or individual and \namount before each item) \nS. No.", + "Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependent -3 \n(i) Loan or dues to \nBank/Financial \nInstitution(s) \nName of Bank or \nFinancial Institution, \nAmount outstanding, \nNature of loan \nLoan or dues to any \nother individuals/ \nentity other than \nmentioned above. \nName(s), A mount \noutstanding, nature of \nloan \nAny other liability \n \n \n \n \nGrand total of liabilities \n120 \n (ii) Government Dues: \nDues to Depart ments \ndealing with \nGovern ment \naccommodation \n (A) Has the Deponent been in \noccupation of accommodation \nprovided by the Government at any \ntime during the last ten years \nbefore the date of notification of \nthe current election ?", + "(B) If answer to (A) above is YES, the \nfollowing declaration may be \nfurnished namely: - \n(i) The address of the \nGovernment \naccommodation: \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(ii) There is no dues pa yable in \nrespect of above \nGovernment \naccommodation, towards - \n(a) rent; \n(b) electricity charges; \n(c) water charges; and \n(d) telephone charges as on \n\u2026\u2026\u2026.(date) \n[the date should be the last date of the \nthird month prior to the month in \nwhich t he election is notified or any \ndate thereafter]. \nNote - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \nrespect of above \nGovernment \naccommodation, towards - \n(a) rent; \n(b) electricity charges; \n(c) water charges; and \n(d) telephone charges as on \n\u2026\u2026\u2026.(date) \n[the date should be the last date of the \nthird month prior to the month in \nwhich t he election is notified or any \ndate thereafter]. \nNote - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent, \nelectricity charges, water charges and \ntelephone charges for the above \nGovernment accommodation should \nbe submitted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YES/NO \n(Pl.", + "Note - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent, \nelectricity charges, water charges and \ntelephone charges for the above \nGovernment accommodation should \nbe submitted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YES/NO \n(Pl. tick the \nappropriate \nalternative) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n(iii) Dues to Department \ndealing with Government \ntransport (including \naircrafts and helicopters) \n(iv) Income Tax dues \n121 \n Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -\n2 Dependent -3 \n(v) GST dues \n(vi) Munici pal/Property tax \ndues \n(vii) Any other dues \n(viii) Grand total of all \nGovernment dues \n(ix) Whether any other \nliabilities are in dispute, \nif so, mention the amount \ninvolved and the \nauthority before which it \nis pending. \n \n \n \n \n \n (9) Details of profession or occupation: \n (a) Self\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n (b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "(9) Details of profession or occupation: \n (a) Self\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n (b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(9A) Details of source(s) of income: \n(a) Self \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(c) Source of income, if any, of dependents,\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026. \n(9B) Contracts with appropria te Government and any public company or companies \n(a) details of contracts entered by the candidate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(b) details of contracts entered into by spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(c) details of contracts entered into by dependents \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(d) details of contracts entered into by Hindu Undi vided Family or trust in which \nthe candidate or spouse or dependents have interest \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(e) details of contracts, entered into by Partnership Firms in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents are partners \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n(c) details of contracts entered into by dependents \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(d) details of contracts entered into by Hindu Undi vided Family or trust in which \nthe candidate or spouse or dependents have interest \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(e) details of contracts, entered into by Partnership Firms in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents are partners \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(f) details of contracts, entered i nto by private companies in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents have share \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(10) My educational qualification is as under: \n \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(Give details of highest School / University education mentioning the full form of the \ncertificate/ diplo ma/ degree course, na me of the School /College/ University and the year in \nwhich the course was completed.) \n \n122 \n PART \u2013 B \n(11).", + "122 \n PART \u2013 B \n(11). ABSTRACT OF THE DETAILS GIVEN IN (1) TO (10) OF PART - A:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n1. Name of the candida te Sh./S mt./Ku m. \n2. Full postal address \n3. Number and name of the \nconstituency and State \n \n4. Name of the political party which set \nup the candidate (otherwise write \n\u2018Independent\u2019) \n5. Total number of pending criminal \ncases \n6. Total Number of cases in which \nconvicted \n7. PAN of Year for which last Inco me \nTax Return filed Total Income Shown \n(a) Candidate \n(b) Spouse \n(c) HUF \n(d) Dependent \n8.", + "Total Number of cases in which \nconvicted \n7. PAN of Year for which last Inco me \nTax Return filed Total Income Shown \n(a) Candidate \n(b) Spouse \n(c) HUF \n(d) Dependent \n8. Details of Assets and Liabilities (including offshore assets) in Rupees \n Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -I Dependent -II Dependent -III \nA. Moveable Asset s \n(Total value) \n \nB. Immovable Assets \n \n \nAsset \n I Purchase Price of \nself-acquired \nimmovable property \n II Development/constru\nction cost of \nimmovable property \nafter purchase (if \napplicable) \n123 \n III Approxi mate Current \nMarket Price - \n(a) Self-acquired assets \n(Total Value) \n(b) Inherited assets (Total \nValue) \n9. Liabilities \n (i) Govern ment dues \n(Total) \n (ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total) \n10.", + "Liabilities \n (i) Govern ment dues \n(Total) \n (ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total) \n10. Liabilities that are under dispute \n \n (i) Government dues \n(Total) \n(ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16 .txt\n_ \n11. Highest educational qualification : \n(Give details of highest School /University education mentioning the full form of the \ncertificate/ diplo ma/ degree course, na me of the School /College/ University and the \nyear in which the course was completed.)", + "124 \n \nVERIFICATION \nI, the deponent, above named, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of this \naffidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false \nand nothing material has been concealed there fro m. I further declare that:- \n(a) there is no case of conviction or pending case against me other than those mentioned in \nitems 5 and 6 of Part A and B above; \n(b) I, my spouse, or my dependents do not have any asset or liabilit y, other than those \nmentioned in items 7 and 8 of Part A and items 8, 9 and 10 of Part B above. \nVerifie d at\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026..this the\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026day \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDEPONENT \nNote : 1. Affidavit should be filed latest by 3.00 PM on the last day of filing nominations. \nNote : 2.", + "DEPONENT \nNote : 1. Affidavit should be filed latest by 3.00 PM on the last day of filing nominations. \nNote : 2. Affidavit should be sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Magistrate of the First \nClass or before a Notary Public. \nNote : 3. All columns should be filled up and no column to be left blank. If there is no \ninfor mation to furnish in respect of any item, either \u201cNil\u201d or \u201cNot applicable\u201d as the case may \nbe, should be mentioned. \nNote : 4. The affidav it should be either typed or written legibly and neatl y. \nNote: 5. Each page of the Affidavit should be signed by the deponent and the Affidavit \nshould bear on each page the stamp of the Notary or Oath Commissioner or Magistrate \nbefore whom the Affidavit is sworn. \n(Ministry of Law & Justi ce Notification No.", + "Each page of the Affidavit should be signed by the deponent and the Affidavit \nshould bear on each page the stamp of the Notary or Oath Commissioner or Magistrate \nbefore whom the Affidavit is sworn. \n(Ministry of Law & Justi ce Notification No. H11019(4)/2018 -Leg.II, dated 10th October, \n2018 and Notification No. H -11019/13/2016 -Leg. II, dated 26th February, 2019) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n125", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C17 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C17 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III Dated: 19th June, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States/UTs \n \nSubject: General Election to LS and State Legislative Assemblies, 2019 -Filing of DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Report in EEM S Software -Regarding. \n \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter of even no. dated 31st May, 2019 on \nthe subject cited and to state that the Commission has developed a new data entry portal as a \npart Suvidha * Module, for online filing of the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in respect of the \ncontesting candidates.", + "dated 31st May, 2019 on \nthe subject cited and to state that the Commission has developed a new data entry portal as a \npart Suvidha * Module, for online filing of the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in respect of the \ncontesting candidates. It is relevant to mention that the online form contains the same \ncolumns as the physical format of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \n2. The data entry portal can be accessed by v isiting the link https://suvidha.eci.gov.in ** \n(Steps to be followed are enclosed). You are requested to kindly ensure that data is entered \nonline within 3 days of finalization of DEO\u2019 s Scrutiny Report. \n3. In case of any clarification the URL https://support.ecitech.in *** may be visited, \nwherein you may register first and then raise the relevant query. \n4. You are requested to ensure that this measure is brought to the no tice of all concerned \nincluding ROs, DEOs and the EOs. The DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report should also be sent in \nphysical form as mentioned in para (b) of the letter of even no.", + "You are requested to ensure that this measure is brought to the no tice of all concerned \nincluding ROs, DEOs and the EOs. The DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report should also be sent in \nphysical form as mentioned in para (b) of the letter of even no. dated 31st May, 2019. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Rajan Ja in) \nUnder Secretary \n \n* Now ENCOR E \n**Now https://encore.eci.gov.in \n***Now https://support.ecitech.in/support/login \n \n126 \n Election Expenditure Monitoring Software -Guidelines for filing of DEO\u2019s \nScrut iny Report \n \nElection Expenditure Monitoring Software is a web portal system to help DEOs to submit \ncandidate wise Scrutiny Report. \n \nSteps for E -filing (DEO Login): \n1. Open the link https:/ /encore.eci.gov.in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C17 .txt\n_ \n1. Open the link https:/ /encore.eci.gov.in \n2. Select \u201cGene ral Election to the House of People\u201d or \u201cGeneral Election to the \nLegislative Assembly\u201d, depending on the election concerned. \n3. DEOs will use the username, password and process which is used for Suvidha login. \n4. There are two options (1) Fill DEO Scrutiny Repor t (2) Dashboard. \n5. Click on \u201cFill DEO Scrutiny Report\u201d. \n6. The list of candidates will be automatically populated from Suvidha data of the \nAC/PC and appear on the page. \n7. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cNot Started\u201d to open a form. \n8. Fill in the form till part 5 and finalise. \n9.", + "7. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cNot Started\u201d to open a form. \n8. Fill in the form till part 5 and finalise. \n9. Once it is finalised it gives the DEO the following option \u201cContinue to add more DEO \nScrutiny report for candidates\u201d \u201cYes/No\u201d \nI. Pressing \u201cYes\u201d will take the DEO back to the first page with the name of all \ncandidates for entries. \nII. Pressing \u201cNo \u201d will take the DEO to the \u201cTracking Module\u201d \n10. Tracking Module to be filled. \n11. Complete and finalise. \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the DEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry. \n13. Final ising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n14. Non finalisation of Tracking Module but filling up of Scrutiny Report will show the \nstatus as \u201cUpdate Info\u201d. \n15. The finalised form will be pushed to the CEO for further necessary action. \n \n \n \n \n \n127 \n Steps to be taken by CEO: \n1.", + "14. Non finalisation of Tracking Module but filling up of Scrutiny Report will show the \nstatus as \u201cUpdate Info\u201d. \n15. The finalised form will be pushed to the CEO for further necessary action. \n \n \n \n \n \n127 \n Steps to be taken by CEO: \n1. Open th e link https://encore.eci.gov.in \n2. Select General Election to the House of People or General Election to the Legislative \nAssembly depending on the election concerned. \n3. CEOs will use the username and password which is u sed for Suvidha login. \n4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7. The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C17 .txt\n_ \n3. CEOs will use the username and password which is u sed for Suvidha login. \n4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7. The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise. \n8. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cUpdate Info\u201d to open the form. \n9. Tracking Module to be filled. \n10. Complete and finalise. \n11. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the CEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry . \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n13. The finalised form will be pushed to the ECI for further necessary action.", + "Finalising the Tracking Module will take the CEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry . \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n13. The finalised form will be pushed to the ECI for further necessary action. \n \nPlease raise your technical difficulties at https://s upport.ecitech.in/support/login \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n128", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C18 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III Dated: 9th July, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States/UTs \n \nSub:- General Elections to Lok Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal \nPradesh, Odisha & Sikkim and some bye -elections, 2019 -List of defaulting candidates \nin terms of submiss ion of their accounts of election expenses -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \nIn continuation of the Commission\u2019s letter of even number dated 31.05.2019 and", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18 .txt\n_ \n19.06.2019 (copies enclosed for ready reference), I am directed to state that DEOs ar e \nrequested to send the DEO\u2019s S crutiny Reports [Annexure -C3* of \u201cCompendium of \nInstructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)] within 45 days of \ndeclaration of results i.e. by 8th July, 2019 through the CEO to the Commission and if the \nCEO feels it so necessary additio nal comments may be furnished thereupon, separately. In \nthe past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports \nin a piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal.", + "In \nthe past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports \nin a piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal. For the sake of \ntimely disposal of accounts cases by the Commission, it has been decided that DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Reports on Accounts of Candidates shall now be categorized at the CEO level and \nshall be furnished to the Commission in the specified format (annexure enclosed), as under: - \n A. Tota l No. of DEOs who have furnished scrutiny reports. \n B. Total No. of Contesting Candidates. \nCategory -1: Candidates in whose case no defect has been pointed out by the DEO in the \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \nCategory -2: Candidates who did not lodge th eir accounts of election expenses. \nCategory -3: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results \nunder section 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1).", + "Category -3: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results \nunder section 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1). \nCategory -4: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \nrequired under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \n129 \n required under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18 .txt\n_ \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \n129 \n required under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2, 3 and 4).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18 .txt\n_ \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all DEOs for compliance and furnish the \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports w ithin 45 days of declaration of results of elections along with \nproper categorization of account cases in the prescribed format (annexure enclosed) to the \nCommission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18 .txt\n_ \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to Zonal Section/Zona l Under Secretaries/Zonal Secretaries/Zonal Principal Secretaries \nwith the request to take follow up action on DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports in terms of \nCommission\u2019s circular dated 2nd June, 2016. \n \n*Please refer Annexure -C13 for A nnexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSee below Annexure \nSummary of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report from the State of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026General Elections \nto \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Year\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nCategory -1-Candidates where no defects pointed out by the DEO in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny \nReport \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "Category -1-Candidates where no defects pointed out by the DEO in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny \nReport \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -2-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -3-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts within prescribed time of 30 days \nof declaration of results \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "No. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention (i) last \ndate for \nsubmission of \naccounts, (ii) date \nof submission of \naccounts and the \nnumber of days \ndelayed, ( iii) \nreason for late \nsubmission, if \nobtained by the \nDEO) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -4-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the \nmanner required under law (cases other than Category 2 & 3) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18 .txt\n_ \nCategory -4-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the \nmanner required under law (cases other than Category 2 & 3) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total \nCategory -5-Candidates who failed to lo dge their accounts in time and m anner (cases other \nthan Category 2, 3 & 4) \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "Total \nCategory -5-Candidates who failed to lo dge their accounts in time and m anner (cases other \nthan Category 2, 3 & 4) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -Party \nAffiliation/ Remarks \n(mention (i) last \n131 \n AC returned Independent date for \nsubmission of \naccounts, (ii) date \nof submission of \naccounts and the \nnumber of days \ndelayed, (iii) \nreason for late \nsubmission, if \nobtained by the \nDEO, (iv) the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total \n \n \n \n(Signature of the CEO) \n Date: \n132", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C19 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C19 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI Dated: 24th July, 2020 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSub:- Cases of accounts of election expenses of candidates -Non-adherence of time limit \nprescribed under Rule 89 of the C onduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s \nInstruction -Regarding \n \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. \nXIV, dated 2nd June, 2016 regarding procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in \nrespect of account of election expenses of contesting candidates under Rule 89 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961. It has been observed that time frame prescribed in the \naforesaid Rule is not being followed by the DEOs leading to undue delay in disp osal of \naccounts cases. Your att ention is invited to ECI O.M. No. 76/2004/JS -II, dated 5th July, 2004 \n(Copy Enclosed) whereby the Commission has fixed a deadline of one year for disposal of all \ncases pertaining to account of election expenses. This was done keeping in view the \nobservatio n of the Karnataka High Court (Judgment dated 26.07.1999 of the Karnataka High \nCourt in WP No. 4357 of 1999 -Guinness Hite Paksha Rangawamay Vs. Chief Election \nCommissioner and Ors.)", + "4357 of 1999 -Guinness Hite Paksha Rangawamay Vs. Chief Election \nCommissioner and Ors.) which inter -alia states that there cannot be undue delay in passing \norder under section 10A and it should be passed within reasonable time.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C19 .txt\n_ \n2. The relevant rules of the C. E. Rules, 1961 are reiterated as under: \nRule 89(5) Where the Election Commission decides that a contesting candidate has failed to \nlodge his account of elect ion expenses within the time and in the manner required by the Act \nand these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show cause why he \nshould not be disqualified under section 10A for the failure. \nRule 89(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub -rule \n(5) may within 20 days of the receipt of such notice submit in respect of the matter a \nrepresentation in writing to the Election Commission, and shall at the same time send to the \nDistrict Election Offi cer a copy of his representation together with a complete account of his \nelection expenses if he had not already furnished such an account.", + "Rule 89(7) The District Election Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof , forward to \nthe Election Commis sion the copy of the representation and the account (if any) with such \ncomments as he wishes to make thereon. \n3. Para 4 of Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. XIV, dated 2nd June, \n2016 states that: \nThe DEO shall finalize the candidate wi se summary and scrutiny reports in the prescribed \nformat (Annexure -C3*) of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of declaration of \nresult and shall forward the same to the CEO office preferably by the 38th day (Para 11.5 of \n133 \n the Compendium of Instru ctions). The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the CEO should \nreach the Commission within 45 days of declaration result.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C19 .txt\n_ \n4. In the recent review of pending accounts cases, the Commission has viewed very seriously \nthe delay in submission of DEOs\u2019 Scrutiny Repo rts, Supplementary Reports, \nacknowledgements regarding delivery of Commission\u2019s Notices and non -responsiveness of \nmany DEOs. It is reiterated that law will lose its rigor if time limits as prescribed under Rule \n89 of the C. E. Rules, 1961 as well as in the Commission instructions are not followed in true \nspirit. \n5. It is, therefore, required to bring the above instruction of the Commission to the notice of \nall DEOs for strict compliance. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \n*Please refer Annex ure-C13 for Annexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised \n \n134", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C20 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III Dated: 1st October, 2020 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nOf all States and UTs \n \nSubject: Optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination \nForm and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the CE Rules, 1961) -Guide lines -reg.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that under sub -section (1) of section 33 of the R. P. Act, 1951, \nnomination paper completed in the prescribed form and signed by the candidate and by an \nelector of the co nstituency as proposer has to be delivered to the Returning Officer at the \nplace specified in the notice issued under Section 31 of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n2. In order to move forward in the way of digital India and to minimize scope of mistakes in \nnomination form and the affidavit (Form 26 ), the Commission has decided to provide an \noptional facility to candidates for online data entry of personal details in nomination form. \nThis facility will be available for the candidates through the Election Commission\u2019s S uvidha \nportal https://suvidha.eci.gov.in . The candidate will have to do the registration and login with \nthe mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility are enclosed herewith \n(Annexure -A). \n3. At present, the facility is avail able in two languages, namely, English and Hindi. \n4.", + "The candidate will have to do the registration and login with \nthe mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility are enclosed herewith \n(Annexure -A). \n3. At present, the facility is avail able in two languages, namely, English and Hindi. \n4. For any technical support an email may be sent at support@ecitech.in and technical person \navailable at phone No. 011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20 .txt\n_ \n4. For any technical support an email may be sent at support@ecitech.in and technical person \navailable at phone No. 011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipts. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(N. T. Bhutia) \nSecretary \n\nSee below Annexure -A \nGuidelines for optional facility for candidates for online data entry of personal details in \nNomination Form \nA facility has been provided for the Candidates to make online data entry of their personal \ndetails in the nomination form and the affidavit (Form 26 ) through ECI suvidha portal i.e. \nsuvidha.eci.gov.in. Validation checks at each step of the process will help the candidates to \nfill the form in proper format and without errors.", + "suvidha.eci.gov.in. Validation checks at each step of the process will help the candidates to \nfill the form in proper format and without errors. The facility for online payment of security \ndeposit by the candidate is also available through the same suvidha portal. \n1. Online data entry in Nomination Form", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20 .txt\n_ \n1. Online data entry in Nomination Form \n1.1 The facility of Online data entry in nominations form will be available for the \nCandidates through ECI Suvidha Portal https://suvidha. eci.gov.in \nStep 1 -registration - The Candidate will have to do the registration and login with the \nmobile number and OTP. \nAfter a successful login, the candidate needs to enter the EPIC number and the \nrelevant details will be auto -fetched from the elector al roll. \nStep 2 -Data entry of personal details in the form and affidavit -Candidate then needs to \nmake data entry of his personal details in the nomination form and affidavit online. In \ncase of error or mistake entries, fille d in the form, can be edited/cor rected, till the \nfinalization by the candidate.", + "In \ncase of error or mistake entries, fille d in the form, can be edited/cor rected, till the \nfinalization by the candidate. \nStep 3 - Selection of preferable dates - After complete details verification, candidate \nhas to finalize the form and proceed further for selection of 3 preferable dates from \nthe candidate given , by ticking at t he same, for physical submission of the form before \nthe Returning Officer. \nStep 4 - Security deposit -Further, the candidate can submit the security deposit online \nby choosing the available options from net banking. Optionally , the candidate can \nchoose to en ter the details of challan or indicate the option to deposit it by cash.", + "Step 4 - Security deposit -Further, the candidate can submit the security deposit online \nby choosing the available options from net banking. Optionally , the candidate can \nchoose to en ter the details of challan or indicate the option to deposit it by cash. \nStep 5 - Physical submission of print out of the form filled online -It is to be noted that \nthe form in which the online data entry was made by candidate, will only be treated \nduly subm itted if a printout with QR Code is taken from the system, signed in ink, \nnotarized and delivered by hand, either by the candidate himself or by his proposer \nbetween the hours of 11 O\u2019clock in the forenoon and 3 O\u2019clock in t he afternoon to the \nReturning Of ficer, on the appointed date and place specified by him. The online \nNomination Facility will be closed one day prior to the last date of nomination. \n136 \n Function of Returning Officer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20 .txt\n_ \n1. Provision of IT infrastructure and manpower - \n(i) Returning officers should set u p a workstation for physical verification of \nonline data entry of personal details made by candidate in nomination from the \ndate of notification till the last day of nomination. \n(ii) Returning Officer should ensure the availabili ty of one or more computers \nalongwith printer, scanner, webcam, stationary and other essential as per \nrequirement at the workstation. The computer/laptop should be with webcam \nand minimum i3 processor, 2 GBRAM, and at least 50 GB of free space \navailable. If the webcam is inbuilt in the l aptop/desktop then it should be at \nleast 2 megapixels while in case of a separate webcam, the same should be of \nat least 5 megapixel. \n(iii) Operating system and Browser should be updated with updated antivirus Java \nScript support .", + "(iii) Operating system and Browser should be updated with updated antivirus Java \nScript support . \n(iv) The system and hardware shall be checked by Returning Officer, well in \nadvance, by scanning a sample QR code and also the quality of scanning and \nprinting. \n(v) Returning Officer should identify the staff and arrange training of them, well \nin time, scanning of QR Code, verification of physi cal and electronic copy \nfilled up by the candidate, generating and taking print out of the receipt from \nthe system.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20 .txt\n_ \n2. Processing and verifying Nomination Forms in which data entry made by candidate \nonline - \n(i) The Returning Office r will login and complete the pr ocess of nomination \nform, in which online data entry was made and received through the ENCORE \nportal https://encore.eci.gov.in . \n(ii) The Returning Officer can view all the Preferences indicated by candidates for \ndates f or delivering print out of nomination form in which online data entry \nwas made and give appointments accordingly. \n(iii) As per the common directions, the nomination forms, which have been filled \nusing the suvidha portal are requir ed to be downloaded, printed and completed \nin all respects and then hard copy delivered physically by the candidate or his \nproposer, to the Returning Officer. Before verifying each such nomination \nform, the Returning Officer shall check the QR Code at the top of the first \npage.", + "Before verifying each such nomination \nform, the Returning Officer shall check the QR Code at the top of the first \npage. The scann ing of QR Code shall be done at the first instance by the \nReturning Officer, which will mark the time of receipt of the application. (If in \nany case, the QR Code is not readable through the webcam, the Returning \n137 \n Officer has the option to enter the system g enerated nomination id printed on \nthe form and proceed for verification.) \n(iv) After scanning, the details of the physically handed over form shall be \nchecked and verified from the online submitted form. \n(v) In case of a difference between a form in which online da ta entry made and \nphysically submitted form, the nomination form should be treated as submitted \noffline form and procedure for processing of physically submitted form be \nfollowed. In such a case, the online nomination form s hould be discarded. \n(vi) Returning Of ficer shall verify the details of online payment of security \ndeposit. In case the amount has not been credited to the treasury / bank \naccount of the designated institution / bank, the same will be recorded in the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20 .txt\n_ \noffline form and procedure for processing of physically submitted form be \nfollowed. In such a case, the online nomination form s hould be discarded. \n(vi) Returning Of ficer shall verify the details of online payment of security \ndeposit. In case the amount has not been credited to the treasury / bank \naccount of the designated institution / bank, the same will be recorded in the \nnomination form and this be informed to the candidate. In such case, the \nmanual method of security deposit, as prescribed by the Election Commission \nof India, shall be followed. \n(vii) After the verification of nomination form as per the above procedure, the \nReturning Offic er shall fill Part (IV) in the s ystem and proceed for receipt \ngeneration. \n(viii) Returning Officer should verify the details in the receipt generated and signed \ncopy be handed over to the candidate as per the rules.", + "(viii) Returning Officer should verify the details in the receipt generated and signed \ncopy be handed over to the candidate as per the rules. \n(ix) Returning Officer shall prepare the checklist as provided in the Commission\u2019s \ninstructions and the same will be handed over to the candidate against a proper \nreceipt. \n138", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\nAnnexure-G1 \n \n \n ELECTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-100001 \nNo.76/Instruction s/EE PS/2013/Vol. II D ated: 16th January, 2013 \n \nTo \n \n The Chairman, \n Central Board of Direct Taxes, \n Ministry of Finance, North Block, \n New Delhi \n \nSubject: General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Tripura and \nMeghalaya 2013 -Mod ifications in the Commission\u2019s instructions on Election \nExpenditure Mon itoring- Reg.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to state that the Commission has announ ced the schedule of the \nGeneral elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Tripura and \nMeghalaya vide its Press Note, dated 11-01-2013 and to invite your kind attention to the \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 27th July,2012 and subs equently \nmodified letters dated 17-12-2012 and 15.01.2 013 (copies enclosed) issued to the Chief \nElectoral Officers of the above mentioned states on close su rveillance over election \nexpenditure during the election period", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\n2. Since black money vitiates the purity of election process, you are requested to make \nnecessary arrangements to curb the use of black money during the elections, as mentioned \nbelow:- \n \na. Monitoring by the Income Tax Department: \n \nAll Airports in the state, major Railway Stations, Hotels, Farm Hous es, Hawala Ag ents, \nFinancial Brokers, Cash Couriers, pawn brokers and other suspicious Agencies/ persons \nlikely to be used for movement of undisclosed cash during election process shall be kept \nunder close surveillance by the Income Tax Dept.. For this purpose, the services of the \nofficers and officials under the supervision of D irector General of Income Tax (Inv.)", + "in \ncharge of the state are requisitioned by the Commission. The placement of officers of \nInvestigation Directorate is to be done immediately after the notification of elections in a \nstate, in the state capital or in such sensitive places, as decided by the Income Tax Deptt. \n \n303 \n b. For this purpose, the Director General of Income Tax (Inv) shall take steps to open a 24X7 \nControl Room, and complaint monitoring cell preferably in the State capital having a toll \nfree number for receiving complaints or information regarding movement of large sums of \ncash or other items suspected to be used for bribing of electors. The Income Tax \nInvestigation D irectorate, on the basis of information or complaint, shall condu ct \nindependent enquiry against any person and the DEO shall take steps to provide security \npersonnel enabling them to take necessary action. The ou tcome of the enquiry by the \nIncome Tax Investigation D irectorate shall be reported to the Commission with copy to the \nCEO of the respective State. \n \nc. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit \n(FIU), Govt.", + "The ou tcome of the enquiry by the \nIncome Tax Investigation D irectorate shall be reported to the Commission with copy to the \nCEO of the respective State. \n \nc. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit \n(FIU), Govt. of India shall down load from ECI website the copies of affidavits declaring \nassets and liabilities by the candidates. The FIU shall also verify the information available", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\nIncome Tax Investigation D irectorate shall be reported to the Commission with copy to the \nCEO of the respective State. \n \nc. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit \n(FIU), Govt. of India shall down load from ECI website the copies of affidavits declaring \nassets and liabilities by the candidates. The FIU shall also verify the information available \nwith them pertaining to the candidates and send the report to the DGIT (Inv) of the State \nthrough CBDT.", + "of India shall down load from ECI website the copies of affidavits declaring \nassets and liabilities by the candidates. The FIU shall also verify the information available \nwith them pertaining to the candidates and send the report to the DGIT (Inv) of the State \nthrough CBDT. The Investigation Directorate shall also verify the information available \nwith the Income Tax Department and the report shall be sent to the Commission wh ere \nany supp ression of information about assets or liability or pending dues is noticed. In any \ncase, the investigation report regarding the assets shou ld be sent not later than 6 months from \nthe date of poll. \n \nd. If any information pertaining to election expenses by any candidate or political \nparty is gathered by the Investigation Directorate either during the election \ncampaign or in course of their independent investigation of any person including the case of \nthe candidates, either before or after the election, it shou ld be reported to the Commission.", + "e. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department shall \nreport to the Commission about the political parties which are taking donations and enjoying \ntax exemptions in the poll bound states without filing the statutory returns and action taken \nby the Dept. within 2 weeks of announ cement of election. \n \nf. Deployment of Income Tax officials: \n \ni. The team of Income tax officials besides gathering intelligence on their own in the state \nshall station themselves at such sensitive places, where movement of large sums of un-\ndisclosed cash etc. is suspected and take action as per the Income Tax laws. \n \nii. Besides, the Income Tax Department shall open Air Intelligence Unit in all airports of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\nf. Deployment of Income Tax officials: \n \ni. The team of Income tax officials besides gathering intelligence on their own in the state \nshall station themselves at such sensitive places, where movement of large sums of un-\ndisclosed cash etc. is suspected and take action as per the Income Tax laws. \n \nii. Besides, the Income Tax Department shall open Air Intelligence Unit in all airports of \nthe poll bound States and airports having commercial flights to poll bound States and keep \n304 \n strict vigil over the movement of cash through the aircrafts (including p rivate aircrafts) \nleading to or taking off the poll bound states. If any cash exceeding Rs.", + "If any cash exceeding Rs. 10 lakh is \nfound in the airport, the Income Tax Department shall take steps to take necessary action \nunder the Income Tax laws. If it is not possible to seize the same under Income Tax laws, \nthen Income Tax Department sh all pass on information to the CEO of the state instantly \nwho shall take steps under IPC, if the cash is suspected to be used for bribing of electors. \nThe CISF authorities will extend necessary information and cooperation in this regard. \n \niii. If information of cash withdrawal in excess of Rs. 10 Lakh from the bank account by \nany person is reported by the Bank to the DEO, the same shall be passed on by the DEO to \nthe Nodal Officer of Income Tax Investigation D irectorate / Assistant Director of Income \nTax(Inv.) in charge of the district, who shall take immediate action under the Income Tax \nlaws.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\n3. The Activity Report shall be forwarded by the Asst./ Dy. Director of Income Tax \n(Inv.) as per the revised format (Annexure-24*), to the Nodal Officer at the O/o DGIT \n(Inv.)/DIT(Inv.) concerned who will in turn compile the reports and send it to Election \nCommission every alternate day, with copy to CEO. The format in Ann exure 24, as revised \nis also enclosed herewith. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETA RY \n \n*Please refer Annexure -B11 for Annexure -24 as the Compendium has been re vised . \n \n305", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G2 .txt\nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP regarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks during elections\nAnnexure-G2 \n \nF.No.60 (2)/2008-BO.II \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Finance \nDepartment of Financial Services \n3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, \nParliament Street, New Delhi \nDated the 20th February, 2013 \n \nTo \n \nThe Election Commission \nof India Nirvachan Sadan, \nAshoka Road New Delhi \n(Kind Attention: Shri S. K. Rudola, Secretary) \n \nSubject:- Transport of Clean and genuin e cash by banks during elections-Reg. \n \nSir, \n \n1. Kindly refer to the Election Commission of India\u2019s letter No.", + "Sir, \n \n1. Kindly refer to the Election Commission of India\u2019s letter No. \n75/EI. Ex/ITD/2012 /EEPS/605 dated 29th May, 2012 on the above subject and reply of this \nDepartment vide letter of even number dated 06.11.2012, inter-alia, indicating that a \nStandard Operating Procedure will be evolved by the Indian Banks\u2019 Asso ciation and this \nDepartment will share the SOP with Election Commission so that the same become a part of \nthe checking procedure of the election machinery thereby ensuring smooth transpo rt of clean \nand genuine cash by banks during elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G2 .txt\nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP regarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks during elections\n2. Indian Banks Asso ciation gathered the views/comments of select group of banks and \nbased on the feedback received from banks and after deliberations, the M anaging \nCommitt ee of the IBA has finalized and circulated following guidelines for transpo rtation of \ncash to all member banks for implementation. \n \n- The bank shall ensure that the cash vans of outsourced agencies/companies \ncarrying that bank\u2019s cash shall not, under any circumstances, carry cash of any third \nparty agencies/individuals except the banks. Towards this, the outsourced \nagencies/companies shall carry letters/documents etc.", + "- The bank shall ensure that the cash vans of outsourced agencies/companies \ncarrying that bank\u2019s cash shall not, under any circumstances, carry cash of any third \nparty agencies/individuals except the banks. Towards this, the outsourced \nagencies/companies shall carry letters/documents etc. issued by the banks giving \ndetails of the cash released by the banks to them and carried by them for filing the \nATMs and delivering cash at other branches, banks or currency chests. \n \n- The personnel of the outsourced agencies/companies accompanying cash van \nshall carry identity card issued by the respective agencies.", + "- The personnel of the outsourced agencies/companies accompanying cash van \nshall carry identity card issued by the respective agencies. \n \n- The aforesaid procedure has been stipulated for the reason that during the \nperiod of election if the authorised officials of the Election Commission (District \nElection Officer or any other authorised o fficial) intercepts the outsourced \nagency/company\u2019s cash van for inspection, the agency/company should be in a \nposition to clearly show to the Election Commission through document and also \nphysical inspection of the currency that they have collected the cash from the banks for \nthe purpose of replenishing the bank\u2019s ATMs with cash or delivery of the cash to some \nother branches of the banks or currency chest on the instructions of the bank. \n \n306 \n - The aforesaid procedure shall be part of the standard operating rules and \nprocedure of banks for transport of cash.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G2 .txt\nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP regarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks during elections\n3. Kindly find enclosed a copy of Circular dated 04.02.2013 issued by IBA to the member \nbanks. We request you to kindly consider making these guidelines to become part of the \nchecking procedure of the election machinery thereby ensuring smooth transpo rt of clean \nand genuine cash by banks during elections. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \n \nSd/- \n(D.D. Maheshwari) \nUnder Secretary to the Government of India \nTel. No.011 -23748750 \nE-mail:usbo2 -dfs@nic.in, bo2@n ic.in \nEncls: As Above\n307", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.V dated 18th April, 2013 clarification regarding election expenditure towards serving food, mass marriages, seized cash and other issues.\nAnnexure-G3 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol V Dated: 18th April, 2013 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer \n Karna taka \n Bangalore \n \nSubject: - Clarifi cations on Election Expenditure towards serving food, mass marriages, \nseized cash and other i ssues -Regarding \n \nSir, \nI am directed to refer to your letter no.", + "nil dated 13.04.2013 received through e -mail \nand to cl arify as under: - \n1. Serving food, cold d rinks, butter milk to the people who ha ve come for rally \norganised by the political party or candidate \u2013 \n(a) Under section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 the candidate is required \nto keep a separa te and correct account o f all expenditure in connection with the election, \nincurred or authorised by him or his election agent between the date of nomination and the \ndate of declaration of result.", + "The amount incurred on such items shall be booked in the \nelection expenditure of the candidate(s), w ho has/have organised such rally/meetin g. If the \nrally/meeting is organised by the politic al party then expenditure on such items shall be \nregulated in terms of Hon`ble SCI Judgement in Kanwar Lal Gupta Vs Am ar Nath Chawla \n(AIR 197 5 SC 308, dated 1 0-04-1974) incorporated in para 10.2 of the Instructions on \nElection Expenditure Monitoring - March 2013. \n(b) However, serving only portable drinking water or butter milk among the people, who \nattended the rally, may not constitute bribery under section 171 B of IPC. \n2. Mass Marriage: - \nThere is no restriction by the Commission on such function. If there is any suspicion that \nsuch function is being used for election campaign, then the same should be monitored.", + "2. Mass Marriage: - \nThere is no restriction by the Commission on such function. If there is any suspicion that \nsuch function is being used for election campaign, then the same should be monitored. \nHowe ver, candidate\u2019s expendi ture shall be reg ulated in terms of instruction given in paras \n5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Electi on Expenditure Monitoring \u2013March, 2013.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.V dated 18th April, 2013 clarification regarding election expenditure towards serving food, mass marriages, seized cash and other issues.\n2. Mass Marriage: - \nThere is no restriction by the Commission on such function. If there is any suspicion that \nsuch function is being used for election campaign, then the same should be monitored. \nHowe ver, candidate\u2019s expendi ture shall be reg ulated in terms of instruction given in paras \n5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Electi on Expenditure Monitoring \u2013March, 2013. \n5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring \u2013 March, 2013. \n3. Convoy/Bike Rallies: -The Commiss ion, vide its letter no.", + "5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring \u2013 March, 2013. \n3. Convoy/Bike Rallies: -The Commiss ion, vide its letter no. 437/6/INST/201 0-CC & BE, \ndated 5th October, 2010 had decided that du ring the Model Code period, the vehicles of \npolitical parties and candidates moving in a convoy shall not have more than t en vehicles \n308 \n excluding th e security vehicl es, if any, provided to the candidates, leaders of political parties \netc., in that convoy. \n4. Seized cash or other items to be recorded in the Shadow Observation Register : \nAs per the existing instruction, if the sei zed cash or other items are found to be l inked with a \ncandidate, then after fili ng complaints/FIR by the R.O or any other officer auth orized by him \nshall send the copy of complaints/FIR to the Expenditure Observer/Assistant Expenditure \nObserver who shall m ention it in Shadow Obse rvation Register.", + "In partial modification of \npara 6 of the Commission\u2019s order no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/V ol. I, dated 21 March, \n2013. (Annexure -73 of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring, March 2013), it is \nhereby c larified that the seized amount will not be treated as election expenditure of t he \ncandidate till the case filed in the court is deci ded finally and till such time it shall not be \nentered in Shadow Observation Register. The Complaint/FIR copy shall be ke pt in the folder \nof evid ence. \n \nYours fai thfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K.RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nAnnexure-G4 \n \nCAS-7 (15)/2012 /Div-I (Election ) \n GOVERN MENT OF INDIA \nBUR EAU OF CIVIL AVIATION SECUR ITY \n(MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION) A' WING, JANPATH BHAWAN JANPATH, \nNEW DELHI -110001 Dated: 03/07/2013 \n OFFICE MEMOR ANDUM \n \nSubject: Modified Standard Operating Procedure to prevent transport of unauthorized arms, \ncontraband goods and suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process -\nmatter reg. \n \nRef.", + "Ref. OMs of even no. dated 0 8.04.2011 and dated 14.02.2012 \n \n Reports are received that during the process of elec tions, unauthorized arms, contraband \ngoods or large sum of cash/bullion are often transported through chartered \naircraft/h elicopters/passengers of commercial airli nes to the poll bound States. The Elect ion \nCommission of India is concerned about such incide nts, which may disturb the level playing \nfield during the election process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n2. Therefore, as per request of the Election Commission of India, it is hereby directe d that the \nfollowing measures shall be taken, while keeping vigil over the baggage/passengers at \ncommercial airports and in non -commercial airstrips/helicopters of the States, going for poll \nof those boarding such a ircrafts to the poll bounds States: \nPre-embarkation checks at Commercial Airpor ts: \n \n(i) During election process, all rules and proc edures with regard to frisking and checking of \npersons and baggage should be strictly enforced without any exception.", + "All passengers \n(excepting th ose who are exemp ted under the Rules) and all the baggage (excepting that \nwhich is exempted under the Rules), boarding any aircraft/helicopters including commercial/ \nchartered flights will pass through the pre -embarkation security c hecks area of operational \nairports of the State going of Polls. \n(ii) No prior permission for landing or take off of chartered aircra fts (including fixed wing \naircrafts) and helicopters at commercial airports shall be required from District Election \nOffic er (DEO) or Returning Of ficer (RO). The A ir Traffic Control (ATC) in commercial \nairports shall inform the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO ) of the State and the DEO of the \ndistrict, in which the airport is located, about the travel plan of chartered aircrafts or \nhelicopters as early as possible, pref erably half an hour in advance.", + "310 \n \n \n(iii) However, during election process, the ATC shall kee p record of all such chartered \naircrafts or helicopters, landing and taking off from commercial airports, time of landing, \ntime of take off and pa ssenger manifest, route plan etc. The ATC shall make a copy of this \ninformation available to the CEO of the St ate concerned and to DEO of the district, in which \nairport is located, within 3 days, after the date of landing/take off a nd the CEO/DEO shall \nmake such informatio n available to the Expenditure Observer for making necessary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\ntime of take off and pa ssenger manifest, route plan etc. The ATC shall make a copy of this \ninformation available to the CEO of the St ate concerned and to DEO of the district, in which \nairport is located, within 3 days, after the date of landing/take off a nd the CEO/DEO shall \nmake such informatio n available to the Expenditure Observer for making necessary \nverification during inspection. The ATC shall also make the record available for inspection \nby Expenditure Observer whenever required.", + "The ATC shall also make the record available for inspection \nby Expenditure Observer whenever required. \n(iv) All baggage, including hand baggage, of persons/passe ngers (not exempted under the \nRules) but permitted to avail the facility of vehicle for going up to aircraft shall also be \nscreened by CISF/State/UT police without any relaxation. \n(v) The CISF or police authorities of the State or Union Territory on detec tion of cash, \nexceeding Rs.10 lakhs or bullion, weighing 1 kg or more in the baggage of aircr afts, flying to \nor from the Poll bound State, shall instantaneously report to the Income Tax Department. \n(vi) The Income Tax Department, on recei pt of information shall make necessary verification \nas per the Income Tax Laws and take necessary measures if no satisfactory explanation is \ngiven. They shall also inform the Election Commission / Chief Electoral Officer / District \nElection Officer concerned, before releas e of any such cash or bullion.", + "They shall also inform the Election Commission / Chief Electoral Officer / District \nElection Officer concerned, before releas e of any such cash or bullion. \n(vii) T he law enforcement agencies, like CISF, State Police a nd Income Tax Department \nshall develop their internal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in such a way that the entire \nevent right from detection till seizure or r elease at the airport is captured by close circuit \nTVs/ Video Camera. For this purpose the CC TVs shall be installed in all commercial airports \nin places where the cash/ bullion is detected counted/ seized and also i n the interrogation \nchambers of the law e nforcement agencies including Income Ta x Department Such recording", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nevent right from detection till seizure or r elease at the airport is captured by close circuit \nTVs/ Video Camera. For this purpose the CC TVs shall be installed in all commercial airports \nin places where the cash/ bullion is detected counted/ seized and also i n the interrogation \nchambers of the law e nforcement agencies including Income Ta x Department Such recording \nof CCTVs / Video Camera sh all be preserved with the Airport Operator/ Authority for a \nperiod of 3 months and when required, be made available to the Election Commission/CEO .", + "Checks at Non -commercial Airports/helipads : \n(viii) At remote/uncontrolled airports/helipads, the flying sq uad or police authorities of the \nState/UT in coordination with pilot of the aircraft shall carry out the screening/physica l \nchecking of all baggage coming out of t he craft (excepting the handheld purse by the ladies). \nAny unauthorized arms, contraband good s, cash exceeding Rs.50,000/ - belonging to any \ncandidate or agent or party functionary shall be investigated and considere d for seizure as per \n311 \n order of Hon\u2019ble Sup reme Court in Election Commissioner vs Bhagyoday Janparishad & \nOrs. WP No. 231/2012, dated 09 .11.2012. However, it is clarified that frisking of body of \nany passenger shall not be done at the time of disembarkation at such remote uncontrolled \nairports/hel ipads, unless there is specific informa tion about unauthorized arms or contraband \ngoods, etc. , being carried by the person.", + ", being carried by the person. \n(ix) At remote/uncontrolled airports and helipads, application will have to be made eit her by \nthe candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours before landing, \nmentioning the details of trave l plan, place of landing in the district and names of passengers \nin the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequat e arrangements for security, law \nand orde r issues and also to make available the coordinates of the helipad. On receipt of such", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nthe candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours before landing, \nmentioning the details of trave l plan, place of landing in the district and names of passengers \nin the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequat e arrangements for security, law \nand orde r issues and also to make available the coordinates of the helipad. On receipt of such \nappli cation, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on priority basis.", + "On receipt of such \nappli cation, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on priority basis. \n(x) Every candidate shall also inform the Returnin g Officer concerned in w riting within fiv e \ndays after the landing of aircraft/helicopter, in his constituency about the hiring charges \npaid/payable to the company owning/leasing the aircraft/helicopter, the names of passengers \nand name of the political par ty. (if the party has borne the expense f or the hiring)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n3. All concerned are re quested to ensure that the above directions are strict ly complied with \nunder intimation to this office. \n \nSd/- \n(R N Dhoke, IPS) \nAddl. Commissioner of Security ( CA) \n \nDistrib ution: \n1. All Chief S ecretaries of Sta tes/UTs \n2. The DG, CISF, 13 CGO\u2019s Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of Sta tes.UTS \n4. DGCA, Oppo.", + "All Chief S ecretaries of Sta tes/UTs \n2. The DG, CISF, 13 CGO\u2019s Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of Sta tes.UTS \n4. DGCA, Oppo. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi. \n5. Chairman, AAI, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi. \n6. The RDCOS( CA), BCAS, Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai, Ahmed abad, Chennai, \nHyderaba d, Kolkata & Guwahati: for strict compliance. \n7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan, Opp.Terminal -3, IGI Airport, New Delhi -37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI Airport, 1st Floor, Termi nal IB, Santacruz (E), M umbai -400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL, Cochin International Airport Ltd., Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10.", + "8. The MD, MIAL, CSI Airport, 1st Floor, Termi nal IB, Santacruz (E), M umbai -400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL, Cochin International Airport Ltd., Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10. The MD, HIAL, Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Shamshabad - 500409, Ranga \nReddy Distt., A.P. \n11. The MD, BIAL, Bangalore Internat ional Airport Ltd., Administration Block, Bengaluru \nInternational Airport Devan ahalli, Bangalore -560300. \n12. The MD, MIHAN India Priv ate Ltd. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, \nNagpur. \n \n312 \n Copy to: - \n1. Election Commission of India (Shri Anuj Ja ipuriar Secretary) Nirva chan Ashoka Roa d, \nNew Delhi.: w.r.t. letter No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.I dated 27th June , 2013 \n2. The Secretary to the Govt.", + ": w.r.t. letter No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.I dated 27th June , 2013 \n2. The Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, \nSafdarjung Airport, New Delhi \n3. The Chairman, CBDT, North Block, New De lhi \n4. The Joint Director, IB, 35 SP Marg, New Delhi \n \nInternal: \n \n1. PPS to Jt. COSCA \n2. Shri R.N. Dhoke, Addl.COS(CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467 Mob no. \n+919013626505, Tel. No. (011)23311467, Mob. No. +919013626505 \n3. Shri M. T. Baig., A sstt. Commissioner of Security (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer \nTel. No.(011) 23731721", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4 .txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n4. The Joint Director, IB, 35 SP Marg, New Delhi \n \nInternal: \n \n1. PPS to Jt. COSCA \n2. Shri R.N. Dhoke, Addl.COS(CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467 Mob no. \n+919013626505, Tel. No. (011)23311467, Mob. No. +919013626505 \n3. Shri M. T. Baig., A sstt.", + "011 -23311467 Mob no. \n+919013626505, Tel. No. (011)23311467, Mob. No. +919013626505 \n3. Shri M. T. Baig., A sstt. Commissioner of Security (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer \nTel. No.(011) 23731721 \n4. All Officers in BCAS HQrs \n \n \n Sd/- \n(R. N. Dhoke, IPS) \n Addl. Commissioner of Security \n313", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure _G5 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013G5 \n \nNO. CAS -7(15)/2012/DIV -I(Election) \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Civil Aviation Bu reau of Civil Aviation Security \n\u2018A\u2019 Wing \u2013I, II, III, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath \nNew Delhi -110001 \n11/10/2013 \nADDENDUM TO OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATED 04/10/2013 \nSubject: General Electi ons to the Legislative A ssemblies of NCT of De lhi, Chhattisgarh, \nRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram -2013 - reg. \n Reference is invited to this office O.M.", + "Reference is invited to this office O.M. of even number dated 04/10/2013 regarding \nimplementation of Modified SOP to prevent tra nsport of unauthorized arms, cont raband \ngoods and suspicious money/bullion throu gh airport located during current election p rocess \nin the poll going states. The following instructions are to be followed additionally: - \n \n(i) Passengers, crew and baggage to be tr ansported in General Avi ation/Cha rtered/P rivate \naircrafts and aircrafts owned or hired by state governments shall be emplane d through the \nnormal pre -embarkation security check procedure as is applicable to scheduled flights. \nSimilarly normal disembarkation channel shall be followed and ex it of su ch pa ssengers and \nbaggage shall not be allowed through any other gate of the airpor t. Movement of exempted \ncategory passengers is to be coordinated in advance for smooth passage but their hold \nbaggage will be screen ed.", + "(ii) Baggage (except the handheld purse o r pou ch by any passenger) of arriving \npassengers, crew in respect of General Aviati on/Chartered/Private aircrafts and aircraft \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police where deplo yed. The X-BIS may be provided on arrival by th e \nairport operator CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, If necessary for this \nduty: \n \n(iii) Airport operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IB SS) and the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure _G5 .txt\n_ \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police where deplo yed.", + "The X-BIS may be provided on arrival by th e \nairport operator CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, If necessary for this \nduty: \n \n(iii) Airport operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IB SS) and the \naircraft ope rators en gaged in screening of baggage through stand alone X -BIS shall report the \ndetection of an un authorized arms to police and suspicious money/bullion to Income Tax \nOfficer(s) posted at the airports in poll going states without any delay; and \n \n(iv) It will be the r esponsib ility of District Magistrate/SP to prev ent transport of \nunauthorized arms, contraba nd goods and suspicious money/bullion in General Aviation/ \nChartered/ Private aircrafts and aircraft owned or hired by state governm ents operating \nto/from r emote/ un controll ed ai rports/helipads to poll going states during election process. \nThe guidelines a re to be strictly adhered to and the above instructions will remain in force till \nend of the poll process in the states.", + "The guidelines a re to be strictly adhered to and the above instructions will remain in force till \nend of the poll process in the states. \n Sd/- \n(R. N. Dhoke, IPS) \n Addl. C ommis sioner of Security (CA) \n314 \n \nDistrib ution: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure _G5 .txt\n_ \n1. All Chief Secretaries of States/ Uts. \n2. The DG. CISF, 13 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of States/Uts \n4. DGCA, Opposite Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi \n5. Chairman, AAI Safdarjung Ai rport, Ne w Delhi \n6. The R DCOS(CA), BCAS, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, \nHyderaba d and Guwahati - For Strict Compliance. \n7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan Opp Terminal -3, IGI A irport, New Delhi - 37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI A irport, 1st Floor.", + "7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan Opp Terminal -3, IGI A irport, New Delhi - 37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI A irport, 1st Floor. Terminal 1B, S antacruz (E), Mumbai - 400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL Coch in Int, Airport Ltd, Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10. The MD, HIAL, Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, Shamshabad -500408. \n11. The MD, BIAL, Bangalore International Airport Ltd, Administra tion Block, Bengaluru \nInternation al Airpo rt De vanshaill, Bangalore - 560300 \n12. The MD, MIHAN India Private Ltd. Dr. Babasaheb Am bedkar International Airport Nagpur. \nCopy to: \n1. Election Commission of India (Kind attention: Shri S.K. Rudola, Secretary), \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -w.r.t.", + "Babasaheb Am bedkar International Airport Nagpur. \nCopy to: \n1. Election Commission of India (Kind attention: Shri S.K. Rudola, Secretary), \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -w.r.t. letter \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.VI /330 dated 30.09.2013. \n \n2. The Secretary to the Govt. of India Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, \nNew Delhi. \n3. The Chairman, CBDT, North Block, New Delhi. \n4. The Joint Director, IB , 35 SP M arg, New Delh i. \nInternal: \n1. PS to Jt. COSCA. \n2. Shri R. N. Dhoke, Addl COS (CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467, Mob No. \n+919013626605. \n3. Shri M T Baig, ACS (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23731721. \n4.", + "011 -23311467, Mob No. \n+919013626605. \n3. Shri M T Baig, ACS (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23731721. \n4. All Officers in BCAS Hqrs. \n315", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G6 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G6 \nF.No.CAS -7(15) 2012/Div.(Election) \nGovernment of India Ministry of Civil Aviation \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security \nA\u2019 Wing, I -III floor, Janpath Bhavan, \nJanpath, New Delhi -110001 \nDate: 12/11/2013 \nTo \nThe Inspec tor General, \nCISF (Ai rport Sector), \n13, C GO Co mplex, \nNew Delhi \n \nSub: Election to the Legislative Assemblies of N CT of Delhi, Chhattisgarh, \nRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram -Reg. \nSir, \n Reference is invited to CISF lette r no. 10679 dated 9/ 11/20 13 on the subject sited \nabove resp onse to Election Commission of I ndia letter no.", + "Sir, \n Reference is invited to CISF lette r no. 10679 dated 9/ 11/20 13 on the subject sited \nabove resp onse to Election Commission of I ndia letter no. 739 dated 01/11/2013. \n2. In this connection, BCAS letter of even number dated 11/10/2013 (copy enclosed) \ninter alia reads that p assengers, crew and b aggage to be transpo rted in general \naviation/chartered/private aircrafts and aircrafts owne d or hired by State governments shall be \nemplaned through the normal pre -embarkation security cheek procedure as is applicable to \nscheduled flig hts. Similarly, norma l disembarkation cha nnels shall be followed and exit of \nsuch passenger and baggage shall no t be allowed through any other gate of the airport. \nFurther, AAI has instructed to airports vide their letter no. 1583 dated 8/11/2013 (copy \nenclosed) reiterating th e above instructions in response to this office letter of even number \ndated 01/11/2013.", + "Further, AAI has instructed to airports vide their letter no. 1583 dated 8/11/2013 (copy \nenclosed) reiterating th e above instructions in response to this office letter of even number \ndated 01/11/2013. The above duties can be achieved by redeployment of existing manpower. \n3. In view of the above, you are requested to enforce the above said procedu res under \nintimation of this office. \nEncl: As above \n Yours Faithfully, \nSd/- \n(R.N. Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G. Bhavan, New Delhi \n316 \n Copy for informat ion to:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G6 .txt\n_ \n3. In view of the above, you are requested to enforce the above said procedu res under \nintimation of this office. \nEncl: As above \n Yours Faithfully, \nSd/- \n(R.N. Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G. Bhavan, New Delhi \n316 \n Copy for informat ion to: \n1. Election C omm issioner of India (Shri B. B. Garg, Jt. Director), Nirvachan Sadan, \nAshoka Road, New Delhi -01 \nInternal: PS to Jt. COSCA, PS to ACOS (S), ALL RDCOS, BC \n317", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G7 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Asho ka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States and UTs \n \n \nSubject : Standard Operati ng Procedure for sei zure and release of cash and other items - \nregarding \nMadam/Sir, \nIn supe rsession of Commission\u2019s Order No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. XIX, \ndated 30th December 2014, I am directed to forward herewith the revised S tandard Operating \nProcedure (SOP) for dep loyme nt of the Flying Squads, Static Su rveillance Teams etc.", + "76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. XIX, \ndated 30th December 2014, I am directed to forward herewith the revised S tandard Operating \nProcedure (SOP) for dep loyme nt of the Flying Squads, Static Su rveillance Teams etc. and for \nseizure and release of cash and other items during election process, for necessary action and \ncompliance.(Changes in italics). \n2. You are requeste d to kindly bring it to the notice of all election officials, the Income \nTax Department, Police Department and E xcise Department for compliance.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n2. You are requeste d to kindly bring it to the notice of all election officials, the Income \nTax Department, Police Department and E xcise Department for compliance. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n \n318 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOK A ROA D NEW DELHI -110001 \nFile No.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n \n318 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOK A ROA D NEW DELHI -110001 \nFile No. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015 /Vol-II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \nOrder \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commission under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \nWhereas, all forms of intimidation, threat, influence and bribing of electors must be \nprevented in the interest of free and fair election and; reports are received that money \npower and muscle power are being used during election process for inducement of electors \nby way of distribution of cash, gift items, liquor or free food; or for intimidation of electors \nby threat or intimidation; and \nWhereas, distribution of cash or any item of bribe or use of muscle power for influencing \nelectors are crime under sections 171 B and 171 C of IPC and also are Corrupt Practices \nunder Section 123 of R.P.", + "Act, 1951; \nNow, therefore, for the purpose of maintaining pu rity of elections, the Election Commission \nof India hereby issues the following Standard Operating Procedure for Flying Squads, \nconstituted for keeping v igil over excessive campaign expenses, distribution of items of \nbribe in cash or in kind, movement of illegal arms, ammunition, liquor, or antisocial \nelements etc. in the constituency during election process: \nFlying Squad (FS) \n1. There shall be three or more Flying Squads (FS) in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment . The FS shall start functioning from the date of announ cement of \nelection and shall continue till completion of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n1. There shall be three or more Flying Squads (FS) in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment . The FS shall start functioning from the date of announ cement of \nelection and shall continue till completion of poll. \n2. The Flying Squad shall (a) attend to all model code of condu ct violations and \nrelated complaints; (b) attend to all complaints of threat, intimidation, movement of \nantisocial elements, liquor, arms and ammunition and large sum of cash for the pu rpose of \nbribing of electors etc.; (c) attend to all complaints regarding election expenditure incurred \nor authorized by the candidates / political party; (d) videograph w ith the help of Video \nSurveillance Team (VST), all major rallies, public meetings or other major expenses made \nby political parties after the annou ncement of election by the Commission. \n3.", + "3. In Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESC), there shall be more FSs, depending \non the requirement. The FS shall not be given any other work during the period. The \nnames and mobile numbers of the Magistrate as head of the FS and other officials in FS \n319 \n shall be provided to the Complaint Monitoring Control Room and Call Centre, RO, DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Police Observer, Expenditure Observer and Ass istant Expenditure \nObserver. In ESCs, CPF or State Armed Police may be mixed in the FS, depending on \nthe situation and the DEO shall take necessary steps in this regard. The DEO shall constitute \nthe FS with officers of proven integrity.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n4. Whenever a complaint regarding distribution of cash or liquor or any other item of \nbribe or regarding movement of antisocial elements or arms and ammunition, is received, \nthe FS shall reach the spot immediately. In case of suspicion o f com mission of any crime, \nthe incharge Police Officer of FS shall seiz e cash or items of bribe or other such items, and \ngather evidence and record statement of the witnesses and the persons from whom the items \nare seized and issue prop er Panchnama for sei zure as per the provisions of CrPC to the \nperson from whom such items a re seized. He shall ensure that case is submitted in the Court \nof competent jurisdiction within 24 hrs. The Magistrate of the FS will ensure tha t proper \nprocedure is followed and there is no law and order problem. \n5.", + "He shall ensure that case is submitted in the Court \nof competent jurisdiction within 24 hrs. The Magistrate of the FS will ensure tha t proper \nprocedure is followed and there is no law and order problem. \n5. The Magistrate of the FS shall send a Daily Activity report in respect of items of \nseizure of bribe or cash to the D.E.O. in a format as per Annexure - A, with a copy to R.O., \nS.P. and the E xpenditure Observers, and shall also send Daily Activity report in respect of \nmodel code of condu ct violations to RO, DEO, S.P. and General Observer in the format as \ngiven in Ann exure-B. The S. P. shall send daily activity report to Nodal Officer of Police \nHeadquarter, who shall compile all such reports from the district and send a conso lidated \nreport in the same format ( i.e.,: Ann exure \u2013 A & B) on the next day by fax/ e-mail to the \nCommission w ith a copy to the CEO of the state.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n6. The entire proceeding shall be video recorded. The Inchar ge Officer of FS sh all \nalso file complaints/F.I.R. immediately against (i) the persons, receiving and giving bribe; \nand (ii) any other person from whom contraband items are seized, or (iii) any other \nantisocial elements found engaged in illegal activity. The copy of the complaint/FIR shall be \ndisplayed on the notice board of the R.O. for public information and be sent to the DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Expenditure Obs erver and Police Obs erver. The Expenditure Observer \nshall mention it in the Shadow Observation Register, if it has links with any candidate\u2019s \nelection expenditure. \n7.", + "for public information and be sent to the DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Expenditure Obs erver and Police Obs erver. The Expenditure Observer \nshall mention it in the Shadow Observation Register, if it has links with any candidate\u2019s \nelection expenditure. \n7. In case, a complaint is received about distribution of cash, gift items, liquor or free \nfood; or about threat/ intimidation of electors; or of movement of arms/ammunitions/ \nantisocial elements and it is not possible for the FS to reach the spot immediately, then the \ninformation shall be passed on to the Static Surveillance Team, nearest to the spot or to the \npolice station of that area, who shall rush a team to the spot for taking necessary action on \nthe complaint. All seizures made by the police authorities either on receipt of complaints \n320 \n forwarded by FS or received independently shall also be reported to the FS which shall \nincorporate such seizure reports in its Daily Activity Reports in relevant rows/columns \nand this is done to avoid dup lication of reports of s eizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n8. Each FS shall announ ce through a Public address system, fitted onto its vehicle, the \nfollowing in local language in the area un der its jurisdiction: \u201cAs per section 171 B of \nIndian Penal Code, any person giving or accepting any gratification in cash or kind during \nelection process, with a view to inducing the person to exercise his electoral right is \npunishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or with bo th. Further, as per \nsection 171 C of Indian Penal Code, any person who threatens any candidate or elector, or \nany other person, with injury of any kind, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year \nor with fine or both. Flying Squads have been formed to register cases against both the \ngiver and the taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat \nand intimidation of electors.", + "Flying Squads have been formed to register cases against both the \ngiver and the taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat \nand intimidation of electors. All the Citizens are hereby requested to refrain from taking \nany bribe and in case, anybody offers any bribe or is having know ledge about the bribe or \ncases of threat/intimidation of electors, then he should inform on the toll free \nnumber\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026., of the 24x7 Complaint Monitoring Cell of the district, set up for \nreceiving the complaints\u201d. \n9. As per C ommission\u2019s instruction No. 23/1/2015 -ERS, dated 21 -02-2015, Booth Level \nAwareness Groups (BAGs) formed for purification and authentication of electoral rolls of \nthe booth will also be associated in collecting the evidences of malp ractices taking plac e in \ntheir area either by mobile softwa re developed by the Commission o r otherwise. Whenever \nthe BAG provides any information, the Flying Squad should reach the spot within shortest \npossible time and take necessary action and gather cor roborative evidences . \n10.", + "Whenever \nthe BAG provides any information, the Flying Squad should reach the spot within shortest \npossible time and take necessary action and gather cor roborative evidences . \n10. The DEO shall publish pamphlets quo ting the above in English or Hindi or local \nlanguage and distribute through the flying squad in prominent places. Press release shou ld \nalso be issued by the DEO on the election expenditure monitoring measures.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n10. The DEO shall publish pamphlets quo ting the above in English or Hindi or local \nlanguage and distribute through the flying squad in prominent places. Press release shou ld \nalso be issued by the DEO on the election expenditure monitoring measures. \n11. After the announ cement of elections, DEO shall make an appeal as mentioned in \npara 8 above in print and electronic media for the benefit of general public about the \nmonitoring mechanism, which is being put in place during election process. \n12. All the vehic les u sed by the Flying Squads shall be fitted with the CCTV cameras/ \nwebcams or shall have video cameras (keeping in view the availability and economic \nviability) for recording the interception made by the Flying Sq uads \nStatic Surveillance Team (SST) \n1.", + "All the vehic les u sed by the Flying Squads shall be fitted with the CCTV cameras/ \nwebcams or shall have video cameras (keeping in view the availability and economic \nviability) for recording the interception made by the Flying Sq uads \nStatic Surveillance Team (SST) \n1. There shall be three or more Static Surveillance Teams in each A ssembly \nConstituency/Segment w ith one executive magistrate and three or four police personn el in \n321 \n each team who shall be manning the check post. Depending on the sensitivity of the area, the \nCPF members will be mixed in the SSTs. \n2. This team shall put check posts at Expenditure Sensitive pockets/hamlets, and shall \nkeep watch on movement of illicit liquor, items of bribe, or large amount of cash, arms \nand ammunition and also movement of antisocial elements in their area. The entire process \nof checking shall be captured in video or CCTV. \n3. The Magistrate of the SST shall send Daily Activity report to the D.E.O. w ith copy to \nR.O., S.P.", + "The entire process \nof checking shall be captured in video or CCTV. \n3. The Magistrate of the SST shall send Daily Activity report to the D.E.O. w ith copy to \nR.O., S.P. and E xpenditure Observer, General Observer, and Police observer in a format \nas per Ann exure \u2013C, on the same day. The S.P. sha ll send daily activity update to Nodal \nOfficer of Police Headquarter, who shall compile all such reports from the district and send \na conso lidated report in the same format ( i.e., Annexure \u2013 C) on the next day by fax/ e-mail \nto the Commission with a copy to the CEO of the state.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n4. The checking by the SSTs shall be done in the presence of an Executive \nMagistrate and shall be video-graphed. No such checking shall take place without the \npresence of Executive Magistrate. The video/CCTV record with an identification mark of \ndate, place and team number shall be d eposited with the R.O, on the next day who sh all \npreserve the same for verification by the Commission at later point of time. It may also be \nwidely advertised by the DEO that any member of the public can obtain a copy of the video/ \nCCTV record by depositing Rs. 300/-. \n5.", + "It may also be \nwidely advertised by the DEO that any member of the public can obtain a copy of the video/ \nCCTV record by depositing Rs. 300/-. \n5. Whenever Check Posts are put at the borders of the district/State or at any other \nplace by any agency, for any purpose, then the nearest SST shall be present there in such \nteam, to avoid duplication of checking in the area and reporting of seizure of cash or items of \nbribe has to be done by the SST. \n6. Checking by SST on the major roads or arterial roads shall commence from the date \nof notific ation of election . The SSTs shall be controlled by the DEO and S.P. in consu ltation \nwith General Observer and Expenditure Obs ervers and the mechanism shall be strengthened \nin last 72 Hrs. before the poll, particularly in vulnerable areas or in Expenditure sensitive \npockets and during suc h period, the SST shall not be dismantled under any circumstances . \n7. During checking, if any cash exceeding Rs.", + "before the poll, particularly in vulnerable areas or in Expenditure sensitive \npockets and during suc h period, the SST shall not be dismantled under any circumstances . \n7. During checking, if any cash exceeding Rs. 50,000 /- is found in a vehicle carrying a \ncandidate, his agent, or party worker or carrying posters or election materials or any drugs, \nliquor, arms or gift items which are valued at more than Rs. 10,000/-, likely to be used for \ninducement of electors or any other illicit articles are found in a vehicle, shall be subject to \nseizure. The whole event of checking and seizure is to be captured in a video/CCTV, which \nwill be submitted to the Returning Officer, everyday. \n322", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n8. If any star campaigner is carrying cash up to Rs. 1 Lakh, exclusivel y for his/her \npersona l use, or any party funct ionary is carrying cash with certi ficate from the treasurer of \nthe party mentioning the amount and its end use, then the authorities in SST shall retain a \ncopy of the certificate and will not seize the cash. If cash of more than 10 lakh is found in a \nvehic le and there is no suspicion of commission of any crime or linkage to any candidate or \nagent or party functionary, then the SST shall not seize the cash, and pass on the information \nto the Income -Tax authority, for necessary action under Income - Tax Laws. \n9.", + "9. During checking, if there is any suspicion of commission of c rime, the seizure of \ncash or any item shall be done by the incharge Police Officer of the SST as per provision of \nCrPC in presence of the Execut ive Magistrate. The P olice Officer in cha rge o f SST shall file \ncomplaint/FIR in the Court, having jurisdiction, within 24 hours. \n10. FS and SST shall be polite, decent and courteous, while checking the baggage or vehicle. \nThe purse held by the ladies shall not be checked, unle ss there is a lady o fficer. The FS shall also \nsupervise the functioning and proper conduct of SSTs during checking in their areas. \n11. Advance training of FSs and SSTs should be done as per direction of the Commission. \nThe DEO and the SP of the district sh all ensure that the teams are constituted and properly \ntrained. The Nodal Officer at the Po lice Headquarters shall ensure that proper training and \nsensitisation of the police force is this regard is done. \n12.", + "The DEO and the SP of the district sh all ensure that the teams are constituted and properly \ntrained. The Nodal Officer at the Po lice Headquarters shall ensure that proper training and \nsensitisation of the police force is this regard is done. \n12. In case of any grievance about the conduct of the FS or SST, the A uthor ity, whom the \nperson can appeal fo r redressal of grievance on misc onduct or harassment shall be the Dy. DEO \nof the district (in charge of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n12. In case of any grievance about the conduct of the FS or SST, the A uthor ity, whom the \nperson can appeal fo r redressal of grievance on misc onduct or harassment shall be the Dy. DEO \nof the district (in charge of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell). \n13. After seizure, the seized amount shall be deposited in such manner as directed \nby the Court and a copy of seizure of cash, in excess of Rs. 10 lac s shall be forwarded to the \nIncome Tax authority, engaged for the purpose . The DEO shall issue necessary instructions \nto the treasury units to receive the seized cash beyond office hours and on holidays also, in \ncase it is r equired. \n14.", + "10 lac s shall be forwarded to the \nIncome Tax authority, engaged for the purpose . The DEO shall issue necessary instructions \nto the treasury units to receive the seized cash beyond office hours and on holidays also, in \ncase it is r equired. \n14. Wherever the FS or SST or police authorities receive information about any \nsuspicious items in their area, including movement of huge amount of cash, they shall keep \nthe respective Law enforcement agencies informed about such items. \n15. All the vehicles, used by SSTs and FSs may be fitted with GPRS enabled tracking unit \nso that timely action by the teams can be monitored.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n16. Release of Cash \n(i) In order to avoid inc onvenience to the pub lic and genuine pers ons a nd also for \nredressal of their gri evances, if any, a committee sh all be formed comprising three officers of \n323 \n the District, namely, (i) CEO, Zila Parishad/CDO/P.D,DRDA (ii) Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in the District Ele ction Office (Conveno r) and (iii) District Treasury \nOfficer.", + "The Committee shall suo -motu e xamine each case of seizure made by the Police or \nSST or FS and where the Committee finds that no FIR/Complaint has been filed against the \nseizur e or where the seizu re is not linked with any candidate or political party or an y election \ncampaign etc., as pe r Standard Operating Procedure, it shall take immediate step to order \nrelease of such cash etc. to such persons from whom the cash was seized aft er passing a \nspeakin g order to that effec t. Th e Committee shall look into all cases and take decision on \nseizur e. \n(ii) The procedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document \nand it should also be informed to such persons at the tim e of seizure of cash . The functioning \nof this committee should be given wide pub licity, including telephone no. of the convenor of \nthe Committee.", + "(ii) The procedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document \nand it should also be informed to such persons at the tim e of seizure of cash . The functioning \nof this committee should be given wide pub licity, including telephone no. of the convenor of \nthe Committee. \n(iii) All the information pertaining to release of cash, shall be maintained by the Nodal \nOfficer expenditure monito ring in a register, serially date wise wi th th e details regarding \namount of Cash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n(iv) If the release of cash is more than Rs. 10 (Ten) Lac, the nodal officer of Income Tax \nshall be kept inform ed before the releas e is effected. \n(v) All c ases of seizure of cash etc., effected by FS, SST or Police authoritie s shall \nimmediately be brought to the notice of the Committee formed in the District and the \nCommittee shall take action as per para (i) mentione d above. In no case, the matter relating", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \nshall be kept inform ed before the releas e is effected. \n(v) All c ases of seizure of cash etc., effected by FS, SST or Police authoritie s shall \nimmediately be brought to the notice of the Committee formed in the District and the \nCommittee shall take action as per para (i) mentione d above. In no case, the matter relating \nto se ized cash/ seized valuables shall be kept pending in malkhana or treasury for more than \n7(Seven) days after the date of poll, unless any FIR/Complaint is filed. It shall be the \nresponsibility of the Returning O fficer to bring all such cases before the appe llate committee \nand to release the cash/valuables as per order of the appellate committee.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n17. It is further informed that the EEMS software for Daily Activity Report, available in \nthe Commission\u2019s website may be used for sending the report to the Com missi on. \n By order , \n Sd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Secretary \n \n \n \nNote: Please refer Annexure -B8, B9 & B10 for Annexure - A, B & C. \n324 \n \n \nFormat for Receipt to be given to persons from whom cash/article is seized \n \n \nBook No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nReceipt Number\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nName of the Executive Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026 \n(Heading the Flying Squad/ Static Surveillance Team) \n \n1.", + "Receipt Number\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nName of the Executive Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026 \n(Heading the Flying Squad/ Static Surveillance Team) \n \n1. Cash Amount seized Rs\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 (in \nwords\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026) \n \n/ Other articles seized\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 .from \nShri\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026Address:\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. . \nMobile No. \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nat\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. (name of place where seized) on \ndated\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026falling in the Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .", + "(Name of State/ UT) \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 District \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026P olice Station \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 as the entire cash/ other articles is suspected to be used as bribery \nof the electors. \n \nOr", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7 .txt\n_ \n2. The cash Rs\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026... ( In words \nRs \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026)/- (details of other articles) have been h anded o ver \nto Sh ri\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026...(name and designation of the Officer of Income Tax \nDeptt.) taking necessary action under Income Tax Laws. (Strike out if not applicable) \nAppeal Proc edure \n \nYou may appeal to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Name of ADM/SDM, \nheading the Expenditure Monitoring Cell) for redressal of grievance, within seven da ys or you \nmay appe al to Joint Director of Income Tax (Inv.)", + "for necessary relief if action relates to Income \nTax deptt . \n \n \n \nSignature with Stamp \n \n(Name, Designation and address of Magistrate) \n Date: \n325", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G8 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G8 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sada n, As hoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76 /Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.V Dated: 20th January, 2016 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll the States and UTs \n \nSubject: List of Non -Scheduled Operator\u2019 s Permit holders (NSO P)- Regard ing. \nSir/Madam, \nKindly find enclosed a copy of letter no. AV.14015/Gen./2008 -AT-I, dated 05.01.2016 \nreceived from the Director General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi forwarding therewith list of service \nproviders for Non -Sche duled Operators Permi t Hol ders.", + "AV.14015/Gen./2008 -AT-I, dated 05.01.2016 \nreceived from the Director General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi forwarding therewith list of service \nproviders for Non -Sche duled Operators Permi t Hol ders. The office of DGCA has infor med that the \nNSOP holders (Serv ice Providers) are free to fix the hiring charges and such charges are not being \nregulated by the office of DGCA. \nI am directed to request you to kindly bring it to the notice of all th e Dis trict Election \nOfficers and other election authorities impressing that whenever necessary, the information regarding \nhiring charges of helicopters/aircrafts etc. may be obtained by them directly from the Non -Scheduled \nOperators Pe rmit Holders. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n SECR ETARY \n \nEnc. As above (33 pages) \nCopy to Shri Ved Prakash, Director of Operations (Air Transport), O/o the Director General of \nCivil Aviation, Technical Centre, Opp.", + "As above (33 pages) \nCopy to Shri Ved Prakash, Director of Operations (Air Transport), O/o the Director General of \nCivil Aviation, Technical Centre, Opp. Safdarjung A irport, New Delhi ( By Special Messenger) , \nwith the request to facilitate the desired information and keep upda ting the list on the website of \nDGCA so that the election authorities are able to obtain latest information during election process. \nSd/- \n(AVINAS H KUMAR) \n SECRETARY \n326", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G9 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G9 \nELECTI ON CO MMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \n No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol.II Dated: 4th April, 2016 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Office rs of all States/UT s \nSubject: Standard O perat ing P rocedure for follow up action by the Flying Squads on receip t \nof complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in any premise -\nRegarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commissio n`s letter No.76/In structions/2015/EEPS \n/Vol.", + "in any premise -\nRegarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commissio n`s letter No.76/In structions/2015/EEPS \n/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 and to stat e that the instructions therein provide a comprehensive \nSOP in respect of deployment of Flying Squads, SSTs etc for seizure and release of cash and \nother items during election p rocess. \nThe SOP cov ers instances of comp laints relating to movement of large sum of cash \netc. suspected to be for the purpose of bribing of voters etc. However, it is seen that there is \nlack of clarity in respect of the procedure to be followed by the comp laint monitoring ce lls \nand Flying Squads in respect of complaints relating to s torage of large amount of cash at any \npremise which is suspected to be for illegal use in connection with election.", + "Accordingly, it \nis decided that the following procedure may be strictly followe d by the complaint mo nitor ing \ncell, DEMC or the Expenditure Observer on receipt of such com plaints or information that \nlarge amounts of cash or other valuables are lying at any premise which may be used for \nbribing of voters. \n1. On receipt of any such complai nt, the complaint mon itoring cell will immediately \ninform th e Expenditure Observer regardin g the same. \n2. The Expenditure Observer or the Nodal Officer, DEMC will coordinate with the In -\ncharge of the Income Tax Team. If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G9 .txt\n_ \n1. On receipt of any such complai nt, the complaint mon itoring cell will immediately \ninform th e Expenditure Observer regardin g the same. \n2. The Expenditure Observer or the Nodal Officer, DEMC will coordinate with the In -\ncharge of the Income Tax Team. If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action. \n3. A team of Flying Squ ad will be immediately rushed to the spot. The team will deploy \npersons at some distance yet within sight from the premises for continuous \nsurveil lance of the premis e till the team from Incom e Tax Department arrives or it is \nconclusively inferred from disc reet enquiry that the information is not genuine. If \nrequired, videography can also be made. \n327 \n 4.", + "If \nrequired, videography can also be made. \n327 \n 4. Neither the Expenditure Observer, nor any member of the Flying Squad wi ll enter the \npremise befor e arrival of the Income Tax Team. \n5. Any action with regard to sear ch and seizure will be undertaken by the Income Tax \nDepartment as per procedure laid down under the Income Tax Act. However, the \nmembers of the Fl ying Squad team or the Expenditure Obser ver m ay enter the \npremise if their serv ices are required by the Income Tax team, which would be \nstrictly under the provisions of the Income Tax Act including authorisation etc. \n6. The DEO/ SP are expected to provide ne cessary assistance in execution of the s earch \nby the Income Tax team. \n7. The Flying Squad team (teams) should be present in the vicinity for interception and \nchecking of persons entering or coming out of the premise during the period of the \nsearch. Cash or v aluables etc found in such vehicles/ wit h suc h persons may be \nseized by the Fly ing Squad as per laid down proc edure. \n8.", + "Cash or v aluables etc found in such vehicles/ wit h suc h persons may be \nseized by the Fly ing Squad as per laid down proc edure. \n8. It is clarified that the Expenditure Observer or the Flying Squad will not carry out any \nsearch of the premises on their own.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G9 .txt\n_ \n8. It is clarified that the Expenditure Observer or the Flying Squad will not carry out any \nsearch of the premises on their own. \n9. The instruct ion contained in pa ra 4.2.8 of the Compe ndium of Instructions must be \nstrictly complied by the Expenditure Obs erver. He shall co -ordinate with the \nEnforcement agencies and shall ensure that there is free flow and exchange of \ninformation among all agencies. On receipt of info rmation from any agen cy, a ction is \nto be taken promptly by t he law enforcement agency conce rned. \nYou are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of the Income Tax Department, Police \nDepartment and all the election authorities for com pliance. \nKindly ac knowledge the receipt of this letter.", + "You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of the Income Tax Department, Police \nDepartment and all the election authorities for com pliance. \nKindly ac knowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd.- \n(Satyend ra Kumar Rudola) \nPrincipa l Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\nAnnexure-G10 \nInstruction No. 2 2/2023 -Customs \nF. No. CBIC -21/125/ 2021 -INV-CUSTOMS -CBEC \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Finance \nDepartment of Revenue \nCentral Board of Indirect taxes & Customs (CBIC) \nInvestigation - Customs \n***** \n10th Floor , Tower -2, Jeevan B harti Building, \nParliament Street, New Delhi -110001. \nEmail: inv -customs @gov.in \nTel.", + "Email: inv -customs @gov.in \nTel. 011 -21400625 \nDate: 06.07.2023 \nTo \nAll Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs /Customs (Prev.)/ \nCentral GST, \nThe Pr. Director General, Dire ctorate General of GST Intelligence, New Delh i, \nThe Pr. Director General, Dire ctorate of Revenue Intelligence, New Delhi, \nThe Director General, DGA RM, New Delhi. \nMadam/Sir, \nSub: Standard Operating Procedure for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanis m \nby the jurisdicti onal C BIC field forma tions and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, \nillicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections -reg. \nElection Comm ission of India (ECI) has highlighted that the election expenditure \nmonito ring mechanism, wit h its two thrust area s of keeping track of the legal \nexpendi ture incurred by the candidates and the political parties, requires coordination \namong the various expenditure monitoring teams and the various law enforcement agencies.", + "ECI has also expressed con cern that smuggled go ods/c ontra bands and other illicit articles \nmay be used to lure the voters during the election process, which would need to be checked \nby the law enforcement agencies including those of the Central Board of Indi rect T axes and \nCustoms (C BIC). Another aspect that would require focused attention is the use of non -\nmonetary inducements and cash to lure voters, which too would need to he checked by \nkeeping strict vigil on warehouses etc. to prevent the stocking of such goods for \ndistribution.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2. . Additionally. ECI has stressed on the importance of coordinated and focused \nattention including proper sharing of information by the field formations of CBIC and all \nother agencies concer ned for ensuring smoo th an d fair electio ns. In this regard, the below A \n 329 \n mentioned SOP is to be followed by formations of CBIC to ensure conduct of free and fair \nelections: \n2 . 1 The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissi oners of Customs, Customs \n(Prev.)", + "In this regard, the below A \n 329 \n mentioned SOP is to be followed by formations of CBIC to ensure conduct of free and fair \nelections: \n2 . 1 The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissi oners of Customs, Customs \n(Prev.) and Ce ntral Good s and Services Tax (CGST) Zones and the Principal Additional \nDirector Generals (Pr. ADGs)/ Additional Director Generals (ADGs) of Zonal Units of \nDirectorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Directorate Gen eral of Goods and Service \nTax Intelligen ce (DGGSTI) should attend all the meeti ngs called by the Chief Election \nCommissioner or Member(s) of the ECI or on their behalf . They should be well prepared \nwith data/ i nformation regarding the state of preparedness and various elect ion related work \ndone by th eir officers in the Zone. \n2 . 2 The Principal Director General (Pr. DG), DRI, Pr. DG, DGGSTI, Principal \nChief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Pre v.)", + "2 . 2 The Principal Director General (Pr. DG), DRI, Pr. DG, DGGSTI, Principal \nChief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST \nZones concerned shall suitably brie f & sensitize their of ficers about their responsibilities . \nThey shall also forthwith and throughout the elections closely monitor the steps taken by \nthe respective officers to implement the directions of the ECI especially in use of non -\nmonetary inducement s (sarees, shirts, cap s, sc arves , white goods, masks, kitchen \nitems, etc.) and cash to lure voters, apprehending smuggled/ illicit and other goods, \nidentification of warehouses used to stock goods for distribution to lure voters, cash \nmovement etc. and als o the dissemination of information to and from other enforcem ent \nagencies/ department and action taken thereon.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2.3 The Pr. DG, DRI, Pr. DG, DGGSTI, Pr. Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioners \nof Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST Zones c oncerned shall be responsible for \nbringi ng an y matter that is highly sensitive or grave to the immediate notice of the \nChairman , CBIC/ Member (CM) , CBIC/ Commissioner (Investigation -Customs) , \nCBIC with a copy marked to Commissioner (Investigation -GST), C BIC.", + "2.4 Where as th e administrative arrangement being put in place applies to the D RI, \nDGGSTI, Customs and CGST field formations , it is clarified upfront that it is the Pr. \nADG/ ADG , DRI in the respective States/ UT's, who shall b e the point man fo r all the \nformations o f CBI C, i.e., DGGSTI, Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST formations in \nthat particular State. This officer shall, through the appointed Nodal Officer in his/her \noffice, be responsible for: \ni. Collating the prescribed rep orts (and other re ports such as report o f a s erious/ \ngrave nature) and sending the same on a daily basis to ECI with a copy \nmarked to Commissioner (Investigation -Customs), CBIC at email id inv-\ncustoms @gov.in and Commissioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC at em ail id gstinv-\ncbic@gov.in by 9:30 AM on the following day and; \nii. Coordinating the efforts with other agencies such as Income Tax, etc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2. 5 Pr. DG, DRI and Pr. DG , DGGSTI shall: \ni. Establish a Central Control Room at Hqrs. and a Control Room in eac h Sta te/ \nUT concerned. They shall also designate a Nodal officer at Hqrs. and in each \n330 \n State/ UT concerned. The State -wise information of the Control Room(s) and Nodal \nofficer(s) with full c ontact details would be sha red with each othe r and Pr.", + "They shall also designate a Nodal officer at Hqrs. and in each \n330 \n State/ UT concerned. The State -wise information of the Control Room(s) and Nodal \nofficer(s) with full c ontact details would be sha red with each othe r and Pr. Chief \nCommis sione rs/ C hief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST \nZones concerned. The consolidated details/ list would also be circulated directly \nby the Pr. DG , DRI and Pr. DG, DGGSTI to other enforcement agencies and \nECI with a cop y marked to Commission er (Investigation -Customs.), CBIC and \nCommissioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC and; \nii. Direct their intelligence units to gather information and develop intelligence to \neffectively prevent unfai r and unauthorized practice s that could vitia te the \nelections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2. 6 Similarly, Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs \n(Prev.) and CGST Zones concerned shall: \ni. Establish a Central Control Room and designate a Nodal officer. The \ndetails of the Control Roo m list of these Nodal offic ers with full contact details \nwoul d be shared with Pr. DG, DRI/ DGGSTI , Pr. DG, DRI will further share it \nwith ECI with a copy to Commissioner (Investigation -Customs), CBIC and \nCommiss ioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC.", + "DG, DRI/ DGGSTI , Pr. DG, DRI will further share it \nwith ECI with a copy to Commissioner (Investigation -Customs), CBIC and \nCommiss ioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC. \nii. Establish sufficient numb er of Flying Squads and Static Surveillance Teams for \neffective conduct of road and transit checks of vehicles and verification of \nwarehouses etc., as and when required, to curb illegal and prohibited activities; \niii. In order to ensure ag ainst unauthorized div ersio n of liquor, cigarettes etc. \nspeci al watch/ stock -taking should be kept/ carried out in the Custom Bonded \nWarehouses; \niv. Map the declared/ registered and other warehous es in the respective States/ \nUT's and ensure s trict vigil is kep t on these to ensure t hat t here is no poll related \nuntoward activities taking place or material being kept in these places; \nv. Where any such goods are found to be linked to the canvassing proces s or for \nuse during election, the cost of such goods should be c ommunicated to the Pr.", + "DG, \nDRI/ DGGSTI along with District El ection Officer and Returning Officer with a \ncopy to the ECI Observers for their further necessary action. \n2.7 The Central Control Room in the States/ UT's and Nodal Office rs concerned \nshall maintain a proper rec ord o f inc idents and activities that have a bearing on the free \nand fair election process and immediately inform the same to the Pr. ADG/ ADG, DRI in \nthe respective State/ UT.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2.7 The Central Control Room in the States/ UT's and Nodal Office rs concerned \nshall maintain a proper rec ord o f inc idents and activities that have a bearing on the free \nand fair election process and immediately inform the same to the Pr. ADG/ ADG, DRI in \nthe respective State/ UT. \n2.8 The Nodal Officers of DGGSTI, Customs, Customs ( Prev.)", + "ADG/ ADG, DRI in \nthe respective State/ UT. \n2.8 The Nodal Officers of DGGSTI, Customs, Customs ( Prev.) and CGST \nformat ions should constantly liaison with the Nodal Officer of DRI in the State, who shall, \nin turn, be in constant touch with the Nodal Officer of other agencies and keep abreast of \npoll related activities taking place in their jurisdictio n. The Nodal Officers shall meet \nand brief the Expenditure Observers as and when called for. \n2 . 9 Wide publicity should be given to search and seizures that are related to \nmalpractices that may be related to elections. All ou t efforts should be ma de to detect \nand seize illicit currency , liquor, gold , FICN, NDPS and other contraband. \n331 \n 2.10 Detections made and results achieved are to be reported daily by the Customs, \nCustoms (Prev.) and CGST Zo nes and DGGSTI Zonal Units concer ned, to the Nodal \nOfficer o f DRI Hqrs.", + "331 \n 2.10 Detections made and results achieved are to be reported daily by the Customs, \nCustoms (Prev.) and CGST Zo nes and DGGSTI Zonal Units concer ned, to the Nodal \nOfficer o f DRI Hqrs. in their State in the prescribed format attached as Annexure -A. As \naforementioned at clause 2.4, Pr. AD G/ ADG, DRI concerned shall then furnish a \nconsolidated report for the State to the ECI with a c opy marked to Comm issioner \n(Investigatio n-Customs), CBIC at email id inv-customs@gov.in and Commissioner \n(Investigation -GST), CBIC at email id gstinv -cbic@gov.in .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n3. The Dire ctorate General of Analytics and Risk Ma nagem ent ( DGARM) shall carry \nout a special analytical study of items (sarees, shirts, caps, masks, scarves, white g oods, \nkitchen items, etc.) that might be associated with the candidate or political party in the \npoll-bound assembly or constituency and coul d be used as an inducement for votes in the \nsaid States. The study should bring out the surge patterns to and withi n these States and \nthe movement pattern and place of storage of such goods.", + "The study should bring out the surge patterns to and withi n these States and \nthe movement pattern and place of storage of such goods. These reports shall be qu ickly \nshared with field officers who wou ld ke ep a special watch on movement/storage/supply of \nsuch goods. \n4. Data analysis should be done on identified sensit ive sectors as well as groups/ \norganizations/ individuals known to generate/deal in unaccounted cash for suitable \nactio n including sharing in forma tion with Income Tax Department, w herever warranted.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n5. Pr. DG, DGGSTI and Pr.", + "Pr. DG, DGGSTI and Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commiss ioners of CGST Zones \nconcerned shall: \ni. Monitor movement of goods like saris, shirts, c aps, masks, scarve s, party flags \nthat might be ass ociated with the candidates or the political party in the poll -bound \nassembly or constituency by conducting extensive checking of e -way bills by GST teams at \nnakas during elections to ensure aforementioned goods are not movi ng without a proper \nGST invoice or e -way bill for distributio n in the poll bound area to influence voters. Due \nprocedure of search/inspection under Section 67 of CGST Act, 2017 may be followed \nwhile conducting checking at any suspected pr emises. \nii. Ensure Stock checking of manu factu rers, wholesale distributors and retailers to \nidentify goods that might be meant for election canvassing and for distribution to \nvoters. \na. Sudden surge in movement of goods like dhoti, saris, T -shirts, Umbrel la, pagri, \netc.", + "a. Sudden surge in movement of goods like dhoti, saris, T -shirts, Umbrel la, pagri, \netc. especially from neighbou ring states can be checked through e -way bill portal. \nb. Random checks of the stocks of potential warehouse and shops can be made by \nGST officers to ensure that no unaccounted goods are removed under cash \ntransactions. Due procedure of s earch/inspection under Section 6 7 of CGST Act, \n2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected premises. \niii. Monitor fuels consumed during the election process by candidates and parties. \na. Sale monitoring of petrol pump s to vehicles used during elections for \ncanva ssing: Petrol/Diesel being an exci sable commodity also comes unde r indirect \ntaxation. \n332 \n b. Distribution of coupon -based fuel for alluring prospective voters: It is \npotential source of alluring voters through distribu tions free petrol/ diesel during \nelection s or on a cash basis. So random audit of fuel pumps/filling stations stocks \ncan be done during elections. Due procedure of search/inspection under Section 67", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\ntaxation. \n332 \n b. Distribution of coupon -based fuel for alluring prospective voters: It is \npotential source of alluring voters through distribu tions free petrol/ diesel during \nelection s or on a cash basis. So random audit of fuel pumps/filling stations stocks \ncan be done during elections. Due procedure of search/inspection under Section 67 \nof CGST Act, 2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected \npremises. \niv.", + "So random audit of fuel pumps/filling stations stocks \ncan be done during elections. Due procedure of search/inspection under Section 67 \nof CGST Act, 2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected \npremises. \niv. Whereve r suc h goods mentioned at paras 5(i), 5 (ii) and 5(iii) are found to be linked \nto the canvassing process or for use during election, the cost of such goods \nshould he communicated to Pr. DG, DRI/ DGGSTI along with the District \nElection Officer and Returning Offic er wi th a copy to the ECI Observers for their \nfurther necessary action. \nv. Acco unt for expenditure on food, hotels, parties, tent house etc. during the \nelection process by the candidates and parties. \na. Extensiv e Checking by GST teams of Restaurant/Ea teries, Marriage \nHall/Conference Hall/F arm Houses/Gardens, Shamiana, Tent Hou se, Chair and Table \nproviders , Slaughter House/Meat House in the poll bound area.", + "a. Extensiv e Checking by GST teams of Restaurant/Ea teries, Marriage \nHall/Conference Hall/F arm Houses/Gardens, Shamiana, Tent Hou se, Chair and Table \nproviders , Slaughter House/Meat House in the poll bound area. Due procedure of \nsearch/inspection under Section 67 of CG ST Act , 2017 may be followed while \ncondu cting chec king at any suspected premises. \nb. Wherever services availed are found to be linked to the canvassing process or for \nuse during election, the cost of such good should be communicated to the District \nElection Officer and Returni ng Officer with copy t o the ECI Observers for their \nnecessary action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n6. The DRI should increase its vigil along the international border/ airports and \nits information gathering mechanism to check the flow of foreign currency/ gold/ narcotic s \netc. that could potentially be used fo r mal pract ices during the elections. \n7. Pr. Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs in -charge of Customs Airports in the \nconcerned States shall furnish a daily report on the declaration of foreign currency in the \nformat given at Anne xure -B to the Nodal Officer of DR I. This report shall also be given by \nall other Pr.", + "Commissioners/ Commissioners of Customs -in-charge of Customs Airports to \nthe Nodal Officer of DRI, in the State concerned but only in respect of passengers who se \nplace of stay i s in one of the poll h ound states. \n8. Further , it is als o expec ted that all officers/ officials concerned would proactively \ncheck any misuse and mischief. The measures mentioned above must be strictly \ncomplied with without fail. Any suggestio ns for further tig htening the monitoring to \neffectively check any misuse may be immediately communicated to Commissioner \n(Investigation -Customs) , CBIC and Commissioner (Investigation -GST) and action taken \nregarding preparedness and any seizure effected may please be communi cated on the same \nday.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10 .txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n9. Hindi version will follow. \n Yours faithfully, \nEncl. As above Sd/- \n (Suraj Kumar Gupta) \n Additional Commissi oner (Inv -Cus), \nCBIC, New Del hi \n333 \n Copy to: - \ni Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India, \nii. Commissioner - Customs Policy Wing. \niii. Commissioner - GST Po licy Wing. \niv.", + "Commissioner - Customs Policy Wing. \niii. Commissioner - GST Po licy Wing. \niv. Commiss ioner (Investigation -GST), \nv. Webma ster with a request to put also under Election matter under \nDep artmental Officers. \n \nANNEXURE -A \nSEIZURE DETAILS \nS. No. Name \nof \nState \nand \nDistrict Constitu\nency Date & \ntime of \nSeizure Cash \nseized \n(in \nlakhs) Seizure \n(like Drugs, \nNarcotics, \nGold or \nother Precious \nmetals, \nillicit \nliquor/ FICN, \nand Other \nmisc. \nitems \nincluding \nfreebies) Unaccounted \nstorage/ \nstock of \ngoods kept for \ninducing \nvoters \n Whether items are \nfound to have link \nwith any political \nparty or candidate \n(nam e of the Party \nand Pa rty \naffiliation) Action taken so \nfar in respect of \nseized item \n(in brief) \n Item& \nQty.", + "Value \n(in \nlakhs) Item\n& \nQty. Value \n(in \nlakhs) \n \n \nANNEXURE -B \nCURRENCY DECLARATION DETAILS \nS. No. Name of the passenger Passport \nNumber National ity Value of \nForeig n \nCurrency Likely pl ace of \nstay/visit", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G11 \nM-11045/7/2023 -Distribution -PNG \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Petroleum & Natural Gas \n \nShastri Bhawan, New Delhi \nDated 2nd August, 2023 \nTo, \nThe Chairman and CMD, \nIOCL, BPCL, H PCL, MRPL, NRL, RBML, NEL, Shell and RSIL \n \nSubject: Curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at R etail Outlets during \nelections -reg \nSirs, \nI am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above an d to inform that the Ministry \nhas received a letter dated 18.07.2023 from Elect ion Commission of India (ECI) intimating \nthat the General Election to the Legisl ative Assemblies of C hhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, \nMizoram,", + "07.2023 from Elect ion Commission of India (ECI) intimating \nthat the General Election to the Legisl ative Assemblies of C hhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, \nMizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana is to be condu cted shortly by the Commission and \nGeneral Electio ns to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of some more States/UTs is due \nin the next year 2024 (letter enclo sed). \n2. ECI vide their earlier letter dated 23.03.2023 had stated that there is a mechanism put \nin place by the Commission to control the abuse of money power and excessive e lection \nexpenditure which is under reported. Further, Commission was apprised in the past of sale of \ncoupons for buying fuel and other petroleum products etc. during currency of elections \nwithout routing through the books of ac count by the Political Party or candidates or other \npersons to escape the reporting of expenditure on their p art which also amounts to bribery \nand punishable offence under section 123 B of the R. P. Act, 19 51. These unlawful activities \ndisturb the level playing field during elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n3. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCS) are, therefore, advised to take all the appr opriate \nmeasures to prevent and check sale of such coupons for buying fuel in the poll bound \nStates/UTS and their neighboring States/UTS, so that i t does not vitiate the electoral process. \nThis Ministry may also be apprised of the actions/ measures taken b y OMC s. \nYours sincerely, \nSd/- \n(A. K. Sinha) \nUnder Secretary to the Govt. of India \nTele: 23070329 \n335 \n Anne xure -G12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "of India \nTele: 23070329 \n335 \n Anne xure -G12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/SOP/ESC -ESP/ECI/EEPS/2023 Dated: 3rd August, 2023 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nAll States/UTs \n \nSub: Standard Ope rating Procedure (SOP) for identification of Expen diture Sensitive \nConstituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs) -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to forward herewit h Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for \nidentification of Expe nditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs ) with the request to bring it to the notice of all DEOs and ROs for necessary \ncompliance.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n336 \n Standard Ope rating Procedure for identification of Expenditure Sensitive \nConstituency (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs): \n1. The Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT is required to identify a \nConstituency as Expenditure Sensitive Constituency (ESC) which is \nprone to high expenditure and corrupt practices, on the basis of history, \nprofile of the constituency and past developments after having discussion \nwith District Election Officers, State Police Department, and enforcement \nagencies which participate in e xpenditure monitoring process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n2. The Chief Electora l Officer of the State/UT will organis e the meeting \nwith the State Level Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies at \nleast 6 months before the month of expiry of the Legislative Assembly of \nthe State/ UT and/or Lok Sabha, to identify mapping of sensitivities on \ntwo main grounds. \na. Functiona lities like main cohorts of cash, liquor, drugs, precious \nmetals and freebies. \nb. Area wise sensitivities (District wise, group of district wise, AC wise)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n3. There is a checklist given below which are indicative empiric al \nparameters (These empirical paramet ers have been recollected from \nexperiences in States/UT which underwent polls in past as well as it \ncontains inputs from Technical Expert and CEOs of Group IV). This li st \nis only indicative and may be supplemented with specific other \nexpenditure s ensitivit ies as deliberated by the CEO Office in consultation \nwith Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies as mentioned in point 1. \nThe indicative list of empirical parameters of identifying ESC is given \nbelow: \ni. High amount sei zure of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious \nmetals/jewellery, freebies etc. during the last two Assembly/Lok \nSabha election. \n337 \n ii.", + "during the last two Assembly/Lok \nSabha election. \n337 \n ii. High amount of seizure of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious \nmetals/jewe llery, freebies, etc. in the preceding six months of \nannouncement of election. \niii. Constituency sharing State border and / or International border with \nneighboring State/UT and / or Country be identified as ESC based on \nhistory of seizure or other incidents du ring pa st elections. \niv. Constituency having a signifi cant number of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs). \nv. Information about treasury chests which show a 20% or more increase \nin demand for currency in the six months leading up to announcement \nof elections be o btained from RBI for identification of ESCs. \nvi. Unusually high number of online/di gital transitions from a few to \nmany accounts, mostly of small denominations, starting witnessed by \nbanks 6 months before probable date of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n4. After the broad sensitivities a re comp iled by CEO Office in consultation \nwith Sta te Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies, the district wise \nfindings will be communicated to DEOs which in turn will discuss and \nseek further inputs by forming a District Intelligence Committee \ncomprising of dist rict level officers of enforcement agencies. In case of \nfew Central Agen cies where the strength in State is very few, District \nIntelligence Committee may seek inputs directly from State Level Nodal \nOfficers in place of district level officers of res pective enforcement \nagency. \n5. The District Intellige nce Committee as mentioned above will give its \ninputs back to CEO office within stipulated time which is = (Poll month \nof corresponding previous elections minus 5 months).", + "5. The District Intellige nce Committee as mentioned above will give its \ninputs back to CEO office within stipulated time which is = (Poll month \nof corresponding previous elections minus 5 months). CEO Office will \ncompile detailed l ists wi th observations and comments and will inform \nCommission within timeline of Poll month of corresponding previous \nelection minus 4 months (Poll month minus 4 months). This list shall be \n338 \n marked as confidential and will contain ESCs, Assembly Constituen cy \nwise, including nature of sensitivity and prepa redness (what to do ?) and \nstrategies to overcome the challenge (how to do?). \n6. Sticking to timelines is important as the list and observations received \nfrom CEOs four months in advance from the month of expi ry of t he \nLegislative Assembly of the State/UT and/or Lok Sabha is required to be \nperused for making adequate arrangements for quality monitoring. \n7. For an ESC, there may be upto two Assistant Expenditure Observers, \nsuch additional number of Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and \nVideo Surveillance T eams as required, over and above, those deployed in \nthe remaining constituencies.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n7. For an ESC, there may be upto two Assistant Expenditure Observers, \nsuch additional number of Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and \nVideo Surveillance T eams as required, over and above, those deployed in \nthe remaining constituencies. \n8. The list of ESCs is to be furnished in the format prescribed as under: \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nExpenditure \nSensitive \nConstituency \n(ESC) Name \nof \nDistrict ESC as \nper \nempirical \ncriteria Criteria\u2019s \nmentioned by \nwhich \nagency/agencies Detailed \nnote on \nnature of \nsensitivity \nof ESC \n \n \n339 \n Standard Operating Procedure for identification of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs): \n1.", + "The District Election Officer (DEO), Superintendent of Police (SP) in \nconsultation with the Expenditure Observer (EO), deployed in the \nconstituency shall identify the Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ES Ps) in \nthe constituency during first visit of the EO. \n2. Pockets havin g following characteristics may be identified as ESPs: \ni. Inputs of District Intel ligence Committee be considered for \nidentification of ESPs. \nii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3. Other empirical criterion as mentioned in the list of marking of ESCs \nshould also be perused.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n2. Pockets havin g following characteristics may be identified as ESPs: \ni. Inputs of District Intel ligence Committee be considered for \nidentification of ESPs. \nii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3. Other empirical criterion as mentioned in the list of marking of ESCs \nshould also be perused. \n4. ESPs are to be kept under 24 x 7 surveillance by Flying Squads (FSs) and \nStatic Survei llance Teams (SSTs) particularly during last three days of \npoll. The re shall be a mix of Central Paramilitary Force in the SSTs \nduring this period.", + "The re shall be a mix of Central Paramilitary Force in the SSTs \nduring this period. \n340 \n Anne xure -G 13 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/ SOP/EEM/EEPS/2023 Dated: 23rd November , 2023 \n \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSubject: Standard Operating Procedure for seizure and release of cash and other items -\nRegarding \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commissi on`s letter no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed) , forwarding \ntherewith Standard Operating Procedure for seizure and release of cash and other items, and \nto draw your attention to the instructions laid in \u2018Para 16 -Relea se of Cash \u2019 and to request \nyou to ensure compliance of the instructions in letter and spirit during election process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n2. There are instances of keeping cash and valuables in Treasury/Malkhana without any \nFIR/Complaint . The Commission is concerned ab out the grievances of public and hence, it is \nreiterated that a s per instruction laid in \u2018Para 16 -Release of Cash\u2019, in order to avoid \ninconvenience to the public and genuine persons and also for redressal of their grievances, if \nany, a Committee shall be f ormed comprising three officers of the District, namely, (i) CEO, \nZila Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA, (ii) Nodal Officer of Ex penditure Monitoring in the District \nElection Office (Convenor) and (iii) District Treasury Officer .", + "Name of such committee will \nbe \u2018Distr ict Grievance Committee\u2019 , who shall suo -moto examine each case of seizure made \nby the Police or SST or FS and where the Committee finds that no FIR/Complaint has been \nfiled against the seizure or where the seizure is not linked with any candidate or politi cal \nparty or any election campaign etc., as per SOP dated 29th May, 2015, it shall take immediate \nstep to order releas e of such cash etc. to such persons from whom the cash was seized after \npassing speaking order to that effect. If the release of cash is m ore than Rs. 10 (Ten) Lac, the \nnodal officer of Income Tax shall be kept informed before the release is effected.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11 .txt\n_ \n3. It is to be ensure d that functioning of \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 should be given \nwide publicity, including telephone number of the Convenor of the Committee. The \nprocedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document and it \nshould also be informed to such persons at the time of seizure of cash. It is also to be ensured \nthat during election process the \u2018Di strict Grievance Committee\u2019 headed by CEO, Zila \n341 \n Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA will meet once in 24 hours at a predeclared place and time. All the \ninformatio n pertaining to release of cash shall be maintained by the Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in a regi ster, serially date wise with the details regarding amount of \nCash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n4.", + "All the \ninformatio n pertaining to release of cash shall be maintained by the Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in a regi ster, serially date wise with the details regarding amount of \nCash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n4. In no case, the matter relating to seized cash/valuables shall be kept pending in \nMalkhana or Treasury for more tha n 7 (seven) days after the date of poll, unless any \nFIR/Complaint is filed. However, \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 should not delay in taking \ndecision and keep pending any case unnecessarily upto the 7th day of date of poll. It shall be \nthe responsibility of the Returning Officer to bring all such cases before \u2018District Grievance \nCommittee\u2019 and to release the cash/valuables as per order of the Committee. \n5. You are requested to bring it to notice of all DEOs, ROs, el ection authorities concerned \ninclu ding Observers, all Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies involved in Election \nExpenditure Monitoring for necessary compliance .", + "5. You are requested to bring it to notice of all DEOs, ROs, el ection authorities concerned \ninclu ding Observers, all Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies involved in Election \nExpenditure Monitoring for necessary compliance . \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \nEncl. As above (Anup Kumar Khakhlary ) \n Under Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D1 .txt\nDetails of Expenditure on Public Meetings/Rallies etc.\nAnnexure-D1 \n \nDetails of Expenditure on Public Meet ings/ Rallies etc. \n \n(To be given by the candidate/ his election agent at the time for applying for permission \nto hold the Public Meeting/ Rally etc.) \n \nName of District- No. and Name of \nConstituency- Name of Candidate - Political Party if any- \n \nDate, time and duration of Public Meeting/Rally etc. \u2013 \n[Location] Venue of Public Meeting/ Rally etc. \u2013 \n \n159 \n \n \n \n \n \nSl. \nNo.", + "and Name of \nConstituency- Name of Candidate - Political Party if any- \n \nDate, time and duration of Public Meeting/Rally etc. \u2013 \n[Location] Venue of Public Meeting/ Rally etc. \u2013 \n \n159 \n \n \n \n \n \nSl. \nNo. \n \n \n \n \n \nItem of Expenditure \nProposed to be \nused by the \nCandid ate/ his \nElection Agent \nProposed to be \nused by the \nPolitical \nParty \nProposed to be \nused by any \nother \nAssociation \nAccording to the \nReport of the Officer \nIn- Charge \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \n11 \nPower connection \ncharges paid/ payable \nto EB etc. \n \n12 \nOther items \n \n13 \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \nTotal \n \nName and S ignature of Candidate/Election Agent/ Name and S ignature of Political Party/any other \nAssociation Officer in-charge. \n \nDate:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\nAnnexure-D2 \n \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \n NIRVAC HAN SADAN, ASHO KA ROAD, NEW DELH I-110 001 \nNo.3 /9/(ES008)/94-J.S. I Dated: 2nd September , 1994 \n \nORDER \n \nSubject: Restrictions on the printing on pamphlets posters etc. \n \n The printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc., is governed by the \nprovisions of Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The s aid Section \n127A provides as follows:- \n \n\u201c127A. REST RICTIONS ON THE PRINTING OF PAMPHLETS , POSTE RS ETC.", + "The s aid Section \n127A provides as follows:- \n \n\u201c127A. REST RICTIONS ON THE PRINTING OF PAMPHLETS , POSTE RS ETC. \n \n(1) No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any election \npamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the \nprinter and the publisher thereof. \n \n(2) No person shall print or cause to be printed any election pamphlet or poster:- \n \nUnless a declaration as to the identity of the publisher thereof, signed by him and \nattested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by him to the \nprinter in duplicate; and \n \nUnless, within a reasonable time after printing of the document, one copy of the \ndeclaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the document. \n \n(a) Where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral Officer; \nand \n \n(b) in any other case, to the district magistrate of the district in which it is printed.", + "(a) Where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral Officer; \nand \n \n(b) in any other case, to the district magistrate of the district in which it is printed. \n \n(3) For the purposes of this section:- \n(a) Any process for multiplying copies of a document, other than copying it by \nhand, shall be deemed to be printing and the expression \u201cprinter\u201d shall be construed \naccordingly, and \n \n(b) \u201celection pamphlet or poster\u201d means any printed pamphlet, and bill or other \ndocument distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a \ncandidate or group of candidates or any placard or pos ter having reference to an \nelection, but does not include any handbill, placard or poster merely announ cing the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\naccordingly, and \n \n(b) \u201celection pamphlet or poster\u201d means any printed pamphlet, and bill or other \ndocument distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a \ncandidate or group of candidates or any placard or pos ter having reference to an \nelection, but does not include any handbill, placard or poster merely announ cing the \ndate, time, place and other particular of an election meeting or routine instructions to \nelection agents or workers. \n161 (4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- \nsection (2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.", + "161 (4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- \nsection (2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.* \n \na. The above restrictions on the printing of election pamphlets, posters, etc., have \nbeen imposed under the law with a view to establishing the identity of \npublishers and printers of such documents, so that if any such document \ncontains any matter or material which is illegal, offending or \nobjectionable like appeal on ground of religion, race, caste, community or \nlanguage or character assassination of an oppon ent, etc., necessary pun itive \nor preventive action may be taken against the persons concerned. These \nrestrictions also sub s erve the purpose of placing a check on the incurring of \nunauthorized election expenditure by political parties, candidates and their \nsuppo rters on the printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. \n \nb. The Commission has noticed that the above provisions of law relating \nto printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc.", + "b. The Commission has noticed that the above provisions of law relating \nto printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. are being \nfollowed more in their breach than in their observance. At the time of \nelections, a large number of such documents are printed, published, circulated \nand pasted on the w alls of private and Government bu ildings in respect of \nwhich the above mentioned requirements of law have not been complied", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\nto printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. are being \nfollowed more in their breach than in their observance. At the time of \nelections, a large number of such documents are printed, published, circulated \nand pasted on the w alls of private and Government bu ildings in respect of \nwhich the above mentioned requirements of law have not been complied \nwith. The printing p resses rarely send the printed documents to the Chief \nElectoral Officers or, as the case may be, the District Magistrates concerned \nalong with the declaration ob tained from the publisher as required under \nSection 127 A (2). Many a time, the election pamphlets, posters, etc.", + "Many a time, the election pamphlets, posters, etc. do not \nbear on the face the names and addresses of the printer and/or publisher \nthereof in violation of Section 127A (1). \n \nc. It is further complained to the Commission that no timely action is taken \nagainst the offenders with the result that offending material is freely published \nand circulated with impunity. In this connection, attention is drawn to the \nfollowing obs ervations made by the Supreme Court in Rahim KhanVs. \nKhursh ed Ahmed and others (*AIR 1975 SC290): \n \n\u201cEven at this stage we may notice that the handbill in question do es not \ncontain the name of the printer and publisher although the election law so \nrequires. Unfortunately, when such printed material is circulated, there is no \nagency of the law which takes prompt action after due investigation, with the \nresult that no pr inter or candidate or propagand ist during elections bothers \n162 about the law and he is able successfully to spread scandal without a trace \nof source, knowing that no thing will happ en until long after the election, \nwhen in a burd en some litigation this question is raised.", + "Timely enforcement \nis as impor tant as rule of law as the ma king of legislation.\u201d", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n5. In order that in future there is strict observance of, and compliance with, the \nrequirements of the above mentioned provisions of law on the subject, the Commission, \nin exercise of its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution and all other powers \nenabling it in this behalf, and in supp ression of all its previous instructions on the \nsubject, hereby directs as follows:- \n \n5. (1) As soon as any election from a Parliamentary, Assembly or Council Constituency is \nannoun ced by the Election Commission, the District Magistrates shall, within three \ndays of su ch announcement of election, write to all printing presses in their districts.", + "(1) As soon as any election from a Parliamentary, Assembly or Council Constituency is \nannoun ced by the Election Commission, the District Magistrates shall, within three \ndays of su ch announcement of election, write to all printing presses in their districts. \n \n(a) Pointing out to them the requirements of above mentioned Section \n127A and sp ecifically instructing them to indicate clearly in the print \nline the names and addresses of printer and publisher of any election \npamphlets or posters such other material printed by them: \n \n(b) Asking the printing presses to send the copies of the printed material \n(along w ith three extra copies of each such printed material) and the \ndeclaration ob tained from the publisher as required under Section 127A \n(2) within three days of its printing: \n \n(c) Impressing on them in clear terms that any violation of the provisions of \nSection127A and the above directions of the Commission would be \nvery seriously viewed and stern action, which may in appropriate \ncases include even the revocation of the license of the printing press \nunder the relevant laws of the State, would be taken. \n \n5.", + "5. (2) The Chief Electoral Officers shall do likewise in respect of the printing presses \nlocated at the State capitals.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n5. (2) The Chief Electoral Officers shall do likewise in respect of the printing presses \nlocated at the State capitals. \n \n5. (3) Before undertaking the printing of any election pamphlets or posters, etc., printer \nshall obtain from the publisher a declaration in terms of Section 127A (2) in the \nproforma prescribed by the Commission in Appendix A hereto. This declaration \nshall be duly signed by the publisher and attested by two persons to whom the \npublisher is personally known. It shou ld also be authenticated by the printer when it \nis forwarded to the Chief Electoral Officer or the District Magistrate, as the case may \nbe. \n163 5.", + "It shou ld also be authenticated by the printer when it \nis forwarded to the Chief Electoral Officer or the District Magistrate, as the case may \nbe. \n163 5. (4) As directed above, the printer shall furnish four (4) copies of the printed material, \nalong with the declaration of the publisher, within three (3) days of the printing \nthereof. Along with such printed material and the declaration, the printer shall \nalso furnish the information regarding number of copies of document printed and the \nprice charged for such printing job, in the proforma prescribed by the Commission \nin Appendix-B hereto. Such information shall be furnished by the p rinter, not \ncollectively but separately, in respect of each election pamphlets, pos ters, etc., \nprinted by him within three (3) days of the printing of each such document.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n5. (5) As soon as a District Magistrate receives any election pamphlets or posters, etc., \nfrom a printing press, he shall examine whether the publisher and printer have \ncomplied with the requirements of law and the above directions of the Commission. \nHe shall also cause one copy thereof to be exhibited at some consp icuous p lace in \nhis office so that all political parties, candidates and other interested persons may \nbe able to check whether the requirements of law have been duly complied with in \nrelation to such document and which would also enable them to bring to the notice \nof the authorities concerned the cases of other election pamphlets, posters, etc., in \nrespect of which the above requirements of law have been violated. \n \n \n5.", + "5. (6) The Chief Electoral Officers shall also likewise take further follow up action as \nmentioned in sub-Para (5) above in respect of the pamphlets, pos ters, etc., \nreceived by them. \n \n5. (7) The Chief Electoral Officers and District Magistrates shall initiate prompt action for \ninvestigation forth with if any case of publication of election pamphlets, pos ters etc. \nin violation of the above mentioned provisions of said section 127A and/or the \nCommission\u2019s above directions either comes, or is brought to their notice. In all \nsuch cases prosecutions shou ld be launched against the offenders most \nexpeditiously and these cases shou ld be pursued vigorously in the courts \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n6. The Commission hereby cautions all political parties, candidates and others concerned \nthat any violation of the law and the Commission\u2019s directions on the above subject \nwill be viewed with utmost concern and the most stringent action poss ible will be \ntaken against the offenders. \n \n \n \n164 7. If any officer who is respons ible the enforcement of the above provisions of law and \nthe directions of the Commission is found to have failed in the due discharge of his \nduties in this regard, he will be liable to severe disciplinary action apart from any \npenal action that may be called for against him for breach of his official duty. \n \n \n BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OFELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nSd/- \n(S.K.", + "BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OFELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nSd/- \n(S.K. MENDIRATTA) \n SECRETARY \nTO, \n \n1. The Chief Secretaries of Government of all States and Union Territories.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n1. The Chief Secretaries of Government of all States and Union Territories. \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officers of All States and Union Territories. \n \n \n \n165 \nAPPENDIX \u2013 A \nPerforma for declaration to be submitted by the Publisher of Election Posters, Pamphlets, etc. \n(See Section 127-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951) \n \nI,..................................... .........................................son /daughter/wife of................................... \n(Name) resident of............................................................... (village/town)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(District) .............. ......... .................................................. (State), hereby declare that I as the \npublisher of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 (give brief particulars of \nelection poster, pamphlet, etc.)", + "Being printed by \n............ .................................. ....................................................\u2026\u2026\u2026..... (Name of the \nprinting press) \nPlace .............................. ...... (Signature of \nPublishers) Date ............................... ...... \nFull \nAddress................... ...... \n \nAttested by (person personally known to \npublisher) \n \n \n \n Signature (name and address) Countersigned by \nSignature (Name and address of Printer) \n166 APPENDIX \u2013 B \n \n \n \nPROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION REGARD ING \nPRINTING OF ELECT ION POSTER S, PAMPHLET S, ETC . \n \n \n \n1. Name and address of printer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n2. Name and Address of pub lisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n3. Date of Printing order of the Publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n4. Date of declaration of the publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n5. Brief Particulars of election poster, pamphlet, etc\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n6. Number of copies of the above document printed\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026..", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2 .txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n3. Date of Printing order of the Publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n4. Date of declaration of the publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n5. Brief Particulars of election poster, pamphlet, etc\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n6. Number of copies of the above document printed\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026.. \n \n7. Date of printing\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n8. Printing charges (including cost of paper) being charged from the publisher in respect of \nthe above document\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n \n \n \n \nPlace.............................. ...... (Signature of Printer) \nDate...................... ......... ...... Seal of the printer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\nAnnexure-D3 \n \n \nElection Commissio n\u2019s letter No. 76/2004 /J.S.II, dated 10.04.20 04 addressed to the Chief \nElectoral Officers of-All the States and Union Territories. \n \nSubject: - Expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc. \n \n1. I am directed to refer to Commission's letter No. 437/6/OR/95/MCS/1158 dated 29th \nMarch. 1996 read with Commission's orders No. 437/6/ES/0025/94/MCS dated 21st \nOctober, 1994 (reproduced as item No.", + "437/6/OR/95/MCS/1158 dated 29th \nMarch. 1996 read with Commission's orders No. 437/6/ES/0025/94/MCS dated 21st \nOctober, 1994 (reproduced as item No. 133 in the Compendium of Instructions 2004) \nwherein it has been laid down that expenditure incurred on security arrangements like \nbarricading/rostrums etc. in connec tion with the campaigning by any political leader or \ncand idate shall be borne by the concerne d political party. The Commission has received \nqueries to the effec t-whether the expenditure on construction of rostrums/barricades will \nbe charged to the political party or to the account of the individual candidate or a g roup \nof candidates belonging to the political party who are present on the occasion of a meeting \nwhere \"leaders\" of the po litical party participate. \n \n2.", + "2. The guiding principles to distinguish between the expenditure incurred by the political \nparty and the expenditure incurred by the candidates were enunciated by the Supreme Court \nin Kanwar Lai Gupta v Amar Nath Chawla(AIR 1975 SC 308) wherein the Apex \nCourt had observed: \"when the political party sponsor ing a candidate incurs \nexpenditure in connection with his election as distinguished from expenditure on \ngeneral party propaganda, and the candidate knowingly takes advantage of it and \nparticipates in the programme or activity and fails to disavow the expenditure or consents \nto it or acquiesces in it, it would be reasonable to infer, say in special circumstances, that he \nauthorised the political party to incur su ch expenditure and he cannot escape the rigors of the \nceiling by saying that he has not incurred the expense, but his political party has done so.\"", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\n3. With the amendment to Section 77 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 only \nthe expenses on account of travel of leaders of the political parties, covered under \nexplanation 2 below Section 77, will be exempted from being included in the accoun t \nof election expen ses of the candidate. All other expenses-incurred/authorized by \nthe political parties, other associations, body of persons/individuals-are required to \nbe included in the account for the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\n4. The Commission has considered the matter carefully and keeping in view the provisions \nof law has directed as follows:- \n \ni. The expenses on construction of barricades/rostrums etc. when done initially \nby the government agencies on account of security considerations on behalf of \nthe party/organizers are to be booked as expenditure of a candidate in whose \nconstituency the said meeting takes place or to a group of candidates who\n168 \n \nare present at the time when the leader of a political party addresses such a \nmeeting.", + "In cases where there are more than one candidate of the political \nparty present at the time of the said meeting of the \"leader\", the expenditure \nwill be appor tioned equally amongst all, and the District Election Officer of the \ndistrict where such a meeting takes place shall obtain the final costs from the \nconcerned government agencies within three days of the event and intimate to \nthe candidates their respective share of expenditu re. This information will also \nbe intimated to the Returning O fficer/District Election Officer of the Constituency/ \nDistrict to which the other candidates belong, \n \nii. Where such construction of rostrums/barricades are done on account of \nsecurity consid erations by the candidate(s) or the political party or the \norganizers from their own funds, amount will be reflected in the accounts of the \nconcerned candidate or a group of candidates present in the meeting of the \n\"leader\". These accounts will be duly verified by the Election Observer or the \nDesignated Officer appointed for scrutiny of the accounts. \n \n5.", + "These accounts will be duly verified by the Election Observer or the \nDesignated Officer appointed for scrutiny of the accounts. \n \n5. The Commissi on has further directed that in all cases where the construction of \nbarricades/rostrums are being done by government agencies the candidate/political party \n/organizer will deposit the estimated cost of barricades/rostrum in advance.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\n5. The Commissi on has further directed that in all cases where the construction of \nbarricades/rostrums are being done by government agencies the candidate/political party \n/organizer will deposit the estimated cost of barricades/rostrum in advance. \n \n6. For expenditure already incurred on such items between the date of notification \nissued for the first and second phases of the current general elections, the \nconcerned DEO s shall immediately take action as per para 4 above and inform all \ncandidates concerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4 .txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\nAnnexure-D4 \n \nElection Commission \u2019s letter No. 576/3/2005/J.S.II, dated 29.12.2005 addressed to all \nRecognized National and State Political Parties \n \nSubject: Election Campaign by political parties and candidates - election expenditure of \ncandidates - regarding. \n \n1. I am directed to invite your attention to the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 , relating to account of election expenses.", + "1. I am directed to invite your attention to the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 , relating to account of election expenses. As per \nExplanation 1(a) under the said sub-section, the expenditure incurred by leaders of political \nparties on account of travel by air or any other means of transport for propagating programme of \nthe political party is not deemed to be expenditure incurred or authorized by the candidate or his \nagent, for the purpose of the said Section. It is to be noted here that the benefit provided under \nthe said Explanation 1(a) will be available if and only if the names of the leaders (maximum \nof 20 in the case of unrecognized political party and 40 for recognized political party) are \ncommunicated to the Commission and to the Chief Electoral Officer of the State concerned \nwithin a period of \n7 days from the date of notification for the election as required under Explanation 2 under sub-\nsection (1). \n \n2. The above mentioned provisions have been brought to the notice of the political parties in the \npast.", + "2. The above mentioned provisions have been brought to the notice of the political parties in the \npast. The political parties are again advised to take note of the provisions of Section \n77(1) explained above. In the event any political party fails to comply with the requirements \nof Explanation 2 mentioned above, the benefit provided under the Explanation 1 will not be \navailable to the party, and the travel expenses of all leaders in the case of such parties will \nnecessarily be required to be included in the account of election expenses of the candidates \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4 .txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n3. Your attention is also invited to the instructions contained in the Commission's letter \nNo.437 /6/97/PLN-III, dated 18.3.1997 (copy enclosed). As per the instructions in the said \nletter, details of all vehicles being used by a candidate for his election campaign are required \nto be lodged with the District Election Officer concerned. In this context, it may be noted \nthat two-wheelers like motorbikes, scooters, mopeds, etc. are also covered under the \ninstructions in the said letter, and details in respect of su ch vehicles are also required to be \nfurnished to the District Election Officer. \n \n4.", + "are also covered under the \ninstructions in the said letter, and details in respect of su ch vehicles are also required to be \nfurnished to the District Election Officer. \n \n4. Where political parties or candidates use aircraft/helicopter for election campaign, prior \ninformation shou ld be given to the Chief Electoral Officers of the State concerned. While \ngiving such information, the number of aircrafts/helicopters being used and the name of \nthe Company from which the aircraft/helicopter is being h ired, shou ld clearly indicated. \n170 Further, within three days of any aircraft/helicopter being used for election campaign, full \ndetails regarding areas covered, number of so rties involved and manifest of passengers along \nwith the hire charges paid/payable shou ld be furnished to the Chief Electoral Officer. \n \n5. Kindly acknow ledge receipt of this letter. \n \n \nElection Commission's letter NO. 437/6/97-PLN-III Dated 18th March 1997 addressed to CEOs \nof all States and UTs.", + "5. Kindly acknow ledge receipt of this letter. \n \n \nElection Commission's letter NO. 437/6/97-PLN-III Dated 18th March 1997 addressed to CEOs \nof all States and UTs. \n \nSubject: General Election/Bye-elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - \nInstructions on misuse of vehicles during election period \u2013 Regarding", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4 .txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n5. Kindly acknow ledge receipt of this letter. \n \n \nElection Commission's letter NO. 437/6/97-PLN-III Dated 18th March 1997 addressed to CEOs \nof all States and UTs. \n \nSubject: General Election/Bye-elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - \nInstructions on misuse of vehicles during election period \u2013 Regarding \n \n1. The Commission has been issuing instructions on the subject of restrictions to be \nfollowed and observed on the misuse of vehicles during the election period.", + "Subject: General Election/Bye-elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - \nInstructions on misuse of vehicles during election period \u2013 Regarding \n \n1. The Commission has been issuing instructions on the subject of restrictions to be \nfollowed and observed on the misuse of vehicles during the election period. In the interest of \npreserving the purity of election proce ss and render ing the same reflective of true choice of \nthe peop le, the Commission has now directed that the following instructions shal1 be strictly \nfollowed at all the General and Bye-elections to the Lok Sabha and Assembly \nconstituencies. These instructions are issued under article 324 of the Constitution and all \nother powers enabling the Commission in this behalf. \n \n2. Cars/vehicles being used for electioneering purposes, shall, under no circumstances, be \nallowed to move in convoys of more than three vehicles from the date of \nnotification till the completion of election process in any constit uency. All bigger convoys \nshall be broken up, even if they are carrying any minister of Central or State Go vt. This shall, \nhowever, be su bject to any security instructions issued in respect of any such individual.", + "All bigger convoys \nshall be broken up, even if they are carrying any minister of Central or State Go vt. This shall, \nhowever, be su bject to any security instructions issued in respect of any such individual. \nIn other words the convoy shall not in any case exceed three vehicle of any person plus \nthe security vehicles allowed in view of the security gradation of that particular person. \n \n3. From the date of notification of the election till the completion of election process \nin any constituency, the district administration shall keep a close watch on the vehicles \nused by the contesting candidates, persons accompanying the contesting candidates \nand other party leaders and ensure that the Commission's instructions are not abused.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4 .txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n3. From the date of notification of the election till the completion of election process \nin any constituency, the district administration shall keep a close watch on the vehicles \nused by the contesting candidates, persons accompanying the contesting candidates \nand other party leaders and ensure that the Commission's instructions are not abused. \n \n4. If any person moves in a convoy of vehicles exceeding the limits prescribed above, in \nspite of the convoy having been broken, it shall be the duty of the local administration to \nensure that such vehicles are not allowed to be used by flouting the Commission's directions \ntill the process of election is completed. \n \n5.", + "5. The contesting candidates be asked to get the details of all the vehicles that they are using \nin the election campaign lodged with the District Election Officer or such other officer(s) as \nmay be specifically authorized by the District Election Officer in this behalf before the \ncampaigning commences. Any further deployment of any addition al vehicles can take \nplace only after notice to this effect is given by the candidates or his agent well before \nthe actual deployment of the vehicles. While conveying the details of the vehicles that are \nbeing deployed for election campaign the details of the areas tehsil(s) in which the vehicle \nwould operate, should also be conveyed. \n171 \n6. The details so obtained should be conveyed by District Election Officer to the Election \nExpenditure Observers. \n \n7. The vehicles employed for election campaign as per intimation given by the candidates \nor their election agents to the District Administration should not be requisitioned by the \nadministration.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4 .txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n6. The details so obtained should be conveyed by District Election Officer to the Election \nExpenditure Observers. \n \n7. The vehicles employed for election campaign as per intimation given by the candidates \nor their election agents to the District Administration should not be requisitioned by the \nadministration. \n \n8. Any vehicle that has not been registered for campaigning w ith the district administration \nif found being used for campaigning, shall be deemed to be unau thorised campaigning for \nthe cand idate and may attract penal provision s of Chapter IX A of the Indian Penal Code and \nshall therefore be immediately taken out of the campaigning exercise. \n \nThe receipt of this letter may please be acknow ledged.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D5 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 24th October, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners -Use of helicopter for election campaign, etc.\nAnnexure-D5 \n \nElection Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE Dated: 24th October, 2008 \naddressed to The Cabinet Secretary Government of India, the Chief Secretaries and \nthe Chief Electoral Officers of all States and Union Territories. \n \nSubject: Election Expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners - Use of helicopter for \nelection campaign, etc. \n \n1.", + "Subject: Election Expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners - Use of helicopter for \nelection campaign, etc. \n \n1. I am directed to state that according to sub-section (1) of section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 it is provided that \u201cEvery candidate at an election \nshall, either by himself or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all \nexpenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized by him or by his election \nagent between the date on which he has been nominated and the date of declaration of the \nresult thereof, both dates inclusive\u201d. Under sub-section (2) it is provided that the account \nshall contain such particulars as may be p rescribed, and under sub-section (3), it is laid \ndown that the total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount as may be \nprescribed. \n \n2.", + "2. Explanation (1) to section 77(1) provides that the expenditure by leaders of a \npolitical party (usually referred to by us as star campaigners) on account of their travel by \nair or any other means of transpo rt for propagating programme of a political party shall not \nbe deemed to be expenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized by a \ncandidate of that political party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D5 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 24th October, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners -Use of helicopter for election campaign, etc.\n3. The provisions of section 77(1) and Explanation (1) there-under have to be so \nharmoniously read that they do not nullify the main object underlying the \nprovisions of section 77(1). Section 77(1) clearly stipulates that a candidate has to account \nfor all his election expense, incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent.", + "Section 77(1) clearly stipulates that a candidate has to account \nfor all his election expense, incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent. \nExplanation (1) is in the nature of an exemption from account of such expenditure which is \nincurred by the leaders of the political party in connection w ith the candidate\u2019s election, \nso that election campaign may be carried out in his constituency by leaders of his political \nparty and any expenditure incurred on their travel by or any other means of transpo rt \nmay not form part of the candidate\u2019s overall expenditure. It therefore follows that a \ncandidate who has been declared as leader by a Political Party for the purposes of \nExplanation to Section 77(1), cannot be considered to be a leader of his political party in \nhis own constituency within the meaning of Explanation (1) to section 77(1), whatever \nmay be his standing in relation to other candidates of his party in the other constituencies. \nIn his own constituency(ies), he is a candidate first.", + "In his own constituency(ies), he is a candidate first. Thus, whatever expenditure he incurs \non his own travel within his constituency(ies), on his travel whether by helicopter/aircraft \nor by any other means of transport, the same has to be accounted for within his overall limit \nof maximum expenditure prescribed for his constituency. When he goes out of his \nconstituency to the other constituency as a star campaigner, the expenditure on his travel \nfrom his constituency to the other constituency would \n173 fall within the exempted category, and so also his travel expenditure from the other \nconstituency to his own constituency wh en he comes back for his own campaign wou ld be \nso exempted. But once he reaches his constituency and travels within the said constituency,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D5 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 24th October, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners -Use of helicopter for election campaign, etc.\nfrom his constituency to the other constituency would \n173 fall within the exempted category, and so also his travel expenditure from the other \nconstituency to his own constituency wh en he comes back for his own campaign wou ld be \nso exempted. But once he reaches his constituency and travels within the said constituency, \nhis expenditure on such travel within his constituency wou ld be liable to be accounted for \nby him. Any other interpretation of the above mentioned provisions would defeat the very \nobject underlying section 77(1).", + "But once he reaches his constituency and travels within the said constituency, \nhis expenditure on such travel within his constituency wou ld be liable to be accounted for \nby him. Any other interpretation of the above mentioned provisions would defeat the very \nobject underlying section 77(1). This would be more evidently glaring in the case of bye-\nelections wh ere a political party may include the name of its candidate as a star campaigner \nand that would give him a license to travel within his constituency by adopting any means \nof communication and without accounting for the same. \n \nCopy to: All recognized National & State Political parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D6 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D6 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF IN DIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.464/INST/2011/EPS Dated: 28th March 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n1. Assam, Dispur \n2. West Bengal, Kolkata \n3. Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram \n4. Tamil Nadu, Chennai", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D6 .txt\n_ \n5. Puducherry, Puducherry \n \nSubject: General Election to Legis lative Assembly, 2011 -Vehicle permit for district office \nbearers of recognized political party regarding. \n \nSir, \n With reference to the subject ci ted and in partial modification of the Commission\u2019s \ninstruction of even no. dated 23rd March, 2011, I a m directed to state that the Commission has \nreviewed the matter and has now decided that if any political party applies for permission for \nvehicles to be used by their district level office bearers/ leaders(other than the star \ncampaigner) for their visit t o multiple ACs within the district for electioneering purposes, \nnecessary permission should be given by the DEO of the district concerned. In such cases, the \npermit shall be in the name of the person while also mentioning the registration no.", + "In such cases, the \npermit shall be in the name of the person while also mentioning the registration no. of the \nvehicl e. The expenditure on this vehicle shall be incurred by the political party and not by the \ncandidates. This permit should not be used for travel in other districts. \nI am to further state that the Commission has directed that for a particular district only \none permit may be issued for a recognized party whether national or state. \n It is further stated that the permit should be issued indicating t he name of the political \nleader, the No. of vehicle and also the period for which issued. The permit ma y be issued on a \npaper of a colour different from those used for issuing permits to candidates and star \ncampaigners, so that it can be easily recognized. An attested copy of the permit shall be \nprominently displayed on wind screen of the vehicle and origin al be kept by the person for \nchecking by police or any other authorities. The surveillance teams should also be informed \nin the matter. \n Yours fai thfully, \nSd/-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D6 .txt\n_ \nprominently displayed on wind screen of the vehicle and origin al be kept by the person for \nchecking by police or any other authorities. The surveillance teams should also be informed \nin the matter. \n Yours fai thfully, \nSd/- \n (SUMIT MUKHERJEE) \n UNDER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D7 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th April, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by candidate\nAnnexure-D7 \n ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \n \nNo.76/Instructions/2011/EEM Dated: 7th April, 2011 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puduc herry & West Bengal \n \nSubject: Instruction on Election Ex penditure Monitoring \u2013 Expense related to candidate \u2013 \npayment by cash - reg. \n \nSir, \nWith respect to instruction of even number dated 7th February, 2011 political parties \nhave asked for further clarification. Election Commission has examined the issues and I \nam directed to clarify the following: \n \n1.", + "Sir, \nWith respect to instruction of even number dated 7th February, 2011 political parties \nhave asked for further clarification. Election Commission has examined the issues and I \nam directed to clarify the following: \n \n1. It is mentioned in the Commission\u2019s instructions No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM \ndated 07 -02-2011 that the cand idates shall incur all election expenses by acco unt payee \nchequ es from Bank account opened for election purpose, exce pting minor expenses where it \nis not possible to issue chequ e. Some political parties have asked for clarification, \nspecifying the limits of such cash expenditure. It is hereby clarified that if the amount \npayable by cand idate(s) to any person/entity for any item of expend iture does not exceed \nRs.20,00 0/- * during the entire process of election, then such expe nditure can be incurred \nby cash, by withdrawing it from the bank a/c opened for the purpose of election. All \nother payments are to be made by account payee cheque from the said bank account.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D7 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th April, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by candidate\n2. As per Section 77 of RP Act, 1951, every cand idate shall keep separate and correct \naccou nt of all expen diture from the date on which he has been nominated and the date of \ndeclaration of result (both dates inclusive). It is hereby clarified that all candidates, while \nmaintaining their register of accounts of election expen diture, shall account for all \nexpen diture incurred on the day of filing of nomination (i.e. from day) and also those \nincurred prior to the date of nomination like expenditure on campaign materials etc. \nwhich are used during the post nomination period. All expenses relating to the rally or \nprocession organised while filing no mination shall be included in the a ccounts of the \ncand idates. \n \n3.", + "which are used during the post nomination period. All expenses relating to the rally or \nprocession organised while filing no mination shall be included in the a ccounts of the \ncand idates. \n \n3. When members of public attend a public rally/procession/public meeting of \ncandidate(s) by u sing their own pe rsonal vehicle, without receiving any pay ment or \nreimbursement from an ybody, it shall not be included in the expenditure of the candidate. \nHowever, the personal vehicles used in the rally or public meeting for campaign purpose \nby putting flags or banners or poster for the benefit of any c andidate(s) shall be included in \nthe expen ses of the candidate(s). If the commercial vehicles bearing co mmercial registration \n176 number are used for rally or public meeting of any cand idate(s) the expenditure on such \nvehicles shall be included in the account of the candidate(s). \n4. One personal vehicle owned and used by the candidate(s) for campaign purpose shall be \ntreated as ca mpaign vehicle and notional expenditure on fuel and driver salary as per the \nmarket rate shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s).", + "4. One personal vehicle owned and used by the candidate(s) for campaign purpose shall be \ntreated as ca mpaign vehicle and notional expenditure on fuel and driver salary as per the \nmarket rate shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s). In case other vehicles, \nowned by the cand idate(s) are used for campaign purpose, then the notional expenses as per \nthe notified rate for hiring of such vehicles shall be calculated by the candidate(s).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D7 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th April, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by candidate\n5. The use of flags, caps, mufflers with party symbol has been clarified in Question No. \n72 of FAQ on Model Code of Conduc t. The expe nse on such items of flags, mufflers or caps \nwith party symbol shall be accoun ted for by the party conce rned as its election expen se. If \nthey bear the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s), it shall be added to the accounts of the \ncandidate. However, supply and distribution of main appa rels like saree, shirt, T- shirt, \ndhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is bribery of voters. \n \n6. ECI instruction No.", + "However, supply and distribution of main appa rels like saree, shirt, T- shirt, \ndhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is bribery of voters. \n \n6. ECI instruction No. 464/INST/2011/EPS dated 28-03-2011has clarified that the \nexpe nse on the vehicle of the district level party office bearers/leaders (other than \nstar campaigners) for the purpose of their visit to multiple ACs within the d istrict for \nelectioneering shall not be included in the accounts of candidate(s). It is further clarified that \nif the district functionary himself is a candidate, contesting from the same district and such \nvehicle is used for his movement in the constituency from where he is contesting, or such \nvehicle is used for campaign for any particular candidate(s), then the hiring charges of the \nvehicle shall be included in the acco unts of the candidate(s) using the vehicle for campaign \npurpose. \n \n7. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all concerned.", + "7. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all concerned. \n \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary \nCopy to: \n \n1. All National Political Parties \n2. All political parties of the States of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and \nPuduch erry. \n \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure - E11 and E12 .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D8 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D8 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \nNo.464 /AP- HP & AP-LA/BE/2011 /EEM Dated: 3rd June 2011 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer of \n All States and UT \n \nSubject: Clarification regarding lodging expen ses being incurred by the ca mpaigners of the \ncontesting candidates. \n \nSir, \nI am directed to invite reference to the provisions of Section77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 195 1.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to invite reference to the provisions of Section77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 195 1. As per Explanation 1(a) read with Exp lanation 2 \nunder sub-section (1) of the said Section, the expen diture incurred by leaders of the political \nparty, who are star campaigners, on account of travel for propagating programme of the \nparty shall not be deemed to be the expenditure of the candidate in conne ction with the \nelection. The expen diture related to booking of hotels and lodges rooms in the \nconstituency by or for the Star campaigners is not exempted un der Section77 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n2.", + "The expen diture related to booking of hotels and lodges rooms in the \nconstituency by or for the Star campaigners is not exempted un der Section77 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n2. I am further directed to inform that all expen diture including lodging/boarding \nexpen ses of star campaigners in the con stituency where they c ampaign for any cand idate \nshall be included in the expe nditure accou nt of that particular candidate, provided that - \n(a) the Star Campaigners/Campaigners have actually campaigned for the candidate, and (b) \nthe Star Campaigners/Campaigners have incurred such boarding and lodging expen diture \nwhile remaining in a commercial hotel or lodge for the purpose of election campaign \nof the cand idate irrespective of the fact whether the payment is made by such cand idate or \nnot.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D8 .txt\n_ \n3. The market value of such commercial boarding and lodging is to be calculated \ntowards the election ex penditure of the candidate, even if the boarding and lodging is \nprovided as complimentary. It is further clarified that if the star campaigner while \navailing the boa rding and lodging in one constituency, travels to another constituency to \ncampaign for other candidates, then the lodging and boarding expense will be \nproportionately distributed as the expense of those candidates. \n4. A notice may be issued immediately in all such ca ses and it should be processed \naccordingly. \n5. This disposes of Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh, letter no. 1760 /Elecs.D/2011 -\n7, da ted 30.04 .2011. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n UND ER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D9 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/2011/EEM, dated 5th December, 2011 regarding expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.), inclusion in the account of election expenses of candidates\nAnnexure-D9 \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVAC HAN SADAN, ASHO KA ROAD, NEW DELH I \u2013 110001 \nFile No. 76/Instruction /2011/EEM Dated: 5th December , 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nPunjab, Manipur, Goa, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh \n \nSubject: Expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.)", + "76/Instruction /2011/EEM Dated: 5th December , 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nPunjab, Manipur, Goa, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh \n \nSubject: Expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.) - inclusion in the \naccount of election expenses of candidates- regarding \n \nSir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s instruction of even number dated \n07-10-2011, regarding the expenditure incurred on community kitchen (langar, bho j, \netc.) and inclusion thereof in the account of election expenses of the candidates.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D9 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/2011/EEM, dated 5th December, 2011 regarding expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.), inclusion in the account of election expenses of candidates\n2. In the context of the above instruction, a doubt has been raised with regard to \nparticipation of candidates in the community kitchens (langar, bhoj, etc.) organised by \nregional communities in their religious institutions as a matter of customary practice and \nthe bhoj/feast, etc. offered as a matter of social practice following a ritual ceremony, \nlike, marriage, death, etc.", + "organised by \nregional communities in their religious institutions as a matter of customary practice and \nthe bhoj/feast, etc. offered as a matter of social practice following a ritual ceremony, \nlike, marriage, death, etc. The instruction of the Commission und er reference clearly \nstates that the expenditure on the community functions will be treated as the election \nexpenses of a candidate and added to his account \u201cif any contesting candidates attends some \ncommunity kitchen ( in whatever name has been called ) either organised by him or by any \nother person to entertain the electors\u201d. It is hereby again clarified that the above \ninstruction does not apply to community kitchens/langars, etc. organised by religious \ncommunities within their religious institutions as a customary practice or the bhoj/feast, \netc. offered by any person (other than the candidate) in the normal course to celebrate any \nceremony like, marriage, death, etc., and the expenses incurred on such community kitchen/ \nlangar/ bho j/feast, etc. shall not be included in the election expenses of the candidate, \nprovided that the candidate participates therein in the normal course as a normal visitor.", + "shall not be included in the election expenses of the candidate, \nprovided that the candidate participates therein in the normal course as a normal visitor. \nIt shall be further ensured that the candidate does not make any financial \ncontribution for arranging such community kitchen, etc. and no political campaign in any \nmanner is undertaken at such community kitchen, etc. \n3. Receipt of this letter may kindly be acknow ledged. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSecretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D10 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 20th January, 2012 regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) covered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\nAnnexure-D10 \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVAC HAN SADAN, ASHO KA ROAD NEW DELH I-110001 \nNo.76 /Instructions/2012 /EEPS Dated: 20th January, 2012 \n \nTo \n \n The Chief Electoral Officer, \n Punjab,Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand,Manipur & Goa \n \nSub: Clarification regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) \ncovered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951-Matter \nRegarding \n \n \nSir/ Madam,", + "Uttarakhand,Manipur & Goa \n \nSub: Clarification regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) \ncovered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951-Matter \nRegarding \n \n \nSir/ Madam, \n \nRepresentations have been received from political parties on Star campaigners \ncovered under Explanation (2) of section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951. The Commission \nafter considering the representations, issues hereby the following clarifications: \n \n1. Expenditure on Advertisement in Print/Electronic Media \nIf the advertisement for general party propaganda with photo or appeal of the leader, \nmentioned above, is made in print and electronic media, without any reference to any \ncandidate, then expenditure on such general advertisement shall be booked to the account \nof the political party.", + "If such leader happens to be a candidate in any constituency, the \nexpenditure on such general party propaganda, even if it contains his photo, in print and \nelectronic media, shall not be book ed to the account of such leader, as it is in the nature of \ngeneral party propaganda, without any reference to his constituency. \n \n2. Expenditure on posters, banners, flags, stickers, etc., \nIf the posters, banners, flags, stickers, etc., with photo or appeal of the leaders mentioned \nabove, without any reference to any particular candidate are used during the elections, the \nexpenditure shall be book ed to the account of the political party. If how ever, the leader \nhappens to be a candidate in any constituency, then the proportionate expenditure on such \nitems, actually used in his constituency, shall be accounted for in his election expenses. \n180", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D10 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 20th January, 2012 regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) covered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\n3. Travel Expenses \nThe Commission h as modified its instruction No.", + "Travel Expenses \nThe Commission h as modified its instruction No. 76/2009 /SDR d ated 20th August, 2009 \nand relevant Para 5.6.3 of the Commission\u2019s Instruction on Expenditure Mon itoring, and it \nis hereby clarified that if any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any \nother person including or any member of the party, who is not a candidate in the \nconstituency concerned, travels with the leader (star campaigner) of the political party, \nreferred to above, in his vehicle/aircraft/ helicopter etc., the travel expenses of such \nleader shall be wholly booked to the account of the political party. It is further clarified \nthat it shall not result in book ing any part of the travel expenditure of the political leader to \nthe account of the candidate, if such persons sharing the transpo rt with the leader (Star \nCampaigner) , do not play any role in election campaign for the candidate.", + "It is further clarified \nthat it shall not result in book ing any part of the travel expenditure of the political leader to \nthe account of the candidate, if such persons sharing the transpo rt with the leader (Star \nCampaigner) , do not play any role in election campaign for the candidate. However, if any \ncandidate/candidates share the transpo rt with such leader, then 50% of the travel \nexpenditure shall be apportioned to the candidate/candidates. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n \n(SUMIT MUKHERJEE) \nSECRETARY \n \n \nCopy to CEOs of all other States and UTs. \n181", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D11 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D11 \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2012 /EEPS/Vol.I Dated: 9th February, 2012 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nall the States/UTs \n \n \nSub:- General Elections to Legislative Assemblies of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, \nManipur and Goa-2012- Clarification on use of Video Vans during election by \ncontesting candidates and political parties-Reg. \n \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&B E dated \n31st October, 2008 (copy enclosed) regarding use of video van etc.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&B E dated \n31st October, 2008 (copy enclosed) regarding use of video van etc. by political parties and \ncandidates during election and to state that clarification has been sought regarding accounting \nof expenditure on this sorts by the political parties or candidates. In the subject matter it is \nclarified as under:- \n \n(i) If the Video Van is for political party used during election process for general \nparty propaganda w ithout mentioning the name of any candidate or photo of \ncandidate of any constituency, then it shall be book ed to party account, which shall \nbe reported within 75 days by the party after completion of election in case of \nAssembly election or within 90 days in case of Lok Sabha election. \n(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any posters/banners of \nthe candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his constituency, then \nthe expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s).", + "(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any posters/banners of \nthe candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his constituency, then \nthe expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s). \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY\n182", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D12 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D12 \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 61/Complaints /AP-LS/2012/EEPS Dated:19th July, 2012 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \n \nSubject: Collection of information from banks regarding suspicious transactions during \nelectioneering under Article -324 of the Constitution - regarding \n \n \nSir, \n With refere nce to the suggestions of Indian Banks\u2019 Asso ciation vide letter no.", + "LEGAL/5946, dated 6th June, 2012 (copy enclosed), I am directed to state that in order to \nmaintain purity of election process, the District Election O fficers (DEOs) sh all call for the \nfollowing information from the Banks regarding susp icious cash transactions made through \nthe banks during the election process: \n \n(i) Unusu al and suspicious cash withdrawal or deposit of cash in a bank account exceeding \nRs. 1 lakh during the process of election, without any such instance of deposit or \nwithdrawal during the last two months. \n \n(ii) Unusu al transfer of amount by RTGS from one bank account to the accounts of s everal \npersons in a district/constituency during the election process without any precedent \nof such transfer. \n \n(iii) Any deposit of cash or withdrawal of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh from bank account of \ncandidates or spouse or his dependants, as mentioned in the affidavit filed by \ncandidates which is available in CEO\u2019s website. \n \n(iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the account of the \npolitical party during the election process.", + "(iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the account of the \npolitical party during the election process. \n \n(v) Any other suspicious cash transactions, which might be used for bribing the \nelectors.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D12 .txt\n_ \n2. The above information shall be processed by the DEOs and wherever it is suspected \nthat the cash may be used for bribing of electors, then Flying Squad may be asked to take \n183 \n necessary action, after due verification. How ever, if the amount of cash deposit or \nwithdrawal is more than Rs.10 lakh, then such information shall be passed on to the \nNodal Officer of the Income Tax Department, for taking necessary action under the Income \nTax laws. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: \n \nShri K Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive, Indian Banks Asso ciation World Trade Centre \nComplex, Centre 1, 6th Floor, Cuffee Parade, Mumbai-400005, with request to inform \nall banks for compliance during election process.", + "Sd/- \n (AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n184", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure - D13 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nFile No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII Dated: 14th November, 2013 \n To \n 1. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Madhya Pradesh \n Bhopal \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Rajasthan \n Jaipur \n \nSubject: Prevention of Storage and Illegal Distribution of Liquor during elections - \nInstructions to DEOs for Daily Report of liquor Sale - matter reg. \nSir, \nI am directed to draw your attention to the instructions of the Election Commissi on of \nIndia regarding Production, Storage and Distribution of Liquor during Election (ECI \nCompendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring, July 2013 section 5.10.6, page \n28).", + "I am further directed to inform that preventing illegal liquor dist ribution during the election \nis one of the very important responsibilities of the Collector & District Election Officer and the \nSuperintendent of Police. Observers of the Election Commission are also expected to monitor \nsuch activities. \n2. In this regard d etailed instructions have been issued from time to time and list of IMFL \nshops are be made available to the DEOs where there had been suspicious increase in sale of \nIMFL. The DEOs are also aware that all the excise units of the districts, namely - Distiller ies, \nBottling Units, Liquor Warehouses have been brought under continuous surveillance of the \nofficials concerned. In important units, officers and armed forces are to be posted round -the-\nclock. Moreover, almost in all districts, available officials are to be given the special \nresponsibility of monitoring liquor flow during the elections. Some of the officials will have to \nbe deployed on the border check p ost to prevent cross -border liquor movement during the \nelections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13 .txt\n_ \n3. Though, these steps have resulted in significant tightening of excise machinery in the \nState, yet the situation needs further improvement at district level. The retail outlets of liquor are \n185 turning out to be highly vulnerable from liquor distribution point of view. All District Collectors \nand Superintendent of Police need to work on this in a more focused and systematic way. \n \n4. The Commission has been receiving following complaints: \nA. St orage of cheaper brands of IMFL and country liquor in local slums, shanty towns and \nremote rural pocket s for distribution prior to election. This storage is happening with help from \nthe retail shops which are selling liquor in bulk to individuals, in contravention of State Excise \nAct and General and Special License Conditions. \nB. Stock registers are not bei ng maintained in some of the shops. It has been reported that some \nshops, even though maintain the stock register, they do not maintain brand -wise stock register.", + "B. Stock registers are not bei ng maintained in some of the shops. It has been reported that some \nshops, even though maintain the stock register, they do not maintain brand -wise stock register. \nThis creates serious problems in monitoring the daily sales and makes physical stock verifica tion \nof the shops almost impossible. \nC. Coupons are being issued by the candidates, which are convertible into liquor bottles at the \nshops. This is violation of conditions of State Excise Act/Rules, which prohibits sales in any \nform other than cash.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13 .txt\n_ \n5. In view of the above, I am directed to request for compliance the following instructions: - \nI. Daily Monitoring of liquor sales: - \nEach district has, on an average 25 liquor retail shops. The district Collectors must ensure to get \ndaily report of the shops w here there has been significant increase in the sales. A good way of \ndoing that will be to take the average daily sale of October 2013 for each of your liquor retail \nshop and compare daily sales figure with the October average. Wherever the sales figure ex ceed \nby 30% or more, it points to a possibility of bulk sale. These need to be investigated and severe \naction must be taken against the shop which may in clude even cancellation of the license. \nFor this a prescribed form for reporting is enclosed in Annexur e-1.", + "These need to be investigated and severe \naction must be taken against the shop which may in clude even cancellation of the license. \nFor this a prescribed form for reporting is enclosed in Annexur e-1. The District Collector is \nexpected to get this report from the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner and after \ntaking suitable action send the report to the Election Commission (CEO) along with his remarks, \nin the format prescribed in Annexu re-2. \nII. Ensuring maintenance of stock register: - \nIt has been found during surprise inspections that some of the shops are not maintaining the stock \nregister at all, or are maintaining it without following the prescribed format. This is done with a \nview to hide bulk sale information and to make stock verification very cumbersome. \n186 District Collectors with the help of the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner must \nensure proper maintenance of brand -wise stock register in all shops. \nIII. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop.", + "III. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop. This as pointed out \nearlier is a violation o f General License Conditions of State Excise Act. Collectors are expected \nto take action against such shops.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13 .txt\n_ \nIII. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop. This as pointed out \nearlier is a violation o f General License Conditions of State Excise Act. Collectors are expected \nto take action against such shops. \nIV. Listing and close monitoring of sensitive liquor shops: - \nClassify the liquor shops in your district as sensitive based on the following crite ria:- \nA. Those shops which, on 01.11.2013, have liquor stock which is 50% or more than the liquor \nstock on 01.11.2012. The list of such IMFL shops has a lready been communicated. However, \nyou need repeat this exercise for Country Liquor shops in your distr ict.", + "The list of such IMFL shops has a lready been communicated. However, \nyou need repeat this exercise for Country Liquor shops in your distr ict. \nB. Shops, which are located in a slum or are located in close proximity of a slum. \nC. Shops located away from main roads and located in interior rural pockets. \nD. Shops which show more than 30% increase in sales on any day in November as compared \nwith their average daily sales of October, 2013. \nThese shops must be monitored and their brand -wise stock register checked on daily basis. \nV. Prevention of liquor storage for distribution in election: \nSlum areas, shanty towns, camps (if any) in urban areas and remote or poorly accessible \nhabitations in rural areas are potential storage points for illegal liquor. District Collectors with \nthe Excise Officials are expected to identify such locations and conduct frequent police \npatrolling and raids in such loca tions.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13 .txt\n_ \n6. In the light of all the above instructions, I am directed to request you to issue suitable \ninstructions to the Collectors & District Election Officers to give a daily report in the format \nprescribed in Annexure -2 to the Special Secretary Excise (CEO) , State Government, who will \nsend a compiled report for the entire state to the Commission. \n7. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all DEOs, SPs, all Observers and \nofficers of Excise Deptt. \nYours faithfully, \n Sd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n187 Copy forwarded for necessary action to: \n1. Shri D.R. Johari, Addl. Excise Commissioner and Nodal Officer on Ex cise, C -100/50 Shivaji \nNagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (By Camp Bag/Speed Post/email) \n2.", + "Shri D.R. Johari, Addl. Excise Commissioner and Nodal Officer on Ex cise, C -100/50 Shivaji \nNagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (By Camp Bag/Speed Post/email) \n2. Shri Jitender Kumar Updhayay, RAS, Addl. Excise Commissioner (Adm) Zone, Udaipur, \nRajasthan(By Camp Bag/Speed Post/e -mail) \n \nBelow Annexure 1 \nDaily Report from District Excise Officer to Collector for Liquor Monitoring (Only those shops, \nwhich have 30% or more increase in sales ove r average ---------- date----------- month ---------- year \ndaily need to be reported.) \n \nName of the District: Date: \n \nS.No.", + "Name of the District: Date: \n \nS.No. Name and \naddress of the \nshop Average \ndaily sales \nof ---date-\n------\nmonth ----\n--year (in \nBulk \nLitre) Yeste rday\u2019s \nsale (in \nBulk Liter) Percentage \nincrease in \nsales (%) Reasons \nfor \nincrease Action taken \n \n \n188 \nBelow Annexure 2 \nDaily Report from Collector and DEO to CEO for Liquor Monitoring \nName of the District: Date: \n1. No. of IMFL shops in the district: \n2. No. of Country Liquor shops in the district:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13 .txt\n_ \n1. No. of IMFL shops in the district: \n2. No. of Country Liquor shops in the district: \n3. Brand -wise stock reg ister maintained in all shops: (yes/no) \n(Please mention action taken against those s hops where a violation is found and mention if the \nproper brand -wise stock registers is maintained since) \n4. List of sensitive liquor retail shops in the district: \n(Please enclose the list with complete address and licensee name and reason for classifying it as \nsensitive) \nS. No. Name and \naddress of the \nshop Licensee Name Reason for \nclassifying it as \nsensitive Steps taken for close \nmonitoring \n \n \n5. Ac tion taken against any liquor shops for any violations: \n(Specify the action and penalty levied, if any) \nS. No.", + "Ac tion taken against any liquor shops for any violations: \n(Specify the action and penalty levied, if any) \nS. No. Name and \naddress of \nthe shop Licensee \nName Violation \nDetected Action \nTaken Violation rectified \nor not \n \n \n6.List of possible illegal liquor storage locations in the district: \n S. No. Name of the \nlocation Name of the \nmohalla/village Reason fo r being a \npotential storage \narea Preventive or \ncorrective step taken \n \n \n189 \n7.Daily liquor sale monitoring report (Only for shops having over 30% incre ase in sale as \ncompared with average daily sale of --------- date---------- month ---------- year ): - \nS. No . Name and \naddress of \nthe shop Average \ndaily sales \nof --------\ndate------\nmonth -----\n----year \n(in Bulk \nLiter) Yesterday\u2019s \nsale (in \nBulk Liter) Percentage \nincrease in \nsales (%) Reasons \nfor \nincrease Action taken", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D14 \nELECTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 11000 1 \nNo. 491/SM/2013 /Communication Dated: 25th October 2013 \n \nTo \n1. Chief Electoral Officers \nof all States and Union Territories", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14 .txt\n_ \n2. Presidents/General Secretaries \nof All National/State recognized Political Parties. \n \nSub: Instructions of the Commission with respect to use of Social Media in Election \nCampaigning. \nSir, \n \nThe Commission\u2019s attention was drawn to use of social media for election campa igning \nand also certain violations of the Electoral Law in the social media, which need to be regulated \nin the interest of transparency and level playing field in the elections. \n \nSocial media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, \nshare, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. It \ndifferentiates from traditional/industrial media in many aspects such as quality, reach, \nfrequency, usability, immediacy, and permanence. The prevalence of Web and social media has \nincreased over the years and there have been demands from the political and social groups to \nregulate the social media during elections as other media is regulated.", + "The prevalence of Web and social media has \nincreased over the years and there have been demands from the political and social groups to \nregulate the social media during elections as other media is regulated. \n \nThere are broadly five different types of social media: \n \na) collaborative projects (for example, Wikipedia) \nb) blogs and micro blogs (for example, Twitter) \nc) content communities (for example, You Tube) \nd) social networking sites (for example, Face book) \ne) virtual game-worlds (e.g., Apps) \n \nLegal provisions relating to election campa igning apply to social media in the same \nmanner in which they apply to any other form of election campa igning using any other media. \nSince social media is a relatively new form of media, it appears necessary to clarify to all \nconcerned by the following instructions:- \n \nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts. \n \nCandidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations.", + "Candidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations. \nDetailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have to be filled were issued vide \nthe Commission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14 .txt\n_ \nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts. \n \nCandidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations. \nDetailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have to be filled were issued vide \nthe Commission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form \n191 requires that email ID of the candidate, if any, should be communicated to the \nCommission in this Form. The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media \naccounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This information \nshould be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:- \n\u201cMy contact telephone no.", + "The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media \naccounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This information \nshould be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:- \n\u201cMy contact telephone no.(s) \nis/are\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ., my email ID (if any) is \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ., and \nmy social media accounts (if any) are\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u201d \n \nB. Pre-Certification of Political Adverti sements \nIn pursuance of the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India\u2019s Order in SLP (Civil) N.6679/2004, \ndated 13 April,2004, the Commission issued detailed instructions on this subject vide its order \nno. 509/75 /2004/J S-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004.", + "509/75 /2004/J S-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004. In this order, it was stated that every \nregistered/national and State political pa rty and every contesting candidate proposing to issue \nadvertisements on television channels and/ or on cable network will have to apply to Election \nCommission of India/designated officer for pre-certification of all political advertisements on \nelectronic media before the publication. The order was further modified and consolidated \nvide Commission\u2019s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and Monitoring \nCommittees at district and State levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of \nsuch advertisement along with other functions viz. acting against Paid News etc. Since social \nmedia websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14 .txt\n_ \nvide Commission\u2019s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and Monitoring \nCommittees at district and State levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of \nsuch advertisement along with other functions viz. acting against Paid News etc. Since social \nmedia websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the \nCommission contained in its order No.509/75/2 004/JS-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004 shall also \napply mutatis mutandis to websites including social media websites and shall fall under \nthe purview of pre-certification. You are, therefore, requested to ensure that no political \nadvertisements are released to any internet based media/websites, including social media \nwebsites, by political pa rties/candidates without pre-certification from competent authorities in \nthe same format a nd following the same procedures as referred in the aforesaid orders.", + "C. Expenditure on campaigning through internet including social media websites. \n \nAccording to Section 77, sub section (1), of Representation of the People Act,1951, every \ncandidate is required to keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure in connection \nwith the election incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent between the date on \nwhich he has filed nomination and the date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates \ninclusive. The Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India had directed in Common Cause Vs. Union of \nIndia in 2005 that political parties should also submit a statement of expenditure of elections to \nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campa ign through \nany advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections. \n \nFor the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14 .txt\n_ \nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campa ign through \nany advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections. \n \nFor the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political \nparties shall include all expenditure on campa igning, including expenditure on advertisements \non social media, both for maintaining a correct account of expenditure and for submitting the \nstatement of expenditure. This, am ong other things, shall include payments ma de to \ninternet companies and websites for carrying advertisements and also campa ign \nrelated operational expenditure on making of creative development of content, operational \n192 expenditure on salaries and wages paid to the team of workers employed by such candidates \nand political parties to maintain their social media accounts, etc.", + "D. Application of Model Code of Conduct to content on internet including social \nmedia. \n \nThe Commission has a model code of conduct in place during the elections in respect of \npolitical parties and candidates which remains in force from the date the elections are \nannounced by the Commission till the completion of elections. It is clarified that the provisions \nof model code of conduct and related instructions of the Commission issued from time to time \nshall also apply to the content being posted on the internet, including social media websites, by \ncandidates and political parties. \n \nE. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political parties is \nconcerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation with the Ministry of \nCommunication and Information Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so \nfar as they relate to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14 .txt\n_ \nE. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political parties is \nconcerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation with the Ministry of \nCommunication and Information Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so \nfar as they relate to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of \npolitical parties and candidates. \nThese instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned including \ncandidates, political pa rties, media and election observers for immediate necessary action. \n \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(Rahul Sharma) \n(Under Secretary) \nTel. 011-23052070 \nEmail: rahulsharma.eci@gmail.com \n \n \n \n193", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D15 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure - D15 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nFile No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS/Vol. I Dated: 22nd January 2014 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States & UTs \n \nSubject: Clarification regarding expenditure incurred by leaders of political party (Star -\nCampaigners) ------- under explanation 1 to section 77 (1) of R.P. Act, 1951 ------ matter \nregarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \nIn supersession of the Commission\u2019s letter of e ven no. dated 18th April, 2013, letter nos, \n76/2009/SDR, dated 31st March,2009 and 20th August, 2009 and para (iii) of letter No.", + "dated 18th April, 2013, letter nos, \n76/2009/SDR, dated 31st March,2009 and 20th August, 2009 and para (iii) of letter No. \n437/6/INST/2008, dated 31-10-2008 and para 3 of letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated \n20-01-2012 (copies enclosed), on t he subject cited, I am directed to clarify as under: - \n (a) If any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any other person including \nany member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency concerned, or any \nrepresentative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader (star -campaigner) of the \npolitical party in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter etc., then the travel expenses of such leader shall \nbe wholly booked to the account of political party, provided that the sai d member of political \nparty or media person or attendant sharing the transport with the leader (star campaigner) do not \nplay any role in election campaign for any candidate in any manner.", + "However, if any such \nperson(s) sharing the transport with the leade r plays any role in election campaign for the \ncandidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s). \n(b) T he names of leaders of the political party (star campaigners), as defined in Explanation 2 of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D15 .txt\n_ \ncandidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s). \n(b) T he names of leaders of the political party (star campaigners), as defined in Explanation 2 of \nsection 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951 are to be communicated to the Election Commission of \n194 India and the Chief Electoral Officer of the State by the political par ty, within a period of seven \ndays from the date of notification for such election and such leaders are entitled to the benefits \nprovided under section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951, from the date on which the list including his \nname is received by the Election Commission of India and by the Chief Electoral Officer of the \nState concerned.", + "(c) If the leader (star campaigner) is a part of any rally, organised outside his constituency, he is \nentitled to the exemption provided under Explanation 1 of section 77(1) o f the R. P. Act,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D15 .txt\n_ \n1951.However, if the leader (star campaigner) is also contesting election in any constituency, \nthen he is not entitled to any benefit u/ s 77 of the said Act, for the travel expenses incurred \nwithin his own constituency and the expenses on meeting or rally organised by him in his \nconstituency including the travel expenses are to be added to his account of election expenditure. \n(d) If the rally /meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), where \nthe leader shares the dais with other contesting candidates, then the meeting expense is to be \napportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidat es.", + "(d) If the rally /meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), where \nthe leader shares the dais with other contesting candidates, then the meeting expense is to be \napportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidat es. However, if, he \n(star campaigner) is taking part in a rally/ meeting, along with other contesting c andidates of his \nparty outside his constituency, then the meeting expense shall be apportioned to the election \nexpenditure of all such candidates, for whose election campaign, such rally/meeting is organised \nand no part of such rally/meeting expense, organ ised outside his constituency shall be added to \nthe election expense of the leader (star campaigner). \nThis may be brought to the notice of all concerned including all political parties in the state. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n195", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D16 \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS Vol.VII Dated: 9th April, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States/Union Territories \n \nSubject: General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2014 -Expenditure on Security cover to \nMinisters/Candidates -Instructions regarding. \n \nRef.: (i) Commission \u2019s letter No. 437/6/96 -PLN -III dated 09.04.1996 ; \n (ii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/2007/PLN.III dated 24.10.2007; \n (iii) Commission\u2019s letter No.", + "437/6/96 -PLN -III dated 09.04.1996 ; \n (ii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/2007/PLN.III dated 24.10.2007; \n (iii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2009/EPS dated 08.02.2009; \n(iv) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/INST/2009/CC&BE dated 25.03.2009. \n \nSir/Madam, \nThe Commission has in the past, issued various instructions from time to time regar ding \nthe accounting of the cost which will be incurred on the security to be provided to the \nMinisters/Star Campaigners/Candidates, as per their security entitlement.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16 .txt\n_ \n2. The Commission has received a reference from the CEO, Uttarakhand seeking \nclarificatio n as to whether the cost incurred on the security vehicle and guards will be paid by the \ncandidates or by the State Government. For removing confusion and for convenience of all \nconcerned, the issue relating to expenditure on security person/security vehic les are hereby \ncollated and reiterated for observance during the period when the Model Code of Conduct is in \nforce: \n(i) Under the directives of the Gover nment of India, the persons provided with \u2018Z+\u2019 \n(Z plus) security cover are permitted the use of State -owned one bullet proof vehicles for \nthe particular person. Such persons, whether they are holding office or out of it, and \nwhether they are candidates or not, shall be permitted the use of the said State -owned \nbullet proof vehicles during the election perio d covered by the Model Code of Conduct.", + "Such persons, whether they are holding office or out of it, and \nwhether they are candidates or not, shall be permitted the use of the said State -owned \nbullet proof vehicles during the election perio d covered by the Model Code of Conduct. \nThe use of multiple vehicles in the name of stand -by should not be permitted unless so \nspecifically prescribed by security authorities in any particular case. The cost of \n196 propulsion of such vehicles should be borne b y the person concerned when it is used for \nnon-official purposes during such period. \n(ii) In case of the visiting political functionaries, who are \u2018star campaigners\u2019 \nsponsored by political parties in pursuance of Explanation of the Section 77 of the R. P. \nAct, 1951, the expenditure in this regard, will be accounted for in the party\u2019s account. If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of ve hicle in the constituency shall \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account.", + "If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of ve hicle in the constituency shall \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account. \n(iii) If the par ty functionary enjoying the security facility is not a star campaigner, and \nhe campaigns for the candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for \nsuch campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account. \n(iv) The number of vehicles to ac company the carcade including pilots, escorts etc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16 .txt\n_ \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account. \n(iii) If the par ty functionary enjoying the security facility is not a star campaigner, and \nhe campaigns for the candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for \nsuch campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account. \n(iv) The number of vehicles to ac company the carcade including pilots, escorts etc. \nwill be strictly in accordance with the instructions laid down by the security authorities \nand shall n ot exceed them under any circumstances. The cost of propulsion of all such \npilot/escorts vehicles, whet her owned by Government or hired vehicles, will be met by \nthe State Government. No recovery need be made also on the cost of the manpower \nprovided.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16 .txt\n_ \n3. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n197", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D17 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D17 \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.I Dated: 9th May, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n All States/UTs \n \nSubject: Travel by the candidate/Star Campaigner after poll and before declaration of result -\nmatter reg. \n \nSir, \nInstances have been reported that many contesting candidates, including the Star \nCampaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll for official \nor non -official purpose and clarifications have been sought regarding accounting of such \nexpenditure on travel.", + "Sir, \nInstances have been reported that many contesting candidates, including the Star \nCampaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll for official \nor non -official purpose and clarifications have been sought regarding accounting of such \nexpenditure on travel. In t he subject matter, I am directed to clarify as under: \n \n(i) The expenses after the poll and before the decla ration of result, which can be said \nto be in connection with the election shall only be accounted for by the candidates \nas per Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n(ii) Therefore, the expenses on travel of a Star Campaigner or a candidate a fter the \ndate of poll, which are not connected with election shall not be added to any \ncandidate\u2019s account. If the Star Campaigner/Candidate visits the c onstituency, \nwhere he or she has contested the election, the travel expenses within the \nconstituency fo r overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of \ncounting shall be added to his or her account.", + "If the Star Campaigner/Candidate visits the c onstituency, \nwhere he or she has contested the election, the travel expenses within the \nconstituency fo r overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of \ncounting shall be added to his or her account. \n(iii) If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his \nconstituency after the poll, the said expense shall be shown by the political party \nin the accounts submitted to the Commission within 75 days of the completion of \nassembly election or 90 days of Lok Sabha election . \n2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to inform all the District Election Officers, \nExpenditur e Observers, Candidates and the Political Parties in the State. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D18 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D18 \n \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 61/Complaints/2014/EEPS Vol.VI Dated: 9th June, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n of All States/UTs \n \nSubject: General Elections to the Lok Sabha -2014 -Accounting of parking charges of \naircraft/helicopter -Regarding \n \nSir, \nThe Commission has receive d queries regarding accounting of parking charges being \nreported by the candidates/party during electioneering. In the subject matter, I am directed to \nclarify that the parking charges of aircraft/helicopter shall be calculated as under: - \n1.", + "In the subject matter, I am directed to \nclarify that the parking charges of aircraft/helicopter shall be calculated as under: - \n1. In aviation se ctor, parking charges of aircraft (day/night) are levied on aircraft/helicopter \noperators as per rates determined by Airport Authority of India or by Pri vate airport operator at \nrespective airport. Therefore, the amount for calculation of expenditure of th e candidate shall be \ncharged as per actual amount paid or payable at such airports. At places other than commercial \nairport, the parking charges should be as per actual amount paid by the operator or candidate. \n2. Therefore, the parking charges at commerci al airports should be obtained from the airport \nauthority of India or the private airport operator for calculation of parking charges of any aircraft. \nFor parking at other places, the actual charges paid by the operator or candidate for parking of \naircraft shall be taken into account. \n3. Any dispute on accounting of expenditure shall be dealt with Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. I, dated 14.03.2013. (enclosed 3 pages)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D18 .txt\n_ \n3. Any dispute on accounting of expenditure shall be dealt with Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. I, dated 14.03.2013. (enclosed 3 pages) \n4. You are requested to bring into the notice of all includi ng the Expenditure Observers \ndeployed during currently concluded Lok Sabha Election, 2014 & State Legislative Assemblies \nElection from Andhra Pradesh, Od isha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, 2014 and some other Bye -\nelections. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n( Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure _D19 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013D19 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: Permission of vehicles to the contesting candidates and incurring the expenditure in \nthe accounts of electio ns expenses - regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to invite your attention to the Commission\u2019s letter N o. 437/6/2007 -\nPLN -III(Vol -III), dated 16th March, 2007 and to say that each candidate is given permission by \nthe Returning Officer for use of vehicles for campaign purpose during elections.", + "437/6/2007 -\nPLN -III(Vol -III), dated 16th March, 2007 and to say that each candidate is given permission by \nthe Returning Officer for use of vehicles for campaign purpose during elections. It has come to \nthe notice of the Commission that some candidates take permission for use of campaign \nvehicles and do not show the expenditure incurred on hiring/propelling of the vehicles in the \naccounts of their elec tion expenditure. Such vehicles are often used by others during the \nelection process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure _D19 .txt\n_ \n2. Therefore, I am directed to inform that if the candidate, after obtaining permission from \nthe Returning Officer, does not intend to use the campaign vehicle(s), for any period of more \nthan two days, he/she shall intimate to the Returning Officer, to withdraw the permis sion for \nsuch vehicle(s). If the candidate, after obtaining permission does not intimate the R.O., to \nwithdraw the permission of such campaign vehicles, it will be presumed that the candidate has \nused the permitted vehicles for campaign purpose and accordi ngly, the expenditure as per the \nnotified rates on use of such vehicles shall be added to his/ her accounts of election expenses. \nThe details of all such vehicle, permissions and withdrawal requests shall be given to the \nAccounting Team by the R.O. for acc ounting the expenditure of such candidates. \n3 This may be brought to the notice of all the political parties, candidates and their agents, \nofficials conc erned and Expenditure Observers.", + "for acc ounting the expenditure of such candidates. \n3 This may be brought to the notice of all the political parties, candidates and their agents, \nofficials conc erned and Expenditure Observers. \n4 Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D20 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D20 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/2016/SDR Dated: 30th April, 2016 \nTo \n \nThe Pres idents/General Secretaries of \n All recognized and registered unrecognized Political Parties \n \n \nSubject: -Election expenses of candidates and political par ties- travel expenses on visits to \nforeign countries for purposes of canvassing -regarding.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to say that as per section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 \ninserted by the Representation of People (Amendment) Act, 2010, Indian citizens absenting from \ntheir place of ordinary residence in India owing to their employment, educ ation or otherwise \noutside India (whether temporarily or not) are entitled to have their names registered in the \nelectoral rolls in the constituencies in which their place of residence in India as mentioned in \ntheir passports is located. The Indian citizen s so registered as electors in India (called under the \nRegistration of Electors Rules 1960 as \u2018overseas electors\u2019) are entitled to vote in their respective \nnative constituencies in India if they happen to be present in their native places on the day of pol l \nin the constituency in which they are registered as such overseas electors. Pursuant to the above \nprovisions of law, a large number of Indian citizens living abroad have got their names enrolled \nin the electoral rolls in different parts of the country fo r the purposes of elections to the House of \nPeople and State Legislative Assemblies.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D20 .txt\n_ \n2. It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in connection with the current \nround of general elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Kerala, Puducherry , Tamil Nadu & \nWest Bengal and several bye -elections being currently held in some of the States, some \ncandidates are travelling from India to overseas co untries for the purposes of canvassing in their \nfavour to seek votes of the overseas electors residing in those countries. In this context, the \nCommission would like to clarify that though seeking votes of oversees electors by going abroad \nby the candidates or their agents or party leaders is not prohibited under the law, all expenditure \nincurred by those c andidates, their agents or party leaders on their travel, boarding, lodging etc., \nin those countries would be deemed to be the expenditure incurred or au thorized by the \n201 candidates in connection with their election.", + "Thus, all such expenditure would come wit hin the \nmeaning of section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and will have to be \nincluded by the candidates concerned in their accounts of election expenses which are subject to \nthe limits prescribed by Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D20 .txt\n_ \n3. The Commission would, however, like to further clarify that any inducement to overseas \nelectors by way of Air tickets or any other allur ements to them, in cash or kind, to come to India \nfor the purpose of voting at the aforesaid elections would amount to the electoral offence of \n\u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 171B of the Indian Penal Code, as also the corrupt \npractice of \u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 123(1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951. Needless to add th at the commission of the above mentioned electoral offence and \ncorrupt practice of bribery would invite penal action against them under the relevant pro visions \nof law.", + "Needless to add th at the commission of the above mentioned electoral offence and \ncorrupt practice of bribery would invite penal action against them under the relevant pro visions \nof law. Further, any other person or organization offering to bear the travel expenses of overs eas \nelectors to India in connection with the voting in the above elections, or any other such \nallurements to them to seek their votes, with the consent of the candidate or his election agent, \nwould also attract the same penal action against them. \n4. You a re, therefore, requested to inform all the candidates set up by your party of the \nabove provisions or law for their information, guidance and compliance. \n5. The above clarifications of law by the Commission will equally apply in relation to all \nelections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies in future. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(K. F. WILFRED) \nPRINCIPAL SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs for information and necessary action.", + "6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(K. F. WILFRED) \nPRINCIPAL SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs for information and necessary action. It \nis requested that copy of this letter may be given to all political parties based in the State/UT.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D21 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D21 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvac han Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XX Dated: 18th April, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers, \nAll States and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Social Media platforms for tracking \nexpenditure on advertisements/transparency reports -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 491/SM/2013/Communication, \ndated 25th October, 2013 [Annexure D14 in \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (Feb ruary, 2019)] and to state that Google, Facebook and Twitter are \nfacilitating transparency in paid political advertisement by displaying \u201cAd Transparency \nReports\u201d on their platforms showing the payments made by different political parties for their \npolitic al campaigns on these platforms, at the following links: - \n(i) https://transparencyreport.google.com \n(ii) https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/ report/?Source= archive -landing -\npage&country=IN \n(iii)https://ads.twitter.com/transparency \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all DEOs, ROs, Expenditure Observers and \nElection Expenditure Monit oring Teams for necessary action. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D22 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D22 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan Asho ka Road New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII Da ted:19th May, 2019 \n \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha, 2019 -Accounting of expenditure incurred on helipad \nconstruction and parking charges - Clarification -Regardi ng. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \nIt is seen that helicopters are being used in large numbers for the purpose of campaigning \nby political parties and candidates. A clarification has been sought regardin g expenditure \nassociated with construction of helipads.", + "Madam/Sir, \n \nIt is seen that helicopters are being used in large numbers for the purpose of campaigning \nby political parties and candidates. A clarification has been sought regardin g expenditure \nassociated with construction of helipads. In this regard, I am directed to clarify that e xpenditure \nincurred on construction of helipads including expenses related to helipad site development and \nremoval of dismantled material and parking charges of helicopter borne by political party in \nconnection with travel of its leaders, as per Explanatio n 1 of Section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 \n(popularly known as \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d), irrespective of their security entitlement, shall be \nbooked in the acco unt of election expenses of the political party concerned and not in the account \nof election expenses o f the candidate(s). \n2. A star campaigner who is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of \nhelicopter, preparation of helipad etc. for campaigning within his own constituency.", + "2. A star campaigner who is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of \nhelicopter, preparation of helipad etc. for campaigning within his own constituency. However, \nthe travel expenses incurred for travel out of hi s own constituency for campaigning in other \nconstituencies and to come back to his/her constituency are not to be booked to his/her account. \n(ECI letter no. 437/6/1/2008 -CC&BE, dated 24.10.2008 copy enclosed).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D22 .txt\n_ \n4. You are requested to kindly bring the clar ification to the notice of all DEOs, ROs, \nExpenditure Observers and other election authorities for necessary compliance. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \n204", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\nAnnexure-E1 \n \n(Part A) \nRegister for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Election Expenditure by \nContesting Candid ates \nName of the Candidate: Name of Political Party, if any: \n \nConstituency from which contested: \nDate of Declaration of Result: \nName and add ress of Election Agent: \nTotal expenditure incurred / authorized: \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. \nDate of \nexpendit \nure/ \nevent Nature of expenditure Total \nAmount in \nRupees (paid \n+ \noutstanding) Name \nand \naddress \nof payee Bill No. / \nvoucher No.", + "5. 6. 7. 8. 9. \nDate of \nexpendit \nure/ \nevent Nature of expenditure Total \nAmount in \nRupees (paid \n+ \noutstanding) Name \nand \naddress \nof payee Bill No. / \nvoucher No. \nand date Amount \nincurred/ \nauthorized \nby \ncandidate or \nhis election \nagent Amount \nincurred/ \nauthorized \nby political \nparty and \nname of \npolitical \nparty Amount \nincurred/ \nauthorized by \nother \nindividual/ \nassociation/ \nbody/any other \n(mention full \nName and \nAddress) Remarks, \nif any \n Des \ncrip \ntion Qty. Rate \nper \nunit \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result). \n \nSignature of the candidate\n215 Note : \n1.", + "Signature of the candidate\n215 Note : \n1. This register must be maintained on a daily basis and shall be subject to inspection \nat any time by the Observer appointed by the Election Commission, the District \nElection Officer/Returning Officer or by any other officer authorized in this behalf.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1. This register must be maintained on a daily basis and shall be subject to inspection \nat any time by the Observer appointed by the Election Commission, the District \nElection Officer/Returning Officer or by any other officer authorized in this behalf. \n2. The register must be lodged in original with the District Election Officer as the \nreturn of Election Expenditure under Section 78 of the Representation of the \nPeople Act, 1951. It must be accompanied by an abstract statement (Part I to IV \nand schedules 1 to 1 1) of election expen ses and supporting a ffidavit in the \nprescribed formats. No return of expenditure will be accepted as complete without \nthe abstract statement of election ex penses and the affidavit. \n3.", + "No return of expenditure will be accepted as complete without \nthe abstract statement of election ex penses and the affidavit. \n3. Vouchers may not be attached only in respect of those items which are listed in \nRule 86(2) of the Condu ct of Election Rules, 1961, like postage, travel by rail . \nFor any voucher not attached vide this rule, an exp lanation to the affect why it was \nnot practicable to ob tain the required vouche rs must be given in the prescribed \nregister. \n4. The accou nt and abstract statement shall be countersigned by the candidate if it is \nlodged by his election agent and should be certified by the candidate himself to be \nthe correct copy of the account kept. The affidavit should be sworn by the \ncandidate himself. \n5.", + "4. The accou nt and abstract statement shall be countersigned by the candidate if it is \nlodged by his election agent and should be certified by the candidate himself to be \nthe correct copy of the account kept. The affidavit should be sworn by the \ncandidate himself. \n5. Apart from the expen ses incurred or authorized by the candidate/election agent \ndirectly, all expen diture incurred or authorized by the political party, other \nassociations, bodies of persons, individuals in connection with the election of the \ncandidate with his consent are also required to be included in the account. The only \nexception is the expen ses incurred on travel of specified leaders of the political \nparty on account of their travel for propagating the programme of the pa rty. (See \nExplanation 1 and 2 of Section 77(1) of the Representation of the Peop le Act, \n1951 ).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n6. If the expend iture on any item shown above in columns 2 and 3 above is \nincurred/authorized by any political party/association/body of persons/any individual \n(other than the candidate or his election agent), its / his name and co mplete address \nmust be shown in columns 7 and 8. \n216 7. The total expenditure referred in columns 2 and 3 of the above table should include \nall expen diture in cash and the value of all goods and services received in kind by \nthe candidate or his election agent from any source. \n8. This register should include Day to Day Account Register as is Part A in White \nPages, Cash Register as mentioned in Part-B in Pink pa ges and Bank Register as \nmentioned in Part-C in Yellow pages, as per the formats prescribed.", + "8. This register should include Day to Day Account Register as is Part A in White \nPages, Cash Register as mentioned in Part-B in Pink pa ges and Bank Register as \nmentioned in Part-C in Yellow pages, as per the formats prescribed. \n217 (Part B) \nCash Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts by Contesting Candid ates \n \n \nName of the Candidate: Name of Political Party, if any : \nConstituency from which contested: \nDate of Declaration of Result: \n \nName and add ress of Election Agent: \n \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n \nReceipt Payment Balance \nAmount Remarks, if any \nDate Name and \naddress of \nperson/ party/ \nassociation/ \nbody/any other \nfrom whom \nthe amount \nreceived Receipt \nNo. Amount Bill No./ \nVoucher \nNo.", + "Amount Bill No./ \nVoucher \nNo. and \nDate Name of \npayee \nand \naddress Nature of \nExpenditure Amount Places at \nwhich or \nperson with \nwhom the \nbalance is \nkept (if \ncash is kept \nat more \nthan one \nplace/ \npersons, \nmention \nname and \nbalance \navailable) Any expense \nmentioned in column 7 \nof this table and not \nmentioned in column 2 \nof table of Part-A \nshould be clarified \nhere.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result). \n \n \n \n \nSignature of the Candidate \n218 \n(Part C) \n \nBank Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts by Contesting Candid ates \n \n \nName of the Candidate: Name of Political Party, if any : \nConstituency from which contested: \nDate of Declaration of Result: \nName and add ress of Election Agent: \nName of the Bank: \nBranch Address: \nAccount No.", + ": \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n \nDeposit Payment Balance Remarks, \n \nif any \nDate Name and \n \naddress of \nperson/ \nparty/ \nassociation / \nbody/any \nother from \nwhom the \namount \nreceived/ \ndeposited in \nBank Cash/ \n \nCheque \nNo., Bank \nname and \nBranch Amount Cheque \n \nNo. Name \n \nof \n \nPayee Nature of \n \nExpenditure Amount Any \n \nexpense \nmentioned \nin column \n7 of this \ntable and \nnot \nmentioned \nin column \n2 of table \nof Part-A \nshould be \nclarified \nhere. \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. \n \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result).", + "7. 8. 9. 10. \n \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result). \n \n \nSignature of the Candidate \n219 \n Guidelines for Maintenance of the Day-to-Day Accounts of Election Expenditure: \n \nAll cash, cheque, or draft or pay order received by the candidate, either from his own fund or \nfrom political party or from any other person, body, institution or company is to be d eposited in \na separate bank account opened by the candidate for the purpose of election expenditure. \n1. For Cash received", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1. For Cash received \n \n1.1 For candidate\u2019s own cash to be used for election expenditure:- If the candidate \nbrings his own cash, then he/she has to deposit the cash in the bank account \nopened for election expenses. Then entry has to be made in Bank Register (Part C \nof day to day account register) by writing \u201cCandidate\u2019s own Fund\u201d in column 2, \n\u201cCash\u201d in Column-3 and the amount in Column 4. \n \n1.2 Cash received by candidate from any other person/party/association/ body :- If \ncash is received by the candidate from any other person/party for the purpose of \nhis election expenditure, then, this amount is to be entered in the Cash Register \n(Part B) on receipt side by writing date in Column-1, name and address of the \nperson/party etc.", + "from whom cash received in Column-2, receipt No. (if any) in \nColumn-3 and amount of cash in Column-4. A fter making entry in the Cash \nRegister, the amount shall be deposited in the bank account, opened for election \nexpenses. Once the amount is deposited in bank accounts, entries for the same \nhave to be made in the cash register on payment side by writing date in Column-5, \nAccount Number of bank A/c where cash deposited in Column-6, and \u201cdeposit\u201d \nin Column-7 and amount in Column-8. \n \n1.3 After the cash is deposited in Bank, the Bank Register (Part C) has to be updated, \nby writing date in Column-1, \u201cCandidate\u2019s own cash\u201d in Column-2, Cash in \nColumn-3, amount in Column-4. This has to be done so that the bank balance can \nbe drawn, to tally with the bank passbook. \n \n2. For Cheques/Drafts/Pay-orders received", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1.3 After the cash is deposited in Bank, the Bank Register (Part C) has to be updated, \nby writing date in Column-1, \u201cCandidate\u2019s own cash\u201d in Column-2, Cash in \nColumn-3, amount in Column-4. This has to be done so that the bank balance can \nbe drawn, to tally with the bank passbook. \n \n2. For Cheques/Drafts/Pay-orders received \n \n2.1 Cheques/Draft/Pay order received from any person/party/association etc. or from \ncandidate\u2019s own bank account: If candidate receives cheque/draft/pay order for \nhis/her election expenditure purpose from any person/party etc. or he issues \ncheque/draft from his own bank account, he has to deposit it in the said Fs \nopened for election expenditure.", + "or from \ncandidate\u2019s own bank account: If candidate receives cheque/draft/pay order for \nhis/her election expenditure purpose from any person/party etc. or he issues \ncheque/draft from his own bank account, he has to deposit it in the said Fs \nopened for election expenditure. He shall make entry on the deposit side of bank \nregister by mentioning d ate in Column-1, name and address of the person/party \nfrom whom the cheque received in Column-2, Cheque /Draft/Pay order No. \nand Bank name/branch in Column-3 and amount of cheque/draft/pay \n \n220 \n order in Column-4. If, it is cheque from h is own bank account, then in Column-2 of \nBank Register, \u201cCandidate\u2019s own fund\u201d is to be mentioned. \n \n3. For Goods or Services received in kind", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n3. For Goods or Services received in kind \n \n3.1 If some goods or services are received in kind like vehicles, posters, pamphlets, \nmedia advertisement, helicopters, aircrafts etc. from party or any \nperson/body/association: If any person party /body/association provides \nsome goods or services in kind, for election campaigning etc., of the \ncandidate, then for these items, necessary entries are to be made in Part A of \nDay to Day accounts register by mentioning date in Column-1, description, \nquantity, rate per unit in Column-2, nature of expenditure and total value \n(Notional value of the items) in Column-3 of the said Register.", + "Further, if the \nitems in kind have been provided by the political party, then the total value and \nname of political party for that shou ld be written in Column-7 and if such items \nhave been given by any other person/association etc. then that amount and \nname, address of such persons/associations etc. shall be mentioned in Column-8 \nof this register. \n \n4. For all Election Expenses \n \n4.1 All election expenditure shall be entered in Register of Day to Day \nAccounts (Part-A). Whenever any expense is incurred, say, a taxi is \nrequisitioned, then entry has to be made in Register of Day to Day accounts \n(Part A) as under: Date in Column-1, nature of expenditure like \u201ctaxi\u201d No. \n\u201d under description total hours/days for which requisitioned and rate per \nhour/day in Columen-2 and total amount in Column-3, name and address of \nthe taxi provider in Column-4, bill/voucher No. in Column-5. If the amount \nis paid by the candidate, then the amount is mentioned in Column-6.", + "in Column-5. If the amount \nis paid by the candidate, then the amount is mentioned in Column-6. If the \namount is paid by political party directly to the taxi provider then name of \nparty and amount is to be written in Column-7. If it is paid by any other \nperson, amount and name and address of such person shall be written in \nColumn-8.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1 .txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n4.2 For Payment for expenses made through cheques: All the payments for \nexpenses (except petty expenses up to Rs.10,000 /- to a single party during \nthe entire election process) are to be made only through A/c payee cheques. \nFor, making payment in cheques, the following entry has to be made in Bank \nRegister (Part C) : Cheque No. in Column-5, name of the payee to whom \ncheque issued in Column 6, nature of expenditure in Column-7 and amount in \nColumn-8 is to be written. \n \n221 \n 4.3 For Payments of petty expenses made in cash: if any payment of petty \nexpenses are to be made in cash (that too if total amount paid to a person \nduring whole period of campaigning shall not exceed Rs.", + "221 \n 4.3 For Payments of petty expenses made in cash: if any payment of petty \nexpenses are to be made in cash (that too if total amount paid to a person \nduring whole period of campaigning shall not exceed Rs. 10,000/-) then cash is \nto be withdrawn from the said bank account opened for election expense. For \nthis, entries are to be made in Bank Register (Part C) mentioning cheque No. \nfor w ithdrawal in Column-5, \u201cself\u201d column-6 nature of expenditure \n\u201cwithdrawal for petty expenses\u201d in Column-7 and the amount in Column-8 of \nthe Bank Register. After the w ithdrawal, this cash is to be introduced in cash \nRegister (Part B) by making entry in the receipt side. For this, date is to be \nmentioned in Column-1, \u201cself\u201d in Column-2 withdrawal from Bank in Column-\n3 and amount in Column-4. If such petty cash is given to different branch \noffices or agents to incur petty expense, then the amount and names of \npersons/places are to be entered in Column-9.", + "If such petty cash is given to different branch \noffices or agents to incur petty expense, then the amount and names of \npersons/places are to be entered in Column-9. After payment is made for the \npetty expense, such expenses are also to be entered in Day to Day Accounts \n(Part A) as follows: date in Column-1, Nature of payment in Column-2, Total \namount in Column-3, Name and Address of Payee in Column-4, Bill/voucher \nNo. in Column-5 and \u201cself\u201d in Column-6. \n \n(Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/ Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 23.01.2014) \n222", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E2 \n \nPART \u2013 I : ABSTRACT STA TEMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES \nI Name of the Candidate Sh./Smt./ Km. \nII Number and name of Constituency \nIII Name of State/Union Territory \nIV Nature of Election \n(Please mention whether General Election to State Assembly / Lok \nSabha / Bye - election) \nV Date of declaration of result \nVI Name and Address of the Election Agent \nVII If candidate is set up by a political party, Please mention the name \nof the politica l party \nVIII Whether the party is a recognised political party Yes/No \n \n \nDate: Signature of the Candidate \nPlace: Name: \n \nPART -II : ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE OF CANDIDATE \nS. No. Particulars Amt. Incurred / \nAuth.", + "Particulars Amt. Incurred / \nAuth. by \nCandidate/ \nElection agent(in \nRs.) Amt. Incurred/ \nauthorized by Pol. \nParty \n(in Rs.) Amt. Incurred / \nauthorized by \nothers \n(in Rs.) Total Election \nexpenditure \n \n(3)+(4)+(5) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \nI Expenses in public meeting, \nrally, procession etc.: - \nI. a : Expenses in public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. (ie: oth er than the ones \nwith Star Campaigners of the \nPolitical party \n(Enclose as per Schedule -1) \n I. b : Expenditure in public \nmeeting rally, procession etc. \nwith the Star Campaigner(s) \n(ie: other than those for \ngeneral party propaganda) \n(Enclose as per Schedule -2) \nII Campaign materials other \nthan those used in the public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. mentioned in S.No.", + "with the Star Campaigner(s) \n(ie: other than those for \ngeneral party propaganda) \n(Enclose as per Schedule -2) \nII Campaign materials other \nthan those used in the public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. mentioned in S.No. I \nabove(Enclose as per \nSchedule -3) \nIII (a) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \n223 \n including cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in privately owned \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc. owned by the \ncandidate or by the political \nparty sponsoring the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \n223 \n including cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in privately owned \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc.", + "(Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc. owned by the \ncandidate or by the political \nparty sponsoring the \ncandidate (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4A) \nIV Expenditure on campaign \nvehicle(s), used by \ncandidate(Enclose as per \nschedule -5) \nV Expenses of campaign \nworkers / agents \n(Enclose a s per Schedule \u20136) \nVI Any other campaign \nexpenditure \nVII Expenses incurred on \npublishing of declaration \nregarding criminal cases \n(Enclose as per Schedule -10) \nVIII VIII Expenses \nincurred on Virtual \nCampaign (Enclose \nas per Schedule 11) \n Grand Total \n \n \n \n \nPART III : ABSTRACT OF SOURCE OF FUNDS RAISED BY CANDIDATE \n \nS No Particulars Amount (in Rs.)", + "1 2 3 \nI Amount of own fund used for the election campaign \n (Enclose as per Schedule - 7) \nII Lump sum am ount received from the party (ies) in cash or cheque etc. \n(Enclose as per Schedule -8) \nIII Lump sum amount received from any person/ company/ firm/ associations / body of \npersons etc. as loan, gift or donation etc. \n(Enclose as per Schedule -9) \n Total \n \n \n \n224 \n \nPART - IV \nFORM OF AFFIDAVIT \n \nBefore the District Election Officer ..................... .................(District, State/Union Territory) \n \nAffidavit of Shri/Smt/Ms .......... .....................................(S/o, W/o, D/o)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026....................... I \n.............................. son/wife/daughter of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..,............................. aged \u2026\u2026\u2026. years, r/o ......... ................... \u2026.. \ndo hereby solemnly and sincerely state and declare as under : -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nAffidavit of Shri/Smt/Ms .......... .....................................(S/o, W/o, D/o)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026....................... I \n.............................. son/wife/daughter of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..,............................. aged \u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "years, r/o ......... ................... \u2026.. \ndo hereby solemnly and sincerely state and declare as under : - \n \n(1) That I was a contesting candidate at the general election/bye election to the House of the People / Legislative Assemb ly of \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026.. from................................................. \n\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026Parliamentary/ Assembly constituency, the result of which was declared on \u2026\u2026......................... \n(2) That I/my election agent kept a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred / authorised by me / my e lection \nagent in connect ion with the above election between \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 (the date on which I was nominated) and the date of \ndeclaration of the result thereof, both days inclusive. \n(3) That the s aid account was maintained in the Register furnished by the Returning Officer for the pu rpose and the said Register \nitself is annexed hereto with the supporting vouchers/bills mentioned in the said account.", + "(3) That the s aid account was maintained in the Register furnished by the Returning Officer for the pu rpose and the said Register \nitself is annexed hereto with the supporting vouchers/bills mentioned in the said account. \n(4) That the account of my election expenditure as annexed hereto includes all items of election expenditure incurred or \nauthorised by me or by my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons and other \nindividuals supporting me, in connection with the elect ion, and nothing has been concealed or withheld/suppressed therefrom \n(other than the exp ense on travel of leaders' covered by Explanations 1 and 2 under section 77 (1) of the Representation of the \nPeople Act, 1951). \n(5) That the Abstract Statement of Election Expenses annexed as Annexure II to the said account also includes all expenditure \nincurred or authorised by me, my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons an d", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nPeople Act, 1951). \n(5) That the Abstract Statement of Election Expenses annexed as Annexure II to the said account also includes all expenditure \nincurred or authorised by me, my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons an d \nother individuals supporting me, in conn ection with the election. \n(6) That the statements in the foregoing paragraphs (1) to (5) are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, that nothing is \nfalse and nothing material has been concealed. \n \nDeponent \n \nSolemnly affirmed/sworn by \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. at \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.this day of 201 \u2026\u2026..before me. \n \n(Signature and seal of the Attesting authority, i.e.", + "Deponent \n \nSolemnly affirmed/sworn by \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. at \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.this day of 201 \u2026\u2026..before me. \n \n(Signature and seal of the Attesting authority, i.e. Ma gistrate of the first Class or Oath Commission or Notary Public) \n225 \n ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM \n \nTo \n \nTHE RETURNING OFFICER, \n________________________ \n________________________ \n________________________ \n \n \nSir, \n \nI acknowledge receipt of your letter No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.dated\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. along with its enclosures \ncontaining, among other documents, a Register bearing serial No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. for maintaining of my accounts of election expenses.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \n2. I have noted the requirements of law for maintenance of account of election expenses and lodging of true \ncopy of that account with the District Election Officer / Returning Officer. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \n(Signature of Candidate with date) \n* Strike o ff whichever is inapplicable. \n.......................................................... .................................................................................... \n \n \nACKNOWLEDGEMENT (To be filled up by Office) \n \nThe account of the election expenses in respect of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.......(Constituency) result of which was \ndeclared on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. (Date) has been filed by him /on his behalf on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... (Date) and has been received by \nme today the \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Date) of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(Month)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Year).", + "(Date) has been filed by him /on his behalf on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... (Date) and has been received by \nme today the \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Date) of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(Month)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Year). \n \n \nDistrict______ ________________ District Election Officer \n Office Seal \n \n226 \n \nSchedules - 1 to 11: Details of Elections Funds and Expenditure of Candidate \n \nSchedule - 1 \nExpenses in public meeting, rally, procession etc. (ie: other than those with Star Campaigners of the Political party) \nS. No Nature of Expenditure Total Amount \nin Rs. Source of Expenditure \nAmt. incurred / \nAuth. by Candidate \n/ agent Amt. incurred / \nby Pol. Party \nwith name Amt. \nincurred by \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc.", + "Party \nwith name Amt. \nincurred by \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc. \n4 Flowers/ garlands \n5 Hiring Loud speakers, Microphone, \namplifiers, comparers etc. \n6 Posters, hand bills, pamp hlets, Banners, \nCut-outs, hoardings \n7 Beverages like tea, Water, cold drink, juice \netc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc. \n4 Flowers/ garlands \n5 Hiring Loud speakers, Microphone, \namplifiers, comparers etc. \n6 Posters, hand bills, pamp hlets, Banners, \nCut-outs, hoardings \n7 Beverages like tea, Water, cold drink, juice \netc. \n8 Digital TV \u2013boards display, Projector display, \ntickers boards, 3D display \n9 Expenses on celebrities, payment to \nmusicians, other artists remuneration etc. \n10 Illumination items like serial lights, boards \netc. \n11 Expenses on tran sport, Helicopter/ aircraft / \nvehicles/ boats etc.", + "10 Illumination items like serial lights, boards \netc. \n11 Expenses on tran sport, Helicopter/ aircraft / \nvehicles/ boats etc. charges ( for self, \ncelebrity or any other campaigner other \nthan Star Campaigner) \n12 Power consumption/ generato r charges \n13 Rent for venue \n14 Guards & security charges \n15 Boarding & lo dging expenses of self, \ncelebrity, party functionary or any other \ncampaigner including Star Campaigner \n16 Others expenses \n Total \n \nSchedule - 2 \nExpenditure in public meeting rally, procession etc. with the Star Campaigner(s) as apportioned t o candidate (ie: other than \nthose for general party propaganda) \nS. No Date and Venue \n Name of the Star \nCampaigner(s) & Name of \nParty Amount of Expenditure on public meeting rally, \nprocession etc. with the Star Campaigner(s) \napportioned to the candidate (As other than for general \nparty propaganda) in Rs.", + "with the Star Campaigner(s) \napportioned to the candidate (As other than for general \nparty propaganda) in Rs. Remarks, if \nany \n1 2 3 4 5 \nSource of Expenditure \nAmount by \nCandidate/Agent Amount by Political \nParty Amount by \nOthers \n227 \n 1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -3 \nDetails of expendi ture on campaign materials, like handbills, pamphlets, posters, hoardings, banners, cut -outs, gates & arches, \nvideo and audio cassettes, CDs/ DVDs, Loud speakers, ampli fiers, digital TV/ board display , 3 D display etc. for candidate\u2019s", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nAmount by \nCandidate/Agent Amount by Political \nParty Amount by \nOthers \n227 \n 1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -3 \nDetails of expendi ture on campaign materials, like handbills, pamphlets, posters, hoardings, banners, cut -outs, gates & arches, \nvideo and audio cassettes, CDs/ DVDs, Loud speakers, ampli fiers, digital TV/ board display , 3 D display etc. for candidate\u2019s \nelection campaign ( ie: other than those covered in Schedule - 1 & 2) \nS. No. Nature of Expenses Total Amount in \nRs. \n Sources of Expenditure Remarks, if \nany \nAmt. By \ncandidate / \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt.", + "Nature of Expenses Total Amount in \nRs. \n Sources of Expenditure Remarks, if \nany \nAmt. By \ncandidate / \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 4 \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/ TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitte d by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure incurred on all such news items appearing in privately owned newspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. \nS. No \n Nature of \nmedium \n(electronic / \nprint) and \nduration Name and address \nof media provider \n(print /electronic \n/SMS / voice/ \ncable TV, social \nmedia etc.) Name and address of \nagency, reporter, \nstringer, company or \nany person to whom \ncharges / commission \netc. paid / payable, if \nany Total Amount in \nRs.", + "Name and address of \nagency, reporter, \nstringer, company or \nany person to whom \ncharges / commission \netc. paid / payable, if \nany Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidat e/ \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -4A \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitted by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure inc urred on all such news items appearing in newspapers/TV/radio channels, owned", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nSchedule -4A \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitted by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure inc urred on all such news items appearing in newspapers/TV/radio channels, owned \nby the can didate or by the political party sponsoring the candidate. \n \nS. No \n Nature of \nmedium \n(electronic / \nprint) and \nduration Name and \naddress of media \nprovider (print \n/electronic /SMS \n/ voice/ cable TV, Name and address of \nagency, reporter, stringer, \ncompany or any person to \nwhom charges / \ncommission etc. paid/ Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt.", + "paid/ Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party \n Amt. \nBy \nothers \n228 \n social media etc.) payable, if any \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule -5 \nDetails of expenditure on campaign vehicle (s) and poll expenditure on vehicle(s) for candidate\u2019s election campaign \n \nS. No Regn. No. of \nVehicle & \nType of \nVehicle Hiring Charges of vehicle No. of Days \nfor which \nused \n Total am t. \nincurred/ \nauth. in \nRs. Source of Expenditure \n \nRate for Hiring \nof vehicle / \nmaintenance Fuel charges \n(If not covered \nunder hiring) Driver\u2019s \ncharges \n(If not \ncovered \nunder \nhiring) \n Amt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party Amt.", + "By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 \n 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule - 6 \nDetails of expenditure on Campaign workers / agents and on candidates\u2019 booths (kiosks) outside polling stations for distribu tion \nof voter\u2019s slips \nS. No Date and \nVenue \n Expenses on Campaign workers Total amt. \nincurred/ \nauth. In Rs. Sources of Expenditure \nNature of Expenses Rate No. of workers \n/ agents No. \nof kiosks Amt. By \ncandidate/ agent Amt. By Pol. \nParty Amt. By \nothers", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nDetails of expenditure on Campaign workers / agents and on candidates\u2019 booths (kiosks) outside polling stations for distribu tion \nof voter\u2019s slips \nS. No Date and \nVenue \n Expenses on Campaign workers Total amt. \nincurred/ \nauth. In Rs. Sources of Expenditure \nNature of Expenses Rate No. of workers \n/ agents No. \nof kiosks Amt. By \ncandidate/ agent Amt. By Pol. \nParty Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 \n1 Candidates\u2019 booths \n(kiosks) set up for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s \nslips \n2 Campaign workers \nhonorarium/ salary \netc.", + "By \nothers \n1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 \n1 Candidates\u2019 booths \n(kiosks) set up for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s \nslips \n2 Campaign workers \nhonorarium/ salary \netc. \n3 Boarding \n4 Lodging \n229 \n 5 Others \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 7 \nDetails of Amount of own fund used for the election campaign \n \nS. No. Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. with details of \ndrawee bank Total Amount in Rs. Remark\ns \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 8 \n \nDetails of Lump sum amount received from the party (ies) in cash or cheque or DD or by Account Transfer \n \n \nS. \nNo. Name of the Political Party Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. \nwith details of drawee \nbank Total Amount in \nRs.", + "Name of the Political Party Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. \nwith details of drawee \nbank Total Amount in \nRs. Remarks, if \nany \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n Total \nSchedule - 9 \nDetails of Lump sum amount r eceived from any person/company/firm/associations/body of persons etc. as loan, gift or donation \netc. \nS. \nNo. Name and address Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. \netc. with det ails \nof drawee bank Mention whether \nloan, gift or \ndonation etc. Total Amount \nin Rs. Remarks \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n Total \nSchedule - 10 \nDetails of expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents, if any in newspaper and TV Channel \nSl. \nNo. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl.", + "No. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n230 \n Name of \nNewspaper Date of \npublishing Expenses that may \nhave been incurred \n(in Rs.) Name of \nchannel Date & Time of \ninsertion/teleca\nst Expens es that \nmay have been \nincurred (in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \nDetails of expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents, if any in newspaper and TV Channel \nSl. \nNo. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n230 \n Name of \nNewspaper Date of \npublishing Expenses that may \nhave been incurred \n(in Rs.) Name of \nchannel Date & Time of \ninsertion/teleca\nst Expens es that \nmay have been \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule 11 \nDetails of election expenses incurred on Virtual Campaign \nSl. No.", + "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule 11 \nDetails of election expenses incurred on Virtual Campaign \nSl. No. Nature of Virtual \nCampaign (Indicate \nSocial Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other \nmeans) Name of \ncontent \ncreator Name of \nmedia to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total \nAmount \nin Rs. Sourc es of Expenditure \nAmount by \ncandidate/a\ngent Amount by \npolitical \nparty Amount \nby \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \n \nNote :", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2 .txt\n_ \n1. In Schedule 5: - \n(a) copy of th e order containing list of all vehicles for which permit issued by the Returning Officer to be enclosed. \n(b) If the vehicle is owned by the candidate/his relative/agent are used for election purpose, notional cost of hire of all \nsuch vehicles, except one vehicle if owned and used by the candidate, notional cost of fuel and drivers salary f or \nsuch vehicle, shall be included in total amount of expenditure in the above table. \n2. In all schedules if any expenditure on goods and services, provided by the Poli tical Party; or provided by any \nperson/ company/ firm /associations/ body of persons et c. on behalf of the candidate, then the notional market \nvalue of such goods or services are to be indicated, in respective columns. \n3.", + "3. In Part \u2013III, the Lump -sum amount of fund received from the political party or others or the candidate\u2019s own funds, \nshould be mentioned date wise. In all such cases such amounts are required to be first deposited in the bank \naccount of the candidate, opened for election expenses. \n4. Each page of the Abstract Statement should be signed by the candidate \n \n \n \n(Revised by the Com mission vide its letter no. 76/ Virtual Campaign /EEPS/20 22, dated 15th \nJanuary, 2022 , placed at Annexure -F9) \n231", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E3 .txt\nFormat for appointing additional agent of expenditure matters\nAnnexure-E3 \n \n \nFORMAT FOR APPOINTING ADD ITIONAL AGENT \n \nON EXPEND ITUR E MATTER S \n \n \n \n(For the general/bye election, \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 (mention the year) \n \n1. Name of the State :- \n \n2. Name of the Constituency: - \n \n3. Name and Address of the Candidate: - \n \n4. Party Affiliation, if any: - \n \n5. Name of the Additional Agent: - \n \n6. Fu ll Postal Address of the Additional Agent: - \n \n7. Contact Telephone Number: - \n \n \nI \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (mention the name of the candidate) do hereby \nappoint Shri/Smt./Ms\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026, as my add itional agent for the \nabove election.", + "I hereby declare that he/she is not disqualified under the law for being cho sen as, \nand for being, a member of Parliament or State Legislature and that the said pe rson is not a \nMinister/MP/MLA/MLC/Corporation Mayor/Chairman of Municipality/Zila Parishad and is not a \nperson to whom security cover has been provided by the State. \n \n \n \n \nPlace: Signature of the Candidate \n \nDate : \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n232", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E4 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E4 \n \nElection Commission's order No. 76/95/J.S.II dated 10.04.199 5 \n \nORDE R \n \nSubject: Language in which the accoun ts of election expenses may be filed by the contesting \ncand idates. \n \n1. The question of language in which a contesting candidate can file the return of \naccount of election expenses under section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, \n1951 h as been examined by the Commission. \n2. All statutory documents and forms under the election law are printed and made available in \nthe local approved languages. Candidates and others are permitted to file \nmiscellaneous petitions and representations in local languages. These documents are not rejected on \ngrounds of their not being in English or Hindi. \n3.", + "Candidates and others are permitted to file \nmiscellaneous petitions and representations in local languages. These documents are not rejected on \ngrounds of their not being in English or Hindi. \n3. It would be unjust to reject an election expen ses return lodged by a candidate on the \nground of its not being in English or Hindi in view of the fact that the cand idates who are not well \nversed in these languages will feel deprived. If mistakes are found in returns of electi on expenses \nthe same may be ascribed to lack of knowledge of English or Hindi. \n4. Apart from the manda tory provision that all statutory documents and forms shall be \nprepared in local approved languages, the Commission also directs the Chief Electoral Officers \nin its various important orders and directions to get them translated into local languages if those orders \nor directions are meant for wide publicity and circulation among the politica l parties, candidates and \npublic in the State.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E4 .txt\n_ \n5. Thus, in fairness to the contesting candidates at elections to the House of the People and the \nState Legislative Assemblies from differe nt States and Union Territories, they will be permitted to file \nreturns of election expenses in English, Hindi or the local language(s) in which the electoral rolls \nare printed. It shall be responsibility of the Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers \nand Returning Officers to ensure that all the contesting cand idates get the forms/registers/extracts \nof rules relating to lodging of returns of accou nts of election expenses in the approved regional \nlanguage for electoral rolls so that no candidate may complain that he is not aware of the statutory \nrequirements relating to filing the returns of election expenses and he is able to maintain his account \nfrom day to day properly and accordingly. \n233", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E5 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 3/1/2004/JS -II, dated 3rd April, 2004 regarding names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.\nAnnexure-E5 \n \n \n \nElection Commission \u2019s letter No. 3/1/2004/JS-II, dated 03.04.2004 addressed to all Chief \nElectoral Officers of all States / Union Territories. \n \n \nSubject: - Names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of section 77 (1) of \nthe Representation of the People Act, 1951.", + "Subject: - Names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of section 77 (1) of \nthe Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n \n \nI am directed to say that under Explanation 2 below section 77 (1) of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 the political parties are required to communicate \nnames of their leader s for availing of the benef it of clause (a) of Explanation 1 under \nthe said Section, to the Commission and to the Chief Electoral Officers of the States/Union \nTerritories. \n \nYou are requested to supply copies of each of the lists received from po litical parties \nin this regard, to all the Observers in the States and to all District Election Officers and \nReturning Officers. \n234", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E6 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st October, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\nAnnexure-E6 \n \nElection Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008-CC&BE Dated: 31st October, 2008 \naddressed to the Chief Secretaries and the Chief Electoral Officers of all States and Union \nTerritories. \n \nSubject: - Use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) \nof explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951 \u2013 regarding.", + "Subject: - Use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) \nof explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951 \u2013 regarding. \n \n \n(i) I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s instruction issued vide its letter no. \n437/6/2007 /Vol.-IV-PLN-III dated 16th October, 2007 and instruction issued vide letter \nNo. 3/7/2008 /JS-III dated 7th October, 2008 and to state that the Commission has already \nmodified the guidelines on use of vehicles in convoy and use of flags and stickers on \nvehicles. Consequently, the former instruction stated above is modified and superseded by \nthis instruction regarding nu mber of vehicles to be allowed to go in a caravan on the road \nduring the period of election campaign by leader(s) who have availed of the benefit of \nclause (A) of the explanation given und er section 77(1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951.", + "The restriction on number of vehicles in a convoy has been withdrawn, however, vehicles in \nthe convoy have to conform to the condition as mentioned in the later instruction referred \nabove. \n \n(ii) In case the mode of road transpo rt is to be availed of political parties availing the \nbenefit of clause (a) of explanation given under Sec. 77(1) of Representation of the People \nAct, 1951, the permit will be issued centrally by the Chief Electoral Officer irrespective of \nwhether the same vehicle is to be used by any leader for election campaigning \nthroughout the State or different vehicles are to be used by such party leaders in different \nareas. The permit will be issued against the name of the person concerned who will display \nit prominently on the windscreen of the vehicle being used by him/her in any area. The", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E6 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st October, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\nwhether the same vehicle is to be used by any leader for election campaigning \nthroughout the State or different vehicles are to be used by such party leaders in different \nareas. The permit will be issued against the name of the person concerned who will display \nit prominently on the windscreen of the vehicle being used by him/her in any area. The \npermits so issued by the Chief Electoral Officer will be of distinctly different colours from \nthe permits to be issued by the District Election Officers/Returning Officers for candidates.", + "The \npermits so issued by the Chief Electoral Officer will be of distinctly different colours from \nthe permits to be issued by the District Election Officers/Returning Officers for candidates. \n \n(iii) If the vehicle so permitted in item (ii) above is also occupied by any other person \nthan the leader referred to in item (ii), in that case, the 50% expenditure of the same shall be \nbook ed in the expenditure of concerned party contesting candidate from that constituency. \n \n(iv) In case of Video \u2013 Vans etc. to be used by a political party for campaign across the \nstates, before any permission to use Video-Vans for campaign is given, it should be\n235 ensured by Chief Electoral officer that such use of vehicle is in accordance with the Mo tor \nVehicle Act. Attention in this context is invited to the judgments dated 23.06.2006 and", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E6 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st October, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\n14.02.2007 of the Allahabad High Court in writ petition No. 3648 (MB) of 2006 a copy \nwhereof has been enclosed herewith. Respective D istrict Election Officers shall ensure that \nexpenditure incurred on such vehicles is proportionately distributed against the expenditure of \nthe contesting candidates of the party in the areas/constituencies where the Van/Vehicles has \nbeen used. \n \nThis may be brought to the notice of all Political parties and all election related Officers \nimmediately.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013E7 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV Dated:15th October, 2013 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nof all States and UTs \n \nSub: Opening of separate bank account for election expenditure by the candidates \u2013 matter \nreg. \n \nSir/Madam, \nI am directed to state that the superintendence, direction and control of all elections to \nParliament and the Legislature of every State is vested in the Electio n Commission under \nArticle 324 of the Constitution. Reports are received that the candidates are spending \nexcessive amount in election campaign, which disturbs the level playing field and are not \nshowing correct expenses in the day to day accounts of their election expenses.", + "Reports are received that the candidates are spending \nexcessive amount in election campaign, which disturbs the level playing field and are not \nshowing correct expenses in the day to day accounts of their election expenses. Therefore, for \nmaintaining the purity of election process, facilitating maintenance of correct accounts of \nelection expenses by the candidates and a lso for their proper monitoring, the Election \nCommission of India hereby issues the foll owing instructions: \n(i) In order to facilitate monitoring of election expenditure, each candidate is \nrequired to open a separate bank account exclusively for the purpose of election \nexpenditure. This account can be opened any time only for the purpo se of election, not \nlater than one day before the date on which the candidate files his nomination papers. \nThe Account Number of this bank account shall be communicated by t he candidate in \nwriting to the Returning Officer (RO) of the constituency at the time of filing of his \nnomination. Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions.", + "Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions. \n(ii) The bank account can be opene d either in the name of the candidate or in the \njoint name with his election agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The said", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7 .txt\n_ \nnomination. Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions. \n(ii) The bank account can be opene d either in the name of the candidate or in the \njoint name with his election agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The said \nbank account should not be opened i n the joint name with any family member of the \ncandidate or any other person, if he/she is not the election agent of the candidate. \n \n237 (iii) The bank account can be opened anywhere in the state. The accounts can also \nbe opened in any of the banks including the co -operative banks or in the post offices. \nThe existing bank account of the candida te should not be used for this purpose as it \nhas to be a separate bank account for election purpose.", + "The accounts can also \nbe opened in any of the banks including the co -operative banks or in the post offices. \nThe existing bank account of the candida te should not be used for this purpose as it \nhas to be a separate bank account for election purpose. \n(iv) All election expenditure shall be made by the candidate, only from this bank \naccount. All expenses to be incurred by the candidate on electioneering shall be \ndeposited in this bank account, irrespective of its source of funding including \ncandidate\u2019s own fund. A self -certified copy of the statement of this bank account shall \nbe submitted by the candidate to the DEO along with the statement of the accou nt of \nelection expenditure as required to be filed within a period of 30 days from the date of \ndeclaration of results. \n (v) The candidate(s) shall incur his/her electi on expenses by crossed account \npayee cheque, or draft or by RTGS/NEFT from the bank acco unt opened for election \npurpose. However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs.", + "However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs. 20,000/ -* during the entire process of \nelection, then such expenditure can be incurred in cash, by w ithdrawing it from the \nsaid bank account. \n(vi) The candidate(s)is required to deposit the entire amount meant for election", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7 .txt\n_ \npurpose. However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs. 20,000/ -* during the entire process of \nelection, then such expenditure can be incurred in cash, by w ithdrawing it from the \nsaid bank account. \n(vi) The candidate(s)is required to deposit the entire amount meant for election \nexpenses in the said bank account and all their election expenses are to be incurred \nonly from the said account. \n(vii) The cand idate(s)is also required to ensure that neither their agents and their \nfollowers nor they themselves carry cash exceeding Rs.50,000/ - in the constituency \nduring election process, as per direction of Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court in case of Election \nCommission Vs. Bhagyoday Jan Parishad and Ors. (SLP No. CC 20906/2012).", + "Bhagyoday Jan Parishad and Ors. (SLP No. CC 20906/2012). \n(viii) It is hereby clarified that if any election expenses are incurred without routing \nit through the said bank account or not by way of cheque or draft or RTGS/NEFT, as \nmentioned in para (v) abo ve, it will be treated that the candidate has not maintained \nthe accounts in the manner, prescribed by the Commission. \n(ix) The DEOs shall issue suitable instruction to all the banks or post offices \nlocated in their districts to ensure that they open dedi cated counters for election \npurpose to facilitate prompt service to the candidates in opening of bank accounts. The \n238 banks shall also allow withdrawals and deposits from the said account on priority \nbasis during the election period.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7 .txt\n_ \n2. I am directed to req uest you to bring it to the notice of all candidates, election \nofficials and all concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2. \n239", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E8 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E8 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 9th June, 2015 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States and UTs \n \nSubject : Donations etc., received by candidates from any person, entity or political party \nfor the purpose of election campaign during election - regarding \nSir/Madam, \n The Commission vide its instruction No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.IV dt. \n15.10.2013 has p rescribed that each candidate shall open a separate bank account for \nelection campaign purposes, through which all amounts meant for campaign expenses will \nbe routed. The Commission has also issued instruction No.", + "15.10.2013 has p rescribed that each candidate shall open a separate bank account for \nelection campaign purposes, through which all amounts meant for campaign expenses will \nbe routed. The Commission has also issued instruction No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 \ndt.29.08.2014 to the political parties, for making all payments to the candidates by account \ntransfer and not in cash. \n2. It has come to the notice of the Commission that apart from political parties, \ncandidates also often receive large donations or loan in cash during election process from \nother persons or entities for their election campaign expenses. In so far as political parties \nare concerned, they are required to declare the do nations received in excess of twenty \nthousand rupees, before the Election Commission, as per the provisions of section 29 C of \nthe R. P. Act, 1951 for claiming tax relief under I. T. Act, 1961.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E8 .txt\n_ \n3. In keeping with the above instructions, the Commission hereby directs that in the \ninterest of transparency and accountability, the candidate(s) sha ll also not receive any \ndonation or loan in cash, in excess of Rs. 20,000/ -* from a single person or entity during the \nelection process and all donations/loans in exces s of Rs. 20,000/ -* shall be received by the \ncandidate by A/c payee cheque or draft or by account transfer and the candidate(s) shall \nmaintain the full name and address of such persons/entities, which shall be mentioned in \nrelevant columns of day -to-day accounts and the abstract statement of election expenditure. \n4. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all candidates, political parties, DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers and officials concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K.", + "4. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all candidates, political parties, DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers and officials concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E9 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E9 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan , Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. I Dated: 19th February, 2018 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \nTripura \nAgartala \n \nSubject: - General Election to Tripura Legislative Assembly, 2018 -Election Ex penditure Limit \nin adjourned poll for death of a candidate -Reg. \nSir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s notification no.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s notification no. 492/TP -LA/2018, dated \n15.02.2018 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited and to clarify that as per section 77 of the R. \nP. Act, 1 951, the candidates already contesting the election and the newly nominated CPI(M) \ncandidate for 19 -Charilam AC have to maintain their accounts of election expenses from the \ndate of filing their nomination up to the date of declaration of result of 19 -Char ilam AC as \nper the schedule notified by the Commission vide its aforesaid notification dated 15.02.2018. \nAs per Rule 90 of C. E. Rules, 1961, maximum limit of election expenditure for all the \ncandidates already in the fray and the newly nominated CPI(M) ca ndidate for 19 -Charilam \nAC is Rs. 20 Lakh. \n2.", + "As per Rule 90 of C. E. Rules, 1961, maximum limit of election expenditure for all the \ncandidates already in the fray and the newly nominated CPI(M) ca ndidate for 19 -Charilam \nAC is Rs. 20 Lakh. \n2. The candidates already contesting in 19 -Charilam AC will continue maintaining their \naccounts of election expenses as they are maintaining from the date of filing their nomination \nup to declaration of result of 19-Charilam AC. \n3. Whereas, the newly nominated candidate of CPI(M) will maintain his accounts of election \nexpenses from the date of filing his nomination up to declara tion of result of 19 -Charilam \nAC. \n4. You are requested to bring this to the notice of co ncerned DEO, RO, other election \nauthorities, Expenditure Observer, candidates and political parties urgently. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E10 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E10 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 7 6/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. VII Dated: 23rd March, 2018 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \nTripura \nAgartala \n \nSubject: - Clarification reg arding signature by the candidate himself in the Affidavit in case of \ndeath case -Reg. \nSir, \n With reference to your letter no.", + "Sir, \n With reference to your letter no. F.19 (60) -CEO/EEM/GEN/2017 -18, dated 18th \nMarch, 2018, I am directed to state that there is no in use for presume the case of accounts in \nevent of death of a candidate and hence the requirement of Section 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 \nwill cease to be applicable in the case of Khagendra Jamatia, who was a contesting candidate \nat 29 -Kirshnapur Assembly Constituency (ST) on Trip ura Legislative Assembly Election, -\n2018. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRE TARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E11 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E11 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 12th November, 2018 \nTo \n1. The Chief Electoral Officers o f all States and UTs. \n2. The President/General Secretary of all Political Parties \n3. The Treasurer of all Political Parties \n \nSubject: - Revision of threshold Election Expend iture/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political Pa rties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) \nby cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc. \u2013 Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, \ndated 7th April.", + "\u2013 Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, \ndated 7th April. 2011, letter No. 76/Instructions/2013 /EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 15th October, \n2013, letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 9th June, 2015 and letter No. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29thAugust/1 9th November, 2014 (copies enclosed) \nissued under Article 324 of the Constitution wherei n it has been stated that the maximum \namount for incurring expenditure in cash is Rs. 20,000/ -. The threshold of Rs. 20,000/ - for \nincurring of election expenditure by crossed account payee cheque, bank draft or by \nRTGS/NEFT has been revisited by the Comm ission having regard amendment made in \nSection 40 A (3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with effect from 1st April, 2017.", + "It has been \ndecided that henceforth all electio n expenditure/donation either by/to Candidate(s) or \nPolitical Parties exceeding Rs. 10,0 00/- (Ten Thousand) in all the situations covered in the \nafore -mentioned letters shall be incurred by crossed account payee cheque, or draft or by \nRTGS/NEFT or any other electronic mode linked with bank account of the Candidate opened \nfor election purpose or by Political Party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E11 .txt\n_ \n2. Accordingly, the figure/word mentioned as Rs. 20,000/ - in Para (1) of the \nCommission`s letter no. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM dated 7th April 2011, Para(v) of letter \nno. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV dated 15th October 2013, Para (3) of letter no. 76 \n/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 9th June 2015, Para (iv) of the letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 29th August 2014 and Para (5) of letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 19th November 2014 shall be substitu ted with word and \nfigure Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) .", + "76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 19th November 2014 shall be substitu ted with word and \nfigure Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) . \n243 3. The instruction of the Commission shall come into effect prospectively from the date \nof issue of the letter. I n those cases, where elections have been announced by the \nCommission, the instruction ma y immediately be brought to the notice of the Returning \nOfficers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake holders. \n4. This also disposes of the CEO, Rajasthan letter no. \nPA.3(1)(2)I/Aaykar/Nirva./2018/8348, dated 24th Octo ber, 2018. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \nNote: - Please refer Annexure -D7, E7, E8, F4 and F6.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E12 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirva chan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 30th November, 2018 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nall States and UTs \n \nSubject: - Revision of threshold Election Expenditure/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political P arties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) by \ncheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc. -Clarification -Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commis sion\u2019s letter of even number dated 12th \nNovember, 2018* regarding incurring of election expenditure by the candidate(s) and \npolitical parties exceeding Rs.", + "-Clarification -Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commis sion\u2019s letter of even number dated 12th \nNovember, 2018* regarding incurring of election expenditure by the candidate(s) and \npolitical parties exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) by crossed account payee cheque, or \ndraft or by RTGS/NEFT or any other electronic mode linked with the bank account opened \nby the candidates for election purpose. A clarification has been sought as to whether this \namount can be incurred by the candidate(s)/parties in a single day or multiple days or during \nthe entire election proc ess to/from a single person/entity or multiple persons/entities. \n2. In partial modifica tion of the Commission\u2019s earlier letter dated 12th November, 2018, \nit is hereby stated that expenditure exceeding Rs.", + "2. In partial modifica tion of the Commission\u2019s earlier letter dated 12th November, 2018, \nit is hereby stated that expenditure exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) in connection with \nan election, consisting of a single transaction or an aggregate of transactions, entered into \nwith a single person/entity during the entire poll period shall not be incurred by a \ncandidate/political party unless the payment in respect of the same is made by way o f an \naccount payee cheque or draft on a bank or account payee bank draft or by RTGS/NEFT or \nany other electronic mode linked to the bank account of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E12 .txt\n_ \n3. Further, it is stated that in respect of donations/contributions in cash received by the \ncandidates from a single entity/person in a single or multiple transactions shall not ex ceed to \nRs. 10,000/ -. However, in the case of political parties the receipt from \ndonations/contributions shall continue to be governed by the existing provisions of Sec tion \n29C of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n4. You are requested to bring the above mentioned clar ification to the notice of the \nReturning Officers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake -\nholders. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \nCopy to: - The President/General Secretary/Treasurers of all Political Parties. \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure - E11. \n245", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F1 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F1 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions /2010 Dated: 20th October 2010 \nTo \n The President/General Secretary, \n All Recognized National and State Political Parties \n \nSubject: Measures taken by Election Commissi on to curb use of money power during \nelections regarding. \nSir/Madam, \nInstanc es are reported to Commission and also in Media that cash, liquor and \nseveral utility items are being used in a clandestine manner during the process of elections for \nbringing in fluence on the voters. Such distribution of cash, liquor or any other item for \ngratification of the voters is bribery and is punishable under Indian Penal Code. It is also \ncorrupt practice under R . P. Act, 1951. \n2.", + "Such distribution of cash, liquor or any other item for \ngratification of the voters is bribery and is punishable under Indian Penal Code. It is also \ncorrupt practice under R . P. Act, 1951. \n2. During the Commission\u2019s meeting with all political parties, held on 4th October 2010 \nthe use of money power during elec tions was discussed and the Commission\u2019s instructions to \nmonitor elect ion expenditure during general election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar \nwere welcomed by all the partie s. (Copies of Commission\u2019s instructions are available on the \nwebsite: www.eci.gov.in .) \n3. To curb the incidence of such offences the Commission has issued instructions to the \nLaw Enforcement Agencies to form flyin g squads to keep watch over distribution of cash, \nliquor and other items in th e constituencies during the election process and seize the said \nitems. The services of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department have also been \nrequisitioned to keep vig il over movement of cash through Airports, major Railway Stations, \nHotels, Far m Houses, Financial Brokers and Hawala Agents.", + "The services of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department have also been \nrequisitioned to keep vig il over movement of cash through Airports, major Railway Stations, \nHotels, Far m Houses, Financial Brokers and Hawala Agents. The Commission has also \nadvised the candidates to open separate bank accounts for their election expenses and to \nmake all election expenses through the said bank accounts.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F1 .txt\n_ \n4. It is needless to point out that a ny fund provided by the party to its candidates for \nelection purpose a re required to be reflected in the day to day accounts of election \nexpenditure of the candidate and the part ies are also required to maintain and lodge the \naccounts before the Commission after the election is over. \n253 \n 5. In order to maintain the purity of elections and in particular to bring transparency in \nthe process of elections it is advised that political part ies avoid transactions in cash and \nshould instruct their office bearers, offic ials, agents and candidates not to carry huge cash \nduring the on -going process of elections. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (Anuj Jaipuriar) \n Secretary \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs wit h request to bring it to notice of all concerned. \n2.", + "6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (Anuj Jaipuriar) \n Secretary \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs wit h request to bring it to notice of all concerned. \n2. Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, New Delhi -110001 \n3. Director General of Income Tax (Inv), B.C Patel Mar g, Patna -800001 for necessary action. \n254", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F2 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F2 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF IN DIA \nNRIVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI 110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS Date: 9th February 2012 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n1. Punjab \n2. Uttar Pradesh \n3. Uttarakhand \n4. Manipur \n5. Goa \n \nSub:- General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, \nUttarakhand, Manipur and Goa-2012-Addition of expenditure on travelling by \nAircrafts/Helicopter by contesting candidate and star campaigners after the date of \npoll-Reg.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \nInstances have been reported by the Media that many contesting candidates, including \nstar campaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll and \nclarifications h ave been sought by various political parties regarding expenditure on \nsuch travel. In the subject matter, it is clarified as under:- \n(i) The expenses after the poll and before the date of counting, which can be said to be in \nconnection with the election shall alone be accounted for by the candidates as per section 77 \nof the Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n(ii) Therefore, after the poll, the expenses on travel of a Star Campaigner or a candidate \n(not connected with his election) shall not be added to any candidate. If the Star \nCampaigner/Candidate visits his constituency, where he has contested the election, the \ntravel expenses within the constituency for overseeing the counting arrangements \nbefore, or on, the date of counting shall be added to his account. The travel expenses outside \nthe constituency will not be added to his account.", + "The travel expenses outside \nthe constituency will not be added to his account. \n(iii) If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his \nconstituency, the said expense shall be shown by the political party in the accounts \nsubmitted to the Commission within 75 days of the completion of election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F2 .txt\n_ \n2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to inform all the District Election Officers as \nwell as the political parties in the state. \n \nYours faithfully \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \nCopy to : All National Parties for information \n255", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nAnnexure-F3 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashok a Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76 /EE/2012 -PPEMS Dated: 21st January, 2013 \n \nTo \nThe President/ General Secretary, \n (All Political Parties) \n \nSubject: Mod ification of Pro-forma for filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d \nby the Political parties \u2013 to be filed within 75 days of Assembly elections/ \n90 days of Lok Sabha election. \n \nSir/ Madam, \n \n1.", + "Sir/ Madam, \n \n1. I am directed to inform that as per the directions of the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court, in the \ncase of Common Cause v/s Union Of India & Oth.,(AIR 1996 SC 3081) the E lection \nCommission has prescribed a pro-forma vide its letter dated 27.12.2001, 22.03.2004 and \n13.01.2009 in which the political parties are required to submit, for the Commission\u2019s \nscrutiny, the statement of their election expenditure relating to each election to Lok \nSabha/ State Legislative Assembly. The statement, filed by political parties are put on the \nwebsite of Commission. \n \n2. I am further directed to inform that a software is being developed by the \nCommission to process the relevant information in a more systematic and structured manner. \nTherefore, the Commission has modified the said pro-forma which is enclosed herewith and \nis also available on its website.", + "Therefore, the Commission has modified the said pro-forma which is enclosed herewith and \nis also available on its website. The s aid modified pro-forma provides for information \nrelating to expenditure at party Central Head Quarters in Part-A, information at State Unit \n(s) of the party or by State party (including the districts/ Local units) in Part-\u2018B\u2019, the \nsummary of the information in part \u2018C\u2019 and v erification in Part-\u2018D\u2019. The details of \nexpenditure are to be provided in the schedules as per the pro-forma. The modified pro-\nforma also bifurcates expenditure of political parties for General party propaganda and \nexpenditure attributable to candidates, for better clarity and accountability.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n3. The requisite information is sought to enable scrutiny of the expenditure, incurred or \nauthorized by the parties or the candidates, set up by them vis-\u00e0-vis exemptions claimed by \nthem in terms of explanation (1) to Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, \n1951 in their returns of election expenses, filed under Section 78 of the said Act. \n4. I am further directed to inform that all political parties shall file the \u201cStatement of \nElection Expenditure\u201d in this modified pro-forma for all elections, to be held after 1st Jan., \n2013 in a hard copy and in soft form on a CD.", + "4. I am further directed to inform that all political parties shall file the \u201cStatement of \nElection Expenditure\u201d in this modified pro-forma for all elections, to be held after 1st Jan., \n2013 in a hard copy and in soft form on a CD. \n \n5. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned and the receipt of this letter may \nkindly be acknow ledged. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n \n(VARINDER KU MAR ) \nSECRETA RY \nEncl: As Above \n \nCopy to: All CEOs to bring it to notice of all political parties in the State, DEOs and ROs\n256 STAT EMENT OF ELECTION EXPE NDITURE OF POLITICAL PARTY IN \nELECTIONS TO LOK SABHA/ASSEMBLY \n(from the date of announcement of election till the date of completion of election) \n \n \n1. Name of political party: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n2.", + "Name of political party: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n2. Election to the Lok Sabha/Legislative Assembly of State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(mention t he name of the state in case of Assembly and strike out which is not relevant) \n \n3. Date of announcement of election \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u20264 . Date of completion of election\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \nPART - A \n \n5. Details of Election Expenditure incu rred/autho rized at Party Central Headquarters \n \n \n \n5.1 a. Opening balan ce of party funds at Party Central Headquarters \n(on date of ann ouncement of election) \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank balance \n(Please mention name of the bank and bra nch) \n \nTotal", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5. Details of Election Expenditure incu rred/autho rized at Party Central Headquarters \n \n \n \n5.1 a. Opening balan ce of party funds at Party Central Headquarters \n(on date of ann ouncement of election) \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank balance \n(Please mention name of the bank and bra nch) \n \nTotal \n \n5.2 a. Gross receipts of Party Central Headqua rters from all sources \nfrom the announcement of election to the date of completion of \nelection \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Cheque or draft etc.", + "(iii) In kind (Received complimentary goods or services from any \nperson/entity) \n(Please mention details and notional value of such item- goods or \nservices such as helicopter services etc. received as complimentary \nfrom any person/entity) \n \nTotal \n257", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5.3 \na. Gross Expenditu re incurred/autho rized by Party Central Headqua rters for \ngeneral Party propaganda from the anno uncement of elect ion to the date of \ncompletion of elect ion ( If more than one state are involved, then the state wise \ntotal expenses incurred by the Party Central Head Quarte rs is to be given in \nSchedule-1) \nDescription of Gross expe nditure by Party Central \nHeadquarters \nAmount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Chequ e/ draft etc.", + "(iii) Expenditure au thorized, b ut rema ining outstanding on date \nof completion of election \n \nTotal \n b. Breaku p of the above general Party propaganda \nexpenses incurred/autho rized by Party central headquarters \n(i) Travel expenses of Star Campaigners as mentioned in \nexplanation 1 of Section 77 of R.P. Act,1951 \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 2) \n(ii) Travel expenses of leaders other th an Star campaigners. \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 2A) \n(iii) Expense on Media advertisement (print and electronic, \nbulk sms, cable, website, TV channel etc.) on General Party \npropaganda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 3) \n \n(iv) Expense on Publicity Materials including posters, banners, \nbadges, stickers, arches, gates, cutouts, hoardings, flags etc.", + "on General Party \npropaganda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 3) \n \n(iv) Expense on Publicity Materials including posters, banners, \nbadges, stickers, arches, gates, cutouts, hoardings, flags etc. for \ngeneral party propaga nda \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 4) \n(v) Expense on Public meetings/processions/rally etc. for \ngener al party propaga nda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 5) \n(vi) Any other expense towards General Party propaganda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 6) \n \n Total expen se on gene ral party propaganda \n258", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5.4 \na. Gross Expenditu re incu rred/autho rized by Party Central Head Quarters for the \nCandidate(s) \n \n(i) Total lump sum payment(s) to candidate(s) of the party or other \ncandidate(s) author ized/ incurred by Party Central Head Quarte rs, either in \ncash or by In struments like- cheque/ DD/PO/RTGS/Fund Tran sfer etc. \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format g iven in Schedule- 7) \n \n(ii) Total Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk \nsms, cable, website, TV channel etc.)", + "(Details to be enclosed in format g iven in Schedule- 7) \n \n(ii) Total Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk \nsms, cable, website, TV channel etc.) for specific candidate(s) with photo \nor name or attr ibutable as election expenses of candidate( s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 8) \n \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Materials (like posters, banners,", + "for specific candidate(s) with photo \nor name or attr ibutable as election expenses of candidate( s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 8) \n \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Materials (like posters, banners, election \nmate rial etc) with photo and/or n ame of the candidate(s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 9) \n(iv)Total Expense (Other than general party propaganda) on Public \nmeetings/pro cessions etc (barr icades /audio etc /hired vehicles for the \naudience /suppor ters) at the ra lly of Star Campa igners or other leaders with \ncandidate(s) (Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 10) \n \n(v) Any other expense for candidate(s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 11) \n(vi) Expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents of the \ncandidate(s) by Party Central Headquarters (Details to be enclosed in \nformat given in Schedule -23A) \n (vii) Expenses on virtual campaign through Social Media \nplatfor ms/Apps/Other means by Party Central Headquarters (Details \nto be enclosed in format given in Schedule 24A) \n \n \n Total expen se on candidate ( s)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5.5 \nTotal lump sum amount given by Party Central Headquarters to State \nUnit(s) of the Party (including the districts and local units ) or other party \nfor election expen ses (Please mention state wise amoun t). If political party \nmakes paym ent(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are to be \nmentioned. \nName of State Unit of Party to which \npayment made/ Name of Other Political \nParty (if any) Date(s) \nof Payment Cash, Cheq / DD \nno.", + "Name of State Unit of Party to which \npayment made/ Name of Other Political \nParty (if any) Date(s) \nof Payment Cash, Cheq / DD \nno. et c Amount \n \n1 \n \n2. \n259 \n \n3. etc. \n \nTotal \n5.6 a. Closing Balance of party funds at Party Central Headquarters \non the completion of election Amount \n Description Amount \n (i) Cash in hand \n (ii) Bank balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and branch) \n Total \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n260 \n PART \u2013 B \n \n \n6. Details of Election Expenditu re incurred/autho rized by State Unit of the political \nparty or by State Party Headquarter including all district level and local units for \nthe State of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \nI. If political party incurs/ authoriz es election expenses in more than one state, the \ndetails for each state is to be given in separate sheet as per this pro-forma, \nII.", + "I. If political party incurs/ authoriz es election expenses in more than one state, the \ndetails for each state is to be given in separate sheet as per this pro-forma, \nII. The state political party having headquarters within t he state shall submit r epo r t \nin this pro-form. \n \n \n \n \n6.1 a. Opening balan ce of State Unit (including district level \nunits and local units) \n( on the date of annou ncement of e lection) Amount \nDescription Amount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank Balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and bra nch) \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.1 a. Opening balan ce of State Unit (including district level \nunits and local units) \n( on the date of annou ncement of e lection) Amount \nDescription Amount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank Balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and bra nch) \n Total \n6.2 a. Gross receipts from all sources from the date of announcement of \nelect ion to the date of completion of election by State Unit (including \ndistrict level units and local units in the state) \nDescription Amount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Cheque or Draft e tc.", + "(iii) In kind (Received complimentary goods or services from \nany person/entity) (Please mention notional value of such \nitem- goods or services such as helicopter services etc. \nreceived as complimentar y from any person /entity) \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.3 a. Gross Expenditu re incurred / autho rized by State Unit (including \ndistrict level units and local units) for General Party propaganda (from the \ndate of announ cement of election to the date of completion of election) \nDescription of Gross expe nditure by State Unit Amount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Cheque/ draft e tc.", + "(iii) Expenditure au thorized, b ut rema ining outstanding on date \nof completion of election \n Total \n261 \n b. Break up of expenditu re for gene ral party propaga nda incurred by State \nUnit (including District level Units and local units) \n(i) Travel expenses on Star Campa igner(s) incurred by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 12) \n(ii) Travel expense on Other leaders by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 13) \n(iii) Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk \nsms, cable, website and TV Chann el etc.) on General Party \npropag anda by State Unit \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 14) \n(iv) Expense on Publicity Materials including po sters, banners, \nbadges, stickers, arches, gates, cutouts, hoardings, flags etc for \ngeneral party propaganda by State Un it \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 15) \n(v) Expense on Public meetings/processions/Rally etc.", + "for general \nparty propaga nda by Sate Unit (Details to be enclosed in format \ngiven in Schedule- 16) \n(vi) Any other expense for General Party propaganda by State \nUnit (Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 17) \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.4 a. Gross Expenditu re incurred or autho rized by State Unit \nfor Candidate(s) inclu ding District level Units and local units \nattributable to candi date(s) (other than for gene ral party \npropaganda) \n(i) Total lump sum payment(s) to Candidate(s) of the party or \nother candidate(s) author ized/ incurred by State Unit, either in \ncash or by Instruments like- cheque/ DD/PO/RTGS/Fund Tr ansfer \netc.", + "(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 18) \n(ii)Tot al Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, \nbulk sms, cable, website, TV Channel etc.) for the candidate(s) \nwith photo or name of candidate (s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 19) \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Mater ials (like posters, banners, \ncut-outs,", + "for the candidate(s) \nwith photo or name of candidate (s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 19) \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Mater ials (like posters, banners, \ncut-outs, election mater ials etc) with photo and/or name of the \ncandidate(s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 20) \n262 \n (iv)Tot al Expense by State Unit (Other than general party \npropaga nda) on barr icades /audio etc /hired vehicles for t he \naudience /supporter at the r ally of Star Campa igners with \ncandidate(s) \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 21) \n(v) Any other expense for the candidate(s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 22) \n(vi) Expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents \nof the candidate(s) by State Unit (Details to be enclosed in format \ngiven in Schedule -23B) \n \n(vii) Expenses on virtual campaign th rough Social Media \nplatforms/Apps/Other means by State Unit (Details to be \nenclosed in format given in Schedule 24B) \n \n Total expen se on candidate (s)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.5 Total lump sum amount given by State Unit of the Party (including the districts \nand local units) to Other party(s) for election expenses. If political party makes \npayment(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are to be mentione d \nName of State Unit of \nParty to which payment \nmade/Na me of other \nPolitical Party (if any) Date (s) of Payment Cash, Cheque/DD \netc. no. Amount \n1 \n2 \n3. etc.", + "no. Amount \n1 \n2 \n3. etc. \n Total \n \n6.6 a. Closing Balance of State Unit of the Party ( including the \ndistricts and local units) on the completion of election \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and bra nch) \n \nTotal \n263 \n \nPART-C \n7. Summary of all Receipts and expenditure incurred / authoriz ed by the Political Party \nduring election (from the date of announcement of election till completion of election) as \nmentioned in tables in Part \u2013A and B. \n \nA \nName of the Party \n \nB \nDate(s) of Poll \n \nC \nElection to: \n(mention the State names and Assembly / Lok Sabha \nConstituency ) \n \nD \nOpening Balance ( for Party Central Head Quarters and State/Dist./Local level \nunits all included) \n \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash in hand [5.1.a. (i)+6.1.a.(i) of all election re lated states] \n \nII.", + "(i)+6.1.a.(i) of all election re lated states] \n \nII. Cash in bank [5.1.a. (ii)+6.1.a.(ii) of all election related states] \n \nE \nGross receip ts from date of announcement of elect ion to the date of \ncompletion of election (both at Party Cent ral Headqua rters and \nState/Dist./Loc al level units) \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash [5.2.a.(i) + 6 .2.a.(i) of all states] \n \nII. Cheque or Draft [5.2.a. (ii) + 6.2.a.( ii) of all states] \n \nIII. In kind (or complemen tary receipts) [5.2.a.( iii) +", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.2.a.(iii) of all election re lated states] \n \nIV. Total receipt(s) \n \n \nF \nGross Expenditu re incurred/ autho rized for general Party propaganda from \nthe date of announcement of election to the date of comp letion of election \n(both at Party C entral Headquarters and S tate/Dist./Local level units) \n \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash or Cheque/ DD etc. [5.3.a.(i) +6. 3.a.(i) of all election related \nstates] \n \nII. Cheque or Draft [5.3.a.", + "[5.3.a.(i) +6. 3.a.(i) of all election related \nstates] \n \nII. Cheque or Draft [5.3.a. (ii) +6.3.a.( ii) of a ll election re lated states] \n \nIII. Expenditu re authorized, but remaining outstanding on \ndate of completion of election [5.3.a.( iii) +6.3.a.(iii) of all \nelection related states] \n264 \n \nIV. Total Expenditu re on general party propaganda \n \nG \nGross Expenditu re by Political Party incurred/ autho rized for the Candidate(s) \nother than general party propaganda (both at Party C entral Headqua rters and \nState/Dist./Local level units) \n \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash or Cheque / DD etc. payment to candidate(s) [5.4.a.(i) \n+6.4.a.(i)] \n \nII. In kind- \n \na. Media payments [5.4.a.(ii)+6.4.a.", + "payment to candidate(s) [5.4.a.(i) \n+6.4.a.(i)] \n \nII. In kind- \n \na. Media payments [5.4.a.(ii)+6.4.a.( ii) of a ll election related states] \n \nb. Publicity materials [5.4.a.(iii)+6.4(iii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nc. Public meetings, processions etc.,[5 .4.a.(iv) +6.4.a.(iv) of all \nelection related states] \n \nd. Any other expenses [ 5.4.a.(v) + 6.4. a.(v) of all election related \nstates] \n \ne. Publicity of Criminal Anteced ents [5.4.a.(vi) + 6.4. a.(vi) of all \nelection related states] \n III. Expense on virtual campaign through Social Media platforms \n/ Apps / Other means [5.4.a.(vii) + 6.4.a.(vii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nIV.", + "a.(vi) of all \nelection related states] \n III. Expense on virtual campaign through Social Media platforms \n/ Apps / Other means [5.4.a.(vii) + 6.4.a.(vii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nIV. Total Expenditu re on candidate(s) \n \nH \nGross Total Expenditu re for general party propag anda and for \ncandidate(s) [Total of F (IV) + G (IV) above of this table] \n \nI \nClosing Balance (both at Party Central Headqua rters and State/ Dist./Local \nlevel units) \n \nDescription \nAmount", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n/ Apps / Other means [5.4.a.(vii) + 6.4.a.(vii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nIV. Total Expenditu re on candidate(s) \n \nH \nGross Total Expenditu re for general party propag anda and for \ncandidate(s) [Total of F (IV) + G (IV) above of this table] \n \nI \nClosing Balance (both at Party Central Headqua rters and State/ Dist./Local \nlevel units) \n \nDescription \nAmount \na. Cash in hand [5.6.a.(i)+ 6.6.a.", + "(i)+ 6.6.a.(i) of election related states] \nb. Bank balan ce [5.6.a.(ii)+ 6.6.a.( ii) of election related states] \n c. Total Closing Balance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n265 \n PART-D \n \nVerification \n \n \n \nI, Shri/Smt do hereby verify and declare that the account of election \nexpenditure as furnished in the statement of election expenditure (Part A, B, C) includes all items of \nelection expenditure incurred/authorized by the political party { Party Central Headquarters / State Unit \n(including District level & Local Units)}* in connection with the general elections/ Bye elections to the Lok \nSabha/ ........................ State Assembly and nothing has been concealed or withheld/suppressed there \nfrom, and \nThat the said statements of election expenditure, are true and correct account to the best of my \n \nknowledge and belief and no material fact has been concealed.", + "Date Signature and Seal of Treasurer \n Or Authorized Person \n \n \n \n \nCounter signed by \n \n Signature of the Party President/ \n General Secretary \n \n \n \nCertified by the Auditor \n \nSignature and Seal of the Auditor \n \n \n \n*Strike out whichever not applicable \n266 \n Expenses by Party Central Headquarters \n \n \nSchedule-1", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nCounter signed by \n \n Signature of the Party President/ \n General Secretary \n \n \n \nCertified by the Auditor \n \nSignature and Seal of the Auditor \n \n \n \n*Strike out whichever not applicable \n266 \n Expenses by Party Central Headquarters \n \n \nSchedule-1 \n \nState wise break up of Gross Expenditu re autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Head \nQuarters for general Party propaganda from the date of announc ement of election to the \ndate of completion of election \n \nS. \nNo.", + "Name of the State \nCash \nCheque et c. \nExpend iture au thorized, \nbut rema ining \noutstanding on date of \ncompletion of p oll \nTotal \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \nTotal \n \n \n \nSchedule-2 \n \nTravel expenses of Star Campaigne r(s) autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing \nName of the \nstar \ncampaigner \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case of \n \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n267 \n \nSchedule-2A \n \nTravel expenses of Other leader(s) incurred/Autho rized by Party Central Headqua rters \n(including expenses after announ cement and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo.", + "1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n267 \n \nSchedule-2A \n \nTravel expenses of Other leader(s) incurred/Autho rized by Party Central Headqua rters \n(including expenses after announ cement and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and venue \nDate of th e \nmeet ing \nName of the \nleader \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case of \n \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-3", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nDate of th e \nmeet ing \nName of the \nleader \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case of \n \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-3 \n \nExpense(s) on Media Advertisement (print and elect ronic, bulk sms, cable, website and TV \nChannel etc. )on General Party propagan da autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Head Quarters \n \nS. \nNo.", + ")on General Party propagan da autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Head Quarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \npayee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/ \n \nsms, cable tv etc \nDate/s (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n268 \n \nSchedule - 4 \n \nExpense(s) on Publicity Materials includi ng poste rs, banners, badg es, stickers, arches, gates, \ncutouts, hoardings, flags etc for general party propaganda authorized/ incurred by Party Central \nHead Quarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/ \n \nParl. Constituency \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/ \n \nParl. Constituency \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 5 \n \nExpense(s) on Public meet ings /processio n/Rally ( like dias / audio/ barricade/ vehicles etc.) \nauthorized/incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and Venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing/pro cession/ \nRally \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n269 \n \nSchedule - 6", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nauthorized/incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and Venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing/pro cession/ \nRally \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n269 \n \nSchedule - 6 \n \nAny other expense (s) for General Party propaganda authorized/ incurred by Party Central Head \nQuarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nPurpose \nDate \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nPurpose \nDate \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 7 \n \nTotal lump sum payment (s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candi date(s) if, any autho rized/ \nincurred by Party Central Head Quarters, either in cash or by Instruments like- cheque/ \nDD/PO/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If polit ical party makes payment (s) to candidate(s) on more \nthan one occasion then date wise details are to be mentioned. \n \nS. \nNo. Name of the State / No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) a nd \nname of Party to \nbe mentioned in \ncase of other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno.", + "and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) a nd \nname of Party to \nbe mentioned in \ncase of other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno. et c. and \nDate \nTotal \nAmount pa id \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n4 \n \n Total \n \n \n \n \n270 \n \n \n \nSchedule - 8 \n \nTotal Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk sms, cable, website, TV \nChannel etc.) for specific candidate(s) with photo or name of candid ate or attributable to \nany candidate(s) authorized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms/ \n \ncable tv etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nChannel etc.) for specific candidate(s) with photo or name of candid ate or attributable to \nany candidate(s) authorized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms/ \n \ncable tv etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms/ \n \ncable tv etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule -9 \n \nTotal expen se on Publicity Mate rials (like poste rs, banners, election mate rials etc) with photo \nand/or name of the candida te(s) or attributable to candi date(s) and authorized/ incurred by \nParty Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. Constituency \n \n \nName of the \n Candidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitem \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. Constituency \n \n \nName of the \n Candidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitem \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n271 \n \nSchedule - 10 \n \nTotal Expense authorized / incurred by Party Central Headquarters (Other than general party \npropaganda) on Public meet ings /processions etc (barricades /audio etc /hired vehic les for \nthe audience /suppo rters at the rally of Star Campaigne r(s) or other leaders with candidate(s) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and \nvenue \nName( s) of the \nStar \ncampaigner(s) \nand other \nleader(s) \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \n \nDate \nItems of expenditure \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.)", + "State and \nvenue \nName( s) of the \nStar \ncampaigner(s) \nand other \nleader(s) \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \n \nDate \nItems of expenditure \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 11 \n \nAny other expense (s) for the candidate(s) autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 11 \n \nAny other expense (s) for the candidate(s) autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \nTotal \n272 \n Statewise Details of Election Expenses \n \nName of the State ............................................ \n \n \nSchedule-12 \n \nTravel expenses of Star Campaigne r(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and \nVenue \nDate of meet ing \nName( s) of the star \ncampaigner(s) \nMode of \nTravel (Ta xi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case \nof \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-13 \n \nTravel expen ses of other leader(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units ( including \nexpenses after announce ment and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo.", + "1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-13 \n \nTravel expen ses of other leader(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units ( including \nexpenses after announce ment and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and \nVenue \nDate of meet ing \nName of the \nleader( s) \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, Helicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case \nof \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n273 \n \nSchedule-14 \n \nExpense(s) on Media Advertisement (print and elect ronic, bulk sms, cable, website and TV \nChannel etc. )on General Party propagan da authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the payee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms, \ncable tv, website, TV \nChannel etc.) \nDate (of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n273 \n \nSchedule-14 \n \nExpense(s) on Media Advertisement (print and elect ronic, bulk sms, cable, website and TV \nChannel etc. )on General Party propagan da authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the payee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms, \ncable tv, website, TV \nChannel etc.) \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.)", + "State \nName of the payee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms, \ncable tv, website, TV \nChannel etc.) \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \nSchedule - 15 \n \nExpense(s) on Publicity Materials includi ng poste rs, banners, badges, stickers, arches, gates, \ncutouts, hoardings, flags etc for general party propaganda authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ \nLocal Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the Assembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 16 \n \nExpense(s) on Public meet ings /processio n/Rally ( like dias / audio/ barricade/ vehicles etc.) \nauthorized/incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo.", + "authorized/incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and Venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing/pro cession/Rally \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n274 \nSchedule - 17 \n \nAny other expense (s) for General Party propaganda authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local \nUnits \nS. \nNo. \nState \nPurpose/Details of the items \nDate of e xpenditure \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 18", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nSchedule - 17 \n \nAny other expense (s) for General Party propaganda authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local \nUnits \nS. \nNo. \nState \nPurpose/Details of the items \nDate of e xpenditure \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nPurpose/Details of the items \nDate of e xpenditure \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 18 \n \nTotal lump sum paym ent (s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candidate (s) if, any autho rized/ \nincurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units, either in cash or by Instruments like- cheque/ \nDD/PO/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If State/ Distt./ Local Units makes payment (s) to candidate(s) \non more than one occasion then date wise details are to be mentioned. \n \nS. \nNo. \nName of the State / No. and \nName of the Assembly/ \nParl. Constituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) and \nname of Party to be \nmentioned in case \nof other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno.", + "and \nName of the Assembly/ \nParl. Constituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) and \nname of Party to be \nmentioned in case \nof other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno. et c. and \nDate \nTotal \namount pa id \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n4 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 19 \n \nTotal Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk sms, cable, website, TV \nChannel etc.) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units for specific candidate(s) \nwith photo or name of candidate(s) or attributable to any candidate(s) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media (print/electronic/ \nsms/ cable tv, etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media (print/electronic/ \nsms/ cable tv, etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n275 \n Total \n \nSchedule -20 \n \nTotal expen se on Publicity Materials (like poste rs, banners, election mate rials etc) with photo", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nName of media (print/electronic/ \nsms/ cable tv, etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n275 \n Total \n \nSchedule -20 \n \nTotal expen se on Publicity Materials (like poste rs, banners, election mate rials etc) with photo \nand/or name of the candida tes or attributable to candi date(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ \nDistt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl.", + "State/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. Constituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 21 \n \nTotal Expen se authorized / incurred for the candidate(s) by State/ Distt./ Local Units (Other \nthan general pa rty propaganda) on Public meetin gs /processions etc., (barricades /audio etc., \n/hired vehicles for the audien ce /suppo rters at the rally of Star Campaigne r(s) or other leader(s) \n \nS. \nNo \nState and venue \nName( s) of the Star \ncampaigner(s) and \nother leader(s) \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDate \nItems of expenditure \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.)", + "1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 22 \n \nAny other expense (s) for the candidate (s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitems \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \n276 \nSchedule - 23 A", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitems \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \n276 \nSchedule - 23 A \nTotal expenses incurred/authorize d on publishing criminal antecedents , if any, of candi dates sponsored by the \npolitical party located in Central Headq uarters \nSl. \nNo. Website Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/ch\neque/ \nDD/Cash) \n(Pl.", + "No. Website Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/ch\neque/ \nDD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n Period \nduring \nwhich \ndisplayed Name(s) of \nNewspaper Date(s) of \npublishing Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) Name(s) of \nchannel Date(s) & Time of \ninsertion/telecast Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 \n \n \n \nSche dule - 23 B \nTotal expenses incurred/authorized o n publishing criminal antecedents , if any, of candida tes sponsored by the political party \nlocated in State/ Distt./L ocal Units \nSl. \nNo. Website Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/ch\neque/ \nDD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n Period \nduring \nwhich \ndisplayed Name(s) of \nNewspaper Date(s) of \npublishing Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.)", + "specify) \n Period \nduring \nwhich \ndisplayed Name(s) of \nNewspaper Date(s) of \npublishing Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) Name(s) of \nchannel Date(s) & Time of \ninsertion/telecast Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 \n \n \n \n \nSchedule 24A \nTotal expenses incurred/authori zed on virtual campaign through Social Media \nplatforms/App s/Other means on General Party Propaganda authorized incurred by Party Central \nHead Quarters \nSl. No. State Nature of Virtual Campaign \n(Indicate Social Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other means) Name of \nconte nt \ncreator Name of media to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total Amo unt \n(including \noutstanding amount) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n277 \n \nSchedule 24B \nTotal expenses incurred/authorized on virtual campaign through Social Media", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3 .txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nHead Quarters \nSl. No. State Nature of Virtual Campaign \n(Indicate Social Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other means) Name of \nconte nt \ncreator Name of media to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total Amo unt \n(including \noutstanding amount) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n277 \n \nSchedule 24B \nTotal expenses incurred/authorized on virtual campaign through Social Media \nplatforms/Apps/Other means on General Party Propaganda authorized incurred by \nState/District/Local Units \nSl. No.", + "No. State Nature of Virtual Campaign \n(Indicate Social Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other means) Name of \ncontent \ncreator Name of media to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total Amount \n(including \noutstanding amount ) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n \n \n \n \n(Revised by the Commi ssion vide its letter no. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th \nJanuary, 2022, placed at Annexure -F9) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n278", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure - F4 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -11000 1 \nNo.76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 Dated: 29th August, 2014 \n \nTo \n1. The President/General Secretary of all Political parties. \n2. The Treasurer of all Political parties. \n \nSubject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure mat ter \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \nUnder Article 324 of the Constitution, Election Commission of India is vested with \nthe responsi bility to conduct free and fair elections. Concerns have been expressed in various \nquarters that money power is disturbing the lev el playing field and vitiating the purity of \nelections.", + "Concerns have been expressed in various \nquarters that money power is disturbing the lev el playing field and vitiating the purity of \nelections. To curb the abuse of money power during elections, the Election Commission has \nissued several instructions in the past to the candidates and political parti es from time to time. \n2. It is desirable f or the political parties to observe transparency and accountability in \nrespect of funds raised and expenditure incurred, both during elections and in other times. \nFurther, in the interest of conduct of free and fair elections it is necessary and expedient to \nprovide guidelines for bringing transparency and accountability with regard to fund of \npolitical parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4 .txt\n_ \n3. In order to formulate the guidelines, the Commission sought \ncomment/suggestions/inputs from all rec ognized political parties. While most of t hese parties \nsupported the issue of transparency guidelines, some other had a different view. Having \nregard to the suggestio ns received from the political parties and in the interest of purity of \nelection proces s, the Commission hereby issues the followin g guidelines under Article 324 of \nthe Constitution, to bring transparency and accountability in funding of political parties: - \n(i) Provision (a) to Section 13A of Income Tax Act 1961, inter -alia, provides that \npolitical party shall keep and maintain such boo ks of accounts and other documents as would \nenable proper deduction of its income there from.", + "Accordingly, it is required th at (a) the \n279 treasurer of the political party or such person as authorized by the party, besides ensuring \nmaintenance of the accounts at all Sate and lower levels, shall maintain consolidated accounts \nat the central party Head Quarters as required under the aforesaid provision, (b) the accounts \nso maintained by him/her shall conform to the guid ance note on Accounting and Auditing of \npolitical parties, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and (c) the \nAnnual Accounts shall be audite d and certified by the qualified practicing Chartered \nAccountants. \n(ii) The Commission has amended the requirements for registration of a new political \nparty w.e.f. 8th October 2010, which inter -alia, require a party to submit a copy of its audited \nannual accounts. Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear.", + "Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear. \n(iii) The provisions of Section 80GGB and 80GGC of I.T. Act 1961, inte r-alia, state that", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4 .txt\n_ \nannual accounts. Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear. \n(iii) The provisions of Section 80GGB and 80GGC of I.T. Act 1961, inte r-alia, state that \nno deduction shall be all owed on the contributions made in cash by any person or company to \na political party. Accordingly, the political party shall maintain name and address of all such \nindividuals, companies or entities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by th e \npublic only during its public rallies.", + "Accordingly, the political party shall maintain name and address of all such \nindividuals, companies or entities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by th e \npublic only during its public rallies. Further, any amount/donation received in cash, shall be \nduly accounted in relevant account books and deposited in the Party\u2019s bank account within a \nweek of its receipt. However, the Party can retain a reasonable a mount required for day to \nday functioning of the Party and for defraying the cash expenses. \n(iv) Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act, 1961, provides that all payments exceeding \nRs.20,000/ -* by any business entity to a person in a day are required to be made by account \npayee cheque/draft, except the exempted category as provided in Rule 6 DD of Income Tax \nRules, 1962.", + "Similarly, if a party is incurring any expenditure, it shall ensure that no payment \nin excess of Rs.20 ,000/-* is made in a day to any person or co mpany or entity in cash, except \nwhere (a) the payment is made in a village or town, which is not served by a bank; or (b) the \n280 payment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash pay ment is required under any statute. \n(v) Section 77(3) of the R.P. Act, 1951 provides for a ceiling of election expenditure for a \ncandidate. Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4 .txt\n_ \n280 payment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash pay ment is required under any statute. \n(v) Section 77(3) of the R.P. Act, 1951 provides for a ceiling of election expenditure for a \ncandidate. Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates \nfor their election expenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any \npayment in this regard by the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque \nor draft or through bank account transfer and not in cash.", + "Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates \nfor their election expenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any \npayment in this regard by the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque \nor draft or through bank account transfer and not in cash. \n(vi) While the recognized political parties shall f ile all reports, namely, the contribution \nreports in Form 24A, the audited Annual Accounts as certified by the Chartered Acco untants, \nreferred to in para 3 (i) above, and the Election Expenditure Statements, with the Election \nCommission of India, the unrec ognized parties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral \nOfficer (CEO) of the respective states (i.e. the state where the party Head Quarters is \nsituated) in the prescribed time and manner.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4 .txt\n_ \n4. The above guidel ines shall apply to all political parties w ith effect from 1st October \n2014. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(MALAY MALLICK) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \n \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs with request to bring it to the notic e of all political parties of their \nrespective states. \n2. The Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, New Delhi for making \nrelevant rules for the political parties. \n3. The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, \nIndrapr astha Marg, Post Box No.7100, New Delhi \u2013 110022, for incorporating the \npoints in the Guidance note on political parties. \n \nNote:- *Please refer Annexure -E11 & E12 \n \n**Please refer Annexure -F10 \n\n \n281", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F5 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sada n, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \nNo.76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014 Dated: 14th October, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and U T\u2019s. \n \nSubject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure - submission of reports by unrecognized political parties \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer the Commission\u2019s letter of even No.", + "Subject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure - submission of reports by unrecognized political parties \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer the Commission\u2019s letter of even No. dated 29th August, 2014 o n \nthe subject cited and to state the recognized political p arties shall file all reports, namely, (a) \nthe contribution reports in Form 24A, (b) the Audited Annual Accounts, with Auditor report \nand (c) the Election Expenditure Statements, wi th the Election Commission of India and the \nunrecognized parties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) of the \nrespective states (i.e. the state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time \nand manner. The above m entioned guidelin es are applicable to all political parties with effect \nfrom 1st October, 2014. (Copy enclosed) \n 2.", + "the state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time \nand manner. The above m entioned guidelin es are applicable to all political parties with effect \nfrom 1st October, 2014. (Copy enclosed) \n 2. In view of the above I am directed to request you to bring it to the notice of all such \nunrecognized political parties having their Head Qua rters/official address for correspondence \nin the state, as per the Commissi on\u2019s Symbol Order notification, to submit the requisite reports \nin the office of the CEO. (A copy of the Commission\u2019s Symbol Order Notification dated \n10.03.2014, amendment notifica tion dated 16.09. 2014 and letter No. 56/2014/PPS -II dated \n26.09.14 are enclo sed herewith for ready reference).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5 .txt\n_ \n10.03.2014, amendment notifica tion dated 16.09. 2014 and letter No. 56/2014/PPS -II dated \n26.09.14 are enclo sed herewith for ready reference). \n 3. On receipt of the reports from the State level unrecognized political parties, the \nfollowing procedure shall be followed by CEO office: \n(i) Scanned copies of the contribution reports, Annual audited accounts and \nStatements of election expenditure shall be uploaded on the websites of CEOs of \nthe respective states, within 3 days of receipt of the same for viewing by the \npublic.", + "This should be do ne under the head ing \u201cReports and Accounts \nstatements of State level Politic al parties\u201d, with links from \u201ccurrent news.\u201d \n(ii) The list of reports/statements filed by the unrecognized political parties shall be \ncompiled and uploaded on the CEO\u2019s website with in 24 hrs of the due date, as \nper proforma enclosed herewith (Annexure - A, B, C). The list shall be \nperiodically updated by the CEO office, within 3 days of receipt \nstatement/report from any political party. The status report should have links to \nthe scan ned copy of the c oncerned party\u2019s report/statements. \n(iii) The last dates fo r filling of reports/statements by political parties are as under: \n1. Contribution reports - 30th September every year or such date, as extended by \nCBDT, for filing Income Tax Return.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5 .txt\n_ \n2. Annual Audited account - 31st October every year. * \n282 3. Statement of election expe nditure - within 75 days of completion of \nAssembly election and 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n(iv) In case of default in filling the reports/statements, it should be brought to the \nnotice of the political parties concerned, by writing a lette r to that effect and the \nletter should also be put on the website of CEO. \n(v) A copy of the contribution report shall be forwarded to the Principal Chief \nCommissioner of Income Tax of the state concerned mentioning the date of \nsubmission of such report by the political party. The parties which have not \nsubmitted the contribution report in time shall be processed by the Income Tax \nDepartment, for denial of tax benefit in accordance with Section - 29 C of the \nR.P. Act. 1951.", + "The parties which have not \nsubmitted the contribution report in time shall be processed by the Income Tax \nDepartment, for denial of tax benefit in accordance with Section - 29 C of the \nR.P. Act. 1951. \n(vi) The contribution report shall also be forwarded to Ministry of Home Affairs, \nGovernment of India for scrutiny and action by that Ministry about any donation \nreceived from foreign sources, as defined under claus e (j) of Section 2 of \nForeign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. \n \nYours f aithfully, \n \n \nSd/- \n(MALAY MALLICK) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to: \n \nDirector (IT) to facilitate the proposed changes in the website of CEO\u2019s and ECI. \n \n \n* Please refer Annexure -F10 Annexure - A \nStatus of filing Contribution report by the unrecognized parties \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(name of the \nrespective state/UT) for the financial year\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDue date for filing report \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. No.", + "Name of \nthe Part y Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due \ndate Filed after du e date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nContribution \namount \nshown \n(In Rupees) Date of \nfiling Total \nContribution \nAmount \nShown \n(In Rupees) \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5 .txt\n_ \nDue date for filing report \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. No. Name of \nthe Part y Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due \ndate Filed after du e date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nContribution \namount \nshown \n(In Rupees) Date of \nfiling Total \nContribution \nAmount \nShown \n(In Rupees) \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6 \n \n \n \n \nN.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of t he report submitted by the political party \nare provided. \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n-Annexure - B \nStatus of filing Annual Audit Report by the unrecognized parties having head quarters/office address \nin\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Signature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n-Annexure - B \nStatus of filing Annual Audit Report by the unrecognized parties having head quarters/office address \nin\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(name of the respective state/UT) for the financial year 20\u2026\u2026 \nDue date for filing Annual Audit Repo rt \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Re\nmar\nks Date of \nfiling Total Receipt \n(In Rupees) Total \nExpend\niture Date of \nfiling Total \nReceipt \n(In \nRupees) Total \nExpen\nditure \n1 2 3 4(a) 4(b) 4(c) 5(a) 5(b) 5(c) 6 \n \n \nN.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the political \nparty are provided.", + ": In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the political \nparty are provided. \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n \n \n \n-Annexure - C \nStatus of filing Election Expenditure Statement for General Election to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 20 \u2026\u2026.. \nDue date for filing Expenditure Statement \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \n \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters / \nOffice \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n Date of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5 .txt\n_ \nDue date for filing Expenditure Statement \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \n \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters / \nOffice \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n Date of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n N.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the \npolitical party are provided. \n \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F6 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure - F6 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 Dated: 19th November, 2014 \n \nTo \n1. The President/ General Secretary \nof all political parties \n2. The Treasurers of all Pol itical Parties \n \nSubject: Clarification of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by Election \nCommission of India on 29.08.2014 - matter reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nKindly refer to Co mmission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013 dated 29.08.2014, \nwherein the Commission issued transparency guidelines for the political parties invoking Article 324 \nof the constitution.", + "Madam/Sir, \nKindly refer to Co mmission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013 dated 29.08.2014, \nwherein the Commission issued transparency guidelines for the political parties invoking Article 324 \nof the constitution. Representations have been received from a few parties raising dou bt about the \npowers of the Commission and asking for clarifications on certain issues. After considering the \nrepresentations, the following issues are hereby clarified: \n1. Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Commission has plenary powers and also sacred duty, \nto conduct free and fair elections in the country. O f late, the increasing use of Black money in \nelection campaigns has been noticed and is causing serious concern all around. The use of black \nmoney in elections disturbs the level playing field and vitiates the purity of election process. \nTherefore, there was need to issue the transparency guidelines, in order to protect the purity of \nelection process and for conduct of free and fair elections, as enshrined in the Constitution.", + "Therefore, there was need to issue the transparency guidelines, in order to protect the purity of \nelection process and for conduct of free and fair elections, as enshrined in the Constitution. There was \nlegal vacuum in this area, whi ch can be filled by the Election Commi ssion of India as held by the \nHon\u2019ble Supreme Court in Mohinder Singh Gill vs CEC (AIR 1978 SC 851).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F6 .txt\n_ \n2. The guidelines have been framed after due consultation with all recognized polit ical parties. The \nlawful instructions, thus issued by the Commissio n under Article 324, are binding on all political \nparties and their violations shall affect the transparency of election process which is the bedrock of a \ndemocracy. \n3. The instruction to political parties to file Annual Audited Accounts with the Commi ssion is \nessential for maintaining transparency in the functioning of political parties, which is an essential \ningredient for conduct of free and fair election. The direction to maintain the name and address of the \nindividuals, companies and entities maki ng donations to the political parties is intended to ensure that \nno funds are received by the political parties from prohibited sources as stipulated in section 29B of \nthe R.P. Act 1951.", + "The direction to maintain the name and address of the \nindividuals, companies and entities maki ng donations to the political parties is intended to ensure that \nno funds are received by the political parties from prohibited sources as stipulated in section 29B of \nthe R.P. Act 1951. H owever, the Commission is ali ve to the practice of raising funds by political \nparties through hundi/bucket collection in public meetings/rallies, where it is not possible to record \nthe name and address of the donors. Therefore, the Commission has exempted such collections from \nthe ambit of the above instruction. In case o f all donations other than those raised through \nhundi/bucket collection in a public meeting/rally, the record of name and address of each donor has to \nbe maintained by the political party, as is done by all other socia l/civil society/organizations. \n286 4. The cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period of \n10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses.", + "286 4. The cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period of \n10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses. It is clarified that \nthe total amount of cash in hand of a registered poli tical party for the purpose of defraying its day -to-\nday expenses shall not normally exceed the average monthly cash expenditure of the party during the \nlast financial year.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F6 .txt\n_ \n5. All poli tical parties are required to submit their election expenditure sta tement before the ECI \nwithin 75 days of assembly election or 90 days of Lok Sabha elections as stipulated by the Election \nCommission of India in pursuance of the order of the Hon. Supreme Court and it is thus required that \nthe parties file their true and c orrect statement of their election expenses within the stipulated time \nlimit. Since all the political parties and candidates are having bank accounts and also the banks have \nextended servi ces to foster inclusiveness, all parties shall make payments in exc ess of Rs.20,000/ -* to \na person or entity on a single day by account payee cheque or draft or by account transfer excepting \nthe payments, mentioned in para (IV) of the said Transparency Gu idelines.", + "This will help in curbing \nexcessive flow of cash during e lections and will bring in transparency in the election expenditure of \nthe parties. \n6. It has been the endeavour of the Commission to maintain level playing field for all political \nparties and all candidates durin g elections. In the interest of con duct of free and fair elections, all \nparties are required to follow the transparency guidelines issued by the Commission, and violation of \nlawful direction of the Commission may entail act ion, as envisaged under para 16A of the Election \nSymbols (Reservati on and Allotment) Order, 1968. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Malay Mallick) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F7 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan , Ashoka Road, New Delhi -1100 01 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 8th September, 2015 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nAll States/UTs \n \nSub:- Filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political \nparties within 30 days of declaration o f results of elections -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to forward herewith copy of the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir, \nI am directed to forward herewith copy of the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015, regarding filing o f a part \nelection expenditure statement attributed to the candidate s by political parties within 30 days \nof declaration of results of elections, with the request to bring it to the notice of All Political \nParties in your State/UT. A copy of the communicat ion sent to the party may be sent to the \nCommission for its referenc e and record. \n2. You are further requested that election expenditure of the unrecognized parties \nattributed to the candidates and filed within 30 days of declaration of results shall be pu t on \nthe website of CEO withi n 3 days of receipt. It may be noted t hat instructions regarding filing \nof election expenditure by the Political Parties as mentioned in the Commission`s letter no. \n76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 and letter no.", + "It may be noted t hat instructions regarding filing \nof election expenditure by the Political Parties as mentioned in the Commission`s letter no. \n76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 and letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013,dated 29th August, 2014 shall continue as it is. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (AVINASH KUMAR) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Political Party Election Expenditure Monitoring Section and SDR Section \n \n \n \n288 ELECTIO N COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 8th September, 2015 \nTo \nThe President/General Secretary \n1. All National Parties \n2. All State Parties", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7 .txt\n_ \n1. All National Parties \n2. All State Parties \n3. All Un -Recognized Parties \nSub:- Filing of part election exp enditure statement attributed to candidates by political \nparties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lett er no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013, and letter no.", + "Madam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lett er no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013, and letter no. 76/PP EMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (copies \nenclosed), and to state that the Political parties have to file their \u201cStatement of Election \nExpenditure\u201d within 75 days/90 days of comp letion of the general election to the Legislative \nAssembly/Lok S abha before the Election Commission of India (in the case of National and \nState Parties) or the Chief Electoral Officer of the State (in the case of unrecognized parties \nwhere party hea dquarte r is situated).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7 .txt\n_ \n2. The total of the expenditure of which accoun t is to be kept under section 77 of the \nR.P. Act 1951 and which is incurred or authorised in connection with an election in a State or \nUnion Territory has been prescribed under Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. \nGenerally, the political party contributes/donates, either in cash or in kind to the candidates \nset up by them during election for their election expenditure and the candidates have to show \nsuch expenditure in their statem ents.", + "Generally, the political party contributes/donates, either in cash or in kind to the candidates \nset up by them during election for their election expenditure and the candidates have to show \nsuch expenditure in their statem ents. For the sake of transparency and reconciliation of \naccount s of political parties and candidates, and in exercise of powers vested under Article \n324 of Constitution in the Commission, it has been decided that the political parties have to \nfile (i) a part statement, in addition to (ii) the final statement of elect ion expenditure required \nto be filed by the parties as above (within 75 days/90 days of completion of the general \nelection to the Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha), in respect of the lum p sum p ayments made \nby the party to the candidate, within 30 days after declaration of results of elections to \nLegislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the format prescribed at Annexure -A, before the \nElection Commission of India (in case of National and State Parties) or the Chief Electoral \nOfficer of the State (in case of unrecogn ized parties where party headquarter is situated). \n3.", + "3. It is reiterated that election expenditure attributed to the candidates by the Political \nParties should be certified by the Char tered A ccountants, as referred to in para 3(i) of the \nCommission\u2019s let ter no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7 .txt\n_ \n3. It is reiterated that election expenditure attributed to the candidates by the Political \nParties should be certified by the Char tered A ccountants, as referred to in para 3(i) of the \nCommission\u2019s let ter no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289 \n4. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter.", + "76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289 \n4. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Political Party Expenditure Monitoring Section (PPEMS) and SDR Section \nBelow is Annexure A \nName of the Party: \nWhether Recognized: ------------- (Yes Or No) \nName of the Election: \nDate of Announcement of Election: \nDate of Completion of Election: \nTotal lump sum payment(s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candidate(s) if, any authorized \nincurred by Party either in cash or by instruments like -cheque/DD/P O/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If \npolitical party makes payment(s) t o candidate(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are \nto be mentioned. \nSl. \nNo. Name of the State/No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly and /or Parl.", + "If \npolitical party makes payment(s) t o candidate(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are \nto be mentioned. \nSl. \nNo. Name of the State/No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly and /or Parl. \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Date(s) of \npayment Cash \namount \n Cheque \n/DD/PO/RT\nGS/Fund \nTransfer etc. Total \n( 5+6) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1. \n2. \n3\u2026 \nGrand Total \n \nDate: \nSignature \n(Treasurer of the Political Party) \nNote: Separate annexures may b e filed for payments made /authorized by central headquarters o f \na party, or by State units.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F8 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F8 \n \nELECTION COMMI SSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII Dated: 8th May, 2019 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll S tates and UTs \n \nSubject: -Revised format of Abstract Statemen t of Election Expenses for Candida tes and \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party - Regarding. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. II, dated 10th \nOctober, 2018 and le tter no. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol.", + "3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. II, dated 10th \nOctober, 2018 and le tter no. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol. I , dated 19th March, 2019 (copies enclosed) \nand to state that the Commission had issued FAQs regarding accounting of election expenses \non publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates (TV & Ne ws Papers) and the political \nparties (Website, TV and News Papers) thrice during the specifie d period. \n2. The Commission had issued an instruction vide its letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS /2016/Vol. IX, dated 13th January, 2017 [Annexure -E2 of \n\u201cCompen dium of Instructions on Electio n Expenditure Monitoring (Fe bruary, 2019)\u201d] \nregarding the format of Abstract Statement to be lodged by contesting candidates under \nsection 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1 within 30 days of declaration of result.", + "Having regard to \nthe FAQs mentioned above, the f ormat of Abstract Statement * of Election Expenses of \nCandidate s has been revised to incorporate the expenditure incurred by candidates in \npublication of their cri minal antecedents.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F8 .txt\n_ \n3. Political parties are also requir ed to submit their Statement of Election Expenditure \nwithin 75 days/90 days of completion of Assembly/Lok Sabha election respectively in terms \nof the ECI letter no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 [Annexure -F2 of \n\u201cCompendium of Instructions on E lection Expenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)\u201d] before \nthe CEO (Unrecognized Parties) and b efore the ECI (Recognized Parties) in the prescribed \nformat. Having regard to directions issued by the Commission in FAQs mentioned above, \nthe format ** has been r evised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by political parties for \npublication of criminal backgrounds of their candidates. \n4.", + "Having regard to directions issued by the Commission in FAQs mentioned above, \nthe format ** has been r evised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by political parties for \npublication of criminal backgrounds of their candidates. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of al l contesting candidates & un -\nrecognised Political Parties in t he States/UTs in the ongoing Ge neral Elections to Lok Sabha , \nState Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and \nbye-elections, 2019 impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \n291 format only. T he same may also be brought to the notice of DEOs/ROs, Expe nditure \nObservers and other election authorities for necessary action. \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endor sed to the Commission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F8 .txt\n_ \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endor sed to the Commission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK). \n3. PAs/PSs to Zonal Sr. Pr. Secy./Pr. Secy./Secy./USs, Zonal Sections, CEMS -II, \nPPEMS, SDR, RCC.", + "3. PAs/PSs to Zonal Sr. Pr. Secy./Pr. Secy./Secy./USs, Zonal Sections, CEMS -II, \nPPEMS, SDR, RCC. \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAI N) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nNote: *Revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is placed \nat Annexure E2 \n \n** Revise d forma t of Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party is p laced at Annexure F3 \n \n[Guidelines of ECI on Publicity of Criminal Antecedents by Political Pa rties and Candidates\u2019 is \navailable on the ECI website www.eci.gov.in at the following link : \n \nImporta nt Instructions -Updated Guidelines on publicity of criminal ant ecedents by political parties and \ncandidates, in light of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's judgment dated 10th August, 2021 -reg.", + "and \nhttps ://eci.gov.in/files/file/13949 -updat ed-guidelines -on-publicity -of-criminal -antecedents -by-\npolitical -parties-and-candidates -in-light -of-the-honble -supreme -courts -judgment -dated -10th -august -\n2021 -reg/ ]", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F9 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F9 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022 Dated: 15th January, 2022 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Elec toral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: Revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir , \nI am dire cted to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/ INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir , \nI am dire cted to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/ INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII, dated 8th May, 201 9# (copy enclosed) \nregarding last revision of format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates \nand Statement of Election Expe nditure of Political Party and to state that keeping in view o f \nincreasing trend of Virtual Campaigning by Candidates and Political Parties in elections, the \nCommission has decided to revise the formats of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for \nCandi dates and S tatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party. \n2. The Candidates are required to submit their Abst ract Statement of Election Expenditure \nalong with their Day -to-Day Account Register required to be maintained by Candidates under \nsection 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 with the DEOs concerned under section 7 8 of the R. P. Act, \n1951 within 30 days of declaration of election results.", + "The existing format of Abstract \nStatement of Election Expenses of Candidates has been revised to incorporate the exp enditure \nincurred by Candidates in Virtual Campaigning in Sched ule 11 and Row VIII in Part II. \nRevised format * of Ab stract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is enclosed.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F9 .txt\n_ \n3. Political Parties are also required to submit their Statement of Elect ion Expend iture \nwithin 75 days/90 days of completion of Assemb ly/Lok Sabha elections respectively before \nthe ECI (Recognised Political Parties) and the CEOs concerned (Unrecognised Political \nParties). The existing format of Statement of Election Expenditu re of Polit ical Party has been \nrevised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by Political Parties in Virtual Campa igning in \nSchedule 24 A & 24 B, Row 5.4 (vii), Row 6.4 (vii) and Row 7G(III). Revised format ** of \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Politi cal Party is enclosed. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of all Contesting Candidates and \nPolitical Parties impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \nformat only.", + "Revised format ** of \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Politi cal Party is enclosed. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of all Contesting Candidates and \nPolitical Parties impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \nformat only. The same may also be brought to the noti ce of DEOs, ROs, Expenditure \nObservers and other election autho rities for necessary action. \n \n293 \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endorsed to the Commission. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \nCopy to: - \n \n1. All National a nd State Recognised Political Parties. (By Spe cial Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PSs/PAs to SG, Sr. DEC, DECs, Sr. Pr. Secy., Directors, Pr. Secy., Secy. \n3.", + "(By Spe cial Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PSs/PAs to SG, Sr. DEC, DECs, Sr. Pr. Secy., Directors, Pr. Secy., Secy. \n3. CEMS -I, II, III, IV and PPEMS \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \nNote:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES__Commission _s lette r no. 76_ ECI_INST_FUNC_EEM_EEPS_2019_Vol. XVII_ dated 8th May_ .txt\n_ \n#Commission \u2019s lette r no. 76/ ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII, dated 8th May, \n2019 is placed at Annexure F8. \n \n*Revised format of Abstr act Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is placed at Annexure E2 \n \n** Revised format of Statement of Election Expenditure of Pol itical Party is placed at Annexure F3", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F10 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F10 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.56/AA/2020 -21/PPEMS Dated: 2 1st January, 2022 \n \nTo \nThe President/General Secretary/Trea surer of the \nPolitical Parties (List enclosed), \n \nSubject: Su bmission of Annual Audited Acco unts by the Political Parties -regarding. \nSir/Ma dam, \nI am directed to refer to the subject cited above and bring to your attention the \nCommission\u2019s Transparency Guid elines issued vid e its letter dated 29th August 2014 *, \nwhere in it has been directed that the recognised political parties shall file their Audited \nAnnual Accounts as certified by the CA with Election Commission of India.", + "The un -\nrecognised parties shall fi le the same with t he Chief Electoral Officer of the respectiv e States \nand UTs (i.e. the stat e where the party Head Quarter is situated), in the prescribed manner for \neach financial year before 31st October of each year. \n2. Commission has decided to link the due date for the submission of Audited Annual \nAccounts b y the political parties with the due date for filing of ITR of political partie s under \nthe Income Tax Act, 1961. \n3. Accordingly, all Political Parties shall submit their Audited Annual Accou nts within \none mon th from the last date for filing of ITR for the political parties as per s ection 139 of the \nIncome tax Act. This will be a pplicable for submission of Audited Annual Accounts for F.Y. \n2020 -21 and so on. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV ) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: CEOs of all States and UTs with reques t to bring it to the notice of all Political \nParties of their respective states .", + "Yours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV ) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: CEOs of all States and UTs with reques t to bring it to the notice of all Political \nParties of their respective states . \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV) \nSECRETARY \nNote: Please refer Annexure -F4", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F11 .txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F11 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction/PPEMS /2023 Dated: 20th November, 2023 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSub: Intimation regarding participation of Registered Unrecongised Political Party \n(RUPP) i n Lok Sabha/Assembly election out of the State/UT where their party \nheadquarter s is situated -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n As you are aware, political parties are required to submit their part Election \nExpenditure Statement in the proforma prescribed by the Commission vide its letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir, \n As you are aware, political parties are required to submit their part Election \nExpenditure Statement in the proforma prescribed by the Commission vide its letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 (copy enclosed) within 30 days \nof declaration of election results and full Election Expenditure Statement in the proforma \nprescribed by the Commission vide its let ter no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, \n2013 (copy enclosed) , revised by the Commission vide its letter no. 76/Virtual \nCampaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th January, 2022 (copy enclosed) within 75/90 days of \ncompletion of Assembly/Lok Sabha elections . \n2. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th \nAugust, 2014 and instruction no.", + "2. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th \nAugust, 2014 and instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014, dated 14th October, 2014 \n(copies enclosed) , Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) are required to su bmit \ntheir financial reports which includes Contribution Reports, Audited Annual Accounts and \nElection Expenditure Statement (full & part) with the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT \nconcerned where their party headquarters is situated. In case o f failure to submit the Election \nExpenditure Statement by the RUPPs concerned CEO is also required to send reminder to \ndefaulting parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F11 .txt\n_ \n3. In this regard, it has been experienced that s ome RUPPs participate in Lok \nSabha/Assembly election held in State s/UTs other than the States/UTs where their party \nheadquarters is situated. Therefore, in order to avoid any difficulties in monitoring \nsubmission of Election Expenditure Statement when a RUPP participates in elections held in \nother States/UTs, the Chief Elec toral Officers of all States/UTs are requested to invariably \nshare information regarding participation of such RUPPs to the Chief Electoral O fficer of the \nState/UT where headquarters of such RUPPs is situated for necessary action as per the \nCommission\u2019s in structions referred above under intimation to the RUPPs concerned and the \nCommission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n \n(BINOD KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n296", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. I am a candidate for an Assembly Constituency _ Parliamentary Constituency. What .txt\n_ \n#2. I am a candidate for an Assembly Constituency / Parliamentary Constituency. What \nis expect ed from me with regard to election expenditure? \nAns: a) All candidates will be provided with an Election Expenditure Register by the \nReturning Officer and they are required to maintain an account of election expenditure \ntruly and correctly from the date on which he has been nominated to the date of \ndeclaration of results (both dates inclusive). \n365 \n b) It is necessary to get the election expenditure account inspected at least 3 times during \ncampaign period before the election authorities as per schedule fixe d by RO. \nc) All candidates have to lodge their true election expenditure account before the District \nElection Officer within 30 days of declaration of result. \n3. What constitutes the Election Expenditure Register of a candidate, which is \nrequired to be submitted within 30 days of declaration of results?", + "c) All candidates have to lodge their true election expenditure account before the District \nElection Officer within 30 days of declaration of result. \n3. What constitutes the Election Expenditure Register of a candidate, which is \nrequired to be submitted within 30 days of declaration of results? \nAns. Each contesting candidate has to lodge the following registers/ statements with the DEO \nwithin 30 days from the date of declaration of results: \n(i) Day to Day account Register (with all the bills & vou chers in chronological order \nsigned by the candidate or his election agent). \n(ii) Cash register. \n(iii) Bank Register (along with certified copy of the Bank statement). \n(iv) Abstract Statement (Part I to IV) and Schedules 1 to 1 1 duly signed by the \ncandidate \n(v) Affidavit dul y signed by the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___4. Is it compulsory to have a separate bank account_ exclusively for election .txt\n_ \n#4. Is it compulsory to have a separate bank account, exclusively for election \nexpenditure of a candidate? When and where should it be opened? \nAns. Yes, it is compulsory to have a separate bank account, which has to be opened a nytime at \nleast one day before the date on which the candidate intends to file his/her nomination \npapers. It can be opened either in the name of the candidate or in the joint name with his \nelection agent. However, the bank account should not be opened in t he joint name with \nany family member of the candidate or any other person, if he/ she is not the election \nagent of the candidate. The account can be opened anywhere in the State, in any bank \nincluding cooperative bank or in post offices. The details of thi s account shall be \ncommunicated to the Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination.", + "The account can be opened anywhere in the State, in any bank \nincluding cooperative bank or in post offices. The details of thi s account shall be \ncommunicated to the Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination. The candidate \nhas to deposit all the amount meant for election expenses and incur all his/her election \nexpenses from this account only. Failure to open a dedicated/s eparate bank account for \n366 \n election expenditure will be construed to be failure to maintain accounts in the manner \nprescribed by the Commission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___5. Whether all bills and vouchers are required to be lodged along with the Election .txt\n_ \n#5. Whether all bills and vouchers are required to be lodged along with the Election \nExpenditure Register before the Expenditure Observer and the DEO and what are \nother documents required to be lodged and signed by the candidate? \nAns. Yes, under the provision made in the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, all vouchers shall \nbe obtained for every item of expenditure e xcept for those items where, it is not \npracticable to obtain a voucher. All vouchers shall be lodged along with the account of \nelection expenses, arranged according to the date of payment and serially numbered by \nthe candidate or his election agent and s uch serial numbers shall be entered in the \naccount. Affidavit and Abstract Statement shall necessarily be signed by the Candidate \nhimself while rest of the documents are required to be signed by the candidate or his \nelection agent.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___6. What will happen i f I do not lodge the account at all or do not lodge the account in .txt\n_ \n#6. What will happen i f I do not lodge the account at all or do not lodge the account in \nprescribed time and manner? \nAns. If a candidate fails to lodge his/her account within prescribed time or in the manner \nrequired by law or fails to lodge his/her account at all, proceeding s against him/her shall \nbe initiated under section 10A of the R. P. Act, 1951 and he/she could be disqualified by \nthe Commission after following due procedure for being chosen as, and for being, a \nmember of either house of Parliament or of the Legislativ e Assembly or Legislative \nCouncil of a State/Union Territory for a period of 3 years from the date of order of the \nCommission declaring the candidate to be so disqualified.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___7. What is the Account Reconciliation Meeting_ Whether a candidate has to attend t he .txt\n_ \n#7. What is the Account Reconciliation Meeting? Whether a candidate has to attend t he \nmeeting? \nAns. Account Reconciliation Meeting is convened by the DEO on the 26th day after the date of \ndeclaration of results for reconciling the discrepancy(ies), if any, in the account of \nelection expenses maintained by the candidate with the account statement maintained by \n367 \n the Accounting Team for each candidate. This opportunity may be availed by the \ncandidates, if they so desire.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___8. Whether it is necessary to incur election expenditure beyond Rs. 10_000_ - by account .txt\n_ \n#8. Whether it is necessary to incur election expenditure beyond Rs. 10,000/ - by account \npayee cheque? \nAns. Yes. As per existing instructions of the Commission, the candidates shall incur all election \nexpenses by account payee cheques from the Bank account opened for election purpose, \nexcepting minor expenses where it is not possible to issue cheques. If the amount payable \nby candidates to any person/entity for any item of expenditure does not exceed Rs. \n10,000/ - during the entire process of election, then such expenditure can be incurred by \ncash, by withdrawing it from the bank account opened for the purpose of election. A ll \nother payments are to be made by account payee cheque from the said bank account.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___9. Whether it is necessary to maintain account of election expenses incurred by the .txt\n_ \n#9. Whether it is necessary to maintain account of election expenses incurred by the \ncandidate before filing his nomination? \nAns. The expenditure incurred from the date on which he has been nominated to date of \ndeclaration of results, is to be accounted for in the account statement by each contesting \ncandidate. The candidate has also to include the election related expenditure, if the \nexpenditure incurred is on campaign m aterial which is used during the campaign period.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___10. How do the rates for different items get decided and how do I get a rate chart_ .txt\n_ \n#10. How do the rates for different items get decided and how do I get a rate chart? \nAns. In order to facilitate the scrutiny of expenditure which is to be maintained on a daily basis \nby the candidates in the prescribed proforma the Commission has directed that the DEO \nshall compile the rate charts of the items commonly used for the election campaign in the \ndistrict on the basis of the prevailing rates after consultation with the representatives of \npolitica l parties. The DEO/RO shall ensure that the rate list of all such items is made \navailable to all the candidates and to the teams monitoring election expenditure. \n \n \n #11. How shall a candidate account for the use of Social Media during his/her election \ncamp aign? \nAns.", + "The DEO/RO shall ensure that the rate list of all such items is made \navailable to all the candidates and to the teams monitoring election expenditure. \n \n \n #11. How shall a candidate account for the use of Social Media during his/her election \ncamp aign? \nAns. A candidate shall include payments made to internet companies and websites for carrying \nadvertisements and also campaign related operational expenditure on creative \ndevelopment of content, operational expenditure on salaries and wages paid to t he team \nof workers employed to maintain their Social Media accounts.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___12. Do I_ as a candidate_ have to account for election expenses when a _Star .txt\n_ \n#12. Do I, as a candidate, have to account for election expenses when a \u201cStar \nCampaigner\u201d holds a rally for me? \nAns. If the candidate or his election agent shares the dais with the Star Campaigner in the \nevent of pub lic rally or meeting, then the entire expenditure on that rally other than the \ntravel expenses of the Star Campaigner shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account . Even if \nthe candidate is not present on the dais but the banners/posters with the name of the \ncandidate or the photographs of the candidate are displayed at the site of pubic rally or \nthe name of the candidate is mentioned by the \u201cStar Campaigner\u201d during the \nrally/meeting, , then also the entire expenditure in that rally/meeting o ther than the travel \nexpenses of the \u201cStar Campaigner\u201d, will be added to the candidate\u2019s account of election \nexpenses.", + "If there is more than one candidate, sharing the dais or displaying banners or \nposters with their names in rally/meeting, then the expenses on such rally/meeting \nshou ld equally be divided among all such candidates and added to their respective \naccount.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___13. How many vehicles can be used for campaigning and can the permission for the .txt\n_ \n#13. How many vehicles can be used for campaigning and can the permission for the \nsame be withdrawn? \nAns. There is no limit on n umber of vehicles which a candidate may use for electioneering \npurposes. The candidate shall have to furnish the details of such vehicles and the areas in \nwhich these will be used for campaign, to the RO or authorised Officer to get permission. \nThe origina l copy of the permit should be displayed on the wind screen of the vehicle. \nThe permit contains the number of the vehicle, date of issue of permit, name of the \ncandidate and the area where it shall be used for campaigning. The candidate has to \nmaintain exp enditure incurred on the permitted vehicles in his day to day account \nregister.", + "The permit contains the number of the vehicle, date of issue of permit, name of the \ncandidate and the area where it shall be used for campaigning. The candidate has to \nmaintain exp enditure incurred on the permitted vehicles in his day to day account \nregister. If the candidate fails to submit his election expenditure register for inspection \nbefore the election authority on the dates scheduled by RO during campaign period even \nafter n otice served upon him by RO within 3 days, then permission of vehicle shall be \nwithdrawn by the RO. Any vehicle used for campaigning without due \nauthorization/permit by the authorized officer shall be deemed to be campaigning \nunauthorisedly for the candid ate and may attract penal provision of Chapter IX A of the \nIPC and shall therefore, be immediately taken out of the campaigning exercise.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___B. For Political Parties .txt\n_ \n#B. For Political Parties \n1. What are the statements required to be filed by Political Parties? \nAns. Political parties have to file following statements: - \n\uf0b7 Contribution reports - by 30th September every year or such date as extended by \nCBDT for filing Income Tax Return \n\uf0b7 Annual Audited account - by 31st October every year \n\uf0b7 Statement of election expenditure - within 75 day s of completion of Assembly \nelection and 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n\uf0b7 Part election expenditure statement giving details of amount disbursed to the \ncandidates by political parties shall be filed within 30 days of declaration of \nresult. \nReco gnized political parties have to file aforesaid statements with the Election Commission of \nIndia, while Un -recognized Political Parties have to file the same with the Chief Electoral \nOfficer of the respective States/UTs in the prescribed time and manner.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. Who is a _Star Campaigner__ of a political party_ .txt\n_ \n#2. Who is a \u2018Star Campaigner\u2019\u2019 of a political party? \nAns. Election campaigners of a registered political party (not exceeding 40 in number in case \nof recognised political party and not exceeding 20 in number in case of a party other than \na recognised poli tical party), whose names have been communicated to the Commission \nand the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, within a period of seven days from the date of \nissue of notification for such election are called \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d. The expenditure \nincurred by these leaders (Star Campaigners) on account of travel by air or by any other \nmeans of transport for propagating the programme of a political party shall not be \ndeemed to be the expenditure in connection with the election incurred/authorised by a \ncandida te of that political party or his election agent.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___ 3. What is the limit of donation to be received in cash by candidates from a single .txt\n_ \n# 3. What is the limit of donation to be received in cash by candidates from a single \nperson/entity/party? \nAns. The limit for receiving cash donations from any individual/ entity or political party is Rs. \n10,000/ -. If donation exceeds Rs 10,000/ -, it should be made through cheque/draft or e -\npayment.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___4. My political party is in alliance with other political party _ies_ then how the election .txt\n_ \n#4. My political party is in alliance with other political party (ies) then how the election \nexpenditure shall be accounted for by the candidate(s)? \nAns. There is no provision in law as regards to parties in alliance and therefore, the whole \nexpenditure is subject to be accounted for by the candidate for whom campaigning has \nbeen done by any party(parties) that has(have) alliance with the party of the candidat e.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___5. Can a Star Campaigner carry cash during electioneering_ .txt\n_ \n#5. Can a Star Campaigner carry cash during electioneering? \nAns. Yes. A Star Campaigner may carry cash up to Rs. 1 Lac exclusively for his/her personal \nuse or any party functionary with a certificate from the treasurer of the party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___6. How will th e expenses during rallies of _Star Campaigners_ be accounted for_ .txt\n_ \n#6. How will th e expenses during rallies of \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d be accounted for? \nAns. The expenditure incurred by the leaders of a Political Party (Star Campaigners) on \naccount of travel by air or by any other means shall be accounted as expenditure of the \nPolitical Par ty.", + "How will th e expenses during rallies of \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d be accounted for? \nAns. The expenditure incurred by the leaders of a Political Party (Star Campaigners) on \naccount of travel by air or by any other means shall be accounted as expenditure of the \nPolitical Par ty. If any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any other \nperson including any member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency \nconcerned, or any representative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader \n(star-campaigner) of the political party in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter etc., then the \ntravel expenses of such leader shall be wholly booked to the account of political party, \nprovided that the said member of political party or media person or attendant sharing the \ntransport with the leader (star campaigner) do not play any role in election campaign for \nany candidate in any manner.", + "However, if any such person(s) sharing the transport with \nthe leader plays any role in election campaign for the candidate( s) in any manner or if any \ncandidate(s) travels with such leader in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter, then 50% of the \ntravel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned to such candidate (s). \n372", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___7. If a person is provided with Z_ security then how his ex penditure will be .txt\n_ \n#7. If a person is provided with Z+ security then how his ex penditure will be \naccounted? \nAns. The cost of propulsion of State -owned one bullet proof vehicles by the persons provided \nwith \u2018Z+\u2019 (Z plus) security should be borne by the person concerned when it is used for \nnon-official purposes during electioneering. In case of the visiting political functionaries, \nwho are \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d, the expenditure, will be accounted for in the party\u2019s \naccount. If the Star Campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of vehicle in the \nconstituency shall be accounted for in his election expenditure account. If the party \nfunctionary enjoying the security facility is not a Star Campaigner, and he campaigns for \nthe candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for such campaign shall \nbe added to the candidate\u2019s account .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___8. Whether the expenditure incurred on construction of barricades and rostrums is to .txt\n_ \n#8. Whether the expenditure incurred on construction of barricades and rostrums is to \nbe booked in the account of candidate(s) or political party where \u201cleader\u201d (star \ncampaigner) of a political party participate in a rally/meeting? \nAns. Expenditu re incurred on construction of barricades/ rostrums etc., either made by \ngovernment agencies or by any private agency, on account of security considerations for \na public rally/meeting, where a \u201cleader\u201d of a political party(star campaigner)is \nparticipatin g, is to be book ed in the account of the candidate in whose constituency the \nr a l l y/ meeting is taking place. If a group of candidates is present at the dais at that \ntime, then the expenditure will be apportioned equally amongst those candidates.", + "If a group of candidates is present at the dais at that \ntime, then the expenditure will be apportioned equally amongst those candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n #C. Election Machinery \n1. Who are the members of the District Expenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC) \nand what are the functions of DEMC? \nAns. DEMC consists of (i) Expenditure Observer in charge of the Constituency, (ii) District \nElection Officer (DEO) an d (iii) Dy. DEO/Officer in charge of Expenditure Monitoring \nof the District. DEMC shall have t o decide the case of suppression of election \nexpenditure incurred by candidate after examining the evidence mentioned in the \nnotice served upon the candidate by R O and the reply of the candidate thereto, \npreferably within 72 hours from the date of receipt of the reply from the candidate, \nwhether such supp ressed expenditure shall be added or not to the election expenses \naccount of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. When does the E xpenditure Observer report in the district HQ and what are the .txt\n_ \n#2. When does the E xpenditure Observer report in the district HQ and what are the \nduties he is required to perform? \nAns. An Expenditure Observer has to make three visits to the ACs/Dist. Hq. assigned to him. \n1st Visit -The Expenditure Observer shall reach the constituency on the day of the notification of \nelections for the duration of 3 clear days. Du ring this visit he has to meet all the teams, \nengaged in election expenditure monitoring. He coordinates w ith DEO, S.P, Nodal \nOfficers of Police, Income Tax and State Excise and other enforcement agencies. His \ncontact numbers are also notified so that he can receive complaints from \ncandidates and public regarding any untoward incident or malpractice during \nelection process.", + "He coordinates w ith DEO, S.P, Nodal \nOfficers of Police, Income Tax and State Excise and other enforcement agencies. His \ncontact numbers are also notified so that he can receive complaints from \ncandidates and public regarding any untoward incident or malpractice during \nelection process. \n2nd Visit - The Expenditure Observer shall again visit the constituency for the second time, \non the date immediately after the date of withdrawal of candidatures and shall \nremain in the constituency du ring the entire campaign period, and shall leave the \nconstituency only after the poll. However, he has to stay t ill counting of votes, if he is so \ndirected by the Commission. During this period he periodically inspects the \nfunctioning of all the teams engaged in expenditure monitoring and wherever there is \nlaxity or irregularities in functioning of any of the teams, he brings it to the notice of the \nDEO. He inspects the expenditure register of each candidate at least three times \nduring the campaign period and give his comments on the discrepancies.", + "He inspects the expenditure register of each candidate at least three times \nduring the campaign period and give his comments on the discrepancies. \n3rd Visit - The Expenditure Observer has to visit the district on ce again on 25th day after the \ndeclaration of results of election and stay in the district for 8 clear d ays to assist the \nDEO in scrutinizing the statements of accounts of election expenditure submitted by the \ncandidates after the declaration of results. He s hould be present in the Account \nReconciliation Meeting to be convened by the DEO on the 26th day after the \ndeclaration of results.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. When does the E xpenditure Observer report in the district HQ and what are the .txt\n_ \n3. Which teams form part of the Election Expenditure Monitoring Mechanism? \nAns. The teams form part of Election Expenditur e Monitoring Mechanism are: - \n\uf0b7 Expenditure Observer (EO) \n\uf0b7 Assistant Expenditure Observer (AEO), \n\uf0b7 Video Surveillance Team (VST), \n\uf0b7 Video Viewing Team (VVT), \n\uf0b7 Accounting Team (AT), \n\uf0b7 Complaint Monitoring Control Room & Call Centre, \n\uf0b7 Media Certification & Monitor ing Committee (MCMC), \n\uf0b7 Flying Squads (FS) \n\uf0b7 Static Surveillance Teams (SST)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___4. How many inspections are required to be carried out by the Expenditure Observer_ .txt\n_ \n#4. How many inspections are required to be carried out by the Expenditure Observer? \nAns. A total number of 3 inspections are to be carried out by the Expenditure Observer. The \ndates of inspection are made known to all the candidates by the RO in advance. The last \ninspection is to be done not before 3 days from the date of poll, so that major campaign \nexpenditure is covered under inspection.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___5. What is Shadow Observation Register _SOR__ .txt\n_ \n#5. What is Shadow Observation Register (SOR)? \nAns. A Shadow Observation Register (SOR) is to be maintained by the Accounting Team in a \ngiven format in respect of each candidate. This is to be maintained to cross check items \nof expenses actually incurred on major rallies/processions/meetings e tc., with what is \nreported by the candidate. \n \n375", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___ 6. What is Folder of Evidence _FE__ .txt\n_ \n# 6. What is Folder of Evidence (FE)? \nAns. Folder of Evidence has to be maintained by the Accounting Team along with Shadow \nObservation Register for each candidate. Evidences in the form of CD/DVD/documents \netc., are cross referenced for the expenses entered in the Shadow Observation Register.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___7. What are the restrictions on printing of pamphlets_ posters etc._ relating to election .txt\n_ \n#7. What are the restrictions on printing of pamphlets, posters etc., relating to election \ncampaign? \nAns. No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or publ ished, any election \npamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the printer \nand the publisher thereof. He should not do so unless a declaration as to the identity of \nthe publisher thereof, signed by him and attested by two persons, personally known to \nhim, is delivered by him to the printer in duplicate. Moreover, within a reasonable time \nafter printing of the document, one copy of the declaration is to be sent by the printer \ntogether with one copy of the document to the Di strict Election Officer concerned or to \nthe CEO if printed in the capital of the State.", + "Moreover, within a reasonable time \nafter printing of the document, one copy of the declaration is to be sent by the printer \ntogether with one copy of the document to the Di strict Election Officer concerned or to \nthe CEO if printed in the capital of the State. If a person contravenes any of the above \nsaid provisions mentioned above, then he may be punished with imprisonment which \nmay extend to six months and with a fine up to Rs. 2,000/ -.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___8. No. of days within which the National and State level political parties are required .txt\n_ \n#8. No. of days within which the National and State level political parties are required \nto send list of \u201cleaders\u201d (star campaigners) of their party to CEO and ECI? \nAns. The list of \u201cleaders\u201d (star campaigners) should be communicated to the Election \nCommission and the CEO of the state within a period of 7 days from the date of issue of \nnotification of elections. The recognized political party (National / State) can send names \nof 40 persons and a registered political party can send names of 20 persons to be treated \nas \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d. The travel expenditure of these \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d is not added \nto the expenditure of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___9. What is the limit of carrying cash_gift items during election period_ .txt\n_ \n#9. What is the limit of carrying cash/gift items during election period? \nAns. During checking by Flying Squ ad/ Static Surveillance Team, if any cash exceeding Rs. \n50,000/ - is found in a vehicle carrying a candidate, his agent, or party worker or carrying \nposters or election materials or any drugs, liquor, arms or gift items which are valued at \n376 \n more than Rs. 10, 000/-, likely to be used for inducement of electors or any other illicit \narticles are found in a vehicle, shall be subject to seizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___10. In what circumstances shall the IT Dept. be informed about seizures of cash_goods_ .txt\n_ \n#10. In what circumstances shall the IT Dept. be informed about seizures of cash/goods? \nAns. If cash of more than Rs. 10 Lakh is found in a vehicle and there is no suspicion of \ncommission of any crime or linkage to any candidate or agent or party functionary, then \nthe SST shall not seize the cash, and pass on the information to the Income Tax \nAuthority, for necessary action under Income Tax Laws.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___11. Who is the authority an aggrieved person should appeal_approach for releasing the .txt\n_ \n#11. Who is the authority an aggrieved person should appeal/approach for releasing the \nseized cash etc., during election? \nAns. Committee for taking decision on cash seized at District level consists of the following: \n(i) CEO, Zila Pari shad/CDO/P.D, DRDA, \n(ii) Nodal Officer of Expenditure Monitoring in the District Election Office \n(Convenor), and \n(iii) District Treasury Officer. \nThe procedure of appeal against seizure has to be mentioned in the seizure document and \nit has to be inform ed to the aggrieved person at the time of seizure. In no case, the matter \nrelating to cash/ seized valuables shall be kept pending for more than seven days after the \ndate of poll, unless any FIR/Complaint is filed. The functioning of the Committee has to \nbe given wide publicity so that there is no inconvenience to the public.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___12. Where should one complain about incidents of bribery_ liquor_cash distribution_ .txt\n_ \n#12. Where should one complain about incidents of bribery/ liquor/cash distribution? \nAns. There is Complaint monitoring Cell/ Call Centre in each district and its number is \npublished in media also. Complaint can be made on this number. The Flying Squad will \nimmediately reach 14. the spot where any incident of bribery etc., is allegedly taking \nplace.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___13. Who will bear the expenses for publishing _ .txt\n_ \n#13. Who will bear the expenses for publishing ? \nAns. Expenses , if any, will be borne by the candidat e and the political parties in respe ctive \ncases and shall be reflected in their expenditure statement .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___14. Whether expenditu re on this account will be accounted for _ .txt\n_ \n#14. Whether expenditu re on this account will be accounted for ? \nAns. Yes. This being an exp enditure in connection with th e election, if expense is incurred in \nthis regard, the same will be counted for the purpose of election and shall be re flected and \nlodged with D EO/CEO/ECI as the case may be.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C1.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C1 \nDetails of Campaign Expenditure of Political Parties for General Party \nPropaganda as observed by the District Election Officers (to be submitted to the CEO) \n(From date of announcement to completion of election.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. \nSl. No. Name of \nthe \nPolitical \nParty Nature of \nExpenditure \nrecorded during \nrally, procession, \npublic meeting etc. \n(for example \nMedia advert., cut -\nouts, banners, \nhelicopters, \naircrafts etc. ) Quantity Rate Total \nExpenditure Evidence \ncollected in \nexhibit no. \n/cassette no. \netc. with date Remarks \n \n \n \n Signature \nDate: DEO /CEO \n82", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C2.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C2 \n \nMonthly Report by DEO (Part -A) \n \n Name of State/UT - \n \n Name of District - \n \nSl. No. \nNo. and Name of Constituency \nTotal Number of candidates \nNo. of candidates who ha ve filed Accounts \nNo. of candidates who have not filed Accounts \nNo. of candidates who have not filed Accounts in the \nprescribed manner \nNo. of candidates for whom scrutiny of Accounts \ncompleted by DEO \nNo. of candidates for wh om discrepancy found between \nCandidate register and Shadow Observation Register \nNo. of candidates for whom Report sent to CEO \nNo. of candidates for whom notices issued by ECI \nNo. of candidates whose Accounts have been accepted by \nthe Commission \nNo.", + "of candidates for wh om discrepancy found between \nCandidate register and Shadow Observation Register \nNo. of candidates for whom Report sent to CEO \nNo. of candidates for whom notices issued by ECI \nNo. of candidates whose Accounts have been accepted by \nthe Commission \nNo. of candidates disqualified \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature of DEO \n \n \n \n \n \n83 \nMon thly Report by DEO (Part-B) \n \nName of State/ UT \u2013 \n \nName of District - \n \nSl. \nNo. No. and Name of \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Name of Political \nParty/ Independe nt Status of Account \nStatement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNote \u2013 In the Status column it should be mentioned whether candidate has submitted his account. If \nsubmitted, then mention the date of submission. Whether scrutiny completed by DEO; whether any \ndiscrepancy found between candidate\u2019s account and Shadow Observation Register; whether report sent \nby the DEO to CEO; whether notice served on the candidate; w hether account accepted by the \nCommission.", + "Whether scrutiny completed by DEO; whether any \ndiscrepancy found between candidate\u2019s account and Shadow Observation Register; whether report sent \nby the DEO to CEO; whether notice served on the candidate; w hether account accepted by the \nCommission. If accou nt not accepted by the Commission, whether case is pending or whether \ncandidate has been disqualified. If disqualified, then mention the date of disqualification order. \n \n \n \nSignature of DEO", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C4.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C4 \n \nSeizure made by Police Department upto 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM) \n \n \nSl. No. Description By F lying \nSquad (FS) BY \nStatic Surveillance \nTeam (SST) By others \nSHO/Police \n \n1. \nTotal amount of cash \nseized during election \nprocess \n(In Rs. ) \n \n \n \n \n2. \nOut of 1 above t otal \namount of cash released \nafter verification by FS, \nSST and Police \n \n3. \nOut of 1 above total \namount covered by \nFIR/Complaint in court \n \n4. \nOut of 1 above, total \namount of cash handed over \nto the Income Tax Authority \n5.", + "Out of 1 above total \namount covered by \nFIR/Complaint in court \n \n4. \nOut of 1 above, total \namount of cash handed over \nto the Income Tax Authority \n5. Balance amount of seizure \non which FIR has been \nlodged by the FS/ \nSST/Police and are lying \nwith election \nauthorities/kept in \ntreasury/kept as per \ndirection of the court \n {1- (2+4)} ((In Rs.) \n6 Total Liquor, (In Litres \nwith approx. value in Rs.), \ndrugs (in Kg with approx. \nValue in Rs.) and others \nitem s eized a cross the \nState/UT Liquor \n(In Litres) Total \ndrugs/Narc\notics/ \nPsychotropi\nc \nsubstances \nseized \n(In Kg) Total of Other Items seized i.e. \nCampaign Material, Dhotis, \nSarees, etc. during Election \nprocess \n \nMonetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) Monetary \nValue \napprox (In \nRs.) Monetary Value approx \n(In Rs.)", + "Campaign Material, Dhotis, \nSarees, etc. during Election \nprocess \n \nMonetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) Monetary \nValue \napprox (In \nRs.) Monetary Value approx \n(In Rs.) \n6a. By FS \nRs. Rs. Rs. \n6b By SST \n \n6c By P olice \n87 \n6d By Excise Dep tt. \n \n6e Total (6a + 6b + 6c + 6d) \u2026\u2026\u2026Liters \u2026\u2026Kg \nRs. Rs Rs. \n7. \nTotal No. of Expenditure \nrelated FIR/ Police ca ses \nregistered across the \nState/UT \n \n \n8. \nTotal No. of Ar rests, if any \nrelated to bribe/ \ngratif ication etc. \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate: \nTo \n1. Secretary (EXP) \nElection Commission of India \nNew Delhi -110001 \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \nName of State: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C5.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C5 \n \n \n Seizure of cash made by IT Dept. up to 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sen t to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day ) \n \nS. No. Particulars Amount (In Rs. ) \n1 Total amount of cash handed over to the Income tax \nDepartment by the FS or SST or Police during election \nprocess \n2 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash seized by Income \nTax Deptt.", + "Particulars Amount (In Rs. ) \n1 Total amount of cash handed over to the Income tax \nDepartment by the FS or SST or Police during election \nprocess \n2 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash seized by Income \nTax Deptt. during election process under the Income Tax \nLaw \n3 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash released by the \nIncome Tax Authority which was handed over by the FS or \nSST or Police authority during election process \n4 Out of (1) above balance amount of cash taken into \ncustody by the Income Tax Deptt., where action is \npending for further investigation under the Income Tax \nLaws{1 -(2+ 3}(in Rs.) \n5 Amount of any seizure made on suo motu cas es based on \ncomplaints received during election process \n6 Total (4 + 5) (in Rs.) \n \nSignature \nName & Designation \nDate: \n \nTo \n1. Secretary (EXP) \nElection Commission of India \nNew Delhi -110001 \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \nName of State: - \n89", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C6.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C6 \n \n \nSeizure and raids etc. by the Excise Dept. upto 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day) \n \n \nConsolidated \nreport of seizure \nof all types \nLiquors in \n(Litres) Values in \nRs. \n(Approx.) Total \ndrugs/Narcotics/ \nPsychotropic \nsubstances \nseized Values in \nRs. \n(Approx.) Total Raids \nduring \nelection \nprocess \n(No.\u2019s) Total No. of \nFIR/Police \ncases \nregistered \nfor excise \nviolations \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate \n \nTo \n1. The Secretary (EXP) \n Election Commission of India \n New Delhi -110001 \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Name of State: - \n90", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C8.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C8 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.VIII Dated: 25th October, 2 013 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Offic ers of \n1. Gujarat \n2. Tamil Nadu \n \nSub:- Bye-elections to the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemblies -Uploading the \ncandidate\u2019s day to day account register on DEO/CEO Website -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lette r no. 464/Exp. Obs./BE/2013/EEPS, \nVol.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lette r no. 464/Exp. Obs./BE/2013/EEPS, \nVol. I, dated 09 -10-2013 and to state that after every inspection during the election process, \nthe day to day election accounts Register of the candidate shall be scanned till the date of \ninspection and uploaded on to the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website, \nbesides displaying photo copy on the notice board. The DEOs are requested to ensure that \nnecessary arrangements are made for scanning and uploading on to the website. \n2. This may be brought to the notice of all election authorities, including the Expenditure \nObservers and shall be given publicity.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C8.txt\n_ \n2. This may be brought to the notice of all election authorities, including the Expenditure \nObservers and shall be given publicity. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n93 \n \nAnnexur e- C9 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/Vol -XIX Dated: 30th December, 2014 \n \nTo \n The CEOs of all States/UTs \n \nSubject: Refreshment of polling /counting agents and expenditure on kiosks, : - accounting \nnotional cost in the account of election expenses of the candidate \u2013 Reg.", + "Sir/Madam, \n I am directed to invite your attention on the s ubject cited and to state that o n going \nthrough the election expenditure statements of the candidates, it is noticed that the candidates \ndo not show any expenditure on account of the polling/counting agents, campaign workers, \netc. Since candidates incur expenditure on food and refreshmen t and also payment of daily \nallowances, etc., for their polling/counting agents and campaign workers during election \nprocess and subsequently, such expenses also need to be included in their account. The \nDEOs may be asked t o notify the notional rates of l unch, dinner and light refreshment, daily \nallowances, etc., for the polling/counting agents and campaign workers, on the basis of \nprevalent rates in their respective districts after due consultation with the political parties as \nenvisaged in Paras 14.2 and 14.3 of the Compendium of Instructions on EEM, in the list of \nitems of expenditure used for election campaign.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _C8.txt\n_ \n2. I am further directed to state that candidates/political parties open kiosks, campaign \noffices, etc., in the constituency, during election p rocess and such expenses like rent or \nelectricity or furnishing like shamiana etc., after the date of filing of nomination are to be \nincluded in the account of the candidate. The DEOs are required to include the notional rates \nof erection/construction of such kiosks, campaign offices, etc., in the constituency on the \nbasis of prevalent rates, after due consultation with the political parties as envisaged in Paras \n14.2 and 14.3 of the Compendium of Instructions on EEM in the list of items of expenditure \nused for election campaign. \n Receipt of the letter may kindly be acknowledged. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Satyendra Kumar Rudola) \nSecretary \n94", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C10 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May 2015 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: - Account Reconciliation Meeting with the candidates/ election agents with the \nDistrict Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEM C)- regarding \n \nSir, \n In supersession of Commission`s Order No.76/Ins tructions/EEPS/2013/ Vol -I, dated \n14th March, 2013 regarding under -stated amount of election expenditure and the decision of \nthe District Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEMC), I am directed to forward herewith \nrevised ord er of the Commission to be follo wed by the DEMC in disposing of the cases of \nunder - statement of account of election expenses of the candidates (Changes in italics). \n2. I am further directed to request you to bring it to the notice of all the DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers, officials conce rned, candidates and political parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Secretary \n \n \n \n \n95 \n ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Roa d, New Delhi-110001 \n \nFile No. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015 /Vol-II D ated: 29th May, 2015 \n \n \nOrder \n \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commi ssion under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \n \nWhereas, reports are received that the candidates at elections to Lok Sa bha and State \nLegislative Assemb ly are spending excessive amount in their election campaigns, which \ndisturbs the level playing field,", + "and \n \nWhereas, reports are received that the candidates at elections to Lok Sa bha and State \nLegislative Assemb ly are spending excessive amount in their election campaigns, which \ndisturbs the level playing field, and are o f t e n not show ing correct expenses in the \nday \u2013to-day accounts of their election expenses; \n \nNow, therefore, the Election Commi ssion of India hereby issues the following order for \nmaintaining the purity of election process: \n \n(i) If the Returning Officer or any officer authorized, by the District Election Officer/ \nReturning Officer, is in receipt of information during election process that any candidate has \nincurred or authorized certain expenditure and has not shown either a part or whole of it in \nhis day to day accounts of election expenditure, maintained by him under section 77(1) of \nthe Representation of People Act,1951, or has not produced the said accounts for inspection \non the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses,", + "then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in day-to-day", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \non the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in day-to-day \naccount or informing h im that he failed to produce his account, as the case may be. \nHow ever, in case of suspected Paid News items, where notice is issued or is being issued \nby the Returning Officer as per the recommendation of the M edia Certifying and Monitoring \nCommitt ee (MCMC), such items shall not be covered in this notice. \n \n(ii) Such candidate may reply to the notice within 48 hours, explaining the reasons for \nomission or default which is brought to his notice. In cases where the candidate accepts \nthe fact of suppressed expense mentioned in the notice, the same shall be added to his \nelection expenses.", + "(ii) Such candidate may reply to the notice within 48 hours, explaining the reasons for \nomission or default which is brought to his notice. In cases where the candidate accepts \nthe fact of suppressed expense mentioned in the notice, the same shall be added to his \nelection expenses. \n \n(iii) Where candidate fails to produce his day to day account for inspection and in spite \nof the notice, the failure continues, then FIR is to filed under section 171 (I) of Indian \nPenal Code, after 48 hours of service of such notice and the permission for use of vehicles \netc. by the candidate for election campaign shall be withdrawn. \n96 \n (iv) Where no reply is submitted by the candidate or his election agent within 48 hours \nof receipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of such \ncandidate.", + "96 \n (iv) Where no reply is submitted by the candidate or his election agent within 48 hours \nof receipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of such \ncandidate. \n \n(v) If the candidate or his election agent disputes the supp ressed \nexpenditure, mentioned in the notice, he shall submit the reply mentioning the reasons for \ndisagreement and the same shall be forwarded to the District Expenditure \nMon itoring Committ ee (DEM C) consisting of the following:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \n1. Expenditure Observer in charge of the Constituency \n2. DEO", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \n3. Dy. DEO/Officer in charge of Expenditure Mon itoring of the District. \n \n(vi) The DEMC shall decide the case after examining the evidence mentioned in the \nnotice and reply of the candidate thereto, preferably within 72 hours from the date of \nreceipt of the reply from the candidate, whether such supp ressed expenditure shall be \nadded or not to the election expenses account of the candidate. \n(vii) Training: \na. The DEO shall organize one day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/ election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts within \none week before the last date of submission of the account of election expenses.", + "(vii) Training: \na. The DEO shall organize one day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/ election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts within \none week before the last date of submission of the account of election expenses. \nb. The Nodal Officer of the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell and Assistant Expenditure \nObserver shou ld be associated in the training programme to explain the procedure of e -filing \nof accounts , the forms and affidavits to be filed and frequently noticed defects. \nConsequence of not filing or filing incomplete forms or not filing in the manner \nprescribed or not show ing correct accounts shall also be explained to the candidates/agents. \nc. In this training programme they will also be apprised about the Account \nReconciliation meeting, in which they should come prepared with all final accounts and \nregisters. \nd. The DEO shall notify the date and venue of tra ining on procedure of lodging th e final \naccounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, positively on or by the \ndate of declaration of result.", + "d. The DEO shall notify the date and venue of tra ining on procedure of lodging th e final \naccounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, positively on or by the \ndate of declaration of result. \n(viii) Account Reconciliation meeting : \n(a) The candidates shall be given another opportunity to reconcile the under - stated amount \nof election expenditure, if any, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened by the \nDEO, on the 26th day of the declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure that each candidate is \ninformed in writing on or by the day of declaration of resul t about this meeting, so that they/", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \n(a) The candidates shall be given another opportunity to reconcile the under - stated amount \nof election expenditure, if any, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened by the \nDEO, on the 26th day of the declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure that each candidate is \ninformed in writing on or by the day of declaration of resul t about this meeting, so that they/ \ntheir election agents can reconcile the disputed items of election expenditure in their \n97 \n accounts of election expenses with the evidence gathered during election process and \nthe notices issued by the RO. \n \n(b) The DEMC, af ter scrutinizing the accounts, shall pass the order in writing giving detailed \nreasons in cases, where the differences could not be reconciled and serve it on the \ncandidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his final accounts.", + "If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his final accounts. If the candidate does not agree with the DEMC \norder, he/she may lodge his final accounts with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to DEO. \n(c) If the candidate has already lodged his acc ounts prior to Account Reconciliation \nmeeting, he/she may revise the accounts, within the statutory period of 30 days of completion \nof election, in order to incorporate the findings of DEMC. \n \n(ix) If the candidate does not file his statements of election expenses without any valid \nreasons within the stipulated period of 30 days from the day of declaration of result, then the \nDEO shall call for the explanation of the candidate suo motu and s end the report to the \nCommission along with the reply of the candid ate and his recommendation.", + "(x) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his re commendations, DEMC Order, certi fied copies of registers, bills and \nvouchers and other pieces of evidence.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \nCommission along with the reply of the candid ate and his recommendation. \n(x) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his re commendations, DEMC Order, certi fied copies of registers, bills and \nvouchers and other pieces of evidence. \n(xi) The DEO\u2019s scrutiny report has to be entered in EEMS software* within seven days of \nits finalization. \n(xii) The above procedure shall be followed with immediate effect .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C10.txt\n_ \n2. The Commi ssion further directs the CEOs to bring it to the notice of all political \nparties, candidates, members of DEMC and all concerned in the State. \n \nBy order, \nSd/- \n (S. K. Rudola) \nSecret ary \n \n*Please refer Annexure -C17 \n \n \n98", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C11.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C11 \n \nELECTION COMMISSIO N OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 11th October, 2015 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer \n of all States/UTs. \n \nSubject: - Change of helicopte r by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission \non priority basis by the DEO - regarding. \n \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS ), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide \ntheir Office Memorandum No.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS ), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide \ntheir Office Memorandum No. CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 03.07.2013 (copy \nenclosed) and to state that under the existing provision contained in Para (ix) of the afore -\nmentioned OM, at remote/unco ntrolled airports and helipads application will have to be made \neither by the candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours \nbefore landing, mentioning the details of travel plan, place of landin g in the district and \nnames of p assengers in the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequate \narrangements for security, law and order issues and also to make available the coordinates of \nthe helipad. On receipt of such application, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on \npriority basis. \n2.", + "On receipt of such application, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on \npriority basis. \n2. The Commission has considered the above said provision and taking into account \nhardships caused to the candidates/political parties during election, it has been decided that in \nthose cases where permissio n has already been accorded to t he candidates/political parties, if \na request for change of helicopter is received from a candidate/political party at the last \nmoment , then it will be dealt with by the DEO on priority basis and decision will be \ncommunicated within 03 hours of receipt of application to the candidate or political party \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C11.txt\n_ \n3. Kindly bring it to the notice of all DEOs and concerned officers. \nYours faithfully, \nEncl: As above Sd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n99 \n \nCopy to : - \n1. The Commissioner of Security (CA), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, \nMinistry of Civil Aviation, \u2018A\u2019 Wing, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi \u2013 \n110001 (By Special Messenger). \n2. EPS Section/MCC Section/East -1 Section. \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n100", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C12 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2 016 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Off icers of \nall States and UTs. \n \nSubject: - Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of \naccounts of elections expenses of the Candidates \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n In partial modification of the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/In structions/2013/EEPS/ \nVol. IV, dated 24th December, 2013, I am directed to forward herewith the procedure to be \nadopted by the DEO in preparation of scrutiny report under rule 89 of the Conduct of \nElections Rules, 1961 on th e election expenses accounts lod ged by the candidates.", + "The procedure referred to above may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned \nfor necessary action and compliance. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively \nand shall come into force with effect from the date of iss ue of this letter . \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC (J)/EC (R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secr etaries. \n4. All Under Secretaries. \n5. All Zonal Sections/Communication Section/CEMS -I & II/Computer Section/PPEMS/ \nSDR Section. \n \n101 \n Procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s scrutiny and summary report \n1. Every contesting candidate is required to file his/her account of election expenditure \nwith the D EO within the statutory time limit of 30 days from the date of declaration of result.", + "101 \n Procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s scrutiny and summary report \n1. Every contesting candidate is required to file his/her account of election expenditure \nwith the D EO within the statutory time limit of 30 days from the date of declaration of result. \nAs soon as the accounts are received by the DEO, the Abstract Statement of each account \nshould be scanned and put in the website of CEO wi thin 3 days of receipt by the DE O for \nwider dissemination among public. \n2. Account Reconciliation Meeting :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12.txt\n_ \n2. Account Reconciliation Meeting :- \n2.1 The Account Reconciliation Meeting shall be convened by the DEO on the 26th day \nof the declaration of result in which the candidate shall be given another opportunity to \nrecon cile the understated amount of his/her election expenditure, if any. The DEO shall \nensure that each candidate is informed about this meeting in writing on or by the day of \ndeclaration of result, so that the candidates /their election agents can be present a t the \nmeeting and reconcile the disputed items of election expenditure in their accounts of election \nexpenses with the evidence(s) gathered during election process and the notice(s) \nissued by the RO. \n2.2 If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to obtain \nreply of the candidate.", + "2.2 If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to obtain \nreply of the candidate. Both letter/reply to be considered in Account Reconciliation Meeting \nfirst and subsequently shall be inf ormed to the ECI with the recorded views of the District \nExpenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC). \n2.3 In the Account Reconciliation Meeting, the District Expenditure Monitoring \nCommittee (DEMC) shall scrutinize the accounts and in cases where the differe nces could \nnot be reconciled, shall pass an order in writing, giving detailed reasons, and serve it on the \ncandidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his/ her final accounts. If the candi date does not agree with the \nDEMC order, he/she may lodge his/her final account with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to the DEO.", + "If the candi date does not agree with the \nDEMC order, he/she may lodge his/her final account with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to the DEO. \n2.4 If the candidate has already lodged his/her account prior to the Account \nReconciliation meeting, he/she may revise the account, within the statutory period of 30 days \nof declaration of result of election, in order to incorporate the findings of the DEMC. \n3. Scrutiny of Accounts:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12.txt\n_ \n2.4 If the candidate has already lodged his/her account prior to the Account \nReconciliation meeting, he/she may revise the account, within the statutory period of 30 days \nof declaration of result of election, in order to incorporate the findings of the DEMC. \n3. Scrutiny of Accounts: \n3.1 After receipt of the fin al accounts from the candidates, the same shall be scrutinised \nby the DEMC. \n102 \n 3.2. Where the accounts submitted by the candidates involve procedural defects such as (i) \nvouchers not signed; (ii) duly sworn in affidavit not filed; (iii) register of day to day account \nalong with bank regis ter and cash register not duly signed, (iv) Abstract Statement (Part -I to \nPart IV and schedule 1 to 10 **) not filled up/not duly signed; (v) Cash Expenditure in \nexcess of Rs.", + "20,000/ -*** not incurred through cheque, (vi) Ex penditure outside the bank \naccou nt; (vii) self certified copies of the statement of bank account not submitted and (viii) if \nthe bank account is not opened at all, within 3 days of receipt of the accounts the DEO shall \nissue a notice giving the candidate 3 days time to rectify the defect . The reply of the \ncandidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice and reply of \nthe candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his/her comments. \n3.3 In cases of delay in filing of accoun ts, not exceeding 15 days from t he due date, the \nDEO shall suo -motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice \nand reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his comments.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C12.txt\n_ \n3.3 In cases of delay in filing of accoun ts, not exceeding 15 days from t he due date, the \nDEO shall suo -motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice \nand reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his comments. \n4. The DEO shall finalize the candidate wise summary and scrutiny reports in the \nprescribed format (Annexure -21* of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of \ndeclaration of result and shall forward the same to the CEO off ice preferably by the 38th day \n(Para 11.5 of the Compendium of Instructions). The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the \nCEO should reach the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result. \n5.", + "The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the \nCEO should reach the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result. \n5. In cases where disagreement persists even after the Account R econciliation Meeting \nand the DEO does not agree that expenses have been correctly reported by the candidate, the \nDEO shall, along with the scrutiny report, enclose certified copies of the relevant documents \nviz. minutes of DEMC/Account Reconciliation Mee tings, notices issued, reply from the \ncandidate, rate chart, Shadow Observation Register (SOR), Election Expenditure Register of \nthe candidate with the documents, duly serial numbered. \n6. The DEO shall get the data entered into the EEMS software** ** withi n 3 days of the \nfinalisation of the candidate -wise scrutiny report. \n7. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively from the date of issue of these \nguidelines, i.e. 2nd June, 2016. \nNote: *Please refer Annexure -C13 for Annexure -21 as the Compen dium has been revised. \n** Please refer Annexure -E2, total no.", + "2nd June, 2016. \nNote: *Please refer Annexure -C13 for Annexure -21 as the Compen dium has been revised. \n** Please refer Annexure -E2, total no. of Schedules is 11 now. \n \n** * Please refer Annexure -E11 and E12 \n**** Please refer Annexure -C17 \n103", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013 C13 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/ Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2016 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nall States and UTs. \n \nSub:- Modified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Annexure -21) -Rega rding. \nSir/Madam, \nI am directed to refer to Annexure -21 of \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (April - 2016)\u201d regarding candidate wise scrutiny report of DEO on \nelection expenditure account and to state that after implementation of Account Reconciliation \nMeeti ng Scheme, modified format is being forwarded herewith with the request to bring it to \nthe notice of all District Election Officers etc. for compliance.", + "for compliance. This new format will be \napplicable prospectively and shall come into fo rce with effect from the date of issue of this \nletter . \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: \n \n1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC(J)/EC(R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries. \n4. All Under Secretaries. \n5. All Zonal S ections/Communication Section/CEMS -I & II/Computer Section/ \nPPEMS/SDR. \n \n104 \n Serial Number of the candid ate in Summary Report of the DEO --------- \n Name of the State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 District\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Election\u2026\u2026.......................... \n \nDEO\u2019s SCRUTINY REPORT ON ELECTION EXPENSES OF THE CANDIDATE UNDER RULE \n89 OF C.E. RULES, 1961 \n \nS.No. \nDescription \nTo be filled up by the DEO \n \n1.", + "RULES, 1961 \n \nS.No. \nDescription \nTo be filled up by the DEO \n \n1. \nName & address of the candidate \n \n2. \nPolitical Party affiliation, if any \n \n3. \nNo. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary \nConstituency \n \n4. \nName of the elected candidate \n \n5. \nDate of declaration of result \n \n6. \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13.txt\n_ \n1. \nName & address of the candidate \n \n2. \nPolitical Party affiliation, if any \n \n3. \nNo. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary \nConstituency \n \n4. \nName of the elected candidate \n \n5. \nDate of declaration of result \n \n6. \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting \n \n7. \n(i) Whether the candidate or his agent had been \ninformed about the date of Account Reconciliation \nMeeting in writing (i) Yes/No \n \n (ii) Whether he or his agent has attended the meeting (ii) Yes/No \n \n8. \nWhether all the defects reconciled by the candidate \nafter Account Reconciliation Meeting (Yes or No). \n(If not, defects that could not be reconciled be \nshown in Column No. 19) Yes/No \n \n9. \nLast date prescribed for lodging Account \n \n10.", + "Whether all the defects reconciled by the candidate \nafter Account Reconciliation Meeting (Yes or No). \n(If not, defects that could not be reconciled be \nshown in Column No. 19) Yes/No \n \n9. \nLast date prescribed for lodging Account \n \n10. \nWhether the candidate has lodged the account Yes/No \n \n11. \nIf the candidate has lodged the account, date of \nlodging of account by the candidate: \n(i) origin al account \n(ii) revised account after the Account Reconciliation \nMeeting \n \n12. \nWhether account lodged in time Yes/No \n \n12 A. If not lodged in time, period of delay \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 days \n13. If account not lodged or not lodged in tim e, whether \nDEO called for explanation from the candidate. \n If not, reason thereof. Yes/No \n14. Explanation, if any, given by the candidate \n14A Comments of the DEO on the explanation if any, of \nthe candidate \n105 \n 15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Explanation, if any, given by the candidate \n14A Comments of the DEO on the explanation if any, of \nthe candidate \n105 \n 15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13.txt\n_ \n15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No \n17.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No \n17. If No, then please mention the following defects \nwith details \n(i) Whether Election Expenditure Register \ncomprising of Day to Day Account Register, Cash \nRegister, Bank R egister, Abstract Statement has \nbeen lodged Yes/No \n(ii) Whether duly sworn in affidavit has been \nsubmitted by candidate Yes/No \n(iii) Whether requisite vouchers in respect of items \nof election expenditure submitted Yes/No \n(iv) Whether separate Bank Ac count opened for \nelection Yes/No \n(v) Whether all expenditure (except petty \nexpenditure) routed through bank account \n \n \n \n Yes/No \n18. (i) Whether the DEO had issued a notice to the \ncandidate for rectifying the defect \n(ii) Wh ether the candidate rectified th e defect \n(iii) Comments of the DEO on the above, i.e. \nwhether the defect was rectified or not.", + "(i) Whether the DEO had issued a notice to the \ncandidate for rectifying the defect \n(ii) Wh ether the candidate rectified th e defect \n(iii) Comments of the DEO on the above, i.e. \nwhether the defect was rectified or not. Yes/No \nYes/No \n19. Whether the items of election expenses reported by \nthe candidate correspond with the expenses shown \nin the Shadow Observation Register and Fol der of \nEvidence. \nIf No, then mention the following: Yes/No \n Items of \nexpenditure Date Page No. of \nShadow \nObservation \nRegister Mention \namount as per \nthe Shadow \nObservation \nRegister/folder \nof evidence Amount as per \nthe accoun t \nsubmitted by the \ncandidate Amo unt \nunderstated by the \ncandidate \ni \nii, iii \u2026\u2026 \nTOTAL \n20. Did the candidate produce his Register of \nAccounting Election Expenditure for inspection by \nthe Observer/RO/Authorized persons 3 times \nduring campaign period Yes/No \n106", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13.txt\n_ \n20. Did the candidate produce his Register of \nAccounting Election Expenditure for inspection by \nthe Observer/RO/Authorized persons 3 times \nduring campaign period Yes/No \n106 \n 21. If DEO does not agree with the facts mentioned \nagainst Row No. 19 referred to above, give the \nfollowing details: - \n(i) Were the defects noticed by DEO brought to the \nnotice of the candidate during campaign period or \nduring the Accoun t Reconciliation Meeting Yes/No \n(ii) If yes, then annex copies of all the notices \nissued relating to discrepancies with English \ntranslation (if it is in regional language) and \nmention the date of notice \n \n(iii) Did the candidate give any reply to the notice \n?", + "Yes/No \n \n(iv) If yes, ple ase Annex copies of such \nexplanation received, (with English translation of \nthe same, if it is in regional language) and mention \ndate of reply \n(v) DEO\u2019s comments/observations on the \ncandidate\u2019s explanation \n22. Whether the DEO agrees that the expenses are \ncorrectly reported by the candidate. \n(Should be similar to Column no. 8 of Summary \nReport of DEO) \n \nDate: Yes/No \n \n \nSignature \n(Name of the DEO)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13.txt\n_ \n22. Whether the DEO agrees that the expenses are \ncorrectly reported by the candidate. \n(Should be similar to Column no. 8 of Summary \nReport of DEO) \n \nDate: Yes/No \n \n \nSignature \n(Name of the DEO) \n \n23. Comments, if any, by the Expenditure Observer* - \n \nDate: Signature of the Expenditure Observer \n \n \n* If the Expenditure Observer has some more facts that have not been covered in the DEO\u2019s \nreport, he may annex separate note to that effect . \n \n** The DEO scrutiny report is to be compiled by the CEO and forwarded to the Commission. \nIf the CEO feels like giving additional comments, he or she may forward the comments \nseparately.", + "** The DEO scrutiny report is to be compiled by the CEO and forwarded to the Commission. \nIf the CEO feels like giving additional comments, he or she may forward the comments \nseparately. \n107 \n \n SUMM ARY REPORT OF DEO FOR EAC H CONSTITUENC Y ON LODGING OF ELECT ION EXPENSES ACC OUNT S BY CAND IDATES \n \n \n(a) No. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency: (b) Total No. of contesting candidates: \n(c) State and District: (d) Date of declaration of result of election/bye-election: \n(e) Last date of lodging accounts: (f) Name of the elected candidate:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C13.txt\n_ \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. \n \nS. \nNo. \nName of the \ncandidate \nand Party \nAffiliation \nDue date of \nlodging of \naccount \nDate of \nlodging of \naccounts by \nthe \ncandidate \nWhether \nlodged in \nthe \nprescribed \nformat (Yes \nor No) \nWhether lodged \nin the manner \nrequired by law \n(Yes or No) \nGrand Total of \nthe expenses \nincurred/authori \nzed by the \ncandidate/agent \n(as mentioned \nin Part-II of \nAbstract \nStatement) \nWhether the \nDEO agrees \nwith the \namount shown \nby the \ncandidate \nagainst all \nitems of \nexpenditure \n(Should be \nsimilar to \npoint no. 22 \nof DEO`s \nScrutiny \nReport i.e.", + "22 \nof DEO`s \nScrutiny \nReport i.e. Annexure - C13) \nTotal expenses incurred by the Party \n(As reported in Part-III of Abstract \nStatement ) \nTotal expenses incurred by \nothers/entities as reported in Part-III \nof Abstract Statement \nRemarks \nof the \nExpendit \nure \nObserver \n \nLump Sum \nAmount in cash or \ncheque given to \ncandidate by each \nPolitical Party \nGrand Total of \nother expenses in \nkind by the \nPolitical Party \nLump sum \nAmount in cash / \ncheque given to \nthe candidate (and \nmention names of \ndonors) \nGrand total of \nother expenses \nin kind incurred \nfor the \ncandidate \n \n \n \n \n Signature of the DEO \nComments of the Expenditure Observer, if any, \n \n \nDate: Signature of the Expend iture Observer \n \n108", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C14.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C14 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2017/Vol. XIX Dated: 13th December, 2017 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n Tamil Nadu \n Chennai \n \nSub:- Bye-election to 11 -Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar AC, Tamil Nadu, 2017 -Exclusion of \nitems like T -shirt, saree etc. from Rate Chart -Regarding \n \nSir, \n It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in the rate chart issued by the \nDEO, Chennai, some items like saree, dhoti, blankets etc.", + "from Rate Chart -Regarding \n \nSir, \n It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in the rate chart issued by the \nDEO, Chennai, some items like saree, dhoti, blankets etc. have been included as valid items \nof expenditure and several candidates have shown expenditure incurred on T -shirts and \nsarees in their day to day account of election e xpenditure. In this regard, I am directed to refer \nto para 5 of Chapter D and the Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, dated 7th \nApirl, 2011 (Annexure -D9*) (copies enclosed) in the Compendium of Instructions on \nElection Expenditure Monitoring (October, 2017) and to reiterate that supply and distribution \nof main apparels like saree, shirt, T -shirt, dhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is \nbribery of voters.", + "by party/candidate is not permitted as it is \nbribery of voters. Inclusion of these kinds of main apparels in the rate chart has given \nimpr ession that the election authority has given permission to parties/candidates to distribute \nthese items among the voters to lure them. \n The DEO, Chennai may accordingly be directed to exclude these items from the r ate \nchart and to bring it to the notice of all political parties, candidates and election authorities \nimmediately. \n Yours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(MUKESH KUMAR) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n*Please refer Annexure -D7 for Annexure -D9 as the Compendium has been revised \n \n \n \n109", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C15.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C15 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. VI Dated: 18th February, 2019 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nall States and Un ion Territories. \n \n \nSubject: -Fixation of dates for inspection of accounts of candidates 3 times during election \nperiod by Returning Officer -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that there have been instances of fixation of different dates for \ninspection of accounts of c andidates by Returning Officers and Expenditure Observers in the \nlast elections.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that there have been instances of fixation of different dates for \ninspection of accounts of c andidates by Returning Officers and Expenditure Observers in the \nlast elections. In this connection, I am directed to reiterate that in pursuance of the \nCommission\u2019s instructions laid down under the heading \u201cRole of Returnin g Officer\u201d, sub \nheading \u201cInspect ion of Accounts\u201d, in part \u201cC\u201d of \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)\u201d (copy enclosed), the Returning Officer is required \nto prepare a schedule for inspection of Expenditure Register of each candidate in consultat ion \nwith the Expenditure Observer. Three dates shall be fixed for inspection of Expenditure \nRegister of candidates in such a way that the gap between two inspections should be at least \nthree days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not before 3 days fr om the day of poll. \n2.", + "Three dates shall be fixed for inspection of Expenditure \nRegister of candidates in such a way that the gap between two inspections should be at least \nthree days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not before 3 days fr om the day of poll. \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all Returning Officers for necessary \ncompliance and to fix the dates for inspection of Expenditure Registers of candidates in \naccordance with the aforesaid provisions of Commission\u2019s in structions. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n110", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013 C16 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 3/4/2019/SDR -Vol. I Dated: 28th February 2019 \nTo \nThe C hief Electoral Officers of \nAll S tates and UTs \n \nSub:- Amendments in Form -26 (Format of Affidavit to be filed by candidates) \nSir/Madam, \n I am directed to invite reference to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. \nII, dated 10.10.2018, on the subject cited and to state that Form 26 appended to the CE \nRules, 1961 has been further amended vide Ministry of Law and Justice Notification no. \nS.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed).", + "S.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed). The consolidated Form -26 after \nincorporating the amendments i s enclosed herewith. The candida tes are now required to \nfile the affidavit in this amended Form -26. \n2. This letter may be circulated to all DEOs, ROs in the State/Union Territory for \nnecessary action on their part. This shall also be circulated to all Political parties based in \nthe St ate, i.e. the State Units of the recognized Parties and recognized State parties of \nother States and all registered un -recognized political parties with headquarters based in \nyour State/Union Territory, with instructions to take note of the amendments in F orm-26. \nAdequate publicity shall also be given in this regard so that all concerned are aware of the \namendments in Form -26.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(N. T. Bhutia) \nSecretary \n111 \n \nForm 26 \n(See rule 4A ) \nPlease affix your \nrecent passport \nsize photograph \nhere \nAFFIDAVIT TO BE FILED BY THE CANDIDATE ALONG WITH NOMINATION \nPAPER BEFORE THE RETURNING OFFICER F OR ELECTION \nTO\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(NAME OF THE HOUSE) \nFROM\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026CONSTITUENC Y (NAME OF THE \nCONSTITUENCY ) \nPART A \nI\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. **son/daughter/wife \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Aged\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. years, \nresident of\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026( mention full postal \naddress), a candidate at the above election, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as \nunder: - \n(1) I am a candidate set up by------------------------------ \n(**na me of the political party) / **am contesting as an Independent candidate.", + "(**strike out whichever is not applicable) \n(2) My name is enrolled in\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of the \nConstitu ency and the State), at Serial No\u2026\u2026\u2026.in Part No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(3) My contact telephone number(s) is/are\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and my \ne-mail id (if any) is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 and my social media account(s) (if any) is/are \n(i)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(ii)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(iii)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n112 \n \n(4) Details of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and status of filing of Income Tax \nreturn : \nSl. No. Names PAN The financial year \nfor which the last \nInco me-tax return \nhas been filed \n \n \n Total income shown in \nInco me-tax return (in \nRupees) for the last five \nFinancial Years (as on the \n31st March) \n \n 1. Self (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n2.", + "Self (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n2. Spouse (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n3. HUF (If the \nCandidate is \nKarta or \nCoparcener) (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n4. Dependent -1 (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n5. Dependent -2 (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n6. Dependent -3 \n \n \n \n (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \nNote: It is mandatory for PAN holder to mention PAN and in c ase of no PAN, it \nshould be clea rly stated \u201cNo PAN allotted\u201d. \n113 \n \n(5) Pending criminal cases - \n(i) I declare that there is no pending criminal case against me. \n(Tick this alternative, if there is no criminal case pending against the Candidate and \nwrite NOT APPLICABLE against alternative (ii ) below) \nOR \n(ii) The following criminal cases are pending against me: \n(If there are pending criminal cases against the candidate, then tick this alternative \nand score off alternative (i) above, and give details of all pendin g cases in the Table \nbelow) \nTabl e \n(a) FIR No. with name \nand address of Police \nStation concerned \n(b) Case No.", + "with name \nand address of Police \nStation concerned \n(b) Case No. with Name \nof the Court \n(c) Sections of concerned \nActs/Codes involved \n(give no. of the \nSection, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026.of IPC, \netc.). \n(d) Brief description of \noffence \n(e) Whether charges have \nbeen framed (mention \nYES or NO) \n(f) If answer against item \n(e) above is YES, \nthen give the date on \nwhich charges were \nframed \n(g) Whether any \nAppeal/Application \nfor revision has been \nfiled against the \nproceedings (Mention \nYES or NO) \n \n \n \n114 \n \n(6) Cases of conviction \n(i) I declare that I have not been convicted for any criminal offence. (Tick this \nalternative, if the candidate has not been convicted and write NOT APPLICABLE \nagainst alternative (ii) below) \nOR \n(ii) I have been convicte d for the offences mentioned below: \n(If the candidate has been convicted, then tick this alternative and score off alternative \n(i) above, and give details in the Table below) \nTable \n(a) Case No.", + "(b) Name of the Court \n(c) Sections of Acts/Codes invol ved \n(give no. of the Section, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026. of IPC, etc.). \n(d) Brief description of offence for \nwhich convicted \n(e) Dates of orders of conviction \n(f) Punishment imposed", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n(i) above, and give details in the Table below) \nTable \n(a) Case No. \n(b) Name of the Court \n(c) Sections of Acts/Codes invol ved \n(give no. of the Section, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026. of IPC, etc.). \n(d) Brief description of offence for \nwhich convicted \n(e) Dates of orders of conviction \n(f) Punishment imposed \n(g) Whether any Appeal has been filed \nagainst conviction order (Menti on \nYES or No) \n(h) If answer to item (g) above is \nYES, give details and present \nstatus of appeal \n \n (6A) I have given full and up -to-date information to my political party about all pending \ncriminal cases against me a nd about all cases of conviction as given in paragraphs (5) and (6).", + "[candidates to whom this Item is not applicable should clearly write NOT \nAPPLICABLE IN VIEW OF ENTRIES IN 5(i) and 6(i), above] \nNote:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n1. Details should be entered clearly and legibly in BOLD letters. \n2. Details to be given se parately for each case under different columns against each \nitem. \n115 \n 3. Details should be given in reverse chronological order, i.e., the latest case to be \nmentioned first and backwards in the order of dates for the other cases. \n4. Additional sheet may be added if required.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n5. Candidate is responsible for supplying all information in compliance of the \nHon\u2019ble Supreme Court\u2019s judgment in W. P (C) No. 536 of 2011. \n(7) That I give herein below the details of the assets (movable and immovable etc.) of myself, \nmy spouse and all dependents: \nA. Details of movable assets : \nNote: 1. Assets in joint name indicating the extent of joint ownership will also have to be \ngiven. \nNote: 2. In case of deposit/Invest ment, the details including Serial Number, Amount, date of \ndeposit, the scheme, Na me of Bank/Institution and Branch are to be given.", + "Note: 2. In case of deposit/Invest ment, the details including Serial Number, Amount, date of \ndeposit, the scheme, Na me of Bank/Institution and Branch are to be given. \nNote: 3.Value of Bonds/Share Debentures as per the current market value in Stock Exchange \nin respect of listed co mpanies and as per books in case of non-listed companies should be \ngiven . \nNote: 4. \u201cDependent\u201d means parents, son(s), daughter(s) of the candidate or spouse and \nany other person related to the candidate whether by blood or marriage, who have no \nseparate means of income and who are dependent on the candidate for their livelihood. \nNote: 5. Details including amount is to be given separately in respect of each invest ment. \nNote: 6. Details should include the interest in or ownership of offshore assets.", + "Note: 5. Details including amount is to be given separately in respect of each invest ment. \nNote: 6. Details should include the interest in or ownership of offshore assets. \nExplanation - For the purpose of this Form, the expression \u201coffshore assets\u201d includes, \ndetail s of all deposits or investments in Foreign banks and any other body or institution \nabroad, and details of all assets and liabilities in foreign countries. \nSl. No. Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependen t-3 \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Details of deposit in Bank \naccounts (FDRs, Term \nDeposits and all other \ntypes of deposits \nincluding saving \naccounts), Deposits with \nFinancial Institutions, \nNon-Banking Financial \nCompanies and \nCooperative societies and \nthe a mount in each such \ndeposit \n116 \n (iii) Details of invest ment in \nBonds, \nDebentures/Shares and \nunits in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Details of deposit in Bank \naccounts (FDRs, Term \nDeposits and all other \ntypes of deposits \nincluding saving \naccounts), Deposits with \nFinancial Institutions, \nNon-Banking Financial \nCompanies and \nCooperative societies and \nthe a mount in each such \ndeposit \n116 \n (iii) Details of invest ment in \nBonds, \nDebentures/Shares and \nunits in \ncompanies/Mutual Funds \nand others and the \namount. \n(iv) Details of invest ment in \nNSS, Postal Saving, \nInsurance Policies and \ninvest ment in any \nFinancial instru ments in \nPost office or Insurance \nCompany and the a mount \n(v) Personal loans/advance \ngiven to any person or \nentity including fir m, \ncompany, Trust etc.", + "and \nother receivables from \ndebtors and the amount. \n(vi) Motor Vehicles/Aircrafts/ \nYachts/Ships (Details of \nMake, registration \nnumber. etc. year of \npurchase and amount ) \n(vii) Jewellery, bullion and \nvaluable thing(s) (give \ndetails of weight and \nvalue) \n(viii) Any other assets such as \nvalue of clai ms/interest \n(ix) Gross Total value \n \nB. Detai ls of Immovable assets: \nNote: 1. Properties in joint ownership indicating the extent of joint ownership will also have \nto be indicated. \nNote: 2. Each land or building or apart ment should be mentioned separately in this format. \nNote: 3. Details should inclu de the interest in or ownership of offshore assets.", + "Note: 2. Each land or building or apart ment should be mentioned separately in this format. \nNote: 3. Details should inclu de the interest in or ownership of offshore assets. \nS. No Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependent -3 \n117 \n (i) Agricultural Land \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in acres) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case of \npurchase) at the time of \npurchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate Current", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in acres) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case of \npurchase) at the time of \npurchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate Current \nmarket value \n(ii) Non-Agricultural \nLand \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft.) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case \nof purchase) at the time \nof purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc.", + "Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n \n118 \n (iii) Commercial Buildings \n(including apart ments) \n-Location(s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasur ement in sq. ft.) \nBuilt -up Area (total \nmeasurement in sq.ft.) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nproperty by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate current \nmarket value \n(iv) Residential Buildings \n(including apartments): \n-Location (s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (Total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft) \n \nBuilt up Area (Total \nmeasurement in sq. ft.)", + "Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(iv) Residential Buildings \n(including apartments): \n-Location (s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (Total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft) \n \nBuilt up Area (Total \nmeasurement in sq. ft.) \n \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \n \n \n \n \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self \u2013 acquired \nproperty \n \n \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \n119 \n Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(v) Others (such as interest \nin propert y) \n(vi) Total of current market", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n(Yes or No) \n \n \n \n \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self \u2013 acquired \nproperty \n \n \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \n119 \n Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(v) Others (such as interest \nin propert y) \n(vi) Total of current market \nvalue of (i) to (v) \nabove \n \n(8) I give herein below the details of liabilities/dues to public financial institutions and \ngovernment: - \n(Note: Please give separate details of name of bank, institution, entity or individual and \namount before each item) \nS. No.", + "Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependent -3 \n(i) Loan or dues to \nBank/Financial \nInstitution(s) \nName of Bank or \nFinancial Institution, \nAmount outstanding, \nNature of loan \nLoan or dues to any \nother individuals/ \nentity other than \nmentioned above. \nName(s), A mount \noutstanding, nature of \nloan \nAny other liability \n \n \n \n \nGrand total of liabilities \n120 \n (ii) Government Dues: \nDues to Depart ments \ndealing with \nGovern ment \naccommodation \n (A) Has the Deponent been in \noccupation of accommodation \nprovided by the Government at any \ntime during the last ten years \nbefore the date of notification of \nthe current election ?", + "(B) If answer to (A) above is YES, the \nfollowing declaration may be \nfurnished namely: - \n(i) The address of the \nGovernment \naccommodation: \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(ii) There is no dues pa yable in \nrespect of above \nGovernment \naccommodation, towards - \n(a) rent; \n(b) electricity charges; \n(c) water charges; and \n(d) telephone charges as on \n\u2026\u2026\u2026.(date) \n[the date should be the last date of the \nthird month prior to the month in \nwhich t he election is notified or any \ndate thereafter]. \nNote - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \nrespect of above \nGovernment \naccommodation, towards - \n(a) rent; \n(b) electricity charges; \n(c) water charges; and \n(d) telephone charges as on \n\u2026\u2026\u2026.(date) \n[the date should be the last date of the \nthird month prior to the month in \nwhich t he election is notified or any \ndate thereafter]. \nNote - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent, \nelectricity charges, water charges and \ntelephone charges for the above \nGovernment accommodation should \nbe submitted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YES/NO \n(Pl.", + "Note - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent, \nelectricity charges, water charges and \ntelephone charges for the above \nGovernment accommodation should \nbe submitted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YES/NO \n(Pl. tick the \nappropriate \nalternative) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n(iii) Dues to Department \ndealing with Government \ntransport (including \naircrafts and helicopters) \n(iv) Income Tax dues \n121 \n Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -\n2 Dependent -3 \n(v) GST dues \n(vi) Munici pal/Property tax \ndues \n(vii) Any other dues \n(viii) Grand total of all \nGovernment dues \n(ix) Whether any other \nliabilities are in dispute, \nif so, mention the amount \ninvolved and the \nauthority before which it \nis pending. \n \n \n \n \n \n (9) Details of profession or occupation: \n (a) Self\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n (b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "(9) Details of profession or occupation: \n (a) Self\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n (b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(9A) Details of source(s) of income: \n(a) Self \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(c) Source of income, if any, of dependents,\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026. \n(9B) Contracts with appropria te Government and any public company or companies \n(a) details of contracts entered by the candidate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(b) details of contracts entered into by spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(c) details of contracts entered into by dependents \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(d) details of contracts entered into by Hindu Undi vided Family or trust in which \nthe candidate or spouse or dependents have interest \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(e) details of contracts, entered into by Partnership Firms in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents are partners \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n(c) details of contracts entered into by dependents \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(d) details of contracts entered into by Hindu Undi vided Family or trust in which \nthe candidate or spouse or dependents have interest \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(e) details of contracts, entered into by Partnership Firms in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents are partners \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(f) details of contracts, entered i nto by private companies in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents have share \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(10) My educational qualification is as under: \n \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(Give details of highest School / University education mentioning the full form of the \ncertificate/ diplo ma/ degree course, na me of the School /College/ University and the year in \nwhich the course was completed.) \n \n122 \n PART \u2013 B \n(11).", + "122 \n PART \u2013 B \n(11). ABSTRACT OF THE DETAILS GIVEN IN (1) TO (10) OF PART - A:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n1. Name of the candida te Sh./S mt./Ku m. \n2. Full postal address \n3. Number and name of the \nconstituency and State \n \n4. Name of the political party which set \nup the candidate (otherwise write \n\u2018Independent\u2019) \n5. Total number of pending criminal \ncases \n6. Total Number of cases in which \nconvicted \n7. PAN of Year for which last Inco me \nTax Return filed Total Income Shown \n(a) Candidate \n(b) Spouse \n(c) HUF \n(d) Dependent \n8.", + "Total Number of cases in which \nconvicted \n7. PAN of Year for which last Inco me \nTax Return filed Total Income Shown \n(a) Candidate \n(b) Spouse \n(c) HUF \n(d) Dependent \n8. Details of Assets and Liabilities (including offshore assets) in Rupees \n Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -I Dependent -II Dependent -III \nA. Moveable Asset s \n(Total value) \n \nB. Immovable Assets \n \n \nAsset \n I Purchase Price of \nself-acquired \nimmovable property \n II Development/constru\nction cost of \nimmovable property \nafter purchase (if \napplicable) \n123 \n III Approxi mate Current \nMarket Price - \n(a) Self-acquired assets \n(Total Value) \n(b) Inherited assets (Total \nValue) \n9. Liabilities \n (i) Govern ment dues \n(Total) \n (ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total) \n10.", + "Liabilities \n (i) Govern ment dues \n(Total) \n (ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total) \n10. Liabilities that are under dispute \n \n (i) Government dues \n(Total) \n(ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure _ C16.txt\n_ \n11. Highest educational qualification : \n(Give details of highest School /University education mentioning the full form of the \ncertificate/ diplo ma/ degree course, na me of the School /College/ University and the \nyear in which the course was completed.)", + "124 \n \nVERIFICATION \nI, the deponent, above named, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of this \naffidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false \nand nothing material has been concealed there fro m. I further declare that:- \n(a) there is no case of conviction or pending case against me other than those mentioned in \nitems 5 and 6 of Part A and B above; \n(b) I, my spouse, or my dependents do not have any asset or liabilit y, other than those \nmentioned in items 7 and 8 of Part A and items 8, 9 and 10 of Part B above. \nVerifie d at\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026..this the\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026day \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDEPONENT \nNote : 1. Affidavit should be filed latest by 3.00 PM on the last day of filing nominations. \nNote : 2.", + "DEPONENT \nNote : 1. Affidavit should be filed latest by 3.00 PM on the last day of filing nominations. \nNote : 2. Affidavit should be sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Magistrate of the First \nClass or before a Notary Public. \nNote : 3. All columns should be filled up and no column to be left blank. If there is no \ninfor mation to furnish in respect of any item, either \u201cNil\u201d or \u201cNot applicable\u201d as the case may \nbe, should be mentioned. \nNote : 4. The affidav it should be either typed or written legibly and neatl y. \nNote: 5. Each page of the Affidavit should be signed by the deponent and the Affidavit \nshould bear on each page the stamp of the Notary or Oath Commissioner or Magistrate \nbefore whom the Affidavit is sworn. \n(Ministry of Law & Justi ce Notification No.", + "Each page of the Affidavit should be signed by the deponent and the Affidavit \nshould bear on each page the stamp of the Notary or Oath Commissioner or Magistrate \nbefore whom the Affidavit is sworn. \n(Ministry of Law & Justi ce Notification No. H11019(4)/2018 -Leg.II, dated 10th October, \n2018 and Notification No. H -11019/13/2016 -Leg. II, dated 26th February, 2019) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n125", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C17.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C17 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III Dated: 19th June, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States/UTs \n \nSubject: General Election to LS and State Legislative Assemblies, 2019 -Filing of DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Report in EEM S Software -Regarding. \n \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter of even no. dated 31st May, 2019 on \nthe subject cited and to state that the Commission has developed a new data entry portal as a \npart Suvidha * Module, for online filing of the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in respect of the \ncontesting candidates.", + "dated 31st May, 2019 on \nthe subject cited and to state that the Commission has developed a new data entry portal as a \npart Suvidha * Module, for online filing of the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in respect of the \ncontesting candidates. It is relevant to mention that the online form contains the same \ncolumns as the physical format of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \n2. The data entry portal can be accessed by v isiting the link https://suvidha.eci.gov.in ** \n(Steps to be followed are enclosed). You are requested to kindly ensure that data is entered \nonline within 3 days of finalization of DEO\u2019 s Scrutiny Report. \n3. In case of any clarification the URL https://support.ecitech.in *** may be visited, \nwherein you may register first and then raise the relevant query. \n4. You are requested to ensure that this measure is brought to the no tice of all concerned \nincluding ROs, DEOs and the EOs. The DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report should also be sent in \nphysical form as mentioned in para (b) of the letter of even no.", + "You are requested to ensure that this measure is brought to the no tice of all concerned \nincluding ROs, DEOs and the EOs. The DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report should also be sent in \nphysical form as mentioned in para (b) of the letter of even no. dated 31st May, 2019. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Rajan Ja in) \nUnder Secretary \n \n* Now ENCOR E \n**Now https://encore.eci.gov.in \n***Now https://support.ecitech.in/support/login \n \n126 \n Election Expenditure Monitoring Software -Guidelines for filing of DEO\u2019s \nScrut iny Report \n \nElection Expenditure Monitoring Software is a web portal system to help DEOs to submit \ncandidate wise Scrutiny Report. \n \nSteps for E -filing (DEO Login): \n1. Open the link https:/ /encore.eci.gov.in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C17.txt\n_ \n1. Open the link https:/ /encore.eci.gov.in \n2. Select \u201cGene ral Election to the House of People\u201d or \u201cGeneral Election to the \nLegislative Assembly\u201d, depending on the election concerned. \n3. DEOs will use the username, password and process which is used for Suvidha login. \n4. There are two options (1) Fill DEO Scrutiny Repor t (2) Dashboard. \n5. Click on \u201cFill DEO Scrutiny Report\u201d. \n6. The list of candidates will be automatically populated from Suvidha data of the \nAC/PC and appear on the page. \n7. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cNot Started\u201d to open a form. \n8. Fill in the form till part 5 and finalise. \n9.", + "7. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cNot Started\u201d to open a form. \n8. Fill in the form till part 5 and finalise. \n9. Once it is finalised it gives the DEO the following option \u201cContinue to add more DEO \nScrutiny report for candidates\u201d \u201cYes/No\u201d \nI. Pressing \u201cYes\u201d will take the DEO back to the first page with the name of all \ncandidates for entries. \nII. Pressing \u201cNo \u201d will take the DEO to the \u201cTracking Module\u201d \n10. Tracking Module to be filled. \n11. Complete and finalise. \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the DEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry. \n13. Final ising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n14. Non finalisation of Tracking Module but filling up of Scrutiny Report will show the \nstatus as \u201cUpdate Info\u201d. \n15. The finalised form will be pushed to the CEO for further necessary action. \n \n \n \n \n \n127 \n Steps to be taken by CEO: \n1.", + "14. Non finalisation of Tracking Module but filling up of Scrutiny Report will show the \nstatus as \u201cUpdate Info\u201d. \n15. The finalised form will be pushed to the CEO for further necessary action. \n \n \n \n \n \n127 \n Steps to be taken by CEO: \n1. Open th e link https://encore.eci.gov.in \n2. Select General Election to the House of People or General Election to the Legislative \nAssembly depending on the election concerned. \n3. CEOs will use the username and password which is u sed for Suvidha login. \n4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7. The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C17.txt\n_ \n3. CEOs will use the username and password which is u sed for Suvidha login. \n4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7. The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise. \n8. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cUpdate Info\u201d to open the form. \n9. Tracking Module to be filled. \n10. Complete and finalise. \n11. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the CEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry . \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n13. The finalised form will be pushed to the ECI for further necessary action.", + "Finalising the Tracking Module will take the CEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry . \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n13. The finalised form will be pushed to the ECI for further necessary action. \n \nPlease raise your technical difficulties at https://s upport.ecitech.in/support/login \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n128", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C18 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III Dated: 9th July, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States/UTs \n \nSub:- General Elections to Lok Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal \nPradesh, Odisha & Sikkim and some bye -elections, 2019 -List of defaulting candidates \nin terms of submiss ion of their accounts of election expenses -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \nIn continuation of the Commission\u2019s letter of even number dated 31.05.2019 and", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18.txt\n_ \n19.06.2019 (copies enclosed for ready reference), I am directed to state that DEOs ar e \nrequested to send the DEO\u2019s S crutiny Reports [Annexure -C3* of \u201cCompendium of \nInstructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)] within 45 days of \ndeclaration of results i.e. by 8th July, 2019 through the CEO to the Commission and if the \nCEO feels it so necessary additio nal comments may be furnished thereupon, separately. In \nthe past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports \nin a piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal.", + "In \nthe past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports \nin a piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal. For the sake of \ntimely disposal of accounts cases by the Commission, it has been decided that DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Reports on Accounts of Candidates shall now be categorized at the CEO level and \nshall be furnished to the Commission in the specified format (annexure enclosed), as under: - \n A. Tota l No. of DEOs who have furnished scrutiny reports. \n B. Total No. of Contesting Candidates. \nCategory -1: Candidates in whose case no defect has been pointed out by the DEO in the \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \nCategory -2: Candidates who did not lodge th eir accounts of election expenses. \nCategory -3: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results \nunder section 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1).", + "Category -3: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results \nunder section 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1). \nCategory -4: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \nrequired under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \n129 \n required under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18.txt\n_ \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \n129 \n required under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2, 3 and 4).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18.txt\n_ \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all DEOs for compliance and furnish the \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports w ithin 45 days of declaration of results of elections along with \nproper categorization of account cases in the prescribed format (annexure enclosed) to the \nCommission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18.txt\n_ \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to Zonal Section/Zona l Under Secretaries/Zonal Secretaries/Zonal Principal Secretaries \nwith the request to take follow up action on DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports in terms of \nCommission\u2019s circular dated 2nd June, 2016. \n \n*Please refer Annexure -C13 for A nnexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSee below Annexure \nSummary of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report from the State of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026General Elections \nto \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Year\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nCategory -1-Candidates where no defects pointed out by the DEO in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny \nReport \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "Category -1-Candidates where no defects pointed out by the DEO in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny \nReport \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -2-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -3-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts within prescribed time of 30 days \nof declaration of results \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "No. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention (i) last \ndate for \nsubmission of \naccounts, (ii) date \nof submission of \naccounts and the \nnumber of days \ndelayed, ( iii) \nreason for late \nsubmission, if \nobtained by the \nDEO) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -4-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the \nmanner required under law (cases other than Category 2 & 3) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C18.txt\n_ \nCategory -4-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the \nmanner required under law (cases other than Category 2 & 3) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total \nCategory -5-Candidates who failed to lo dge their accounts in time and m anner (cases other \nthan Category 2, 3 & 4) \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "Total \nCategory -5-Candidates who failed to lo dge their accounts in time and m anner (cases other \nthan Category 2, 3 & 4) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -Party \nAffiliation/ Remarks \n(mention (i) last \n131 \n AC returned Independent date for \nsubmission of \naccounts, (ii) date \nof submission of \naccounts and the \nnumber of days \ndelayed, (iii) \nreason for late \nsubmission, if \nobtained by the \nDEO, (iv) the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total \n \n \n \n(Signature of the CEO) \n Date: \n132", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C19.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C19 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI Dated: 24th July, 2020 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSub:- Cases of accounts of election expenses of candidates -Non-adherence of time limit \nprescribed under Rule 89 of the C onduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s \nInstruction -Regarding \n \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. \nXIV, dated 2nd June, 2016 regarding procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in \nrespect of account of election expenses of contesting candidates under Rule 89 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961. It has been observed that time frame prescribed in the \naforesaid Rule is not being followed by the DEOs leading to undue delay in disp osal of \naccounts cases. Your att ention is invited to ECI O.M. No. 76/2004/JS -II, dated 5th July, 2004 \n(Copy Enclosed) whereby the Commission has fixed a deadline of one year for disposal of all \ncases pertaining to account of election expenses. This was done keeping in view the \nobservatio n of the Karnataka High Court (Judgment dated 26.07.1999 of the Karnataka High \nCourt in WP No. 4357 of 1999 -Guinness Hite Paksha Rangawamay Vs. Chief Election \nCommissioner and Ors.)", + "4357 of 1999 -Guinness Hite Paksha Rangawamay Vs. Chief Election \nCommissioner and Ors.) which inter -alia states that there cannot be undue delay in passing \norder under section 10A and it should be passed within reasonable time.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C19.txt\n_ \n2. The relevant rules of the C. E. Rules, 1961 are reiterated as under: \nRule 89(5) Where the Election Commission decides that a contesting candidate has failed to \nlodge his account of elect ion expenses within the time and in the manner required by the Act \nand these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show cause why he \nshould not be disqualified under section 10A for the failure. \nRule 89(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub -rule \n(5) may within 20 days of the receipt of such notice submit in respect of the matter a \nrepresentation in writing to the Election Commission, and shall at the same time send to the \nDistrict Election Offi cer a copy of his representation together with a complete account of his \nelection expenses if he had not already furnished such an account.", + "Rule 89(7) The District Election Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof , forward to \nthe Election Commis sion the copy of the representation and the account (if any) with such \ncomments as he wishes to make thereon. \n3. Para 4 of Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. XIV, dated 2nd June, \n2016 states that: \nThe DEO shall finalize the candidate wi se summary and scrutiny reports in the prescribed \nformat (Annexure -C3*) of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of declaration of \nresult and shall forward the same to the CEO office preferably by the 38th day (Para 11.5 of \n133 \n the Compendium of Instru ctions). The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the CEO should \nreach the Commission within 45 days of declaration result.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C19.txt\n_ \n4. In the recent review of pending accounts cases, the Commission has viewed very seriously \nthe delay in submission of DEOs\u2019 Scrutiny Repo rts, Supplementary Reports, \nacknowledgements regarding delivery of Commission\u2019s Notices and non -responsiveness of \nmany DEOs. It is reiterated that law will lose its rigor if time limits as prescribed under Rule \n89 of the C. E. Rules, 1961 as well as in the Commission instructions are not followed in true \nspirit. \n5. It is, therefore, required to bring the above instruction of the Commission to the notice of \nall DEOs for strict compliance. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \n*Please refer Annex ure-C13 for Annexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised \n \n134", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -C20 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III Dated: 1st October, 2020 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nOf all States and UTs \n \nSubject: Optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination \nForm and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the CE Rules, 1961) -Guide lines -reg.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that under sub -section (1) of section 33 of the R. P. Act, 1951, \nnomination paper completed in the prescribed form and signed by the candidate and by an \nelector of the co nstituency as proposer has to be delivered to the Returning Officer at the \nplace specified in the notice issued under Section 31 of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n2. In order to move forward in the way of digital India and to minimize scope of mistakes in \nnomination form and the affidavit (Form 26 ), the Commission has decided to provide an \noptional facility to candidates for online data entry of personal details in nomination form. \nThis facility will be available for the candidates through the Election Commission\u2019s S uvidha \nportal https://suvidha.eci.gov.in . The candidate will have to do the registration and login with \nthe mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility are enclosed herewith \n(Annexure -A). \n3. At present, the facility is avail able in two languages, namely, English and Hindi. \n4.", + "The candidate will have to do the registration and login with \nthe mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility are enclosed herewith \n(Annexure -A). \n3. At present, the facility is avail able in two languages, namely, English and Hindi. \n4. For any technical support an email may be sent at support@ecitech.in and technical person \navailable at phone No. 011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20.txt\n_ \n4. For any technical support an email may be sent at support@ecitech.in and technical person \navailable at phone No. 011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipts. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(N. T. Bhutia) \nSecretary \n\nSee below Annexure -A \nGuidelines for optional facility for candidates for online data entry of personal details in \nNomination Form \nA facility has been provided for the Candidates to make online data entry of their personal \ndetails in the nomination form and the affidavit (Form 26 ) through ECI suvidha portal i.e. \nsuvidha.eci.gov.in. Validation checks at each step of the process will help the candidates to \nfill the form in proper format and without errors.", + "suvidha.eci.gov.in. Validation checks at each step of the process will help the candidates to \nfill the form in proper format and without errors. The facility for online payment of security \ndeposit by the candidate is also available through the same suvidha portal. \n1. Online data entry in Nomination Form", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20.txt\n_ \n1. Online data entry in Nomination Form \n1.1 The facility of Online data entry in nominations form will be available for the \nCandidates through ECI Suvidha Portal https://suvidha. eci.gov.in \nStep 1 -registration - The Candidate will have to do the registration and login with the \nmobile number and OTP. \nAfter a successful login, the candidate needs to enter the EPIC number and the \nrelevant details will be auto -fetched from the elector al roll. \nStep 2 -Data entry of personal details in the form and affidavit -Candidate then needs to \nmake data entry of his personal details in the nomination form and affidavit online. In \ncase of error or mistake entries, fille d in the form, can be edited/cor rected, till the \nfinalization by the candidate.", + "In \ncase of error or mistake entries, fille d in the form, can be edited/cor rected, till the \nfinalization by the candidate. \nStep 3 - Selection of preferable dates - After complete details verification, candidate \nhas to finalize the form and proceed further for selection of 3 preferable dates from \nthe candidate given , by ticking at t he same, for physical submission of the form before \nthe Returning Officer. \nStep 4 - Security deposit -Further, the candidate can submit the security deposit online \nby choosing the available options from net banking. Optionally , the candidate can \nchoose to en ter the details of challan or indicate the option to deposit it by cash.", + "Step 4 - Security deposit -Further, the candidate can submit the security deposit online \nby choosing the available options from net banking. Optionally , the candidate can \nchoose to en ter the details of challan or indicate the option to deposit it by cash. \nStep 5 - Physical submission of print out of the form filled online -It is to be noted that \nthe form in which the online data entry was made by candidate, will only be treated \nduly subm itted if a printout with QR Code is taken from the system, signed in ink, \nnotarized and delivered by hand, either by the candidate himself or by his proposer \nbetween the hours of 11 O\u2019clock in the forenoon and 3 O\u2019clock in t he afternoon to the \nReturning Of ficer, on the appointed date and place specified by him. The online \nNomination Facility will be closed one day prior to the last date of nomination. \n136 \n Function of Returning Officer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20.txt\n_ \n1. Provision of IT infrastructure and manpower - \n(i) Returning officers should set u p a workstation for physical verification of \nonline data entry of personal details made by candidate in nomination from the \ndate of notification till the last day of nomination. \n(ii) Returning Officer should ensure the availabili ty of one or more computers \nalongwith printer, scanner, webcam, stationary and other essential as per \nrequirement at the workstation. The computer/laptop should be with webcam \nand minimum i3 processor, 2 GBRAM, and at least 50 GB of free space \navailable. If the webcam is inbuilt in the l aptop/desktop then it should be at \nleast 2 megapixels while in case of a separate webcam, the same should be of \nat least 5 megapixel. \n(iii) Operating system and Browser should be updated with updated antivirus Java \nScript support .", + "(iii) Operating system and Browser should be updated with updated antivirus Java \nScript support . \n(iv) The system and hardware shall be checked by Returning Officer, well in \nadvance, by scanning a sample QR code and also the quality of scanning and \nprinting. \n(v) Returning Officer should identify the staff and arrange training of them, well \nin time, scanning of QR Code, verification of physi cal and electronic copy \nfilled up by the candidate, generating and taking print out of the receipt from \nthe system.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20.txt\n_ \n2. Processing and verifying Nomination Forms in which data entry made by candidate \nonline - \n(i) The Returning Office r will login and complete the pr ocess of nomination \nform, in which online data entry was made and received through the ENCORE \nportal https://encore.eci.gov.in . \n(ii) The Returning Officer can view all the Preferences indicated by candidates for \ndates f or delivering print out of nomination form in which online data entry \nwas made and give appointments accordingly. \n(iii) As per the common directions, the nomination forms, which have been filled \nusing the suvidha portal are requir ed to be downloaded, printed and completed \nin all respects and then hard copy delivered physically by the candidate or his \nproposer, to the Returning Officer. Before verifying each such nomination \nform, the Returning Officer shall check the QR Code at the top of the first \npage.", + "Before verifying each such nomination \nform, the Returning Officer shall check the QR Code at the top of the first \npage. The scann ing of QR Code shall be done at the first instance by the \nReturning Officer, which will mark the time of receipt of the application. (If in \nany case, the QR Code is not readable through the webcam, the Returning \n137 \n Officer has the option to enter the system g enerated nomination id printed on \nthe form and proceed for verification.) \n(iv) After scanning, the details of the physically handed over form shall be \nchecked and verified from the online submitted form. \n(v) In case of a difference between a form in which online da ta entry made and \nphysically submitted form, the nomination form should be treated as submitted \noffline form and procedure for processing of physically submitted form be \nfollowed. In such a case, the online nomination form s hould be discarded. \n(vi) Returning Of ficer shall verify the details of online payment of security \ndeposit. In case the amount has not been credited to the treasury / bank \naccount of the designated institution / bank, the same will be recorded in the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure -C20.txt\n_ \noffline form and procedure for processing of physically submitted form be \nfollowed. In such a case, the online nomination form s hould be discarded. \n(vi) Returning Of ficer shall verify the details of online payment of security \ndeposit. In case the amount has not been credited to the treasury / bank \naccount of the designated institution / bank, the same will be recorded in the \nnomination form and this be informed to the candidate. In such case, the \nmanual method of security deposit, as prescribed by the Election Commission \nof India, shall be followed. \n(vii) After the verification of nomination form as per the above procedure, the \nReturning Offic er shall fill Part (IV) in the s ystem and proceed for receipt \ngeneration. \n(viii) Returning Officer should verify the details in the receipt generated and signed \ncopy be handed over to the candidate as per the rules.", + "(viii) Returning Officer should verify the details in the receipt generated and signed \ncopy be handed over to the candidate as per the rules. \n(ix) Returning Officer shall prepare the checklist as provided in the Commission\u2019s \ninstructions and the same will be handed over to the candidate against a proper \nreceipt. \n138", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure _G5.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013G5 \n \nNO. CAS -7(15)/2012/DIV -I(Election) \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Civil Aviation Bu reau of Civil Aviation Security \n\u2018A\u2019 Wing \u2013I, II, III, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath \nNew Delhi -110001 \n11/10/2013 \nADDENDUM TO OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATED 04/10/2013 \nSubject: General Electi ons to the Legislative A ssemblies of NCT of De lhi, Chhattisgarh, \nRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram -2013 - reg. \n Reference is invited to this office O.M.", + "Reference is invited to this office O.M. of even number dated 04/10/2013 regarding \nimplementation of Modified SOP to prevent tra nsport of unauthorized arms, cont raband \ngoods and suspicious money/bullion throu gh airport located during current election p rocess \nin the poll going states. The following instructions are to be followed additionally: - \n \n(i) Passengers, crew and baggage to be tr ansported in General Avi ation/Cha rtered/P rivate \naircrafts and aircrafts owned or hired by state governments shall be emplane d through the \nnormal pre -embarkation security check procedure as is applicable to scheduled flights. \nSimilarly normal disembarkation channel shall be followed and ex it of su ch pa ssengers and \nbaggage shall not be allowed through any other gate of the airpor t. Movement of exempted \ncategory passengers is to be coordinated in advance for smooth passage but their hold \nbaggage will be screen ed.", + "(ii) Baggage (except the handheld purse o r pou ch by any passenger) of arriving \npassengers, crew in respect of General Aviati on/Chartered/Private aircrafts and aircraft \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police where deplo yed. The X-BIS may be provided on arrival by th e \nairport operator CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, If necessary for this \nduty: \n \n(iii) Airport operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IB SS) and the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure _G5.txt\n_ \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police where deplo yed.", + "The X-BIS may be provided on arrival by th e \nairport operator CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, If necessary for this \nduty: \n \n(iii) Airport operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IB SS) and the \naircraft ope rators en gaged in screening of baggage through stand alone X -BIS shall report the \ndetection of an un authorized arms to police and suspicious money/bullion to Income Tax \nOfficer(s) posted at the airports in poll going states without any delay; and \n \n(iv) It will be the r esponsib ility of District Magistrate/SP to prev ent transport of \nunauthorized arms, contraba nd goods and suspicious money/bullion in General Aviation/ \nChartered/ Private aircrafts and aircraft owned or hired by state governm ents operating \nto/from r emote/ un controll ed ai rports/helipads to poll going states during election process. \nThe guidelines a re to be strictly adhered to and the above instructions will remain in force till \nend of the poll process in the states.", + "The guidelines a re to be strictly adhered to and the above instructions will remain in force till \nend of the poll process in the states. \n Sd/- \n(R. N. Dhoke, IPS) \n Addl. C ommis sioner of Security (CA) \n314 \n \nDistrib ution: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure _G5.txt\n_ \n1. All Chief Secretaries of States/ Uts. \n2. The DG. CISF, 13 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of States/Uts \n4. DGCA, Opposite Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi \n5. Chairman, AAI Safdarjung Ai rport, Ne w Delhi \n6. The R DCOS(CA), BCAS, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, \nHyderaba d and Guwahati - For Strict Compliance. \n7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan Opp Terminal -3, IGI A irport, New Delhi - 37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI A irport, 1st Floor.", + "7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan Opp Terminal -3, IGI A irport, New Delhi - 37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI A irport, 1st Floor. Terminal 1B, S antacruz (E), Mumbai - 400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL Coch in Int, Airport Ltd, Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10. The MD, HIAL, Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, Shamshabad -500408. \n11. The MD, BIAL, Bangalore International Airport Ltd, Administra tion Block, Bengaluru \nInternation al Airpo rt De vanshaill, Bangalore - 560300 \n12. The MD, MIHAN India Private Ltd. Dr. Babasaheb Am bedkar International Airport Nagpur. \nCopy to: \n1. Election Commission of India (Kind attention: Shri S.K. Rudola, Secretary), \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -w.r.t.", + "Babasaheb Am bedkar International Airport Nagpur. \nCopy to: \n1. Election Commission of India (Kind attention: Shri S.K. Rudola, Secretary), \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -w.r.t. letter \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.VI /330 dated 30.09.2013. \n \n2. The Secretary to the Govt. of India Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, \nNew Delhi. \n3. The Chairman, CBDT, North Block, New Delhi. \n4. The Joint Director, IB , 35 SP M arg, New Delh i. \nInternal: \n1. PS to Jt. COSCA. \n2. Shri R. N. Dhoke, Addl COS (CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467, Mob No. \n+919013626605. \n3. Shri M T Baig, ACS (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23731721. \n4.", + "011 -23311467, Mob No. \n+919013626605. \n3. Shri M T Baig, ACS (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23731721. \n4. All Officers in BCAS Hqrs. \n315", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G6.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G6 \nF.No.CAS -7(15) 2012/Div.(Election) \nGovernment of India Ministry of Civil Aviation \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security \nA\u2019 Wing, I -III floor, Janpath Bhavan, \nJanpath, New Delhi -110001 \nDate: 12/11/2013 \nTo \nThe Inspec tor General, \nCISF (Ai rport Sector), \n13, C GO Co mplex, \nNew Delhi \n \nSub: Election to the Legislative Assemblies of N CT of Delhi, Chhattisgarh, \nRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram -Reg. \nSir, \n Reference is invited to CISF lette r no. 10679 dated 9/ 11/20 13 on the subject sited \nabove resp onse to Election Commission of I ndia letter no.", + "Sir, \n Reference is invited to CISF lette r no. 10679 dated 9/ 11/20 13 on the subject sited \nabove resp onse to Election Commission of I ndia letter no. 739 dated 01/11/2013. \n2. In this connection, BCAS letter of even number dated 11/10/2013 (copy enclosed) \ninter alia reads that p assengers, crew and b aggage to be transpo rted in general \naviation/chartered/private aircrafts and aircrafts owne d or hired by State governments shall be \nemplaned through the normal pre -embarkation security cheek procedure as is applicable to \nscheduled flig hts. Similarly, norma l disembarkation cha nnels shall be followed and exit of \nsuch passenger and baggage shall no t be allowed through any other gate of the airport. \nFurther, AAI has instructed to airports vide their letter no. 1583 dated 8/11/2013 (copy \nenclosed) reiterating th e above instructions in response to this office letter of even number \ndated 01/11/2013.", + "Further, AAI has instructed to airports vide their letter no. 1583 dated 8/11/2013 (copy \nenclosed) reiterating th e above instructions in response to this office letter of even number \ndated 01/11/2013. The above duties can be achieved by redeployment of existing manpower. \n3. In view of the above, you are requested to enforce the above said procedu res under \nintimation of this office. \nEncl: As above \n Yours Faithfully, \nSd/- \n(R.N. Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G. Bhavan, New Delhi \n316 \n Copy for informat ion to:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G6.txt\n_ \n3. In view of the above, you are requested to enforce the above said procedu res under \nintimation of this office. \nEncl: As above \n Yours Faithfully, \nSd/- \n(R.N. Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G. Bhavan, New Delhi \n316 \n Copy for informat ion to: \n1. Election C omm issioner of India (Shri B. B. Garg, Jt. Director), Nirvachan Sadan, \nAshoka Road, New Delhi -01 \nInternal: PS to Jt. COSCA, PS to ACOS (S), ALL RDCOS, BC \n317", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G7 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Asho ka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States and UTs \n \n \nSubject : Standard Operati ng Procedure for sei zure and release of cash and other items - \nregarding \nMadam/Sir, \nIn supe rsession of Commission\u2019s Order No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. XIX, \ndated 30th December 2014, I am directed to forward herewith the revised S tandard Operating \nProcedure (SOP) for dep loyme nt of the Flying Squads, Static Su rveillance Teams etc.", + "76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. XIX, \ndated 30th December 2014, I am directed to forward herewith the revised S tandard Operating \nProcedure (SOP) for dep loyme nt of the Flying Squads, Static Su rveillance Teams etc. and for \nseizure and release of cash and other items during election process, for necessary action and \ncompliance.(Changes in italics). \n2. You are requeste d to kindly bring it to the notice of all election officials, the Income \nTax Department, Police Department and E xcise Department for compliance.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n2. You are requeste d to kindly bring it to the notice of all election officials, the Income \nTax Department, Police Department and E xcise Department for compliance. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n \n318 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOK A ROA D NEW DELHI -110001 \nFile No.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n \n318 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOK A ROA D NEW DELHI -110001 \nFile No. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015 /Vol-II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \nOrder \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commission under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \nWhereas, all forms of intimidation, threat, influence and bribing of electors must be \nprevented in the interest of free and fair election and; reports are received that money \npower and muscle power are being used during election process for inducement of electors \nby way of distribution of cash, gift items, liquor or free food; or for intimidation of electors \nby threat or intimidation; and \nWhereas, distribution of cash or any item of bribe or use of muscle power for influencing \nelectors are crime under sections 171 B and 171 C of IPC and also are Corrupt Practices \nunder Section 123 of R.P.", + "Act, 1951; \nNow, therefore, for the purpose of maintaining pu rity of elections, the Election Commission \nof India hereby issues the following Standard Operating Procedure for Flying Squads, \nconstituted for keeping v igil over excessive campaign expenses, distribution of items of \nbribe in cash or in kind, movement of illegal arms, ammunition, liquor, or antisocial \nelements etc. in the constituency during election process: \nFlying Squad (FS) \n1. There shall be three or more Flying Squads (FS) in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment . The FS shall start functioning from the date of announ cement of \nelection and shall continue till completion of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n1. There shall be three or more Flying Squads (FS) in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment . The FS shall start functioning from the date of announ cement of \nelection and shall continue till completion of poll. \n2. The Flying Squad shall (a) attend to all model code of condu ct violations and \nrelated complaints; (b) attend to all complaints of threat, intimidation, movement of \nantisocial elements, liquor, arms and ammunition and large sum of cash for the pu rpose of \nbribing of electors etc.; (c) attend to all complaints regarding election expenditure incurred \nor authorized by the candidates / political party; (d) videograph w ith the help of Video \nSurveillance Team (VST), all major rallies, public meetings or other major expenses made \nby political parties after the annou ncement of election by the Commission. \n3.", + "3. In Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESC), there shall be more FSs, depending \non the requirement. The FS shall not be given any other work during the period. The \nnames and mobile numbers of the Magistrate as head of the FS and other officials in FS \n319 \n shall be provided to the Complaint Monitoring Control Room and Call Centre, RO, DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Police Observer, Expenditure Observer and Ass istant Expenditure \nObserver. In ESCs, CPF or State Armed Police may be mixed in the FS, depending on \nthe situation and the DEO shall take necessary steps in this regard. The DEO shall constitute \nthe FS with officers of proven integrity.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n4. Whenever a complaint regarding distribution of cash or liquor or any other item of \nbribe or regarding movement of antisocial elements or arms and ammunition, is received, \nthe FS shall reach the spot immediately. In case of suspicion o f com mission of any crime, \nthe incharge Police Officer of FS shall seiz e cash or items of bribe or other such items, and \ngather evidence and record statement of the witnesses and the persons from whom the items \nare seized and issue prop er Panchnama for sei zure as per the provisions of CrPC to the \nperson from whom such items a re seized. He shall ensure that case is submitted in the Court \nof competent jurisdiction within 24 hrs. The Magistrate of the FS will ensure tha t proper \nprocedure is followed and there is no law and order problem. \n5.", + "He shall ensure that case is submitted in the Court \nof competent jurisdiction within 24 hrs. The Magistrate of the FS will ensure tha t proper \nprocedure is followed and there is no law and order problem. \n5. The Magistrate of the FS shall send a Daily Activity report in respect of items of \nseizure of bribe or cash to the D.E.O. in a format as per Annexure - A, with a copy to R.O., \nS.P. and the E xpenditure Observers, and shall also send Daily Activity report in respect of \nmodel code of condu ct violations to RO, DEO, S.P. and General Observer in the format as \ngiven in Ann exure-B. The S. P. shall send daily activity report to Nodal Officer of Police \nHeadquarter, who shall compile all such reports from the district and send a conso lidated \nreport in the same format ( i.e.,: Ann exure \u2013 A & B) on the next day by fax/ e-mail to the \nCommission w ith a copy to the CEO of the state.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n6. The entire proceeding shall be video recorded. The Inchar ge Officer of FS sh all \nalso file complaints/F.I.R. immediately against (i) the persons, receiving and giving bribe; \nand (ii) any other person from whom contraband items are seized, or (iii) any other \nantisocial elements found engaged in illegal activity. The copy of the complaint/FIR shall be \ndisplayed on the notice board of the R.O. for public information and be sent to the DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Expenditure Obs erver and Police Obs erver. The Expenditure Observer \nshall mention it in the Shadow Observation Register, if it has links with any candidate\u2019s \nelection expenditure. \n7.", + "for public information and be sent to the DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Expenditure Obs erver and Police Obs erver. The Expenditure Observer \nshall mention it in the Shadow Observation Register, if it has links with any candidate\u2019s \nelection expenditure. \n7. In case, a complaint is received about distribution of cash, gift items, liquor or free \nfood; or about threat/ intimidation of electors; or of movement of arms/ammunitions/ \nantisocial elements and it is not possible for the FS to reach the spot immediately, then the \ninformation shall be passed on to the Static Surveillance Team, nearest to the spot or to the \npolice station of that area, who shall rush a team to the spot for taking necessary action on \nthe complaint. All seizures made by the police authorities either on receipt of complaints \n320 \n forwarded by FS or received independently shall also be reported to the FS which shall \nincorporate such seizure reports in its Daily Activity Reports in relevant rows/columns \nand this is done to avoid dup lication of reports of s eizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n8. Each FS shall announ ce through a Public address system, fitted onto its vehicle, the \nfollowing in local language in the area un der its jurisdiction: \u201cAs per section 171 B of \nIndian Penal Code, any person giving or accepting any gratification in cash or kind during \nelection process, with a view to inducing the person to exercise his electoral right is \npunishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or with bo th. Further, as per \nsection 171 C of Indian Penal Code, any person who threatens any candidate or elector, or \nany other person, with injury of any kind, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year \nor with fine or both. Flying Squads have been formed to register cases against both the \ngiver and the taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat \nand intimidation of electors.", + "Flying Squads have been formed to register cases against both the \ngiver and the taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat \nand intimidation of electors. All the Citizens are hereby requested to refrain from taking \nany bribe and in case, anybody offers any bribe or is having know ledge about the bribe or \ncases of threat/intimidation of electors, then he should inform on the toll free \nnumber\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026., of the 24x7 Complaint Monitoring Cell of the district, set up for \nreceiving the complaints\u201d. \n9. As per C ommission\u2019s instruction No. 23/1/2015 -ERS, dated 21 -02-2015, Booth Level \nAwareness Groups (BAGs) formed for purification and authentication of electoral rolls of \nthe booth will also be associated in collecting the evidences of malp ractices taking plac e in \ntheir area either by mobile softwa re developed by the Commission o r otherwise. Whenever \nthe BAG provides any information, the Flying Squad should reach the spot within shortest \npossible time and take necessary action and gather cor roborative evidences . \n10.", + "Whenever \nthe BAG provides any information, the Flying Squad should reach the spot within shortest \npossible time and take necessary action and gather cor roborative evidences . \n10. The DEO shall publish pamphlets quo ting the above in English or Hindi or local \nlanguage and distribute through the flying squad in prominent places. Press release shou ld \nalso be issued by the DEO on the election expenditure monitoring measures.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n10. The DEO shall publish pamphlets quo ting the above in English or Hindi or local \nlanguage and distribute through the flying squad in prominent places. Press release shou ld \nalso be issued by the DEO on the election expenditure monitoring measures. \n11. After the announ cement of elections, DEO shall make an appeal as mentioned in \npara 8 above in print and electronic media for the benefit of general public about the \nmonitoring mechanism, which is being put in place during election process. \n12. All the vehic les u sed by the Flying Squads shall be fitted with the CCTV cameras/ \nwebcams or shall have video cameras (keeping in view the availability and economic \nviability) for recording the interception made by the Flying Sq uads \nStatic Surveillance Team (SST) \n1.", + "All the vehic les u sed by the Flying Squads shall be fitted with the CCTV cameras/ \nwebcams or shall have video cameras (keeping in view the availability and economic \nviability) for recording the interception made by the Flying Sq uads \nStatic Surveillance Team (SST) \n1. There shall be three or more Static Surveillance Teams in each A ssembly \nConstituency/Segment w ith one executive magistrate and three or four police personn el in \n321 \n each team who shall be manning the check post. Depending on the sensitivity of the area, the \nCPF members will be mixed in the SSTs. \n2. This team shall put check posts at Expenditure Sensitive pockets/hamlets, and shall \nkeep watch on movement of illicit liquor, items of bribe, or large amount of cash, arms \nand ammunition and also movement of antisocial elements in their area. The entire process \nof checking shall be captured in video or CCTV. \n3. The Magistrate of the SST shall send Daily Activity report to the D.E.O. w ith copy to \nR.O., S.P.", + "The entire process \nof checking shall be captured in video or CCTV. \n3. The Magistrate of the SST shall send Daily Activity report to the D.E.O. w ith copy to \nR.O., S.P. and E xpenditure Observer, General Observer, and Police observer in a format \nas per Ann exure \u2013C, on the same day. The S.P. sha ll send daily activity update to Nodal \nOfficer of Police Headquarter, who shall compile all such reports from the district and send \na conso lidated report in the same format ( i.e., Annexure \u2013 C) on the next day by fax/ e-mail \nto the Commission with a copy to the CEO of the state.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n4. The checking by the SSTs shall be done in the presence of an Executive \nMagistrate and shall be video-graphed. No such checking shall take place without the \npresence of Executive Magistrate. The video/CCTV record with an identification mark of \ndate, place and team number shall be d eposited with the R.O, on the next day who sh all \npreserve the same for verification by the Commission at later point of time. It may also be \nwidely advertised by the DEO that any member of the public can obtain a copy of the video/ \nCCTV record by depositing Rs. 300/-. \n5.", + "It may also be \nwidely advertised by the DEO that any member of the public can obtain a copy of the video/ \nCCTV record by depositing Rs. 300/-. \n5. Whenever Check Posts are put at the borders of the district/State or at any other \nplace by any agency, for any purpose, then the nearest SST shall be present there in such \nteam, to avoid duplication of checking in the area and reporting of seizure of cash or items of \nbribe has to be done by the SST. \n6. Checking by SST on the major roads or arterial roads shall commence from the date \nof notific ation of election . The SSTs shall be controlled by the DEO and S.P. in consu ltation \nwith General Observer and Expenditure Obs ervers and the mechanism shall be strengthened \nin last 72 Hrs. before the poll, particularly in vulnerable areas or in Expenditure sensitive \npockets and during suc h period, the SST shall not be dismantled under any circumstances . \n7. During checking, if any cash exceeding Rs.", + "before the poll, particularly in vulnerable areas or in Expenditure sensitive \npockets and during suc h period, the SST shall not be dismantled under any circumstances . \n7. During checking, if any cash exceeding Rs. 50,000 /- is found in a vehicle carrying a \ncandidate, his agent, or party worker or carrying posters or election materials or any drugs, \nliquor, arms or gift items which are valued at more than Rs. 10,000/-, likely to be used for \ninducement of electors or any other illicit articles are found in a vehicle, shall be subject to \nseizure. The whole event of checking and seizure is to be captured in a video/CCTV, which \nwill be submitted to the Returning Officer, everyday. \n322", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n8. If any star campaigner is carrying cash up to Rs. 1 Lakh, exclusivel y for his/her \npersona l use, or any party funct ionary is carrying cash with certi ficate from the treasurer of \nthe party mentioning the amount and its end use, then the authorities in SST shall retain a \ncopy of the certificate and will not seize the cash. If cash of more than 10 lakh is found in a \nvehic le and there is no suspicion of commission of any crime or linkage to any candidate or \nagent or party functionary, then the SST shall not seize the cash, and pass on the information \nto the Income -Tax authority, for necessary action under Income - Tax Laws. \n9.", + "9. During checking, if there is any suspicion of commission of c rime, the seizure of \ncash or any item shall be done by the incharge Police Officer of the SST as per provision of \nCrPC in presence of the Execut ive Magistrate. The P olice Officer in cha rge o f SST shall file \ncomplaint/FIR in the Court, having jurisdiction, within 24 hours. \n10. FS and SST shall be polite, decent and courteous, while checking the baggage or vehicle. \nThe purse held by the ladies shall not be checked, unle ss there is a lady o fficer. The FS shall also \nsupervise the functioning and proper conduct of SSTs during checking in their areas. \n11. Advance training of FSs and SSTs should be done as per direction of the Commission. \nThe DEO and the SP of the district sh all ensure that the teams are constituted and properly \ntrained. The Nodal Officer at the Po lice Headquarters shall ensure that proper training and \nsensitisation of the police force is this regard is done. \n12.", + "The DEO and the SP of the district sh all ensure that the teams are constituted and properly \ntrained. The Nodal Officer at the Po lice Headquarters shall ensure that proper training and \nsensitisation of the police force is this regard is done. \n12. In case of any grievance about the conduct of the FS or SST, the A uthor ity, whom the \nperson can appeal fo r redressal of grievance on misc onduct or harassment shall be the Dy. DEO \nof the district (in charge of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n12. In case of any grievance about the conduct of the FS or SST, the A uthor ity, whom the \nperson can appeal fo r redressal of grievance on misc onduct or harassment shall be the Dy. DEO \nof the district (in charge of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell). \n13. After seizure, the seized amount shall be deposited in such manner as directed \nby the Court and a copy of seizure of cash, in excess of Rs. 10 lac s shall be forwarded to the \nIncome Tax authority, engaged for the purpose . The DEO shall issue necessary instructions \nto the treasury units to receive the seized cash beyond office hours and on holidays also, in \ncase it is r equired. \n14.", + "10 lac s shall be forwarded to the \nIncome Tax authority, engaged for the purpose . The DEO shall issue necessary instructions \nto the treasury units to receive the seized cash beyond office hours and on holidays also, in \ncase it is r equired. \n14. Wherever the FS or SST or police authorities receive information about any \nsuspicious items in their area, including movement of huge amount of cash, they shall keep \nthe respective Law enforcement agencies informed about such items. \n15. All the vehicles, used by SSTs and FSs may be fitted with GPRS enabled tracking unit \nso that timely action by the teams can be monitored.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n16. Release of Cash \n(i) In order to avoid inc onvenience to the pub lic and genuine pers ons a nd also for \nredressal of their gri evances, if any, a committee sh all be formed comprising three officers of \n323 \n the District, namely, (i) CEO, Zila Parishad/CDO/P.D,DRDA (ii) Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in the District Ele ction Office (Conveno r) and (iii) District Treasury \nOfficer.", + "The Committee shall suo -motu e xamine each case of seizure made by the Police or \nSST or FS and where the Committee finds that no FIR/Complaint has been filed against the \nseizur e or where the seizu re is not linked with any candidate or political party or an y election \ncampaign etc., as pe r Standard Operating Procedure, it shall take immediate step to order \nrelease of such cash etc. to such persons from whom the cash was seized aft er passing a \nspeakin g order to that effec t. Th e Committee shall look into all cases and take decision on \nseizur e. \n(ii) The procedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document \nand it should also be informed to such persons at the tim e of seizure of cash . The functioning \nof this committee should be given wide pub licity, including telephone no. of the convenor of \nthe Committee.", + "(ii) The procedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document \nand it should also be informed to such persons at the tim e of seizure of cash . The functioning \nof this committee should be given wide pub licity, including telephone no. of the convenor of \nthe Committee. \n(iii) All the information pertaining to release of cash, shall be maintained by the Nodal \nOfficer expenditure monito ring in a register, serially date wise wi th th e details regarding \namount of Cash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n(iv) If the release of cash is more than Rs. 10 (Ten) Lac, the nodal officer of Income Tax \nshall be kept inform ed before the releas e is effected. \n(v) All c ases of seizure of cash etc., effected by FS, SST or Police authoritie s shall \nimmediately be brought to the notice of the Committee formed in the District and the \nCommittee shall take action as per para (i) mentione d above. In no case, the matter relating", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \nshall be kept inform ed before the releas e is effected. \n(v) All c ases of seizure of cash etc., effected by FS, SST or Police authoritie s shall \nimmediately be brought to the notice of the Committee formed in the District and the \nCommittee shall take action as per para (i) mentione d above. In no case, the matter relating \nto se ized cash/ seized valuables shall be kept pending in malkhana or treasury for more than \n7(Seven) days after the date of poll, unless any FIR/Complaint is filed. It shall be the \nresponsibility of the Returning O fficer to bring all such cases before the appe llate committee \nand to release the cash/valuables as per order of the appellate committee.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n17. It is further informed that the EEMS software for Daily Activity Report, available in \nthe Commission\u2019s website may be used for sending the report to the Com missi on. \n By order , \n Sd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Secretary \n \n \n \nNote: Please refer Annexure -B8, B9 & B10 for Annexure - A, B & C. \n324 \n \n \nFormat for Receipt to be given to persons from whom cash/article is seized \n \n \nBook No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nReceipt Number\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nName of the Executive Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026 \n(Heading the Flying Squad/ Static Surveillance Team) \n \n1.", + "Receipt Number\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nName of the Executive Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026 \n(Heading the Flying Squad/ Static Surveillance Team) \n \n1. Cash Amount seized Rs\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 (in \nwords\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026) \n \n/ Other articles seized\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 .from \nShri\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026Address:\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. . \nMobile No. \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nat\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. (name of place where seized) on \ndated\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026falling in the Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .", + "(Name of State/ UT) \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 District \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026P olice Station \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 as the entire cash/ other articles is suspected to be used as bribery \nof the electors. \n \nOr", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G7.txt\n_ \n2. The cash Rs\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026... ( In words \nRs \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026)/- (details of other articles) have been h anded o ver \nto Sh ri\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026...(name and designation of the Officer of Income Tax \nDeptt.) taking necessary action under Income Tax Laws. (Strike out if not applicable) \nAppeal Proc edure \n \nYou may appeal to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Name of ADM/SDM, \nheading the Expenditure Monitoring Cell) for redressal of grievance, within seven da ys or you \nmay appe al to Joint Director of Income Tax (Inv.)", + "for necessary relief if action relates to Income \nTax deptt . \n \n \n \nSignature with Stamp \n \n(Name, Designation and address of Magistrate) \n Date: \n325", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G8.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G8 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sada n, As hoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76 /Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.V Dated: 20th January, 2016 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll the States and UTs \n \nSubject: List of Non -Scheduled Operator\u2019 s Permit holders (NSO P)- Regard ing. \nSir/Madam, \nKindly find enclosed a copy of letter no. AV.14015/Gen./2008 -AT-I, dated 05.01.2016 \nreceived from the Director General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi forwarding therewith list of service \nproviders for Non -Sche duled Operators Permi t Hol ders.", + "AV.14015/Gen./2008 -AT-I, dated 05.01.2016 \nreceived from the Director General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi forwarding therewith list of service \nproviders for Non -Sche duled Operators Permi t Hol ders. The office of DGCA has infor med that the \nNSOP holders (Serv ice Providers) are free to fix the hiring charges and such charges are not being \nregulated by the office of DGCA. \nI am directed to request you to kindly bring it to the notice of all th e Dis trict Election \nOfficers and other election authorities impressing that whenever necessary, the information regarding \nhiring charges of helicopters/aircrafts etc. may be obtained by them directly from the Non -Scheduled \nOperators Pe rmit Holders. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n SECR ETARY \n \nEnc. As above (33 pages) \nCopy to Shri Ved Prakash, Director of Operations (Air Transport), O/o the Director General of \nCivil Aviation, Technical Centre, Opp.", + "As above (33 pages) \nCopy to Shri Ved Prakash, Director of Operations (Air Transport), O/o the Director General of \nCivil Aviation, Technical Centre, Opp. Safdarjung A irport, New Delhi ( By Special Messenger) , \nwith the request to facilitate the desired information and keep upda ting the list on the website of \nDGCA so that the election authorities are able to obtain latest information during election process. \nSd/- \n(AVINAS H KUMAR) \n SECRETARY \n326", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G9.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G9 \nELECTI ON CO MMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \n No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol.II Dated: 4th April, 2016 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Office rs of all States/UT s \nSubject: Standard O perat ing P rocedure for follow up action by the Flying Squads on receip t \nof complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in any premise -\nRegarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commissio n`s letter No.76/In structions/2015/EEPS \n/Vol.", + "in any premise -\nRegarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commissio n`s letter No.76/In structions/2015/EEPS \n/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 and to stat e that the instructions therein provide a comprehensive \nSOP in respect of deployment of Flying Squads, SSTs etc for seizure and release of cash and \nother items during election p rocess. \nThe SOP cov ers instances of comp laints relating to movement of large sum of cash \netc. suspected to be for the purpose of bribing of voters etc. However, it is seen that there is \nlack of clarity in respect of the procedure to be followed by the comp laint monitoring ce lls \nand Flying Squads in respect of complaints relating to s torage of large amount of cash at any \npremise which is suspected to be for illegal use in connection with election.", + "Accordingly, it \nis decided that the following procedure may be strictly followe d by the complaint mo nitor ing \ncell, DEMC or the Expenditure Observer on receipt of such com plaints or information that \nlarge amounts of cash or other valuables are lying at any premise which may be used for \nbribing of voters. \n1. On receipt of any such complai nt, the complaint mon itoring cell will immediately \ninform th e Expenditure Observer regardin g the same. \n2. The Expenditure Observer or the Nodal Officer, DEMC will coordinate with the In -\ncharge of the Income Tax Team. If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G9.txt\n_ \n1. On receipt of any such complai nt, the complaint mon itoring cell will immediately \ninform th e Expenditure Observer regardin g the same. \n2. The Expenditure Observer or the Nodal Officer, DEMC will coordinate with the In -\ncharge of the Income Tax Team. If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action. \n3. A team of Flying Squ ad will be immediately rushed to the spot. The team will deploy \npersons at some distance yet within sight from the premises for continuous \nsurveil lance of the premis e till the team from Incom e Tax Department arrives or it is \nconclusively inferred from disc reet enquiry that the information is not genuine. If \nrequired, videography can also be made. \n327 \n 4.", + "If \nrequired, videography can also be made. \n327 \n 4. Neither the Expenditure Observer, nor any member of the Flying Squad wi ll enter the \npremise befor e arrival of the Income Tax Team. \n5. Any action with regard to sear ch and seizure will be undertaken by the Income Tax \nDepartment as per procedure laid down under the Income Tax Act. However, the \nmembers of the Fl ying Squad team or the Expenditure Obser ver m ay enter the \npremise if their serv ices are required by the Income Tax team, which would be \nstrictly under the provisions of the Income Tax Act including authorisation etc. \n6. The DEO/ SP are expected to provide ne cessary assistance in execution of the s earch \nby the Income Tax team. \n7. The Flying Squad team (teams) should be present in the vicinity for interception and \nchecking of persons entering or coming out of the premise during the period of the \nsearch. Cash or v aluables etc found in such vehicles/ wit h suc h persons may be \nseized by the Fly ing Squad as per laid down proc edure. \n8.", + "Cash or v aluables etc found in such vehicles/ wit h suc h persons may be \nseized by the Fly ing Squad as per laid down proc edure. \n8. It is clarified that the Expenditure Observer or the Flying Squad will not carry out any \nsearch of the premises on their own.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G9.txt\n_ \n8. It is clarified that the Expenditure Observer or the Flying Squad will not carry out any \nsearch of the premises on their own. \n9. The instruct ion contained in pa ra 4.2.8 of the Compe ndium of Instructions must be \nstrictly complied by the Expenditure Obs erver. He shall co -ordinate with the \nEnforcement agencies and shall ensure that there is free flow and exchange of \ninformation among all agencies. On receipt of info rmation from any agen cy, a ction is \nto be taken promptly by t he law enforcement agency conce rned. \nYou are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of the Income Tax Department, Police \nDepartment and all the election authorities for com pliance. \nKindly ac knowledge the receipt of this letter.", + "You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of the Income Tax Department, Police \nDepartment and all the election authorities for com pliance. \nKindly ac knowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd.- \n(Satyend ra Kumar Rudola) \nPrincipa l Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -G11 \nM-11045/7/2023 -Distribution -PNG \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Petroleum & Natural Gas \n \nShastri Bhawan, New Delhi \nDated 2nd August, 2023 \nTo, \nThe Chairman and CMD, \nIOCL, BPCL, H PCL, MRPL, NRL, RBML, NEL, Shell and RSIL \n \nSubject: Curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at R etail Outlets during \nelections -reg \nSirs, \nI am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above an d to inform that the Ministry \nhas received a letter dated 18.07.2023 from Elect ion Commission of India (ECI) intimating \nthat the General Election to the Legisl ative Assemblies of C hhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, \nMizoram,", + "07.2023 from Elect ion Commission of India (ECI) intimating \nthat the General Election to the Legisl ative Assemblies of C hhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, \nMizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana is to be condu cted shortly by the Commission and \nGeneral Electio ns to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of some more States/UTs is due \nin the next year 2024 (letter enclo sed). \n2. ECI vide their earlier letter dated 23.03.2023 had stated that there is a mechanism put \nin place by the Commission to control the abuse of money power and excessive e lection \nexpenditure which is under reported. Further, Commission was apprised in the past of sale of \ncoupons for buying fuel and other petroleum products etc. during currency of elections \nwithout routing through the books of ac count by the Political Party or candidates or other \npersons to escape the reporting of expenditure on their p art which also amounts to bribery \nand punishable offence under section 123 B of the R. P. Act, 19 51. These unlawful activities \ndisturb the level playing field during elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n3. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCS) are, therefore, advised to take all the appr opriate \nmeasures to prevent and check sale of such coupons for buying fuel in the poll bound \nStates/UTS and their neighboring States/UTS, so that i t does not vitiate the electoral process. \nThis Ministry may also be apprised of the actions/ measures taken b y OMC s. \nYours sincerely, \nSd/- \n(A. K. Sinha) \nUnder Secretary to the Govt. of India \nTele: 23070329 \n335 \n Anne xure -G12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "of India \nTele: 23070329 \n335 \n Anne xure -G12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/SOP/ESC -ESP/ECI/EEPS/2023 Dated: 3rd August, 2023 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nAll States/UTs \n \nSub: Standard Ope rating Procedure (SOP) for identification of Expen diture Sensitive \nConstituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs) -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to forward herewit h Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for \nidentification of Expe nditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs ) with the request to bring it to the notice of all DEOs and ROs for necessary \ncompliance.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n336 \n Standard Ope rating Procedure for identification of Expenditure Sensitive \nConstituency (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs): \n1. The Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT is required to identify a \nConstituency as Expenditure Sensitive Constituency (ESC) which is \nprone to high expenditure and corrupt practices, on the basis of history, \nprofile of the constituency and past developments after having discussion \nwith District Election Officers, State Police Department, and enforcement \nagencies which participate in e xpenditure monitoring process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n2. The Chief Electora l Officer of the State/UT will organis e the meeting \nwith the State Level Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies at \nleast 6 months before the month of expiry of the Legislative Assembly of \nthe State/ UT and/or Lok Sabha, to identify mapping of sensitivities on \ntwo main grounds. \na. Functiona lities like main cohorts of cash, liquor, drugs, precious \nmetals and freebies. \nb. Area wise sensitivities (District wise, group of district wise, AC wise)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n3. There is a checklist given below which are indicative empiric al \nparameters (These empirical paramet ers have been recollected from \nexperiences in States/UT which underwent polls in past as well as it \ncontains inputs from Technical Expert and CEOs of Group IV). This li st \nis only indicative and may be supplemented with specific other \nexpenditure s ensitivit ies as deliberated by the CEO Office in consultation \nwith Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies as mentioned in point 1. \nThe indicative list of empirical parameters of identifying ESC is given \nbelow: \ni. High amount sei zure of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious \nmetals/jewellery, freebies etc. during the last two Assembly/Lok \nSabha election. \n337 \n ii.", + "during the last two Assembly/Lok \nSabha election. \n337 \n ii. High amount of seizure of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious \nmetals/jewe llery, freebies, etc. in the preceding six months of \nannouncement of election. \niii. Constituency sharing State border and / or International border with \nneighboring State/UT and / or Country be identified as ESC based on \nhistory of seizure or other incidents du ring pa st elections. \niv. Constituency having a signifi cant number of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs). \nv. Information about treasury chests which show a 20% or more increase \nin demand for currency in the six months leading up to announcement \nof elections be o btained from RBI for identification of ESCs. \nvi. Unusually high number of online/di gital transitions from a few to \nmany accounts, mostly of small denominations, starting witnessed by \nbanks 6 months before probable date of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n4. After the broad sensitivities a re comp iled by CEO Office in consultation \nwith Sta te Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies, the district wise \nfindings will be communicated to DEOs which in turn will discuss and \nseek further inputs by forming a District Intelligence Committee \ncomprising of dist rict level officers of enforcement agencies. In case of \nfew Central Agen cies where the strength in State is very few, District \nIntelligence Committee may seek inputs directly from State Level Nodal \nOfficers in place of district level officers of res pective enforcement \nagency. \n5. The District Intellige nce Committee as mentioned above will give its \ninputs back to CEO office within stipulated time which is = (Poll month \nof corresponding previous elections minus 5 months).", + "5. The District Intellige nce Committee as mentioned above will give its \ninputs back to CEO office within stipulated time which is = (Poll month \nof corresponding previous elections minus 5 months). CEO Office will \ncompile detailed l ists wi th observations and comments and will inform \nCommission within timeline of Poll month of corresponding previous \nelection minus 4 months (Poll month minus 4 months). This list shall be \n338 \n marked as confidential and will contain ESCs, Assembly Constituen cy \nwise, including nature of sensitivity and prepa redness (what to do ?) and \nstrategies to overcome the challenge (how to do?). \n6. Sticking to timelines is important as the list and observations received \nfrom CEOs four months in advance from the month of expi ry of t he \nLegislative Assembly of the State/UT and/or Lok Sabha is required to be \nperused for making adequate arrangements for quality monitoring. \n7. For an ESC, there may be upto two Assistant Expenditure Observers, \nsuch additional number of Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and \nVideo Surveillance T eams as required, over and above, those deployed in \nthe remaining constituencies.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n7. For an ESC, there may be upto two Assistant Expenditure Observers, \nsuch additional number of Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and \nVideo Surveillance T eams as required, over and above, those deployed in \nthe remaining constituencies. \n8. The list of ESCs is to be furnished in the format prescribed as under: \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nExpenditure \nSensitive \nConstituency \n(ESC) Name \nof \nDistrict ESC as \nper \nempirical \ncriteria Criteria\u2019s \nmentioned by \nwhich \nagency/agencies Detailed \nnote on \nnature of \nsensitivity \nof ESC \n \n \n339 \n Standard Operating Procedure for identification of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs): \n1.", + "The District Election Officer (DEO), Superintendent of Police (SP) in \nconsultation with the Expenditure Observer (EO), deployed in the \nconstituency shall identify the Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ES Ps) in \nthe constituency during first visit of the EO. \n2. Pockets havin g following characteristics may be identified as ESPs: \ni. Inputs of District Intel ligence Committee be considered for \nidentification of ESPs. \nii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3. Other empirical criterion as mentioned in the list of marking of ESCs \nshould also be perused.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n2. Pockets havin g following characteristics may be identified as ESPs: \ni. Inputs of District Intel ligence Committee be considered for \nidentification of ESPs. \nii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3. Other empirical criterion as mentioned in the list of marking of ESCs \nshould also be perused. \n4. ESPs are to be kept under 24 x 7 surveillance by Flying Squads (FSs) and \nStatic Survei llance Teams (SSTs) particularly during last three days of \npoll. The re shall be a mix of Central Paramilitary Force in the SSTs \nduring this period.", + "The re shall be a mix of Central Paramilitary Force in the SSTs \nduring this period. \n340 \n Anne xure -G 13 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/ SOP/EEM/EEPS/2023 Dated: 23rd November , 2023 \n \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSubject: Standard Operating Procedure for seizure and release of cash and other items -\nRegarding \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commissi on`s letter no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed) , forwarding \ntherewith Standard Operating Procedure for seizure and release of cash and other items, and \nto draw your attention to the instructions laid in \u2018Para 16 -Relea se of Cash \u2019 and to request \nyou to ensure compliance of the instructions in letter and spirit during election process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n2. There are instances of keeping cash and valuables in Treasury/Malkhana without any \nFIR/Complaint . The Commission is concerned ab out the grievances of public and hence, it is \nreiterated that a s per instruction laid in \u2018Para 16 -Release of Cash\u2019, in order to avoid \ninconvenience to the public and genuine persons and also for redressal of their grievances, if \nany, a Committee shall be f ormed comprising three officers of the District, namely, (i) CEO, \nZila Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA, (ii) Nodal Officer of Ex penditure Monitoring in the District \nElection Office (Convenor) and (iii) District Treasury Officer .", + "Name of such committee will \nbe \u2018Distr ict Grievance Committee\u2019 , who shall suo -moto examine each case of seizure made \nby the Police or SST or FS and where the Committee finds that no FIR/Complaint has been \nfiled against the seizure or where the seizure is not linked with any candidate or politi cal \nparty or any election campaign etc., as per SOP dated 29th May, 2015, it shall take immediate \nstep to order releas e of such cash etc. to such persons from whom the cash was seized after \npassing speaking order to that effect. If the release of cash is m ore than Rs. 10 (Ten) Lac, the \nnodal officer of Income Tax shall be kept informed before the release is effected.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure -G11.txt\n_ \n3. It is to be ensure d that functioning of \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 should be given \nwide publicity, including telephone number of the Convenor of the Committee. The \nprocedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document and it \nshould also be informed to such persons at the time of seizure of cash. It is also to be ensured \nthat during election process the \u2018Di strict Grievance Committee\u2019 headed by CEO, Zila \n341 \n Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA will meet once in 24 hours at a predeclared place and time. All the \ninformatio n pertaining to release of cash shall be maintained by the Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in a regi ster, serially date wise with the details regarding amount of \nCash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n4.", + "All the \ninformatio n pertaining to release of cash shall be maintained by the Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in a regi ster, serially date wise with the details regarding amount of \nCash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n4. In no case, the matter relating to seized cash/valuables shall be kept pending in \nMalkhana or Treasury for more tha n 7 (seven) days after the date of poll, unless any \nFIR/Complaint is filed. However, \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 should not delay in taking \ndecision and keep pending any case unnecessarily upto the 7th day of date of poll. It shall be \nthe responsibility of the Returning Officer to bring all such cases before \u2018District Grievance \nCommittee\u2019 and to release the cash/valuables as per order of the Committee. \n5. You are requested to bring it to notice of all DEOs, ROs, el ection authorities concerned \ninclu ding Observers, all Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies involved in Election \nExpenditure Monitoring for necessary compliance .", + "5. You are requested to bring it to notice of all DEOs, ROs, el ection authorities concerned \ninclu ding Observers, all Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies involved in Election \nExpenditure Monitoring for necessary compliance . \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \nEncl. As above (Anup Kumar Khakhlary ) \n Under Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D6.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D6 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF IN DIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.464/INST/2011/EPS Dated: 28th March 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n1. Assam, Dispur \n2. West Bengal, Kolkata \n3. Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram \n4. Tamil Nadu, Chennai", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D6.txt\n_ \n5. Puducherry, Puducherry \n \nSubject: General Election to Legis lative Assembly, 2011 -Vehicle permit for district office \nbearers of recognized political party regarding. \n \nSir, \n With reference to the subject ci ted and in partial modification of the Commission\u2019s \ninstruction of even no. dated 23rd March, 2011, I a m directed to state that the Commission has \nreviewed the matter and has now decided that if any political party applies for permission for \nvehicles to be used by their district level office bearers/ leaders(other than the star \ncampaigner) for their visit t o multiple ACs within the district for electioneering purposes, \nnecessary permission should be given by the DEO of the district concerned. In such cases, the \npermit shall be in the name of the person while also mentioning the registration no.", + "In such cases, the \npermit shall be in the name of the person while also mentioning the registration no. of the \nvehicl e. The expenditure on this vehicle shall be incurred by the political party and not by the \ncandidates. This permit should not be used for travel in other districts. \nI am to further state that the Commission has directed that for a particular district only \none permit may be issued for a recognized party whether national or state. \n It is further stated that the permit should be issued indicating t he name of the political \nleader, the No. of vehicle and also the period for which issued. The permit ma y be issued on a \npaper of a colour different from those used for issuing permits to candidates and star \ncampaigners, so that it can be easily recognized. An attested copy of the permit shall be \nprominently displayed on wind screen of the vehicle and origin al be kept by the person for \nchecking by police or any other authorities. The surveillance teams should also be informed \nin the matter. \n Yours fai thfully, \nSd/-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D6.txt\n_ \nprominently displayed on wind screen of the vehicle and origin al be kept by the person for \nchecking by police or any other authorities. The surveillance teams should also be informed \nin the matter. \n Yours fai thfully, \nSd/- \n (SUMIT MUKHERJEE) \n UNDER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D8.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D8 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \nNo.464 /AP- HP & AP-LA/BE/2011 /EEM Dated: 3rd June 2011 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer of \n All States and UT \n \nSubject: Clarification regarding lodging expen ses being incurred by the ca mpaigners of the \ncontesting candidates. \n \nSir, \nI am directed to invite reference to the provisions of Section77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 195 1.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to invite reference to the provisions of Section77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 195 1. As per Explanation 1(a) read with Exp lanation 2 \nunder sub-section (1) of the said Section, the expen diture incurred by leaders of the political \nparty, who are star campaigners, on account of travel for propagating programme of the \nparty shall not be deemed to be the expenditure of the candidate in conne ction with the \nelection. The expen diture related to booking of hotels and lodges rooms in the \nconstituency by or for the Star campaigners is not exempted un der Section77 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n2.", + "The expen diture related to booking of hotels and lodges rooms in the \nconstituency by or for the Star campaigners is not exempted un der Section77 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n2. I am further directed to inform that all expen diture including lodging/boarding \nexpen ses of star campaigners in the con stituency where they c ampaign for any cand idate \nshall be included in the expe nditure accou nt of that particular candidate, provided that - \n(a) the Star Campaigners/Campaigners have actually campaigned for the candidate, and (b) \nthe Star Campaigners/Campaigners have incurred such boarding and lodging expen diture \nwhile remaining in a commercial hotel or lodge for the purpose of election campaign \nof the cand idate irrespective of the fact whether the payment is made by such cand idate or \nnot.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D8.txt\n_ \n3. The market value of such commercial boarding and lodging is to be calculated \ntowards the election ex penditure of the candidate, even if the boarding and lodging is \nprovided as complimentary. It is further clarified that if the star campaigner while \navailing the boa rding and lodging in one constituency, travels to another constituency to \ncampaign for other candidates, then the lodging and boarding expense will be \nproportionately distributed as the expense of those candidates. \n4. A notice may be issued immediately in all such ca ses and it should be processed \naccordingly. \n5. This disposes of Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh, letter no. 1760 /Elecs.D/2011 -\n7, da ted 30.04 .2011. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n UND ER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D11.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D11 \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2012 /EEPS/Vol.I Dated: 9th February, 2012 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nall the States/UTs \n \n \nSub:- General Elections to Legislative Assemblies of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, \nManipur and Goa-2012- Clarification on use of Video Vans during election by \ncontesting candidates and political parties-Reg. \n \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&B E dated \n31st October, 2008 (copy enclosed) regarding use of video van etc.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&B E dated \n31st October, 2008 (copy enclosed) regarding use of video van etc. by political parties and \ncandidates during election and to state that clarification has been sought regarding accounting \nof expenditure on this sorts by the political parties or candidates. In the subject matter it is \nclarified as under:- \n \n(i) If the Video Van is for political party used during election process for general \nparty propaganda w ithout mentioning the name of any candidate or photo of \ncandidate of any constituency, then it shall be book ed to party account, which shall \nbe reported within 75 days by the party after completion of election in case of \nAssembly election or within 90 days in case of Lok Sabha election. \n(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any posters/banners of \nthe candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his constituency, then \nthe expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s).", + "(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any posters/banners of \nthe candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his constituency, then \nthe expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s). \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY\n182", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D12.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D12 \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 61/Complaints /AP-LS/2012/EEPS Dated:19th July, 2012 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \n \nSubject: Collection of information from banks regarding suspicious transactions during \nelectioneering under Article -324 of the Constitution - regarding \n \n \nSir, \n With refere nce to the suggestions of Indian Banks\u2019 Asso ciation vide letter no.", + "LEGAL/5946, dated 6th June, 2012 (copy enclosed), I am directed to state that in order to \nmaintain purity of election process, the District Election O fficers (DEOs) sh all call for the \nfollowing information from the Banks regarding susp icious cash transactions made through \nthe banks during the election process: \n \n(i) Unusu al and suspicious cash withdrawal or deposit of cash in a bank account exceeding \nRs. 1 lakh during the process of election, without any such instance of deposit or \nwithdrawal during the last two months. \n \n(ii) Unusu al transfer of amount by RTGS from one bank account to the accounts of s everal \npersons in a district/constituency during the election process without any precedent \nof such transfer. \n \n(iii) Any deposit of cash or withdrawal of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh from bank account of \ncandidates or spouse or his dependants, as mentioned in the affidavit filed by \ncandidates which is available in CEO\u2019s website. \n \n(iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the account of the \npolitical party during the election process.", + "(iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the account of the \npolitical party during the election process. \n \n(v) Any other suspicious cash transactions, which might be used for bribing the \nelectors.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D12.txt\n_ \n2. The above information shall be processed by the DEOs and wherever it is suspected \nthat the cash may be used for bribing of electors, then Flying Squad may be asked to take \n183 \n necessary action, after due verification. How ever, if the amount of cash deposit or \nwithdrawal is more than Rs.10 lakh, then such information shall be passed on to the \nNodal Officer of the Income Tax Department, for taking necessary action under the Income \nTax laws. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: \n \nShri K Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive, Indian Banks Asso ciation World Trade Centre \nComplex, Centre 1, 6th Floor, Cuffee Parade, Mumbai-400005, with request to inform \nall banks for compliance during election process.", + "Sd/- \n (AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n184", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13.txt\n_ \nAnnexure - D13 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nFile No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII Dated: 14th November, 2013 \n To \n 1. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Madhya Pradesh \n Bhopal \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Rajasthan \n Jaipur \n \nSubject: Prevention of Storage and Illegal Distribution of Liquor during elections - \nInstructions to DEOs for Daily Report of liquor Sale - matter reg. \nSir, \nI am directed to draw your attention to the instructions of the Election Commissi on of \nIndia regarding Production, Storage and Distribution of Liquor during Election (ECI \nCompendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring, July 2013 section 5.10.6, page \n28).", + "I am further directed to inform that preventing illegal liquor dist ribution during the election \nis one of the very important responsibilities of the Collector & District Election Officer and the \nSuperintendent of Police. Observers of the Election Commission are also expected to monitor \nsuch activities. \n2. In this regard d etailed instructions have been issued from time to time and list of IMFL \nshops are be made available to the DEOs where there had been suspicious increase in sale of \nIMFL. The DEOs are also aware that all the excise units of the districts, namely - Distiller ies, \nBottling Units, Liquor Warehouses have been brought under continuous surveillance of the \nofficials concerned. In important units, officers and armed forces are to be posted round -the-\nclock. Moreover, almost in all districts, available officials are to be given the special \nresponsibility of monitoring liquor flow during the elections. Some of the officials will have to \nbe deployed on the border check p ost to prevent cross -border liquor movement during the \nelections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13.txt\n_ \n3. Though, these steps have resulted in significant tightening of excise machinery in the \nState, yet the situation needs further improvement at district level. The retail outlets of liquor are \n185 turning out to be highly vulnerable from liquor distribution point of view. All District Collectors \nand Superintendent of Police need to work on this in a more focused and systematic way. \n \n4. The Commission has been receiving following complaints: \nA. St orage of cheaper brands of IMFL and country liquor in local slums, shanty towns and \nremote rural pocket s for distribution prior to election. This storage is happening with help from \nthe retail shops which are selling liquor in bulk to individuals, in contravention of State Excise \nAct and General and Special License Conditions. \nB. Stock registers are not bei ng maintained in some of the shops. It has been reported that some \nshops, even though maintain the stock register, they do not maintain brand -wise stock register.", + "B. Stock registers are not bei ng maintained in some of the shops. It has been reported that some \nshops, even though maintain the stock register, they do not maintain brand -wise stock register. \nThis creates serious problems in monitoring the daily sales and makes physical stock verifica tion \nof the shops almost impossible. \nC. Coupons are being issued by the candidates, which are convertible into liquor bottles at the \nshops. This is violation of conditions of State Excise Act/Rules, which prohibits sales in any \nform other than cash.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13.txt\n_ \n5. In view of the above, I am directed to request for compliance the following instructions: - \nI. Daily Monitoring of liquor sales: - \nEach district has, on an average 25 liquor retail shops. The district Collectors must ensure to get \ndaily report of the shops w here there has been significant increase in the sales. A good way of \ndoing that will be to take the average daily sale of October 2013 for each of your liquor retail \nshop and compare daily sales figure with the October average. Wherever the sales figure ex ceed \nby 30% or more, it points to a possibility of bulk sale. These need to be investigated and severe \naction must be taken against the shop which may in clude even cancellation of the license. \nFor this a prescribed form for reporting is enclosed in Annexur e-1.", + "These need to be investigated and severe \naction must be taken against the shop which may in clude even cancellation of the license. \nFor this a prescribed form for reporting is enclosed in Annexur e-1. The District Collector is \nexpected to get this report from the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner and after \ntaking suitable action send the report to the Election Commission (CEO) along with his remarks, \nin the format prescribed in Annexu re-2. \nII. Ensuring maintenance of stock register: - \nIt has been found during surprise inspections that some of the shops are not maintaining the stock \nregister at all, or are maintaining it without following the prescribed format. This is done with a \nview to hide bulk sale information and to make stock verification very cumbersome. \n186 District Collectors with the help of the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner must \nensure proper maintenance of brand -wise stock register in all shops. \nIII. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop.", + "III. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop. This as pointed out \nearlier is a violation o f General License Conditions of State Excise Act. Collectors are expected \nto take action against such shops.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13.txt\n_ \nIII. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop. This as pointed out \nearlier is a violation o f General License Conditions of State Excise Act. Collectors are expected \nto take action against such shops. \nIV. Listing and close monitoring of sensitive liquor shops: - \nClassify the liquor shops in your district as sensitive based on the following crite ria:- \nA. Those shops which, on 01.11.2013, have liquor stock which is 50% or more than the liquor \nstock on 01.11.2012. The list of such IMFL shops has a lready been communicated. However, \nyou need repeat this exercise for Country Liquor shops in your distr ict.", + "The list of such IMFL shops has a lready been communicated. However, \nyou need repeat this exercise for Country Liquor shops in your distr ict. \nB. Shops, which are located in a slum or are located in close proximity of a slum. \nC. Shops located away from main roads and located in interior rural pockets. \nD. Shops which show more than 30% increase in sales on any day in November as compared \nwith their average daily sales of October, 2013. \nThese shops must be monitored and their brand -wise stock register checked on daily basis. \nV. Prevention of liquor storage for distribution in election: \nSlum areas, shanty towns, camps (if any) in urban areas and remote or poorly accessible \nhabitations in rural areas are potential storage points for illegal liquor. District Collectors with \nthe Excise Officials are expected to identify such locations and conduct frequent police \npatrolling and raids in such loca tions.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13.txt\n_ \n6. In the light of all the above instructions, I am directed to request you to issue suitable \ninstructions to the Collectors & District Election Officers to give a daily report in the format \nprescribed in Annexure -2 to the Special Secretary Excise (CEO) , State Government, who will \nsend a compiled report for the entire state to the Commission. \n7. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all DEOs, SPs, all Observers and \nofficers of Excise Deptt. \nYours faithfully, \n Sd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n187 Copy forwarded for necessary action to: \n1. Shri D.R. Johari, Addl. Excise Commissioner and Nodal Officer on Ex cise, C -100/50 Shivaji \nNagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (By Camp Bag/Speed Post/email) \n2.", + "Shri D.R. Johari, Addl. Excise Commissioner and Nodal Officer on Ex cise, C -100/50 Shivaji \nNagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (By Camp Bag/Speed Post/email) \n2. Shri Jitender Kumar Updhayay, RAS, Addl. Excise Commissioner (Adm) Zone, Udaipur, \nRajasthan(By Camp Bag/Speed Post/e -mail) \n \nBelow Annexure 1 \nDaily Report from District Excise Officer to Collector for Liquor Monitoring (Only those shops, \nwhich have 30% or more increase in sales ove r average ---------- date----------- month ---------- year \ndaily need to be reported.) \n \nName of the District: Date: \n \nS.No.", + "Name of the District: Date: \n \nS.No. Name and \naddress of the \nshop Average \ndaily sales \nof ---date-\n------\nmonth ----\n--year (in \nBulk \nLitre) Yeste rday\u2019s \nsale (in \nBulk Liter) Percentage \nincrease in \nsales (%) Reasons \nfor \nincrease Action taken \n \n \n188 \nBelow Annexure 2 \nDaily Report from Collector and DEO to CEO for Liquor Monitoring \nName of the District: Date: \n1. No. of IMFL shops in the district: \n2. No. of Country Liquor shops in the district:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D13.txt\n_ \n1. No. of IMFL shops in the district: \n2. No. of Country Liquor shops in the district: \n3. Brand -wise stock reg ister maintained in all shops: (yes/no) \n(Please mention action taken against those s hops where a violation is found and mention if the \nproper brand -wise stock registers is maintained since) \n4. List of sensitive liquor retail shops in the district: \n(Please enclose the list with complete address and licensee name and reason for classifying it as \nsensitive) \nS. No. Name and \naddress of the \nshop Licensee Name Reason for \nclassifying it as \nsensitive Steps taken for close \nmonitoring \n \n \n5. Ac tion taken against any liquor shops for any violations: \n(Specify the action and penalty levied, if any) \nS. No.", + "Ac tion taken against any liquor shops for any violations: \n(Specify the action and penalty levied, if any) \nS. No. Name and \naddress of \nthe shop Licensee \nName Violation \nDetected Action \nTaken Violation rectified \nor not \n \n \n6.List of possible illegal liquor storage locations in the district: \n S. No. Name of the \nlocation Name of the \nmohalla/village Reason fo r being a \npotential storage \narea Preventive or \ncorrective step taken \n \n \n189 \n7.Daily liquor sale monitoring report (Only for shops having over 30% incre ase in sale as \ncompared with average daily sale of --------- date---------- month ---------- year ): - \nS. No . Name and \naddress of \nthe shop Average \ndaily sales \nof --------\ndate------\nmonth -----\n----year \n(in Bulk \nLiter) Yesterday\u2019s \nsale (in \nBulk Liter) Percentage \nincrease in \nsales (%) Reasons \nfor \nincrease Action taken", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D14 \nELECTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 11000 1 \nNo. 491/SM/2013 /Communication Dated: 25th October 2013 \n \nTo \n1. Chief Electoral Officers \nof all States and Union Territories", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14.txt\n_ \n2. Presidents/General Secretaries \nof All National/State recognized Political Parties. \n \nSub: Instructions of the Commission with respect to use of Social Media in Election \nCampaigning. \nSir, \n \nThe Commission\u2019s attention was drawn to use of social media for election campa igning \nand also certain violations of the Electoral Law in the social media, which need to be regulated \nin the interest of transparency and level playing field in the elections. \n \nSocial media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, \nshare, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. It \ndifferentiates from traditional/industrial media in many aspects such as quality, reach, \nfrequency, usability, immediacy, and permanence. The prevalence of Web and social media has \nincreased over the years and there have been demands from the political and social groups to \nregulate the social media during elections as other media is regulated.", + "The prevalence of Web and social media has \nincreased over the years and there have been demands from the political and social groups to \nregulate the social media during elections as other media is regulated. \n \nThere are broadly five different types of social media: \n \na) collaborative projects (for example, Wikipedia) \nb) blogs and micro blogs (for example, Twitter) \nc) content communities (for example, You Tube) \nd) social networking sites (for example, Face book) \ne) virtual game-worlds (e.g., Apps) \n \nLegal provisions relating to election campa igning apply to social media in the same \nmanner in which they apply to any other form of election campa igning using any other media. \nSince social media is a relatively new form of media, it appears necessary to clarify to all \nconcerned by the following instructions:- \n \nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts. \n \nCandidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations.", + "Candidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations. \nDetailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have to be filled were issued vide \nthe Commission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14.txt\n_ \nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts. \n \nCandidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations. \nDetailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have to be filled were issued vide \nthe Commission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form \n191 requires that email ID of the candidate, if any, should be communicated to the \nCommission in this Form. The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media \naccounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This information \nshould be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:- \n\u201cMy contact telephone no.", + "The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media \naccounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This information \nshould be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:- \n\u201cMy contact telephone no.(s) \nis/are\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ., my email ID (if any) is \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ., and \nmy social media accounts (if any) are\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u201d \n \nB. Pre-Certification of Political Adverti sements \nIn pursuance of the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India\u2019s Order in SLP (Civil) N.6679/2004, \ndated 13 April,2004, the Commission issued detailed instructions on this subject vide its order \nno. 509/75 /2004/J S-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004.", + "509/75 /2004/J S-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004. In this order, it was stated that every \nregistered/national and State political pa rty and every contesting candidate proposing to issue \nadvertisements on television channels and/ or on cable network will have to apply to Election \nCommission of India/designated officer for pre-certification of all political advertisements on \nelectronic media before the publication. The order was further modified and consolidated \nvide Commission\u2019s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and Monitoring \nCommittees at district and State levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of \nsuch advertisement along with other functions viz. acting against Paid News etc. Since social \nmedia websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14.txt\n_ \nvide Commission\u2019s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and Monitoring \nCommittees at district and State levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of \nsuch advertisement along with other functions viz. acting against Paid News etc. Since social \nmedia websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the \nCommission contained in its order No.509/75/2 004/JS-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004 shall also \napply mutatis mutandis to websites including social media websites and shall fall under \nthe purview of pre-certification. You are, therefore, requested to ensure that no political \nadvertisements are released to any internet based media/websites, including social media \nwebsites, by political pa rties/candidates without pre-certification from competent authorities in \nthe same format a nd following the same procedures as referred in the aforesaid orders.", + "C. Expenditure on campaigning through internet including social media websites. \n \nAccording to Section 77, sub section (1), of Representation of the People Act,1951, every \ncandidate is required to keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure in connection \nwith the election incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent between the date on \nwhich he has filed nomination and the date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates \ninclusive. The Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India had directed in Common Cause Vs. Union of \nIndia in 2005 that political parties should also submit a statement of expenditure of elections to \nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campa ign through \nany advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections. \n \nFor the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14.txt\n_ \nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campa ign through \nany advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections. \n \nFor the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political \nparties shall include all expenditure on campa igning, including expenditure on advertisements \non social media, both for maintaining a correct account of expenditure and for submitting the \nstatement of expenditure. This, am ong other things, shall include payments ma de to \ninternet companies and websites for carrying advertisements and also campa ign \nrelated operational expenditure on making of creative development of content, operational \n192 expenditure on salaries and wages paid to the team of workers employed by such candidates \nand political parties to maintain their social media accounts, etc.", + "D. Application of Model Code of Conduct to content on internet including social \nmedia. \n \nThe Commission has a model code of conduct in place during the elections in respect of \npolitical parties and candidates which remains in force from the date the elections are \nannounced by the Commission till the completion of elections. It is clarified that the provisions \nof model code of conduct and related instructions of the Commission issued from time to time \nshall also apply to the content being posted on the internet, including social media websites, by \ncandidates and political parties. \n \nE. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political parties is \nconcerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation with the Ministry of \nCommunication and Information Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so \nfar as they relate to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D14.txt\n_ \nE. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political parties is \nconcerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation with the Ministry of \nCommunication and Information Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so \nfar as they relate to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of \npolitical parties and candidates. \nThese instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned including \ncandidates, political pa rties, media and election observers for immediate necessary action. \n \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(Rahul Sharma) \n(Under Secretary) \nTel. 011-23052070 \nEmail: rahulsharma.eci@gmail.com \n \n \n \n193", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D15.txt\n_ \nAnnexure - D15 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nFile No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS/Vol. I Dated: 22nd January 2014 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States & UTs \n \nSubject: Clarification regarding expenditure incurred by leaders of political party (Star -\nCampaigners) ------- under explanation 1 to section 77 (1) of R.P. Act, 1951 ------ matter \nregarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \nIn supersession of the Commission\u2019s letter of e ven no. dated 18th April, 2013, letter nos, \n76/2009/SDR, dated 31st March,2009 and 20th August, 2009 and para (iii) of letter No.", + "dated 18th April, 2013, letter nos, \n76/2009/SDR, dated 31st March,2009 and 20th August, 2009 and para (iii) of letter No. \n437/6/INST/2008, dated 31-10-2008 and para 3 of letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated \n20-01-2012 (copies enclosed), on t he subject cited, I am directed to clarify as under: - \n (a) If any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any other person including \nany member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency concerned, or any \nrepresentative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader (star -campaigner) of the \npolitical party in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter etc., then the travel expenses of such leader shall \nbe wholly booked to the account of political party, provided that the sai d member of political \nparty or media person or attendant sharing the transport with the leader (star campaigner) do not \nplay any role in election campaign for any candidate in any manner.", + "However, if any such \nperson(s) sharing the transport with the leade r plays any role in election campaign for the \ncandidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s). \n(b) T he names of leaders of the political party (star campaigners), as defined in Explanation 2 of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D15.txt\n_ \ncandidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s). \n(b) T he names of leaders of the political party (star campaigners), as defined in Explanation 2 of \nsection 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951 are to be communicated to the Election Commission of \n194 India and the Chief Electoral Officer of the State by the political par ty, within a period of seven \ndays from the date of notification for such election and such leaders are entitled to the benefits \nprovided under section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951, from the date on which the list including his \nname is received by the Election Commission of India and by the Chief Electoral Officer of the \nState concerned.", + "(c) If the leader (star campaigner) is a part of any rally, organised outside his constituency, he is \nentitled to the exemption provided under Explanation 1 of section 77(1) o f the R. P. Act,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure - D15.txt\n_ \n1951.However, if the leader (star campaigner) is also contesting election in any constituency, \nthen he is not entitled to any benefit u/ s 77 of the said Act, for the travel expenses incurred \nwithin his own constituency and the expenses on meeting or rally organised by him in his \nconstituency including the travel expenses are to be added to his account of election expenditure. \n(d) If the rally /meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), where \nthe leader shares the dais with other contesting candidates, then the meeting expense is to be \napportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidat es.", + "(d) If the rally /meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), where \nthe leader shares the dais with other contesting candidates, then the meeting expense is to be \napportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidat es. However, if, he \n(star campaigner) is taking part in a rally/ meeting, along with other contesting c andidates of his \nparty outside his constituency, then the meeting expense shall be apportioned to the election \nexpenditure of all such candidates, for whose election campaign, such rally/meeting is organised \nand no part of such rally/meeting expense, organ ised outside his constituency shall be added to \nthe election expense of the leader (star campaigner). \nThis may be brought to the notice of all concerned including all political parties in the state. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n195", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D16 \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS Vol.VII Dated: 9th April, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States/Union Territories \n \nSubject: General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2014 -Expenditure on Security cover to \nMinisters/Candidates -Instructions regarding. \n \nRef.: (i) Commission \u2019s letter No. 437/6/96 -PLN -III dated 09.04.1996 ; \n (ii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/2007/PLN.III dated 24.10.2007; \n (iii) Commission\u2019s letter No.", + "437/6/96 -PLN -III dated 09.04.1996 ; \n (ii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/2007/PLN.III dated 24.10.2007; \n (iii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2009/EPS dated 08.02.2009; \n(iv) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/INST/2009/CC&BE dated 25.03.2009. \n \nSir/Madam, \nThe Commission has in the past, issued various instructions from time to time regar ding \nthe accounting of the cost which will be incurred on the security to be provided to the \nMinisters/Star Campaigners/Candidates, as per their security entitlement.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16.txt\n_ \n2. The Commission has received a reference from the CEO, Uttarakhand seeking \nclarificatio n as to whether the cost incurred on the security vehicle and guards will be paid by the \ncandidates or by the State Government. For removing confusion and for convenience of all \nconcerned, the issue relating to expenditure on security person/security vehic les are hereby \ncollated and reiterated for observance during the period when the Model Code of Conduct is in \nforce: \n(i) Under the directives of the Gover nment of India, the persons provided with \u2018Z+\u2019 \n(Z plus) security cover are permitted the use of State -owned one bullet proof vehicles for \nthe particular person. Such persons, whether they are holding office or out of it, and \nwhether they are candidates or not, shall be permitted the use of the said State -owned \nbullet proof vehicles during the election perio d covered by the Model Code of Conduct.", + "Such persons, whether they are holding office or out of it, and \nwhether they are candidates or not, shall be permitted the use of the said State -owned \nbullet proof vehicles during the election perio d covered by the Model Code of Conduct. \nThe use of multiple vehicles in the name of stand -by should not be permitted unless so \nspecifically prescribed by security authorities in any particular case. The cost of \n196 propulsion of such vehicles should be borne b y the person concerned when it is used for \nnon-official purposes during such period. \n(ii) In case of the visiting political functionaries, who are \u2018star campaigners\u2019 \nsponsored by political parties in pursuance of Explanation of the Section 77 of the R. P. \nAct, 1951, the expenditure in this regard, will be accounted for in the party\u2019s account. If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of ve hicle in the constituency shall \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account.", + "If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of ve hicle in the constituency shall \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account. \n(iii) If the par ty functionary enjoying the security facility is not a star campaigner, and \nhe campaigns for the candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for \nsuch campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account. \n(iv) The number of vehicles to ac company the carcade including pilots, escorts etc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16.txt\n_ \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account. \n(iii) If the par ty functionary enjoying the security facility is not a star campaigner, and \nhe campaigns for the candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for \nsuch campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account. \n(iv) The number of vehicles to ac company the carcade including pilots, escorts etc. \nwill be strictly in accordance with the instructions laid down by the security authorities \nand shall n ot exceed them under any circumstances. The cost of propulsion of all such \npilot/escorts vehicles, whet her owned by Government or hired vehicles, will be met by \nthe State Government. No recovery need be made also on the cost of the manpower \nprovided.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D16.txt\n_ \n3. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n197", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D17.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D17 \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.I Dated: 9th May, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n All States/UTs \n \nSubject: Travel by the candidate/Star Campaigner after poll and before declaration of result -\nmatter reg. \n \nSir, \nInstances have been reported that many contesting candidates, including the Star \nCampaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll for official \nor non -official purpose and clarifications have been sought regarding accounting of such \nexpenditure on travel.", + "Sir, \nInstances have been reported that many contesting candidates, including the Star \nCampaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll for official \nor non -official purpose and clarifications have been sought regarding accounting of such \nexpenditure on travel. In t he subject matter, I am directed to clarify as under: \n \n(i) The expenses after the poll and before the decla ration of result, which can be said \nto be in connection with the election shall only be accounted for by the candidates \nas per Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n(ii) Therefore, the expenses on travel of a Star Campaigner or a candidate a fter the \ndate of poll, which are not connected with election shall not be added to any \ncandidate\u2019s account. If the Star Campaigner/Candidate visits the c onstituency, \nwhere he or she has contested the election, the travel expenses within the \nconstituency fo r overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of \ncounting shall be added to his or her account.", + "If the Star Campaigner/Candidate visits the c onstituency, \nwhere he or she has contested the election, the travel expenses within the \nconstituency fo r overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of \ncounting shall be added to his or her account. \n(iii) If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his \nconstituency after the poll, the said expense shall be shown by the political party \nin the accounts submitted to the Commission within 75 days of the completion of \nassembly election or 90 days of Lok Sabha election . \n2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to inform all the District Election Officers, \nExpenditur e Observers, Candidates and the Political Parties in the State. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D18.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D18 \n \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 61/Complaints/2014/EEPS Vol.VI Dated: 9th June, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n of All States/UTs \n \nSubject: General Elections to the Lok Sabha -2014 -Accounting of parking charges of \naircraft/helicopter -Regarding \n \nSir, \nThe Commission has receive d queries regarding accounting of parking charges being \nreported by the candidates/party during electioneering. In the subject matter, I am directed to \nclarify that the parking charges of aircraft/helicopter shall be calculated as under: - \n1.", + "In the subject matter, I am directed to \nclarify that the parking charges of aircraft/helicopter shall be calculated as under: - \n1. In aviation se ctor, parking charges of aircraft (day/night) are levied on aircraft/helicopter \noperators as per rates determined by Airport Authority of India or by Pri vate airport operator at \nrespective airport. Therefore, the amount for calculation of expenditure of th e candidate shall be \ncharged as per actual amount paid or payable at such airports. At places other than commercial \nairport, the parking charges should be as per actual amount paid by the operator or candidate. \n2. Therefore, the parking charges at commerci al airports should be obtained from the airport \nauthority of India or the private airport operator for calculation of parking charges of any aircraft. \nFor parking at other places, the actual charges paid by the operator or candidate for parking of \naircraft shall be taken into account. \n3. Any dispute on accounting of expenditure shall be dealt with Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. I, dated 14.03.2013. (enclosed 3 pages)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D18.txt\n_ \n3. Any dispute on accounting of expenditure shall be dealt with Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. I, dated 14.03.2013. (enclosed 3 pages) \n4. You are requested to bring into the notice of all includi ng the Expenditure Observers \ndeployed during currently concluded Lok Sabha Election, 2014 & State Legislative Assemblies \nElection from Andhra Pradesh, Od isha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, 2014 and some other Bye -\nelections. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n( Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure _D19.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013D19 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: Permission of vehicles to the contesting candidates and incurring the expenditure in \nthe accounts of electio ns expenses - regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to invite your attention to the Commission\u2019s letter N o. 437/6/2007 -\nPLN -III(Vol -III), dated 16th March, 2007 and to say that each candidate is given permission by \nthe Returning Officer for use of vehicles for campaign purpose during elections.", + "437/6/2007 -\nPLN -III(Vol -III), dated 16th March, 2007 and to say that each candidate is given permission by \nthe Returning Officer for use of vehicles for campaign purpose during elections. It has come to \nthe notice of the Commission that some candidates take permission for use of campaign \nvehicles and do not show the expenditure incurred on hiring/propelling of the vehicles in the \naccounts of their elec tion expenditure. Such vehicles are often used by others during the \nelection process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure _D19.txt\n_ \n2. Therefore, I am directed to inform that if the candidate, after obtaining permission from \nthe Returning Officer, does not intend to use the campaign vehicle(s), for any period of more \nthan two days, he/she shall intimate to the Returning Officer, to withdraw the permis sion for \nsuch vehicle(s). If the candidate, after obtaining permission does not intimate the R.O., to \nwithdraw the permission of such campaign vehicles, it will be presumed that the candidate has \nused the permitted vehicles for campaign purpose and accordi ngly, the expenditure as per the \nnotified rates on use of such vehicles shall be added to his/ her accounts of election expenses. \nThe details of all such vehicle, permissions and withdrawal requests shall be given to the \nAccounting Team by the R.O. for acc ounting the expenditure of such candidates. \n3 This may be brought to the notice of all the political parties, candidates and their agents, \nofficials conc erned and Expenditure Observers.", + "for acc ounting the expenditure of such candidates. \n3 This may be brought to the notice of all the political parties, candidates and their agents, \nofficials conc erned and Expenditure Observers. \n4 Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D20.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D20 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/2016/SDR Dated: 30th April, 2016 \nTo \n \nThe Pres idents/General Secretaries of \n All recognized and registered unrecognized Political Parties \n \n \nSubject: -Election expenses of candidates and political par ties- travel expenses on visits to \nforeign countries for purposes of canvassing -regarding.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to say that as per section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 \ninserted by the Representation of People (Amendment) Act, 2010, Indian citizens absenting from \ntheir place of ordinary residence in India owing to their employment, educ ation or otherwise \noutside India (whether temporarily or not) are entitled to have their names registered in the \nelectoral rolls in the constituencies in which their place of residence in India as mentioned in \ntheir passports is located. The Indian citizen s so registered as electors in India (called under the \nRegistration of Electors Rules 1960 as \u2018overseas electors\u2019) are entitled to vote in their respective \nnative constituencies in India if they happen to be present in their native places on the day of pol l \nin the constituency in which they are registered as such overseas electors. Pursuant to the above \nprovisions of law, a large number of Indian citizens living abroad have got their names enrolled \nin the electoral rolls in different parts of the country fo r the purposes of elections to the House of \nPeople and State Legislative Assemblies.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D20.txt\n_ \n2. It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in connection with the current \nround of general elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Kerala, Puducherry , Tamil Nadu & \nWest Bengal and several bye -elections being currently held in some of the States, some \ncandidates are travelling from India to overseas co untries for the purposes of canvassing in their \nfavour to seek votes of the overseas electors residing in those countries. In this context, the \nCommission would like to clarify that though seeking votes of oversees electors by going abroad \nby the candidates or their agents or party leaders is not prohibited under the law, all expenditure \nincurred by those c andidates, their agents or party leaders on their travel, boarding, lodging etc., \nin those countries would be deemed to be the expenditure incurred or au thorized by the \n201 candidates in connection with their election.", + "Thus, all such expenditure would come wit hin the \nmeaning of section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and will have to be \nincluded by the candidates concerned in their accounts of election expenses which are subject to \nthe limits prescribed by Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D20.txt\n_ \n3. The Commission would, however, like to further clarify that any inducement to overseas \nelectors by way of Air tickets or any other allur ements to them, in cash or kind, to come to India \nfor the purpose of voting at the aforesaid elections would amount to the electoral offence of \n\u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 171B of the Indian Penal Code, as also the corrupt \npractice of \u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 123(1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951. Needless to add th at the commission of the above mentioned electoral offence and \ncorrupt practice of bribery would invite penal action against them under the relevant pro visions \nof law.", + "Needless to add th at the commission of the above mentioned electoral offence and \ncorrupt practice of bribery would invite penal action against them under the relevant pro visions \nof law. Further, any other person or organization offering to bear the travel expenses of overs eas \nelectors to India in connection with the voting in the above elections, or any other such \nallurements to them to seek their votes, with the consent of the candidate or his election agent, \nwould also attract the same penal action against them. \n4. You a re, therefore, requested to inform all the candidates set up by your party of the \nabove provisions or law for their information, guidance and compliance. \n5. The above clarifications of law by the Commission will equally apply in relation to all \nelections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies in future. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(K. F. WILFRED) \nPRINCIPAL SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs for information and necessary action.", + "6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(K. F. WILFRED) \nPRINCIPAL SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs for information and necessary action. It \nis requested that copy of this letter may be given to all political parties based in the State/UT.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D21.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D21 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvac han Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XX Dated: 18th April, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers, \nAll States and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Social Media platforms for tracking \nexpenditure on advertisements/transparency reports -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 491/SM/2013/Communication, \ndated 25th October, 2013 [Annexure D14 in \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (Feb ruary, 2019)] and to state that Google, Facebook and Twitter are \nfacilitating transparency in paid political advertisement by displaying \u201cAd Transparency \nReports\u201d on their platforms showing the payments made by different political parties for their \npolitic al campaigns on these platforms, at the following links: - \n(i) https://transparencyreport.google.com \n(ii) https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/ report/?Source= archive -landing -\npage&country=IN \n(iii)https://ads.twitter.com/transparency \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all DEOs, ROs, Expenditure Observers and \nElection Expenditure Monit oring Teams for necessary action. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D22.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -D22 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan Asho ka Road New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII Da ted:19th May, 2019 \n \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha, 2019 -Accounting of expenditure incurred on helipad \nconstruction and parking charges - Clarification -Regardi ng. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \nIt is seen that helicopters are being used in large numbers for the purpose of campaigning \nby political parties and candidates. A clarification has been sought regardin g expenditure \nassociated with construction of helipads.", + "Madam/Sir, \n \nIt is seen that helicopters are being used in large numbers for the purpose of campaigning \nby political parties and candidates. A clarification has been sought regardin g expenditure \nassociated with construction of helipads. In this regard, I am directed to clarify that e xpenditure \nincurred on construction of helipads including expenses related to helipad site development and \nremoval of dismantled material and parking charges of helicopter borne by political party in \nconnection with travel of its leaders, as per Explanatio n 1 of Section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 \n(popularly known as \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d), irrespective of their security entitlement, shall be \nbooked in the acco unt of election expenses of the political party concerned and not in the account \nof election expenses o f the candidate(s). \n2. A star campaigner who is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of \nhelicopter, preparation of helipad etc. for campaigning within his own constituency.", + "2. A star campaigner who is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of \nhelicopter, preparation of helipad etc. for campaigning within his own constituency. However, \nthe travel expenses incurred for travel out of hi s own constituency for campaigning in other \nconstituencies and to come back to his/her constituency are not to be booked to his/her account. \n(ECI letter no. 437/6/1/2008 -CC&BE, dated 24.10.2008 copy enclosed).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure -D22.txt\n_ \n4. You are requested to kindly bring the clar ification to the notice of all DEOs, ROs, \nExpenditure Observers and other election authorities for necessary compliance. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \n204", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E2 \n \nPART \u2013 I : ABSTRACT STA TEMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES \nI Name of the Candidate Sh./Smt./ Km. \nII Number and name of Constituency \nIII Name of State/Union Territory \nIV Nature of Election \n(Please mention whether General Election to State Assembly / Lok \nSabha / Bye - election) \nV Date of declaration of result \nVI Name and Address of the Election Agent \nVII If candidate is set up by a political party, Please mention the name \nof the politica l party \nVIII Whether the party is a recognised political party Yes/No \n \n \nDate: Signature of the Candidate \nPlace: Name: \n \nPART -II : ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE OF CANDIDATE \nS. No. Particulars Amt. Incurred / \nAuth.", + "Particulars Amt. Incurred / \nAuth. by \nCandidate/ \nElection agent(in \nRs.) Amt. Incurred/ \nauthorized by Pol. \nParty \n(in Rs.) Amt. Incurred / \nauthorized by \nothers \n(in Rs.) Total Election \nexpenditure \n \n(3)+(4)+(5) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \nI Expenses in public meeting, \nrally, procession etc.: - \nI. a : Expenses in public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. (ie: oth er than the ones \nwith Star Campaigners of the \nPolitical party \n(Enclose as per Schedule -1) \n I. b : Expenditure in public \nmeeting rally, procession etc. \nwith the Star Campaigner(s) \n(ie: other than those for \ngeneral party propaganda) \n(Enclose as per Schedule -2) \nII Campaign materials other \nthan those used in the public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. mentioned in S.No.", + "with the Star Campaigner(s) \n(ie: other than those for \ngeneral party propaganda) \n(Enclose as per Schedule -2) \nII Campaign materials other \nthan those used in the public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. mentioned in S.No. I \nabove(Enclose as per \nSchedule -3) \nIII (a) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \n223 \n including cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in privately owned \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc. owned by the \ncandidate or by the political \nparty sponsoring the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \n223 \n including cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in privately owned \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc.", + "(Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc. owned by the \ncandidate or by the political \nparty sponsoring the \ncandidate (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4A) \nIV Expenditure on campaign \nvehicle(s), used by \ncandidate(Enclose as per \nschedule -5) \nV Expenses of campaign \nworkers / agents \n(Enclose a s per Schedule \u20136) \nVI Any other campaign \nexpenditure \nVII Expenses incurred on \npublishing of declaration \nregarding criminal cases \n(Enclose as per Schedule -10) \nVIII VIII Expenses \nincurred on Virtual \nCampaign (Enclose \nas per Schedule 11) \n Grand Total \n \n \n \n \nPART III : ABSTRACT OF SOURCE OF FUNDS RAISED BY CANDIDATE \n \nS No Particulars Amount (in Rs.)", + "1 2 3 \nI Amount of own fund used for the election campaign \n (Enclose as per Schedule - 7) \nII Lump sum am ount received from the party (ies) in cash or cheque etc. \n(Enclose as per Schedule -8) \nIII Lump sum amount received from any person/ company/ firm/ associations / body of \npersons etc. as loan, gift or donation etc. \n(Enclose as per Schedule -9) \n Total \n \n \n \n224 \n \nPART - IV \nFORM OF AFFIDAVIT \n \nBefore the District Election Officer ..................... .................(District, State/Union Territory) \n \nAffidavit of Shri/Smt/Ms .......... .....................................(S/o, W/o, D/o)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026....................... I \n.............................. son/wife/daughter of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..,............................. aged \u2026\u2026\u2026. years, r/o ......... ................... \u2026.. \ndo hereby solemnly and sincerely state and declare as under : -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nAffidavit of Shri/Smt/Ms .......... .....................................(S/o, W/o, D/o)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026....................... I \n.............................. son/wife/daughter of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..,............................. aged \u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "years, r/o ......... ................... \u2026.. \ndo hereby solemnly and sincerely state and declare as under : - \n \n(1) That I was a contesting candidate at the general election/bye election to the House of the People / Legislative Assemb ly of \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026.. from................................................. \n\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026Parliamentary/ Assembly constituency, the result of which was declared on \u2026\u2026......................... \n(2) That I/my election agent kept a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred / authorised by me / my e lection \nagent in connect ion with the above election between \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 (the date on which I was nominated) and the date of \ndeclaration of the result thereof, both days inclusive. \n(3) That the s aid account was maintained in the Register furnished by the Returning Officer for the pu rpose and the said Register \nitself is annexed hereto with the supporting vouchers/bills mentioned in the said account.", + "(3) That the s aid account was maintained in the Register furnished by the Returning Officer for the pu rpose and the said Register \nitself is annexed hereto with the supporting vouchers/bills mentioned in the said account. \n(4) That the account of my election expenditure as annexed hereto includes all items of election expenditure incurred or \nauthorised by me or by my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons and other \nindividuals supporting me, in connection with the elect ion, and nothing has been concealed or withheld/suppressed therefrom \n(other than the exp ense on travel of leaders' covered by Explanations 1 and 2 under section 77 (1) of the Representation of the \nPeople Act, 1951). \n(5) That the Abstract Statement of Election Expenses annexed as Annexure II to the said account also includes all expenditure \nincurred or authorised by me, my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons an d", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nPeople Act, 1951). \n(5) That the Abstract Statement of Election Expenses annexed as Annexure II to the said account also includes all expenditure \nincurred or authorised by me, my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons an d \nother individuals supporting me, in conn ection with the election. \n(6) That the statements in the foregoing paragraphs (1) to (5) are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, that nothing is \nfalse and nothing material has been concealed. \n \nDeponent \n \nSolemnly affirmed/sworn by \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. at \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.this day of 201 \u2026\u2026..before me. \n \n(Signature and seal of the Attesting authority, i.e.", + "Deponent \n \nSolemnly affirmed/sworn by \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. at \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.this day of 201 \u2026\u2026..before me. \n \n(Signature and seal of the Attesting authority, i.e. Ma gistrate of the first Class or Oath Commission or Notary Public) \n225 \n ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM \n \nTo \n \nTHE RETURNING OFFICER, \n________________________ \n________________________ \n________________________ \n \n \nSir, \n \nI acknowledge receipt of your letter No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.dated\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. along with its enclosures \ncontaining, among other documents, a Register bearing serial No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. for maintaining of my accounts of election expenses.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \n2. I have noted the requirements of law for maintenance of account of election expenses and lodging of true \ncopy of that account with the District Election Officer / Returning Officer. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \n(Signature of Candidate with date) \n* Strike o ff whichever is inapplicable. \n.......................................................... .................................................................................... \n \n \nACKNOWLEDGEMENT (To be filled up by Office) \n \nThe account of the election expenses in respect of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.......(Constituency) result of which was \ndeclared on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. (Date) has been filed by him /on his behalf on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... (Date) and has been received by \nme today the \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Date) of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(Month)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Year).", + "(Date) has been filed by him /on his behalf on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... (Date) and has been received by \nme today the \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Date) of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(Month)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Year). \n \n \nDistrict______ ________________ District Election Officer \n Office Seal \n \n226 \n \nSchedules - 1 to 11: Details of Elections Funds and Expenditure of Candidate \n \nSchedule - 1 \nExpenses in public meeting, rally, procession etc. (ie: other than those with Star Campaigners of the Political party) \nS. No Nature of Expenditure Total Amount \nin Rs. Source of Expenditure \nAmt. incurred / \nAuth. by Candidate \n/ agent Amt. incurred / \nby Pol. Party \nwith name Amt. \nincurred by \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc.", + "Party \nwith name Amt. \nincurred by \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc. \n4 Flowers/ garlands \n5 Hiring Loud speakers, Microphone, \namplifiers, comparers etc. \n6 Posters, hand bills, pamp hlets, Banners, \nCut-outs, hoardings \n7 Beverages like tea, Water, cold drink, juice \netc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc. \n4 Flowers/ garlands \n5 Hiring Loud speakers, Microphone, \namplifiers, comparers etc. \n6 Posters, hand bills, pamp hlets, Banners, \nCut-outs, hoardings \n7 Beverages like tea, Water, cold drink, juice \netc. \n8 Digital TV \u2013boards display, Projector display, \ntickers boards, 3D display \n9 Expenses on celebrities, payment to \nmusicians, other artists remuneration etc. \n10 Illumination items like serial lights, boards \netc. \n11 Expenses on tran sport, Helicopter/ aircraft / \nvehicles/ boats etc.", + "10 Illumination items like serial lights, boards \netc. \n11 Expenses on tran sport, Helicopter/ aircraft / \nvehicles/ boats etc. charges ( for self, \ncelebrity or any other campaigner other \nthan Star Campaigner) \n12 Power consumption/ generato r charges \n13 Rent for venue \n14 Guards & security charges \n15 Boarding & lo dging expenses of self, \ncelebrity, party functionary or any other \ncampaigner including Star Campaigner \n16 Others expenses \n Total \n \nSchedule - 2 \nExpenditure in public meeting rally, procession etc. with the Star Campaigner(s) as apportioned t o candidate (ie: other than \nthose for general party propaganda) \nS. No Date and Venue \n Name of the Star \nCampaigner(s) & Name of \nParty Amount of Expenditure on public meeting rally, \nprocession etc. with the Star Campaigner(s) \napportioned to the candidate (As other than for general \nparty propaganda) in Rs.", + "with the Star Campaigner(s) \napportioned to the candidate (As other than for general \nparty propaganda) in Rs. Remarks, if \nany \n1 2 3 4 5 \nSource of Expenditure \nAmount by \nCandidate/Agent Amount by Political \nParty Amount by \nOthers \n227 \n 1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -3 \nDetails of expendi ture on campaign materials, like handbills, pamphlets, posters, hoardings, banners, cut -outs, gates & arches, \nvideo and audio cassettes, CDs/ DVDs, Loud speakers, ampli fiers, digital TV/ board display , 3 D display etc. for candidate\u2019s", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nAmount by \nCandidate/Agent Amount by Political \nParty Amount by \nOthers \n227 \n 1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -3 \nDetails of expendi ture on campaign materials, like handbills, pamphlets, posters, hoardings, banners, cut -outs, gates & arches, \nvideo and audio cassettes, CDs/ DVDs, Loud speakers, ampli fiers, digital TV/ board display , 3 D display etc. for candidate\u2019s \nelection campaign ( ie: other than those covered in Schedule - 1 & 2) \nS. No. Nature of Expenses Total Amount in \nRs. \n Sources of Expenditure Remarks, if \nany \nAmt. By \ncandidate / \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt.", + "Nature of Expenses Total Amount in \nRs. \n Sources of Expenditure Remarks, if \nany \nAmt. By \ncandidate / \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 4 \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/ TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitte d by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure incurred on all such news items appearing in privately owned newspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. \nS. No \n Nature of \nmedium \n(electronic / \nprint) and \nduration Name and address \nof media provider \n(print /electronic \n/SMS / voice/ \ncable TV, social \nmedia etc.) Name and address of \nagency, reporter, \nstringer, company or \nany person to whom \ncharges / commission \netc. paid / payable, if \nany Total Amount in \nRs.", + "Name and address of \nagency, reporter, \nstringer, company or \nany person to whom \ncharges / commission \netc. paid / payable, if \nany Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidat e/ \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -4A \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitted by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure inc urred on all such news items appearing in newspapers/TV/radio channels, owned", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nSchedule -4A \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitted by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure inc urred on all such news items appearing in newspapers/TV/radio channels, owned \nby the can didate or by the political party sponsoring the candidate. \n \nS. No \n Nature of \nmedium \n(electronic / \nprint) and \nduration Name and \naddress of media \nprovider (print \n/electronic /SMS \n/ voice/ cable TV, Name and address of \nagency, reporter, stringer, \ncompany or any person to \nwhom charges / \ncommission etc. paid/ Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol.", + "paid/ Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party \n Amt. \nBy \nothers \n228 \n social media etc.) payable, if any \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule -5 \nDetails of expenditure on campaign vehicle (s) and poll expenditure on vehicle(s) for candidate\u2019s election campaign \n \nS. No Regn. No. of \nVehicle & \nType of \nVehicle Hiring Charges of vehicle No. of Days \nfor which \nused \n Total am t. \nincurred/ \nauth. in \nRs. Source of Expenditure \n \nRate for Hiring \nof vehicle / \nmaintenance Fuel charges \n(If not covered \nunder hiring) Driver\u2019s \ncharges \n(If not \ncovered \nunder \nhiring) \n Amt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party Amt.", + "By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 \n 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule - 6 \nDetails of expenditure on Campaign workers / agents and on candidates\u2019 booths (kiosks) outside polling stations for distribu tion \nof voter\u2019s slips \nS. No Date and \nVenue \n Expenses on Campaign workers Total amt. \nincurred/ \nauth. In Rs. Sources of Expenditure \nNature of Expenses Rate No. of workers \n/ agents No. \nof kiosks Amt. By \ncandidate/ agent Amt. By Pol. \nParty Amt. By \nothers", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nDetails of expenditure on Campaign workers / agents and on candidates\u2019 booths (kiosks) outside polling stations for distribu tion \nof voter\u2019s slips \nS. No Date and \nVenue \n Expenses on Campaign workers Total amt. \nincurred/ \nauth. In Rs. Sources of Expenditure \nNature of Expenses Rate No. of workers \n/ agents No. \nof kiosks Amt. By \ncandidate/ agent Amt. By Pol. \nParty Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 \n1 Candidates\u2019 booths \n(kiosks) set up for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s \nslips \n2 Campaign workers \nhonorarium/ salary \netc.", + "By \nothers \n1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 \n1 Candidates\u2019 booths \n(kiosks) set up for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s \nslips \n2 Campaign workers \nhonorarium/ salary \netc. \n3 Boarding \n4 Lodging \n229 \n 5 Others \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 7 \nDetails of Amount of own fund used for the election campaign \n \nS. No. Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. with details of \ndrawee bank Total Amount in Rs. Remark\ns \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 8 \n \nDetails of Lump sum amount received from the party (ies) in cash or cheque or DD or by Account Transfer \n \n \nS. \nNo. Name of the Political Party Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. \nwith details of drawee \nbank Total Amount in \nRs.", + "Name of the Political Party Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. \nwith details of drawee \nbank Total Amount in \nRs. Remarks, if \nany \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n Total \nSchedule - 9 \nDetails of Lump sum amount r eceived from any person/company/firm/associations/body of persons etc. as loan, gift or donation \netc. \nS. \nNo. Name and address Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. \netc. with det ails \nof drawee bank Mention whether \nloan, gift or \ndonation etc. Total Amount \nin Rs. Remarks \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n Total \nSchedule - 10 \nDetails of expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents, if any in newspaper and TV Channel \nSl. \nNo. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl.", + "No. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n230 \n Name of \nNewspaper Date of \npublishing Expenses that may \nhave been incurred \n(in Rs.) Name of \nchannel Date & Time of \ninsertion/teleca\nst Expens es that \nmay have been \nincurred (in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \nDetails of expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents, if any in newspaper and TV Channel \nSl. \nNo. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n230 \n Name of \nNewspaper Date of \npublishing Expenses that may \nhave been incurred \n(in Rs.) Name of \nchannel Date & Time of \ninsertion/teleca\nst Expens es that \nmay have been \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule 11 \nDetails of election expenses incurred on Virtual Campaign \nSl. No.", + "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule 11 \nDetails of election expenses incurred on Virtual Campaign \nSl. No. Nature of Virtual \nCampaign (Indicate \nSocial Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other \nmeans) Name of \ncontent \ncreator Name of \nmedia to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total \nAmount \nin Rs. Sourc es of Expenditure \nAmount by \ncandidate/a\ngent Amount by \npolitical \nparty Amount \nby \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \n \nNote :", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E2.txt\n_ \n1. In Schedule 5: - \n(a) copy of th e order containing list of all vehicles for which permit issued by the Returning Officer to be enclosed. \n(b) If the vehicle is owned by the candidate/his relative/agent are used for election purpose, notional cost of hire of all \nsuch vehicles, except one vehicle if owned and used by the candidate, notional cost of fuel and drivers salary f or \nsuch vehicle, shall be included in total amount of expenditure in the above table. \n2. In all schedules if any expenditure on goods and services, provided by the Poli tical Party; or provided by any \nperson/ company/ firm /associations/ body of persons et c. on behalf of the candidate, then the notional market \nvalue of such goods or services are to be indicated, in respective columns. \n3.", + "3. In Part \u2013III, the Lump -sum amount of fund received from the political party or others or the candidate\u2019s own funds, \nshould be mentioned date wise. In all such cases such amounts are required to be first deposited in the bank \naccount of the candidate, opened for election expenses. \n4. Each page of the Abstract Statement should be signed by the candidate \n \n \n \n(Revised by the Com mission vide its letter no. 76/ Virtual Campaign /EEPS/20 22, dated 15th \nJanuary, 2022 , placed at Annexure -F9) \n231", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E4.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E4 \n \nElection Commission's order No. 76/95/J.S.II dated 10.04.199 5 \n \nORDE R \n \nSubject: Language in which the accoun ts of election expenses may be filed by the contesting \ncand idates. \n \n1. The question of language in which a contesting candidate can file the return of \naccount of election expenses under section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, \n1951 h as been examined by the Commission. \n2. All statutory documents and forms under the election law are printed and made available in \nthe local approved languages. Candidates and others are permitted to file \nmiscellaneous petitions and representations in local languages. These documents are not rejected on \ngrounds of their not being in English or Hindi. \n3.", + "Candidates and others are permitted to file \nmiscellaneous petitions and representations in local languages. These documents are not rejected on \ngrounds of their not being in English or Hindi. \n3. It would be unjust to reject an election expen ses return lodged by a candidate on the \nground of its not being in English or Hindi in view of the fact that the cand idates who are not well \nversed in these languages will feel deprived. If mistakes are found in returns of electi on expenses \nthe same may be ascribed to lack of knowledge of English or Hindi. \n4. Apart from the manda tory provision that all statutory documents and forms shall be \nprepared in local approved languages, the Commission also directs the Chief Electoral Officers \nin its various important orders and directions to get them translated into local languages if those orders \nor directions are meant for wide publicity and circulation among the politica l parties, candidates and \npublic in the State.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E4.txt\n_ \n5. Thus, in fairness to the contesting candidates at elections to the House of the People and the \nState Legislative Assemblies from differe nt States and Union Territories, they will be permitted to file \nreturns of election expenses in English, Hindi or the local language(s) in which the electoral rolls \nare printed. It shall be responsibility of the Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers \nand Returning Officers to ensure that all the contesting cand idates get the forms/registers/extracts \nof rules relating to lodging of returns of accou nts of election expenses in the approved regional \nlanguage for electoral rolls so that no candidate may complain that he is not aware of the statutory \nrequirements relating to filing the returns of election expenses and he is able to maintain his account \nfrom day to day properly and accordingly. \n233", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013E7 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV Dated:15th October, 2013 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nof all States and UTs \n \nSub: Opening of separate bank account for election expenditure by the candidates \u2013 matter \nreg. \n \nSir/Madam, \nI am directed to state that the superintendence, direction and control of all elections to \nParliament and the Legislature of every State is vested in the Electio n Commission under \nArticle 324 of the Constitution. Reports are received that the candidates are spending \nexcessive amount in election campaign, which disturbs the level playing field and are not \nshowing correct expenses in the day to day accounts of their election expenses.", + "Reports are received that the candidates are spending \nexcessive amount in election campaign, which disturbs the level playing field and are not \nshowing correct expenses in the day to day accounts of their election expenses. Therefore, for \nmaintaining the purity of election process, facilitating maintenance of correct accounts of \nelection expenses by the candidates and a lso for their proper monitoring, the Election \nCommission of India hereby issues the foll owing instructions: \n(i) In order to facilitate monitoring of election expenditure, each candidate is \nrequired to open a separate bank account exclusively for the purpose of election \nexpenditure. This account can be opened any time only for the purpo se of election, not \nlater than one day before the date on which the candidate files his nomination papers. \nThe Account Number of this bank account shall be communicated by t he candidate in \nwriting to the Returning Officer (RO) of the constituency at the time of filing of his \nnomination. Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions.", + "Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions. \n(ii) The bank account can be opene d either in the name of the candidate or in the \njoint name with his election agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The said", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7.txt\n_ \nnomination. Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions. \n(ii) The bank account can be opene d either in the name of the candidate or in the \njoint name with his election agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The said \nbank account should not be opened i n the joint name with any family member of the \ncandidate or any other person, if he/she is not the election agent of the candidate. \n \n237 (iii) The bank account can be opened anywhere in the state. The accounts can also \nbe opened in any of the banks including the co -operative banks or in the post offices. \nThe existing bank account of the candida te should not be used for this purpose as it \nhas to be a separate bank account for election purpose.", + "The accounts can also \nbe opened in any of the banks including the co -operative banks or in the post offices. \nThe existing bank account of the candida te should not be used for this purpose as it \nhas to be a separate bank account for election purpose. \n(iv) All election expenditure shall be made by the candidate, only from this bank \naccount. All expenses to be incurred by the candidate on electioneering shall be \ndeposited in this bank account, irrespective of its source of funding including \ncandidate\u2019s own fund. A self -certified copy of the statement of this bank account shall \nbe submitted by the candidate to the DEO along with the statement of the accou nt of \nelection expenditure as required to be filed within a period of 30 days from the date of \ndeclaration of results. \n (v) The candidate(s) shall incur his/her electi on expenses by crossed account \npayee cheque, or draft or by RTGS/NEFT from the bank acco unt opened for election \npurpose. However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs.", + "However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs. 20,000/ -* during the entire process of \nelection, then such expenditure can be incurred in cash, by w ithdrawing it from the \nsaid bank account. \n(vi) The candidate(s)is required to deposit the entire amount meant for election", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7.txt\n_ \npurpose. However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs. 20,000/ -* during the entire process of \nelection, then such expenditure can be incurred in cash, by w ithdrawing it from the \nsaid bank account. \n(vi) The candidate(s)is required to deposit the entire amount meant for election \nexpenses in the said bank account and all their election expenses are to be incurred \nonly from the said account. \n(vii) The cand idate(s)is also required to ensure that neither their agents and their \nfollowers nor they themselves carry cash exceeding Rs.50,000/ - in the constituency \nduring election process, as per direction of Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court in case of Election \nCommission Vs. Bhagyoday Jan Parishad and Ors. (SLP No. CC 20906/2012).", + "Bhagyoday Jan Parishad and Ors. (SLP No. CC 20906/2012). \n(viii) It is hereby clarified that if any election expenses are incurred without routing \nit through the said bank account or not by way of cheque or draft or RTGS/NEFT, as \nmentioned in para (v) abo ve, it will be treated that the candidate has not maintained \nthe accounts in the manner, prescribed by the Commission. \n(ix) The DEOs shall issue suitable instruction to all the banks or post offices \nlocated in their districts to ensure that they open dedi cated counters for election \npurpose to facilitate prompt service to the candidates in opening of bank accounts. The \n238 banks shall also allow withdrawals and deposits from the said account on priority \nbasis during the election period.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure _E7.txt\n_ \n2. I am directed to req uest you to bring it to the notice of all candidates, election \nofficials and all concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2. \n239", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E8.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E8 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 9th June, 2015 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States and UTs \n \nSubject : Donations etc., received by candidates from any person, entity or political party \nfor the purpose of election campaign during election - regarding \nSir/Madam, \n The Commission vide its instruction No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.IV dt. \n15.10.2013 has p rescribed that each candidate shall open a separate bank account for \nelection campaign purposes, through which all amounts meant for campaign expenses will \nbe routed. The Commission has also issued instruction No.", + "15.10.2013 has p rescribed that each candidate shall open a separate bank account for \nelection campaign purposes, through which all amounts meant for campaign expenses will \nbe routed. The Commission has also issued instruction No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 \ndt.29.08.2014 to the political parties, for making all payments to the candidates by account \ntransfer and not in cash. \n2. It has come to the notice of the Commission that apart from political parties, \ncandidates also often receive large donations or loan in cash during election process from \nother persons or entities for their election campaign expenses. In so far as political parties \nare concerned, they are required to declare the do nations received in excess of twenty \nthousand rupees, before the Election Commission, as per the provisions of section 29 C of \nthe R. P. Act, 1951 for claiming tax relief under I. T. Act, 1961.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E8.txt\n_ \n3. In keeping with the above instructions, the Commission hereby directs that in the \ninterest of transparency and accountability, the candidate(s) sha ll also not receive any \ndonation or loan in cash, in excess of Rs. 20,000/ -* from a single person or entity during the \nelection process and all donations/loans in exces s of Rs. 20,000/ -* shall be received by the \ncandidate by A/c payee cheque or draft or by account transfer and the candidate(s) shall \nmaintain the full name and address of such persons/entities, which shall be mentioned in \nrelevant columns of day -to-day accounts and the abstract statement of election expenditure. \n4. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all candidates, political parties, DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers and officials concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K.", + "4. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all candidates, political parties, DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers and officials concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E9.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E9 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan , Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. I Dated: 19th February, 2018 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \nTripura \nAgartala \n \nSubject: - General Election to Tripura Legislative Assembly, 2018 -Election Ex penditure Limit \nin adjourned poll for death of a candidate -Reg. \nSir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s notification no.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s notification no. 492/TP -LA/2018, dated \n15.02.2018 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited and to clarify that as per section 77 of the R. \nP. Act, 1 951, the candidates already contesting the election and the newly nominated CPI(M) \ncandidate for 19 -Charilam AC have to maintain their accounts of election expenses from the \ndate of filing their nomination up to the date of declaration of result of 19 -Char ilam AC as \nper the schedule notified by the Commission vide its aforesaid notification dated 15.02.2018. \nAs per Rule 90 of C. E. Rules, 1961, maximum limit of election expenditure for all the \ncandidates already in the fray and the newly nominated CPI(M) ca ndidate for 19 -Charilam \nAC is Rs. 20 Lakh. \n2.", + "As per Rule 90 of C. E. Rules, 1961, maximum limit of election expenditure for all the \ncandidates already in the fray and the newly nominated CPI(M) ca ndidate for 19 -Charilam \nAC is Rs. 20 Lakh. \n2. The candidates already contesting in 19 -Charilam AC will continue maintaining their \naccounts of election expenses as they are maintaining from the date of filing their nomination \nup to declaration of result of 19-Charilam AC. \n3. Whereas, the newly nominated candidate of CPI(M) will maintain his accounts of election \nexpenses from the date of filing his nomination up to declara tion of result of 19 -Charilam \nAC. \n4. You are requested to bring this to the notice of co ncerned DEO, RO, other election \nauthorities, Expenditure Observer, candidates and political parties urgently. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E10.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E10 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 7 6/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. VII Dated: 23rd March, 2018 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \nTripura \nAgartala \n \nSubject: - Clarification reg arding signature by the candidate himself in the Affidavit in case of \ndeath case -Reg. \nSir, \n With reference to your letter no.", + "Sir, \n With reference to your letter no. F.19 (60) -CEO/EEM/GEN/2017 -18, dated 18th \nMarch, 2018, I am directed to state that there is no in use for presume the case of accounts in \nevent of death of a candidate and hence the requirement of Section 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 \nwill cease to be applicable in the case of Khagendra Jamatia, who was a contesting candidate \nat 29 -Kirshnapur Assembly Constituency (ST) on Trip ura Legislative Assembly Election, -\n2018. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRE TARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E11.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E11 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 12th November, 2018 \nTo \n1. The Chief Electoral Officers o f all States and UTs. \n2. The President/General Secretary of all Political Parties \n3. The Treasurer of all Political Parties \n \nSubject: - Revision of threshold Election Expend iture/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political Pa rties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) \nby cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc. \u2013 Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, \ndated 7th April.", + "\u2013 Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, \ndated 7th April. 2011, letter No. 76/Instructions/2013 /EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 15th October, \n2013, letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 9th June, 2015 and letter No. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29thAugust/1 9th November, 2014 (copies enclosed) \nissued under Article 324 of the Constitution wherei n it has been stated that the maximum \namount for incurring expenditure in cash is Rs. 20,000/ -. The threshold of Rs. 20,000/ - for \nincurring of election expenditure by crossed account payee cheque, bank draft or by \nRTGS/NEFT has been revisited by the Comm ission having regard amendment made in \nSection 40 A (3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with effect from 1st April, 2017.", + "It has been \ndecided that henceforth all electio n expenditure/donation either by/to Candidate(s) or \nPolitical Parties exceeding Rs. 10,0 00/- (Ten Thousand) in all the situations covered in the \nafore -mentioned letters shall be incurred by crossed account payee cheque, or draft or by \nRTGS/NEFT or any other electronic mode linked with bank account of the Candidate opened \nfor election purpose or by Political Party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E11.txt\n_ \n2. Accordingly, the figure/word mentioned as Rs. 20,000/ - in Para (1) of the \nCommission`s letter no. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM dated 7th April 2011, Para(v) of letter \nno. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV dated 15th October 2013, Para (3) of letter no. 76 \n/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 9th June 2015, Para (iv) of the letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 29th August 2014 and Para (5) of letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 19th November 2014 shall be substitu ted with word and \nfigure Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) .", + "76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 19th November 2014 shall be substitu ted with word and \nfigure Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) . \n243 3. The instruction of the Commission shall come into effect prospectively from the date \nof issue of the letter. I n those cases, where elections have been announced by the \nCommission, the instruction ma y immediately be brought to the notice of the Returning \nOfficers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake holders. \n4. This also disposes of the CEO, Rajasthan letter no. \nPA.3(1)(2)I/Aaykar/Nirva./2018/8348, dated 24th Octo ber, 2018. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \nNote: - Please refer Annexure -D7, E7, E8, F4 and F6.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E12.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -E12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirva chan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 30th November, 2018 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nall States and UTs \n \nSubject: - Revision of threshold Election Expenditure/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political P arties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) by \ncheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc. -Clarification -Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commis sion\u2019s letter of even number dated 12th \nNovember, 2018* regarding incurring of election expenditure by the candidate(s) and \npolitical parties exceeding Rs.", + "-Clarification -Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commis sion\u2019s letter of even number dated 12th \nNovember, 2018* regarding incurring of election expenditure by the candidate(s) and \npolitical parties exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) by crossed account payee cheque, or \ndraft or by RTGS/NEFT or any other electronic mode linked with the bank account opened \nby the candidates for election purpose. A clarification has been sought as to whether this \namount can be incurred by the candidate(s)/parties in a single day or multiple days or during \nthe entire election proc ess to/from a single person/entity or multiple persons/entities. \n2. In partial modifica tion of the Commission\u2019s earlier letter dated 12th November, 2018, \nit is hereby stated that expenditure exceeding Rs.", + "2. In partial modifica tion of the Commission\u2019s earlier letter dated 12th November, 2018, \nit is hereby stated that expenditure exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) in connection with \nan election, consisting of a single transaction or an aggregate of transactions, entered into \nwith a single person/entity during the entire poll period shall not be incurred by a \ncandidate/political party unless the payment in respect of the same is made by way o f an \naccount payee cheque or draft on a bank or account payee bank draft or by RTGS/NEFT or \nany other electronic mode linked to the bank account of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure -E12.txt\n_ \n3. Further, it is stated that in respect of donations/contributions in cash received by the \ncandidates from a single entity/person in a single or multiple transactions shall not ex ceed to \nRs. 10,000/ -. However, in the case of political parties the receipt from \ndonations/contributions shall continue to be governed by the existing provisions of Sec tion \n29C of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n4. You are requested to bring the above mentioned clar ification to the notice of the \nReturning Officers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake -\nholders. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \nCopy to: - The President/General Secretary/Treasurers of all Political Parties. \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure - E11. \n245", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F1.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F1 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions /2010 Dated: 20th October 2010 \nTo \n The President/General Secretary, \n All Recognized National and State Political Parties \n \nSubject: Measures taken by Election Commissi on to curb use of money power during \nelections regarding. \nSir/Madam, \nInstanc es are reported to Commission and also in Media that cash, liquor and \nseveral utility items are being used in a clandestine manner during the process of elections for \nbringing in fluence on the voters. Such distribution of cash, liquor or any other item for \ngratification of the voters is bribery and is punishable under Indian Penal Code. It is also \ncorrupt practice under R . P. Act, 1951. \n2.", + "Such distribution of cash, liquor or any other item for \ngratification of the voters is bribery and is punishable under Indian Penal Code. It is also \ncorrupt practice under R . P. Act, 1951. \n2. During the Commission\u2019s meeting with all political parties, held on 4th October 2010 \nthe use of money power during elec tions was discussed and the Commission\u2019s instructions to \nmonitor elect ion expenditure during general election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar \nwere welcomed by all the partie s. (Copies of Commission\u2019s instructions are available on the \nwebsite: www.eci.gov.in .) \n3. To curb the incidence of such offences the Commission has issued instructions to the \nLaw Enforcement Agencies to form flyin g squads to keep watch over distribution of cash, \nliquor and other items in th e constituencies during the election process and seize the said \nitems. The services of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department have also been \nrequisitioned to keep vig il over movement of cash through Airports, major Railway Stations, \nHotels, Far m Houses, Financial Brokers and Hawala Agents.", + "The services of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department have also been \nrequisitioned to keep vig il over movement of cash through Airports, major Railway Stations, \nHotels, Far m Houses, Financial Brokers and Hawala Agents. The Commission has also \nadvised the candidates to open separate bank accounts for their election expenses and to \nmake all election expenses through the said bank accounts.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F1.txt\n_ \n4. It is needless to point out that a ny fund provided by the party to its candidates for \nelection purpose a re required to be reflected in the day to day accounts of election \nexpenditure of the candidate and the part ies are also required to maintain and lodge the \naccounts before the Commission after the election is over. \n253 \n 5. In order to maintain the purity of elections and in particular to bring transparency in \nthe process of elections it is advised that political part ies avoid transactions in cash and \nshould instruct their office bearers, offic ials, agents and candidates not to carry huge cash \nduring the on -going process of elections. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (Anuj Jaipuriar) \n Secretary \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs wit h request to bring it to notice of all concerned. \n2.", + "6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (Anuj Jaipuriar) \n Secretary \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs wit h request to bring it to notice of all concerned. \n2. Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, New Delhi -110001 \n3. Director General of Income Tax (Inv), B.C Patel Mar g, Patna -800001 for necessary action. \n254", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F2.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F2 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF IN DIA \nNRIVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI 110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS Date: 9th February 2012 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n1. Punjab \n2. Uttar Pradesh \n3. Uttarakhand \n4. Manipur \n5. Goa \n \nSub:- General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, \nUttarakhand, Manipur and Goa-2012-Addition of expenditure on travelling by \nAircrafts/Helicopter by contesting candidate and star campaigners after the date of \npoll-Reg.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \nInstances have been reported by the Media that many contesting candidates, including \nstar campaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll and \nclarifications h ave been sought by various political parties regarding expenditure on \nsuch travel. In the subject matter, it is clarified as under:- \n(i) The expenses after the poll and before the date of counting, which can be said to be in \nconnection with the election shall alone be accounted for by the candidates as per section 77 \nof the Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n(ii) Therefore, after the poll, the expenses on travel of a Star Campaigner or a candidate \n(not connected with his election) shall not be added to any candidate. If the Star \nCampaigner/Candidate visits his constituency, where he has contested the election, the \ntravel expenses within the constituency for overseeing the counting arrangements \nbefore, or on, the date of counting shall be added to his account. The travel expenses outside \nthe constituency will not be added to his account.", + "The travel expenses outside \nthe constituency will not be added to his account. \n(iii) If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his \nconstituency, the said expense shall be shown by the political party in the accounts \nsubmitted to the Commission within 75 days of the completion of election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F2.txt\n_ \n2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to inform all the District Election Officers as \nwell as the political parties in the state. \n \nYours faithfully \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \nCopy to : All National Parties for information \n255", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4.txt\n_ \nAnnexure - F4 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -11000 1 \nNo.76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 Dated: 29th August, 2014 \n \nTo \n1. The President/General Secretary of all Political parties. \n2. The Treasurer of all Political parties. \n \nSubject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure mat ter \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \nUnder Article 324 of the Constitution, Election Commission of India is vested with \nthe responsi bility to conduct free and fair elections. Concerns have been expressed in various \nquarters that money power is disturbing the lev el playing field and vitiating the purity of \nelections.", + "Concerns have been expressed in various \nquarters that money power is disturbing the lev el playing field and vitiating the purity of \nelections. To curb the abuse of money power during elections, the Election Commission has \nissued several instructions in the past to the candidates and political parti es from time to time. \n2. It is desirable f or the political parties to observe transparency and accountability in \nrespect of funds raised and expenditure incurred, both during elections and in other times. \nFurther, in the interest of conduct of free and fair elections it is necessary and expedient to \nprovide guidelines for bringing transparency and accountability with regard to fund of \npolitical parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4.txt\n_ \n3. In order to formulate the guidelines, the Commission sought \ncomment/suggestions/inputs from all rec ognized political parties. While most of t hese parties \nsupported the issue of transparency guidelines, some other had a different view. Having \nregard to the suggestio ns received from the political parties and in the interest of purity of \nelection proces s, the Commission hereby issues the followin g guidelines under Article 324 of \nthe Constitution, to bring transparency and accountability in funding of political parties: - \n(i) Provision (a) to Section 13A of Income Tax Act 1961, inter -alia, provides that \npolitical party shall keep and maintain such boo ks of accounts and other documents as would \nenable proper deduction of its income there from.", + "Accordingly, it is required th at (a) the \n279 treasurer of the political party or such person as authorized by the party, besides ensuring \nmaintenance of the accounts at all Sate and lower levels, shall maintain consolidated accounts \nat the central party Head Quarters as required under the aforesaid provision, (b) the accounts \nso maintained by him/her shall conform to the guid ance note on Accounting and Auditing of \npolitical parties, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and (c) the \nAnnual Accounts shall be audite d and certified by the qualified practicing Chartered \nAccountants. \n(ii) The Commission has amended the requirements for registration of a new political \nparty w.e.f. 8th October 2010, which inter -alia, require a party to submit a copy of its audited \nannual accounts. Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear.", + "Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear. \n(iii) The provisions of Section 80GGB and 80GGC of I.T. Act 1961, inte r-alia, state that", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4.txt\n_ \nannual accounts. Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear. \n(iii) The provisions of Section 80GGB and 80GGC of I.T. Act 1961, inte r-alia, state that \nno deduction shall be all owed on the contributions made in cash by any person or company to \na political party. Accordingly, the political party shall maintain name and address of all such \nindividuals, companies or entities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by th e \npublic only during its public rallies.", + "Accordingly, the political party shall maintain name and address of all such \nindividuals, companies or entities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by th e \npublic only during its public rallies. Further, any amount/donation received in cash, shall be \nduly accounted in relevant account books and deposited in the Party\u2019s bank account within a \nweek of its receipt. However, the Party can retain a reasonable a mount required for day to \nday functioning of the Party and for defraying the cash expenses. \n(iv) Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act, 1961, provides that all payments exceeding \nRs.20,000/ -* by any business entity to a person in a day are required to be made by account \npayee cheque/draft, except the exempted category as provided in Rule 6 DD of Income Tax \nRules, 1962.", + "Similarly, if a party is incurring any expenditure, it shall ensure that no payment \nin excess of Rs.20 ,000/-* is made in a day to any person or co mpany or entity in cash, except \nwhere (a) the payment is made in a village or town, which is not served by a bank; or (b) the \n280 payment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash pay ment is required under any statute. \n(v) Section 77(3) of the R.P. Act, 1951 provides for a ceiling of election expenditure for a \ncandidate. Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4.txt\n_ \n280 payment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash pay ment is required under any statute. \n(v) Section 77(3) of the R.P. Act, 1951 provides for a ceiling of election expenditure for a \ncandidate. Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates \nfor their election expenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any \npayment in this regard by the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque \nor draft or through bank account transfer and not in cash.", + "Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates \nfor their election expenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any \npayment in this regard by the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque \nor draft or through bank account transfer and not in cash. \n(vi) While the recognized political parties shall f ile all reports, namely, the contribution \nreports in Form 24A, the audited Annual Accounts as certified by the Chartered Acco untants, \nreferred to in para 3 (i) above, and the Election Expenditure Statements, with the Election \nCommission of India, the unrec ognized parties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral \nOfficer (CEO) of the respective states (i.e. the state where the party Head Quarters is \nsituated) in the prescribed time and manner.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F4.txt\n_ \n4. The above guidel ines shall apply to all political parties w ith effect from 1st October \n2014. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(MALAY MALLICK) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \n \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs with request to bring it to the notic e of all political parties of their \nrespective states. \n2. The Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, New Delhi for making \nrelevant rules for the political parties. \n3. The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, \nIndrapr astha Marg, Post Box No.7100, New Delhi \u2013 110022, for incorporating the \npoints in the Guidance note on political parties. \n \nNote:- *Please refer Annexure -E11 & E12 \n \n**Please refer Annexure -F10 \n\n \n281", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F5 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sada n, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \nNo.76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014 Dated: 14th October, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and U T\u2019s. \n \nSubject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure - submission of reports by unrecognized political parties \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer the Commission\u2019s letter of even No.", + "Subject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure - submission of reports by unrecognized political parties \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer the Commission\u2019s letter of even No. dated 29th August, 2014 o n \nthe subject cited and to state the recognized political p arties shall file all reports, namely, (a) \nthe contribution reports in Form 24A, (b) the Audited Annual Accounts, with Auditor report \nand (c) the Election Expenditure Statements, wi th the Election Commission of India and the \nunrecognized parties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) of the \nrespective states (i.e. the state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time \nand manner. The above m entioned guidelin es are applicable to all political parties with effect \nfrom 1st October, 2014. (Copy enclosed) \n 2.", + "the state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time \nand manner. The above m entioned guidelin es are applicable to all political parties with effect \nfrom 1st October, 2014. (Copy enclosed) \n 2. In view of the above I am directed to request you to bring it to the notice of all such \nunrecognized political parties having their Head Qua rters/official address for correspondence \nin the state, as per the Commissi on\u2019s Symbol Order notification, to submit the requisite reports \nin the office of the CEO. (A copy of the Commission\u2019s Symbol Order Notification dated \n10.03.2014, amendment notifica tion dated 16.09. 2014 and letter No. 56/2014/PPS -II dated \n26.09.14 are enclo sed herewith for ready reference).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5.txt\n_ \n10.03.2014, amendment notifica tion dated 16.09. 2014 and letter No. 56/2014/PPS -II dated \n26.09.14 are enclo sed herewith for ready reference). \n 3. On receipt of the reports from the State level unrecognized political parties, the \nfollowing procedure shall be followed by CEO office: \n(i) Scanned copies of the contribution reports, Annual audited accounts and \nStatements of election expenditure shall be uploaded on the websites of CEOs of \nthe respective states, within 3 days of receipt of the same for viewing by the \npublic.", + "This should be do ne under the head ing \u201cReports and Accounts \nstatements of State level Politic al parties\u201d, with links from \u201ccurrent news.\u201d \n(ii) The list of reports/statements filed by the unrecognized political parties shall be \ncompiled and uploaded on the CEO\u2019s website with in 24 hrs of the due date, as \nper proforma enclosed herewith (Annexure - A, B, C). The list shall be \nperiodically updated by the CEO office, within 3 days of receipt \nstatement/report from any political party. The status report should have links to \nthe scan ned copy of the c oncerned party\u2019s report/statements. \n(iii) The last dates fo r filling of reports/statements by political parties are as under: \n1. Contribution reports - 30th September every year or such date, as extended by \nCBDT, for filing Income Tax Return.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5.txt\n_ \n2. Annual Audited account - 31st October every year. * \n282 3. Statement of election expe nditure - within 75 days of completion of \nAssembly election and 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n(iv) In case of default in filling the reports/statements, it should be brought to the \nnotice of the political parties concerned, by writing a lette r to that effect and the \nletter should also be put on the website of CEO. \n(v) A copy of the contribution report shall be forwarded to the Principal Chief \nCommissioner of Income Tax of the state concerned mentioning the date of \nsubmission of such report by the political party. The parties which have not \nsubmitted the contribution report in time shall be processed by the Income Tax \nDepartment, for denial of tax benefit in accordance with Section - 29 C of the \nR.P. Act. 1951.", + "The parties which have not \nsubmitted the contribution report in time shall be processed by the Income Tax \nDepartment, for denial of tax benefit in accordance with Section - 29 C of the \nR.P. Act. 1951. \n(vi) The contribution report shall also be forwarded to Ministry of Home Affairs, \nGovernment of India for scrutiny and action by that Ministry about any donation \nreceived from foreign sources, as defined under claus e (j) of Section 2 of \nForeign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. \n \nYours f aithfully, \n \n \nSd/- \n(MALAY MALLICK) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to: \n \nDirector (IT) to facilitate the proposed changes in the website of CEO\u2019s and ECI. \n \n \n* Please refer Annexure -F10 Annexure - A \nStatus of filing Contribution report by the unrecognized parties \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(name of the \nrespective state/UT) for the financial year\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDue date for filing report \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. No.", + "Name of \nthe Part y Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due \ndate Filed after du e date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nContribution \namount \nshown \n(In Rupees) Date of \nfiling Total \nContribution \nAmount \nShown \n(In Rupees) \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5.txt\n_ \nDue date for filing report \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. No. Name of \nthe Part y Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due \ndate Filed after du e date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nContribution \namount \nshown \n(In Rupees) Date of \nfiling Total \nContribution \nAmount \nShown \n(In Rupees) \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6 \n \n \n \n \nN.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of t he report submitted by the political party \nare provided. \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n-Annexure - B \nStatus of filing Annual Audit Report by the unrecognized parties having head quarters/office address \nin\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Signature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n-Annexure - B \nStatus of filing Annual Audit Report by the unrecognized parties having head quarters/office address \nin\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(name of the respective state/UT) for the financial year 20\u2026\u2026 \nDue date for filing Annual Audit Repo rt \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Re\nmar\nks Date of \nfiling Total Receipt \n(In Rupees) Total \nExpend\niture Date of \nfiling Total \nReceipt \n(In \nRupees) Total \nExpen\nditure \n1 2 3 4(a) 4(b) 4(c) 5(a) 5(b) 5(c) 6 \n \n \nN.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the political \nparty are provided.", + ": In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the political \nparty are provided. \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n \n \n \n-Annexure - C \nStatus of filing Election Expenditure Statement for General Election to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 20 \u2026\u2026.. \nDue date for filing Expenditure Statement \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \n \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters / \nOffice \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n Date of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure _F5.txt\n_ \nDue date for filing Expenditure Statement \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \n \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters / \nOffice \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n Date of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n N.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the \npolitical party are provided. \n \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F6.txt\n_ \nAnnexure - F6 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 Dated: 19th November, 2014 \n \nTo \n1. The President/ General Secretary \nof all political parties \n2. The Treasurers of all Pol itical Parties \n \nSubject: Clarification of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by Election \nCommission of India on 29.08.2014 - matter reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nKindly refer to Co mmission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013 dated 29.08.2014, \nwherein the Commission issued transparency guidelines for the political parties invoking Article 324 \nof the constitution.", + "Madam/Sir, \nKindly refer to Co mmission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013 dated 29.08.2014, \nwherein the Commission issued transparency guidelines for the political parties invoking Article 324 \nof the constitution. Representations have been received from a few parties raising dou bt about the \npowers of the Commission and asking for clarifications on certain issues. After considering the \nrepresentations, the following issues are hereby clarified: \n1. Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Commission has plenary powers and also sacred duty, \nto conduct free and fair elections in the country. O f late, the increasing use of Black money in \nelection campaigns has been noticed and is causing serious concern all around. The use of black \nmoney in elections disturbs the level playing field and vitiates the purity of election process. \nTherefore, there was need to issue the transparency guidelines, in order to protect the purity of \nelection process and for conduct of free and fair elections, as enshrined in the Constitution.", + "Therefore, there was need to issue the transparency guidelines, in order to protect the purity of \nelection process and for conduct of free and fair elections, as enshrined in the Constitution. There was \nlegal vacuum in this area, whi ch can be filled by the Election Commi ssion of India as held by the \nHon\u2019ble Supreme Court in Mohinder Singh Gill vs CEC (AIR 1978 SC 851).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F6.txt\n_ \n2. The guidelines have been framed after due consultation with all recognized polit ical parties. The \nlawful instructions, thus issued by the Commissio n under Article 324, are binding on all political \nparties and their violations shall affect the transparency of election process which is the bedrock of a \ndemocracy. \n3. The instruction to political parties to file Annual Audited Accounts with the Commi ssion is \nessential for maintaining transparency in the functioning of political parties, which is an essential \ningredient for conduct of free and fair election. The direction to maintain the name and address of the \nindividuals, companies and entities maki ng donations to the political parties is intended to ensure that \nno funds are received by the political parties from prohibited sources as stipulated in section 29B of \nthe R.P. Act 1951.", + "The direction to maintain the name and address of the \nindividuals, companies and entities maki ng donations to the political parties is intended to ensure that \nno funds are received by the political parties from prohibited sources as stipulated in section 29B of \nthe R.P. Act 1951. H owever, the Commission is ali ve to the practice of raising funds by political \nparties through hundi/bucket collection in public meetings/rallies, where it is not possible to record \nthe name and address of the donors. Therefore, the Commission has exempted such collections from \nthe ambit of the above instruction. In case o f all donations other than those raised through \nhundi/bucket collection in a public meeting/rally, the record of name and address of each donor has to \nbe maintained by the political party, as is done by all other socia l/civil society/organizations. \n286 4. The cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period of \n10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses.", + "286 4. The cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period of \n10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses. It is clarified that \nthe total amount of cash in hand of a registered poli tical party for the purpose of defraying its day -to-\nday expenses shall not normally exceed the average monthly cash expenditure of the party during the \nlast financial year.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure - F6.txt\n_ \n5. All poli tical parties are required to submit their election expenditure sta tement before the ECI \nwithin 75 days of assembly election or 90 days of Lok Sabha elections as stipulated by the Election \nCommission of India in pursuance of the order of the Hon. Supreme Court and it is thus required that \nthe parties file their true and c orrect statement of their election expenses within the stipulated time \nlimit. Since all the political parties and candidates are having bank accounts and also the banks have \nextended servi ces to foster inclusiveness, all parties shall make payments in exc ess of Rs.20,000/ -* to \na person or entity on a single day by account payee cheque or draft or by account transfer excepting \nthe payments, mentioned in para (IV) of the said Transparency Gu idelines.", + "This will help in curbing \nexcessive flow of cash during e lections and will bring in transparency in the election expenditure of \nthe parties. \n6. It has been the endeavour of the Commission to maintain level playing field for all political \nparties and all candidates durin g elections. In the interest of con duct of free and fair elections, all \nparties are required to follow the transparency guidelines issued by the Commission, and violation of \nlawful direction of the Commission may entail act ion, as envisaged under para 16A of the Election \nSymbols (Reservati on and Allotment) Order, 1968. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Malay Mallick) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F7 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan , Ashoka Road, New Delhi -1100 01 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 8th September, 2015 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nAll States/UTs \n \nSub:- Filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political \nparties within 30 days of declaration o f results of elections -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to forward herewith copy of the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir, \nI am directed to forward herewith copy of the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015, regarding filing o f a part \nelection expenditure statement attributed to the candidate s by political parties within 30 days \nof declaration of results of elections, with the request to bring it to the notice of All Political \nParties in your State/UT. A copy of the communicat ion sent to the party may be sent to the \nCommission for its referenc e and record. \n2. You are further requested that election expenditure of the unrecognized parties \nattributed to the candidates and filed within 30 days of declaration of results shall be pu t on \nthe website of CEO withi n 3 days of receipt. It may be noted t hat instructions regarding filing \nof election expenditure by the Political Parties as mentioned in the Commission`s letter no. \n76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 and letter no.", + "It may be noted t hat instructions regarding filing \nof election expenditure by the Political Parties as mentioned in the Commission`s letter no. \n76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 and letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013,dated 29th August, 2014 shall continue as it is. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (AVINASH KUMAR) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Political Party Election Expenditure Monitoring Section and SDR Section \n \n \n \n288 ELECTIO N COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 8th September, 2015 \nTo \nThe President/General Secretary \n1. All National Parties \n2. All State Parties", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7.txt\n_ \n1. All National Parties \n2. All State Parties \n3. All Un -Recognized Parties \nSub:- Filing of part election exp enditure statement attributed to candidates by political \nparties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lett er no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013, and letter no.", + "Madam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lett er no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013, and letter no. 76/PP EMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (copies \nenclosed), and to state that the Political parties have to file their \u201cStatement of Election \nExpenditure\u201d within 75 days/90 days of comp letion of the general election to the Legislative \nAssembly/Lok S abha before the Election Commission of India (in the case of National and \nState Parties) or the Chief Electoral Officer of the State (in the case of unrecognized parties \nwhere party hea dquarte r is situated).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7.txt\n_ \n2. The total of the expenditure of which accoun t is to be kept under section 77 of the \nR.P. Act 1951 and which is incurred or authorised in connection with an election in a State or \nUnion Territory has been prescribed under Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. \nGenerally, the political party contributes/donates, either in cash or in kind to the candidates \nset up by them during election for their election expenditure and the candidates have to show \nsuch expenditure in their statem ents.", + "Generally, the political party contributes/donates, either in cash or in kind to the candidates \nset up by them during election for their election expenditure and the candidates have to show \nsuch expenditure in their statem ents. For the sake of transparency and reconciliation of \naccount s of political parties and candidates, and in exercise of powers vested under Article \n324 of Constitution in the Commission, it has been decided that the political parties have to \nfile (i) a part statement, in addition to (ii) the final statement of elect ion expenditure required \nto be filed by the parties as above (within 75 days/90 days of completion of the general \nelection to the Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha), in respect of the lum p sum p ayments made \nby the party to the candidate, within 30 days after declaration of results of elections to \nLegislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the format prescribed at Annexure -A, before the \nElection Commission of India (in case of National and State Parties) or the Chief Electoral \nOfficer of the State (in case of unrecogn ized parties where party headquarter is situated). \n3.", + "3. It is reiterated that election expenditure attributed to the candidates by the Political \nParties should be certified by the Char tered A ccountants, as referred to in para 3(i) of the \nCommission\u2019s let ter no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F7.txt\n_ \n3. It is reiterated that election expenditure attributed to the candidates by the Political \nParties should be certified by the Char tered A ccountants, as referred to in para 3(i) of the \nCommission\u2019s let ter no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289 \n4. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter.", + "76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289 \n4. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Political Party Expenditure Monitoring Section (PPEMS) and SDR Section \nBelow is Annexure A \nName of the Party: \nWhether Recognized: ------------- (Yes Or No) \nName of the Election: \nDate of Announcement of Election: \nDate of Completion of Election: \nTotal lump sum payment(s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candidate(s) if, any authorized \nincurred by Party either in cash or by instruments like -cheque/DD/P O/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If \npolitical party makes payment(s) t o candidate(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are \nto be mentioned. \nSl. \nNo. Name of the State/No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly and /or Parl.", + "If \npolitical party makes payment(s) t o candidate(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are \nto be mentioned. \nSl. \nNo. Name of the State/No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly and /or Parl. \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Date(s) of \npayment Cash \namount \n Cheque \n/DD/PO/RT\nGS/Fund \nTransfer etc. Total \n( 5+6) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1. \n2. \n3\u2026 \nGrand Total \n \nDate: \nSignature \n(Treasurer of the Political Party) \nNote: Separate annexures may b e filed for payments made /authorized by central headquarters o f \na party, or by State units.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F8.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F8 \n \nELECTION COMMI SSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII Dated: 8th May, 2019 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll S tates and UTs \n \nSubject: -Revised format of Abstract Statemen t of Election Expenses for Candida tes and \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party - Regarding. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. II, dated 10th \nOctober, 2018 and le tter no. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol.", + "3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. II, dated 10th \nOctober, 2018 and le tter no. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol. I , dated 19th March, 2019 (copies enclosed) \nand to state that the Commission had issued FAQs regarding accounting of election expenses \non publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates (TV & Ne ws Papers) and the political \nparties (Website, TV and News Papers) thrice during the specifie d period. \n2. The Commission had issued an instruction vide its letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS /2016/Vol. IX, dated 13th January, 2017 [Annexure -E2 of \n\u201cCompen dium of Instructions on Electio n Expenditure Monitoring (Fe bruary, 2019)\u201d] \nregarding the format of Abstract Statement to be lodged by contesting candidates under \nsection 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1 within 30 days of declaration of result.", + "Having regard to \nthe FAQs mentioned above, the f ormat of Abstract Statement * of Election Expenses of \nCandidate s has been revised to incorporate the expenditure incurred by candidates in \npublication of their cri minal antecedents.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F8.txt\n_ \n3. Political parties are also requir ed to submit their Statement of Election Expenditure \nwithin 75 days/90 days of completion of Assembly/Lok Sabha election respectively in terms \nof the ECI letter no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 [Annexure -F2 of \n\u201cCompendium of Instructions on E lection Expenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)\u201d] before \nthe CEO (Unrecognized Parties) and b efore the ECI (Recognized Parties) in the prescribed \nformat. Having regard to directions issued by the Commission in FAQs mentioned above, \nthe format ** has been r evised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by political parties for \npublication of criminal backgrounds of their candidates. \n4.", + "Having regard to directions issued by the Commission in FAQs mentioned above, \nthe format ** has been r evised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by political parties for \npublication of criminal backgrounds of their candidates. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of al l contesting candidates & un -\nrecognised Political Parties in t he States/UTs in the ongoing Ge neral Elections to Lok Sabha , \nState Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and \nbye-elections, 2019 impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \n291 format only. T he same may also be brought to the notice of DEOs/ROs, Expe nditure \nObservers and other election authorities for necessary action. \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endor sed to the Commission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F8.txt\n_ \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endor sed to the Commission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK). \n3. PAs/PSs to Zonal Sr. Pr. Secy./Pr. Secy./Secy./USs, Zonal Sections, CEMS -II, \nPPEMS, SDR, RCC.", + "3. PAs/PSs to Zonal Sr. Pr. Secy./Pr. Secy./Secy./USs, Zonal Sections, CEMS -II, \nPPEMS, SDR, RCC. \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAI N) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nNote: *Revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is placed \nat Annexure E2 \n \n** Revise d forma t of Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party is p laced at Annexure F3 \n \n[Guidelines of ECI on Publicity of Criminal Antecedents by Political Pa rties and Candidates\u2019 is \navailable on the ECI website www.eci.gov.in at the following link : \n \nImporta nt Instructions -Updated Guidelines on publicity of criminal ant ecedents by political parties and \ncandidates, in light of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's judgment dated 10th August, 2021 -reg.", + "and \nhttps ://eci.gov.in/files/file/13949 -updat ed-guidelines -on-publicity -of-criminal -antecedents -by-\npolitical -parties-and-candidates -in-light -of-the-honble -supreme -courts -judgment -dated -10th -august -\n2021 -reg/ ]", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F9.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F9 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022 Dated: 15th January, 2022 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Elec toral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: Revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir , \nI am dire cted to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/ INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir , \nI am dire cted to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/ INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII, dated 8th May, 201 9# (copy enclosed) \nregarding last revision of format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates \nand Statement of Election Expe nditure of Political Party and to state that keeping in view o f \nincreasing trend of Virtual Campaigning by Candidates and Political Parties in elections, the \nCommission has decided to revise the formats of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for \nCandi dates and S tatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party. \n2. The Candidates are required to submit their Abst ract Statement of Election Expenditure \nalong with their Day -to-Day Account Register required to be maintained by Candidates under \nsection 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 with the DEOs concerned under section 7 8 of the R. P. Act, \n1951 within 30 days of declaration of election results.", + "The existing format of Abstract \nStatement of Election Expenses of Candidates has been revised to incorporate the exp enditure \nincurred by Candidates in Virtual Campaigning in Sched ule 11 and Row VIII in Part II. \nRevised format * of Ab stract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is enclosed.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F9.txt\n_ \n3. Political Parties are also required to submit their Statement of Elect ion Expend iture \nwithin 75 days/90 days of completion of Assemb ly/Lok Sabha elections respectively before \nthe ECI (Recognised Political Parties) and the CEOs concerned (Unrecognised Political \nParties). The existing format of Statement of Election Expenditu re of Polit ical Party has been \nrevised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by Political Parties in Virtual Campa igning in \nSchedule 24 A & 24 B, Row 5.4 (vii), Row 6.4 (vii) and Row 7G(III). Revised format ** of \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Politi cal Party is enclosed. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of all Contesting Candidates and \nPolitical Parties impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \nformat only.", + "Revised format ** of \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Politi cal Party is enclosed. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of all Contesting Candidates and \nPolitical Parties impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \nformat only. The same may also be brought to the noti ce of DEOs, ROs, Expenditure \nObservers and other election autho rities for necessary action. \n \n293 \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endorsed to the Commission. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \nCopy to: - \n \n1. All National a nd State Recognised Political Parties. (By Spe cial Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PSs/PAs to SG, Sr. DEC, DECs, Sr. Pr. Secy., Directors, Pr. Secy., Secy. \n3.", + "(By Spe cial Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PSs/PAs to SG, Sr. DEC, DECs, Sr. Pr. Secy., Directors, Pr. Secy., Secy. \n3. CEMS -I, II, III, IV and PPEMS \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \nNote:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F10.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F10 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.56/AA/2020 -21/PPEMS Dated: 2 1st January, 2022 \n \nTo \nThe President/General Secretary/Trea surer of the \nPolitical Parties (List enclosed), \n \nSubject: Su bmission of Annual Audited Acco unts by the Political Parties -regarding. \nSir/Ma dam, \nI am directed to refer to the subject cited above and bring to your attention the \nCommission\u2019s Transparency Guid elines issued vid e its letter dated 29th August 2014 *, \nwhere in it has been directed that the recognised political parties shall file their Audited \nAnnual Accounts as certified by the CA with Election Commission of India.", + "The un -\nrecognised parties shall fi le the same with t he Chief Electoral Officer of the respectiv e States \nand UTs (i.e. the stat e where the party Head Quarter is situated), in the prescribed manner for \neach financial year before 31st October of each year. \n2. Commission has decided to link the due date for the submission of Audited Annual \nAccounts b y the political parties with the due date for filing of ITR of political partie s under \nthe Income Tax Act, 1961. \n3. Accordingly, all Political Parties shall submit their Audited Annual Accou nts within \none mon th from the last date for filing of ITR for the political parties as per s ection 139 of the \nIncome tax Act. This will be a pplicable for submission of Audited Annual Accounts for F.Y. \n2020 -21 and so on. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV ) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: CEOs of all States and UTs with reques t to bring it to the notice of all Political \nParties of their respective states .", + "Yours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV ) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: CEOs of all States and UTs with reques t to bring it to the notice of all Political \nParties of their respective states . \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV) \nSECRETARY \nNote: Please refer Annexure -F4", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F11.txt\n_ \nAnnexure -F11 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction/PPEMS /2023 Dated: 20th November, 2023 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSub: Intimation regarding participation of Registered Unrecongised Political Party \n(RUPP) i n Lok Sabha/Assembly election out of the State/UT where their party \nheadquarter s is situated -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n As you are aware, political parties are required to submit their part Election \nExpenditure Statement in the proforma prescribed by the Commission vide its letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir, \n As you are aware, political parties are required to submit their part Election \nExpenditure Statement in the proforma prescribed by the Commission vide its letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 (copy enclosed) within 30 days \nof declaration of election results and full Election Expenditure Statement in the proforma \nprescribed by the Commission vide its let ter no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, \n2013 (copy enclosed) , revised by the Commission vide its letter no. 76/Virtual \nCampaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th January, 2022 (copy enclosed) within 75/90 days of \ncompletion of Assembly/Lok Sabha elections . \n2. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th \nAugust, 2014 and instruction no.", + "2. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th \nAugust, 2014 and instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014, dated 14th October, 2014 \n(copies enclosed) , Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) are required to su bmit \ntheir financial reports which includes Contribution Reports, Audited Annual Accounts and \nElection Expenditure Statement (full & part) with the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT \nconcerned where their party headquarters is situated. In case o f failure to submit the Election \nExpenditure Statement by the RUPPs concerned CEO is also required to send reminder to \ndefaulting parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure -F11.txt\n_ \n3. In this regard, it has been experienced that s ome RUPPs participate in Lok \nSabha/Assembly election held in State s/UTs other than the States/UTs where their party \nheadquarters is situated. Therefore, in order to avoid any difficulties in monitoring \nsubmission of Election Expenditure Statement when a RUPP participates in elections held in \nother States/UTs, the Chief Elec toral Officers of all States/UTs are requested to invariably \nshare information regarding participation of such RUPPs to the Chief Electoral O fficer of the \nState/UT where headquarters of such RUPPs is situated for necessary action as per the \nCommission\u2019s in structions referred above under intimation to the RUPPs concerned and the \nCommission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n \n(BINOD KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n296", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C1.txt\nFormat for details of campaign expenditure of political parties for General party Propaganda as observed by the election officers (From date of announcement of election to completion of election\nAnnexure -C1 \nDetails of Campaign Expenditure of Political Parties for General Party \nPropaganda as observed by the District Election Officers (to be submitted to the CEO) \n(From date of announcement to completion of election.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. \nSl. No. Name of \nthe \nPolitical \nParty Nature of \nExpenditure \nrecorded during \nrally, procession, \npublic meeting etc. \n(for example \nMedia advert., cut -\nouts, banners, \nhelicopters, \naircrafts etc. ) Quantity Rate Total \nExpenditure Evidence \ncollected in \nexhibit no. \n/cassette no. \netc. with date Remarks \n \n \n \n Signature \nDate: DEO /CEO \n82", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C2.txt\nMonthly Report by DEO (Part-A & B)\nAnnexure -C2 \n \nMonthly Report by DEO (Part -A) \n \n Name of State/UT - \n \n Name of District - \n \nSl. No. \nNo. and Name of Constituency \nTotal Number of candidates \nNo. of candidates who ha ve filed Accounts \nNo. of candidates who have not filed Accounts \nNo. of candidates who have not filed Accounts in the \nprescribed manner \nNo. of candidates for whom scrutiny of Accounts \ncompleted by DEO \nNo. of candidates for wh om discrepancy found between \nCandidate register and Shadow Observation Register \nNo. of candidates for whom Report sent to CEO \nNo. of candidates for whom notices issued by ECI \nNo. of candidates whose Accounts have been accepted by \nthe Commission \nNo.", + "of candidates for wh om discrepancy found between \nCandidate register and Shadow Observation Register \nNo. of candidates for whom Report sent to CEO \nNo. of candidates for whom notices issued by ECI \nNo. of candidates whose Accounts have been accepted by \nthe Commission \nNo. of candidates disqualified \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature of DEO \n \n \n \n \n \n83 \nMon thly Report by DEO (Part-B) \n \nName of State/ UT \u2013 \n \nName of District - \n \nSl. \nNo. No. and Name of \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Name of Political \nParty/ Independe nt Status of Account \nStatement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNote \u2013 In the Status column it should be mentioned whether candidate has submitted his account. If \nsubmitted, then mention the date of submission. Whether scrutiny completed by DEO; whether any \ndiscrepancy found between candidate\u2019s account and Shadow Observation Register; whether report sent \nby the DEO to CEO; whether notice served on the candidate; w hether account accepted by the \nCommission.", + "Whether scrutiny completed by DEO; whether any \ndiscrepancy found between candidate\u2019s account and Shadow Observation Register; whether report sent \nby the DEO to CEO; whether notice served on the candidate; w hether account accepted by the \nCommission. If accou nt not accepted by the Commission, whether case is pending or whether \ncandidate has been disqualified. If disqualified, then mention the date of disqualification order. \n \n \n \nSignature of DEO", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C4.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C4 \n \nSeizure made by Police Department upto 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM) \n \n \nSl. No. Description By F lying \nSquad (FS) BY \nStatic Surveillance \nTeam (SST) By others \nSHO/Police \n \n1. \nTotal amount of cash \nseized during election \nprocess \n(In Rs. ) \n \n \n \n \n2. \nOut of 1 above t otal \namount of cash released \nafter verification by FS, \nSST and Police \n \n3. \nOut of 1 above total \namount covered by \nFIR/Complaint in court \n \n4. \nOut of 1 above, total \namount of cash handed over \nto the Income Tax Authority \n5.", + "Out of 1 above total \namount covered by \nFIR/Complaint in court \n \n4. \nOut of 1 above, total \namount of cash handed over \nto the Income Tax Authority \n5. Balance amount of seizure \non which FIR has been \nlodged by the FS/ \nSST/Police and are lying \nwith election \nauthorities/kept in \ntreasury/kept as per \ndirection of the court \n {1- (2+4)} ((In Rs.) \n6 Total Liquor, (In Litres \nwith approx. value in Rs.), \ndrugs (in Kg with approx. \nValue in Rs.) and others \nitem s eized a cross the \nState/UT Liquor \n(In Litres) Total \ndrugs/Narc\notics/ \nPsychotropi\nc \nsubstances \nseized \n(In Kg) Total of Other Items seized i.e. \nCampaign Material, Dhotis, \nSarees, etc. during Election \nprocess \n \nMonetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) Monetary \nValue \napprox (In \nRs.) Monetary Value approx \n(In Rs.)", + "Campaign Material, Dhotis, \nSarees, etc. during Election \nprocess \n \nMonetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) Monetary \nValue \napprox (In \nRs.) Monetary Value approx \n(In Rs.) \n6a. By FS \nRs. Rs. Rs. \n6b By SST \n \n6c By P olice \n87 \n6d By Excise Dep tt. \n \n6e Total (6a + 6b + 6c + 6d) \u2026\u2026\u2026Liters \u2026\u2026Kg \nRs. Rs Rs. \n7. \nTotal No. of Expenditure \nrelated FIR/ Police ca ses \nregistered across the \nState/UT \n \n \n8. \nTotal No. of Ar rests, if any \nrelated to bribe/ \ngratif ication etc. \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate: \nTo \n1. Secretary (EXP) \nElection Commission of India \nNew Delhi -110001 \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \nName of State: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C5.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C5 \n \n \n Seizure of cash made by IT Dept. up to 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sen t to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day ) \n \nS. No. Particulars Amount (In Rs. ) \n1 Total amount of cash handed over to the Income tax \nDepartment by the FS or SST or Police during election \nprocess \n2 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash seized by Income \nTax Deptt.", + "Particulars Amount (In Rs. ) \n1 Total amount of cash handed over to the Income tax \nDepartment by the FS or SST or Police during election \nprocess \n2 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash seized by Income \nTax Deptt. during election process under the Income Tax \nLaw \n3 Out of (1) above t otal amount of cash released by the \nIncome Tax Authority which was handed over by the FS or \nSST or Police authority during election process \n4 Out of (1) above balance amount of cash taken into \ncustody by the Income Tax Deptt., where action is \npending for further investigation under the Income Tax \nLaws{1 -(2+ 3}(in Rs.) \n5 Amount of any seizure made on suo motu cas es based on \ncomplaints received during election process \n6 Total (4 + 5) (in Rs.) \n \nSignature \nName & Designation \nDate: \n \nTo \n1. Secretary (EXP) \nElection Commission of India \nNew Delhi -110001 \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \nName of State: - \n89", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C6.txt\nReporting format for Seizure and raids/assets etc. of Excise Dept. up to poll day\nAnnexure -C6 \n \n \nSeizure and raids etc. by the Excise Dept. upto 12 O`clock on poll day \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day) \n \n \nConsolidated \nreport of seizure \nof all types \nLiquors in \n(Litres) Values in \nRs. \n(Approx.) Total \ndrugs/Narcotics/ \nPsychotropic \nsubstances \nseized Values in \nRs. \n(Approx.) Total Raids \nduring \nelection \nprocess \n(No.\u2019s) Total No. of \nFIR/Police \ncases \nregistered \nfor excise \nviolations \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate \n \nTo \n1. The Secretary (EXP) \n Election Commission of India \n New Delhi -110001 \n \n2.", + "of \nFIR/Police \ncases \nregistered \nfor excise \nviolations \n \n \n \nSignature \nDesignation \nDate \n \nTo \n1. The Secretary (EXP) \n Election Commission of India \n New Delhi -110001 \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Name of State: - \n90", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C8.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013C8 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.VIII Dated: 25th October, 2 013 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Offic ers of \n1. Gujarat \n2. Tamil Nadu \n \nSub:- Bye-elections to the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemblies -Uploading the \ncandidate\u2019s day to day account register on DEO/CEO Website -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lette r no. 464/Exp. Obs./BE/2013/EEPS, \nVol.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lette r no. 464/Exp. Obs./BE/2013/EEPS, \nVol. I, dated 09 -10-2013 and to state that after every inspection during the election process, \nthe day to day election accounts Register of the candidate shall be scanned till the date of \ninspection and uploaded on to the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website, \nbesides displaying photo copy on the notice board. The DEOs are requested to ensure that \nnecessary arrangements are made for scanning and uploading on to the website. \n2. This may be brought to the notice of all election authorities, including the Expenditure \nObservers and shall be given publicity.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C8.txt\n_ \n2. This may be brought to the notice of all election authorities, including the Expenditure \nObservers and shall be given publicity. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n93 \n \nAnnexur e- C9 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/Vol -XIX Dated: 30th December, 2014 \n \nTo \n The CEOs of all States/UTs \n \nSubject: Refreshment of polling /counting agents and expenditure on kiosks, : - accounting \nnotional cost in the account of election expenses of the candidate \u2013 Reg.", + "Sir/Madam, \n I am directed to invite your attention on the s ubject cited and to state that o n going \nthrough the election expenditure statements of the candidates, it is noticed that the candidates \ndo not show any expenditure on account of the polling/counting agents, campaign workers, \netc. Since candidates incur expenditure on food and refreshmen t and also payment of daily \nallowances, etc., for their polling/counting agents and campaign workers during election \nprocess and subsequently, such expenses also need to be included in their account. The \nDEOs may be asked t o notify the notional rates of l unch, dinner and light refreshment, daily \nallowances, etc., for the polling/counting agents and campaign workers, on the basis of \nprevalent rates in their respective districts after due consultation with the political parties as \nenvisaged in Paras 14.2 and 14.3 of the Compendium of Instructions on EEM, in the list of \nitems of expenditure used for election campaign.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C8.txt\n_ \n2. I am further directed to state that candidates/political parties open kiosks, campaign \noffices, etc., in the constituency, during election p rocess and such expenses like rent or \nelectricity or furnishing like shamiana etc., after the date of filing of nomination are to be \nincluded in the account of the candidate. The DEOs are required to include the notional rates \nof erection/construction of such kiosks, campaign offices, etc., in the constituency on the \nbasis of prevalent rates, after due consultation with the political parties as envisaged in Paras \n14.2 and 14.3 of the Compendium of Instructions on EEM in the list of items of expenditure \nused for election campaign. \n Receipt of the letter may kindly be acknowledged. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Satyendra Kumar Rudola) \nSecretary \n94", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\nAnnexure -C10 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "Annexure -C10 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May 2015 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: - Account Reconciliation Meeting with the candidates/ election agents with the \nDistrict Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEM C)- regarding \n \nSir, \n In supersession of Commission`s Order No.76/Ins tructions/EEPS/2013/ Vol -I, dated \n14th March, 2013 regarding under -stated amount of election expenditure and the decision of \nthe District Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEMC), I am directed to forward herewith \nrevised ord er of the Commission to be follo wed by the DEMC in disposing of the cases of \nunder - statement of account of election expenses of the candidates (Changes in italics). \n2.", + "2. I am further directed to request you to bring it to the notice of all the DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers, officials conce rned, candidates and political parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Secretary \n \n \n \n \n95 \n ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Roa d, New Delhi-110001 \n \nFile No. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015 /Vol-II D ated: 29th May, 2015 \n \n \nOrder \n \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commi ssion under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \n \nWhereas,", + "2015 \n \n \nOrder \n \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commi ssion under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \n \nWhereas, reports are received that the candidates at elections to Lok Sa bha and State \nLegislative Assemb ly are spending excessive amount in their election campaigns, which \ndisturbs the level playing field, and are o f t e n not show ing correct expenses in the \nday \u2013to-day accounts of their election expenses; \n \nNow, therefore, the Election Commi ssion of India hereby issues the following order for \nmaintaining the purity of election process: \n \n(i) If the Returning Officer or any officer authorized, by the District Election Officer/ \nReturning Officer, is in receipt of information during election process that any candidate has \nincurred or authorized certain expenditure and has not shown either a part or whole of it in \nhis day to day accounts of election expenditure, maintained by him under section 77(1) of \nthe Representation of People Act,1951,", + "is in receipt of information during election process that any candidate has \nincurred or authorized certain expenditure and has not shown either a part or whole of it in \nhis day to day accounts of election expenditure, maintained by him under section 77(1) of \nthe Representation of People Act,1951, or has not produced the said accounts for inspection \non the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in day-to-day", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\non the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, then the \nReturning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the candidate \npreferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection of accounts \nmentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in day-to-day \naccount or informing h im that he failed to produce his account, as the case may be. \nHow ever, in case of suspected Paid News items, where notice is issued or is being issued \nby the Returning Officer as per the recommendation of the M edia Certifying and Monitoring \nCommitt ee (MCMC), such items shall not be covered in this notice.", + "How ever, in case of suspected Paid News items, where notice is issued or is being issued \nby the Returning Officer as per the recommendation of the M edia Certifying and Monitoring \nCommitt ee (MCMC), such items shall not be covered in this notice. \n \n(ii) Such candidate may reply to the notice within 48 hours, explaining the reasons for \nomission or default which is brought to his notice. In cases where the candidate accepts \nthe fact of suppressed expense mentioned in the notice, the same shall be added to his \nelection expenses. \n \n(iii) Where candidate fails to produce his day to day account for inspection and in spite \nof the notice, the failure continues, then FIR is to filed under section 171 (I) of Indian \nPenal Code, after 48 hours of service of such notice and the permission for use of vehicles \netc. by the candidate for election campaign shall be withdrawn.", + "by the candidate for election campaign shall be withdrawn. \n96 \n (iv) Where no reply is submitted by the candidate or his election agent within 48 hours \nof receipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of such \ncandidate. \n \n(v) If the candidate or his election agent disputes the supp ressed \nexpenditure, mentioned in the notice, he shall submit the reply mentioning the reasons for \ndisagreement and the same shall be forwarded to the District Expenditure \nMon itoring Committ ee (DEM C) consisting of the following:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\n1. Expenditure Observer in charge of the Constituency \n2. DEO", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\n3. Dy. DEO/Officer in charge of Expenditure Mon itoring of the District. \n \n(vi) The DEMC shall decide the case after examining the evidence mentioned in the \nnotice and reply of the candidate thereto, preferably within 72 hours from the date of \nreceipt of the reply from the candidate, whether such supp ressed expenditure shall be \nadded or not to the election expenses account of the candidate. \n(vii) Training: \na. The DEO shall organize one day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/ election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts within \none week before the last date of submission of the account of election expenses.", + "(vii) Training: \na. The DEO shall organize one day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/ election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts within \none week before the last date of submission of the account of election expenses. \nb. The Nodal Officer of the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell and Assistant Expenditure \nObserver shou ld be associated in the training programme to explain the procedure of e -filing \nof accounts , the forms and affidavits to be filed and frequently noticed defects. \nConsequence of not filing or filing incomplete forms or not filing in the manner \nprescribed or not show ing correct accounts shall also be explained to the candidates/agents. \nc. In this training programme they will also be apprised about the Account \nReconciliation meeting, in which they should come prepared with all final accounts and \nregisters. \nd. The DEO shall notify the date and venue of tra ining on procedure of lodging th e final \naccounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, positively on or by the \ndate of declaration of result.", + "d. The DEO shall notify the date and venue of tra ining on procedure of lodging th e final \naccounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, positively on or by the \ndate of declaration of result. \n(viii) Account Reconciliation meeting : \n(a) The candidates shall be given another opportunity to reconcile the under - stated amount \nof election expenditure, if any, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened by the \nDEO, on the 26th day of the declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure that each candidate is \ninformed in writing on or by the day of declaration of resul t about this meeting, so that they/", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\n(a) The candidates shall be given another opportunity to reconcile the under - stated amount \nof election expenditure, if any, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened by the \nDEO, on the 26th day of the declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure that each candidate is \ninformed in writing on or by the day of declaration of resul t about this meeting, so that they/ \ntheir election agents can reconcile the disputed items of election expenditure in their \n97 \n accounts of election expenses with the evidence gathered during election process and \nthe notices issued by the RO.", + "(b) The DEMC, af ter scrutinizing the accounts, shall pass the order in writing giving detailed \nreasons in cases, where the differences could not be reconciled and serve it on the \ncandidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his final accounts. If the candidate does not agree with the DEMC \norder, he/she may lodge his final accounts with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to DEO. \n(c) If the candidate has already lodged his acc ounts prior to Account Reconciliation \nmeeting, he/she may revise the accounts, within the statutory period of 30 days of completion \nof election, in order to incorporate the findings of DEMC. \n \n(ix) If the candidate does not file his statements of election expenses without any valid \nreasons within the stipulated period of 30 days from the day of declaration of result, then the \nDEO shall call for the explanation of the candidate suo motu and s end the report to the \nCommission along with the reply of the candid ate and his recommendation.", + "(x) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his re commendations, DEMC Order, certi fied copies of registers, bills and \nvouchers and other pieces of evidence.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\nCommission along with the reply of the candid ate and his recommendation. \n(x) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his re commendations, DEMC Order, certi fied copies of registers, bills and \nvouchers and other pieces of evidence. \n(xi) The DEO\u2019s scrutiny report has to be entered in EEMS software* within seven days of \nits finalization. \n(xii) The above procedure shall be followed with immediate effect .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on priority basis by the DEO -Reg.\n2. The Commi ssion further directs the CEOs to bring it to the notice of all political \nparties, candidates, members of DEMC and all concerned in the State. \n \nBy order, \nSd/- \n (S. K. Rudola) \nSecret ary \n \n*Please refer Annexure -C17 \n \n \n98", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C11.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2016 \u2013 Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of accounts of elections expenses of the Candidates\nAnnexure -C11 \n \nELECTION COMMISSIO N OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 11th October, 2015 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer \n of all States/UTs. \n \nSubject: - Change of helicopte r by the candidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission \non priority basis by the DEO - regarding. \n \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS ), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS ), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide \ntheir Office Memorandum No. CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 03.07.2013 (copy \nenclosed) and to state that under the existing provision contained in Para (ix) of the afore -\nmentioned OM, at remote/unco ntrolled airports and helipads application will have to be made \neither by the candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours \nbefore landing, mentioning the details of travel plan, place of landin g in the district and \nnames of p assengers in the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequate \narrangements for security, law and order issues and also to make available the coordinates of \nthe helipad. On receipt of such application, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on \npriority basis. \n2.", + "On receipt of such application, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on \npriority basis. \n2. The Commission has considered the above said provision and taking into account \nhardships caused to the candidates/political parties during election, it has been decided that in \nthose cases where permissio n has already been accorded to t he candidates/political parties, if \na request for change of helicopter is received from a candidate/political party at the last \nmoment , then it will be dealt with by the DEO on priority basis and decision will be \ncommunicated within 03 hours of receipt of application to the candidate or political party \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C11.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2016 \u2013 Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of accounts of elections expenses of the Candidates\n3. Kindly bring it to the notice of all DEOs and concerned officers. \nYours faithfully, \nEncl: As above Sd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n99 \n \nCopy to : - \n1. The Commissioner of Security (CA), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, \nMinistry of Civil Aviation, \u2018A\u2019 Wing, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi \u2013 \n110001 (By Special Messenger). \n2. EPS Section/MCC Section/East -1 Section. \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n100", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C12.txt\nModified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Commission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV, dated: 2nd June, 2016)\nAnnexure -C12 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2 016 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Off icers of \nall States and UTs. \n \nSubject: - Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of \naccounts of elections expenses of the Candidates \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n In partial modification of the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/In structions/2013/EEPS/ \nVol.", + "Subject: - Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of \naccounts of elections expenses of the Candidates \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n In partial modification of the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/In structions/2013/EEPS/ \nVol. IV, dated 24th December, 2013, I am directed to forward herewith the procedure to be \nadopted by the DEO in preparation of scrutiny report under rule 89 of the Conduct of \nElections Rules, 1961 on th e election expenses accounts lod ged by the candidates. \n The procedure referred to above may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned \nfor necessary action and compliance. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively \nand shall come into force with effect from the date of iss ue of this letter . \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC (J)/EC (R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr.", + "Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC (J)/EC (R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secr etaries. \n4. All Under Secretaries. \n5. All Zonal Sections/Communication Section/CEMS -I & II/Computer Section/PPEMS/ \nSDR Section. \n \n101 \n Procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s scrutiny and summary report \n1. Every contesting candidate is required to file his/her account of election expenditure \nwith the D EO within the statutory time limit of 30 days from the date of declaration of result. \nAs soon as the accounts are received by the DEO, the Abstract Statement of each account \nshould be scanned and put in the website of CEO wi thin 3 days of receipt by the DE O for \nwider dissemination among public. \n2. Account Reconciliation Meeting :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C12.txt\nModified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Commission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV, dated: 2nd June, 2016)\n2. Account Reconciliation Meeting :- \n2.1 The Account Reconciliation Meeting shall be convened by the DEO on the 26th day \nof the declaration of result in which the candidate shall be given another opportunity to \nrecon cile the understated amount of his/her election expenditure, if any. The DEO shall \nensure that each candidate is informed about this meeting in writing on or by the day of \ndeclaration of result, so that the candidates /their election agents can be present a t the \nmeeting and reconcile the disputed items of election expenditure in their accounts of election \nexpenses with the evidence(s) gathered during election process and the notice(s) \nissued by the RO.", + "2.2 If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to obtain \nreply of the candidate. Both letter/reply to be considered in Account Reconciliation Meeting \nfirst and subsequently shall be inf ormed to the ECI with the recorded views of the District \nExpenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC). \n2.3 In the Account Reconciliation Meeting, the District Expenditure Monitoring \nCommittee (DEMC) shall scrutinize the accounts and in cases where the differe nces could \nnot be reconciled, shall pass an order in writing, giving detailed reasons, and serve it on the \ncandidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, he/she may \nincorporate the same in his/ her final accounts. If the candi date does not agree with the \nDEMC order, he/she may lodge his/her final account with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to the DEO.", + "If the candi date does not agree with the \nDEMC order, he/she may lodge his/her final account with the DEO, with the reasons for the \ndisagreement by way of a letter to the DEO. \n2.4 If the candidate has already lodged his/her account prior to the Account \nReconciliation meeting, he/she may revise the account, within the statutory period of 30 days \nof declaration of result of election, in order to incorporate the findings of the DEMC. \n3. Scrutiny of Accounts:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C12.txt\nModified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Commission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV, dated: 2nd June, 2016)\n2.4 If the candidate has already lodged his/her account prior to the Account \nReconciliation meeting, he/she may revise the account, within the statutory period of 30 days \nof declaration of result of election, in order to incorporate the findings of the DEMC. \n3. Scrutiny of Accounts: \n3.1 After receipt of the fin al accounts from the candidates, the same shall be scrutinised \nby the DEMC. \n102 \n 3.2.", + "3. Scrutiny of Accounts: \n3.1 After receipt of the fin al accounts from the candidates, the same shall be scrutinised \nby the DEMC. \n102 \n 3.2. Where the accounts submitted by the candidates involve procedural defects such as (i) \nvouchers not signed; (ii) duly sworn in affidavit not filed; (iii) register of day to day account \nalong with bank regis ter and cash register not duly signed, (iv) Abstract Statement (Part -I to \nPart IV and schedule 1 to 10 **) not filled up/not duly signed; (v) Cash Expenditure in \nexcess of Rs. 20,000/ -*** not incurred through cheque, (vi) Ex penditure outside the bank \naccou nt; (vii) self certified copies of the statement of bank account not submitted and (viii) if \nthe bank account is not opened at all, within 3 days of receipt of the accounts the DEO shall \nissue a notice giving the candidate 3 days time to rectify the defect .", + "The reply of the \ncandidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice and reply of \nthe candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his/her comments. \n3.3 In cases of delay in filing of accoun ts, not exceeding 15 days from t he due date, the \nDEO shall suo -motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice \nand reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his comments.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C12.txt\nModified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Commission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV, dated: 2nd June, 2016)\n3.3 In cases of delay in filing of accoun ts, not exceeding 15 days from t he due date, the \nDEO shall suo -motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice \nand reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, along with his comments. \n4. The DEO shall finalize the candidate wise summary and scrutiny reports in the \nprescribed format (Annexure -21* of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of \ndeclaration of result and shall forward the same to the CEO off ice preferably by the 38th day \n(Para 11.5 of the Compendium of Instructions).", + "The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the \nCEO should reach the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result. \n5. In cases where disagreement persists even after the Account R econciliation Meeting \nand the DEO does not agree that expenses have been correctly reported by the candidate, the \nDEO shall, along with the scrutiny report, enclose certified copies of the relevant documents \nviz. minutes of DEMC/Account Reconciliation Mee tings, notices issued, reply from the \ncandidate, rate chart, Shadow Observation Register (SOR), Election Expenditure Register of \nthe candidate with the documents, duly serial numbered. \n6. The DEO shall get the data entered into the EEMS software** ** withi n 3 days of the \nfinalisation of the candidate -wise scrutiny report. \n7. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively from the date of issue of these \nguidelines, i.e. 2nd June, 2016. \nNote: *Please refer Annexure -C13 for Annexure -21 as the Compen dium has been revised. \n** Please refer Annexure -E2, total no.", + "2nd June, 2016. \nNote: *Please refer Annexure -C13 for Annexure -21 as the Compen dium has been revised. \n** Please refer Annexure -E2, total no. of Schedules is 11 now. \n \n** * Please refer Annexure -E11 and E12 \n**** Please refer Annexure -C17 \n103", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C13.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013 C13 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/ Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. XIV Dated: 2nd June, 2016 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nall States and UTs. \n \nSub:- Modified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Annexure -21) -Rega rding. \nSir/Madam, \nI am directed to refer to Annexure -21 of \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (April - 2016)\u201d regarding candidate wise scrutiny report of DEO on \nelection expenditure account and to state that after implementation of Account Reconciliation \nMeeti ng Scheme, modified format is being forwarded herewith with the request to bring it to \nthe notice of all District Election Officers etc. for compliance.", + "for compliance. This new format will be \napplicable prospectively and shall come into fo rce with effect from the date of issue of this \nletter . \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: \n \n1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon\u2019ble CEC/EC(J)/EC(R). \n2. PPS to DECs/DG. \n3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries. \n4. All Under Secretaries. \n5. All Zonal S ections/Communication Section/CEMS -I & II/Computer Section/ \nPPEMS/SDR. \n \n104 \n Serial Number of the candid ate in Summary Report of the DEO --------- \n Name of the State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 District\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Election\u2026\u2026.......................... \n \nDEO\u2019s SCRUTINY REPORT ON ELECTION EXPENSES OF THE CANDIDATE UNDER RULE \n89 OF C.E. RULES, 1961 \n \nS.No. \nDescription \nTo be filled up by the DEO \n \n1.", + "RULES, 1961 \n \nS.No. \nDescription \nTo be filled up by the DEO \n \n1. \nName & address of the candidate \n \n2. \nPolitical Party affiliation, if any \n \n3. \nNo. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary \nConstituency \n \n4. \nName of the elected candidate \n \n5. \nDate of declaration of result \n \n6. \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C13.txt\n_ \n1. \nName & address of the candidate \n \n2. \nPolitical Party affiliation, if any \n \n3. \nNo. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary \nConstituency \n \n4. \nName of the elected candidate \n \n5. \nDate of declaration of result \n \n6. \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting \n \n7. \n(i) Whether the candidate or his agent had been \ninformed about the date of Account Reconciliation \nMeeting in writing (i) Yes/No \n \n (ii) Whether he or his agent has attended the meeting (ii) Yes/No \n \n8. \nWhether all the defects reconciled by the candidate \nafter Account Reconciliation Meeting (Yes or No). \n(If not, defects that could not be reconciled be \nshown in Column No. 19) Yes/No \n \n9. \nLast date prescribed for lodging Account \n \n10.", + "Whether all the defects reconciled by the candidate \nafter Account Reconciliation Meeting (Yes or No). \n(If not, defects that could not be reconciled be \nshown in Column No. 19) Yes/No \n \n9. \nLast date prescribed for lodging Account \n \n10. \nWhether the candidate has lodged the account Yes/No \n \n11. \nIf the candidate has lodged the account, date of \nlodging of account by the candidate: \n(i) origin al account \n(ii) revised account after the Account Reconciliation \nMeeting \n \n12. \nWhether account lodged in time Yes/No \n \n12 A. If not lodged in time, period of delay \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 days \n13. If account not lodged or not lodged in tim e, whether \nDEO called for explanation from the candidate. \n If not, reason thereof. Yes/No \n14. Explanation, if any, given by the candidate \n14A Comments of the DEO on the explanation if any, of \nthe candidate \n105 \n 15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Explanation, if any, given by the candidate \n14A Comments of the DEO on the explanation if any, of \nthe candidate \n105 \n 15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C13.txt\n_ \n15. Grand To tal of all election expenses reported by the \ncandidate in Part -II of the Abstract Statement Rs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No \n17.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n16. Whether in the DEO\u2019s opinion, the account of \nelection expenses of the candidate has been lodged \nin the manner required b y the R. P. Act, 1951 and \nC.E. Rules, 1961 Yes/No \n17. If No, then please mention the following defects \nwith details \n(i) Whether Election Expenditure Register \ncomprising of Day to Day Account Register, Cash \nRegister, Bank R egister, Abstract Statement has \nbeen lodged Yes/No \n(ii) Whether duly sworn in affidavit has been \nsubmitted by candidate Yes/No \n(iii) Whether requisite vouchers in respect of items \nof election expenditure submitted Yes/No \n(iv) Whether separate Bank Ac count opened for \nelection Yes/No \n(v) Whether all expenditure (except petty \nexpenditure) routed through bank account \n \n \n \n Yes/No \n18. (i) Whether the DEO had issued a notice to the \ncandidate for rectifying the defect \n(ii) Wh ether the candidate rectified th e defect \n(iii) Comments of the DEO on the above, i.e. \nwhether the defect was rectified or not.", + "(i) Whether the DEO had issued a notice to the \ncandidate for rectifying the defect \n(ii) Wh ether the candidate rectified th e defect \n(iii) Comments of the DEO on the above, i.e. \nwhether the defect was rectified or not. Yes/No \nYes/No \n19. Whether the items of election expenses reported by \nthe candidate correspond with the expenses shown \nin the Shadow Observation Register and Fol der of \nEvidence. \nIf No, then mention the following: Yes/No \n Items of \nexpenditure Date Page No. of \nShadow \nObservation \nRegister Mention \namount as per \nthe Shadow \nObservation \nRegister/folder \nof evidence Amount as per \nthe accoun t \nsubmitted by the \ncandidate Amo unt \nunderstated by the \ncandidate \ni \nii, iii \u2026\u2026 \nTOTAL \n20. Did the candidate produce his Register of \nAccounting Election Expenditure for inspection by \nthe Observer/RO/Authorized persons 3 times \nduring campaign period Yes/No \n106", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C13.txt\n_ \n20. Did the candidate produce his Register of \nAccounting Election Expenditure for inspection by \nthe Observer/RO/Authorized persons 3 times \nduring campaign period Yes/No \n106 \n 21. If DEO does not agree with the facts mentioned \nagainst Row No. 19 referred to above, give the \nfollowing details: - \n(i) Were the defects noticed by DEO brought to the \nnotice of the candidate during campaign period or \nduring the Accoun t Reconciliation Meeting Yes/No \n(ii) If yes, then annex copies of all the notices \nissued relating to discrepancies with English \ntranslation (if it is in regional language) and \nmention the date of notice \n \n(iii) Did the candidate give any reply to the notice \n?", + "Yes/No \n \n(iv) If yes, ple ase Annex copies of such \nexplanation received, (with English translation of \nthe same, if it is in regional language) and mention \ndate of reply \n(v) DEO\u2019s comments/observations on the \ncandidate\u2019s explanation \n22. Whether the DEO agrees that the expenses are \ncorrectly reported by the candidate. \n(Should be similar to Column no. 8 of Summary \nReport of DEO) \n \nDate: Yes/No \n \n \nSignature \n(Name of the DEO)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C13.txt\n_ \n22. Whether the DEO agrees that the expenses are \ncorrectly reported by the candidate. \n(Should be similar to Column no. 8 of Summary \nReport of DEO) \n \nDate: Yes/No \n \n \nSignature \n(Name of the DEO) \n \n23. Comments, if any, by the Expenditure Observer* - \n \nDate: Signature of the Expenditure Observer \n \n \n* If the Expenditure Observer has some more facts that have not been covered in the DEO\u2019s \nreport, he may annex separate note to that effect . \n \n** The DEO scrutiny report is to be compiled by the CEO and forwarded to the Commission. \nIf the CEO feels like giving additional comments, he or she may forward the comments \nseparately.", + "** The DEO scrutiny report is to be compiled by the CEO and forwarded to the Commission. \nIf the CEO feels like giving additional comments, he or she may forward the comments \nseparately. \n107 \n \n SUMM ARY REPORT OF DEO FOR EAC H CONSTITUENC Y ON LODGING OF ELECT ION EXPENSES ACC OUNT S BY CAND IDATES \n \n \n(a) No. and name of Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency: (b) Total No. of contesting candidates: \n(c) State and District: (d) Date of declaration of result of election/bye-election: \n(e) Last date of lodging accounts: (f) Name of the elected candidate:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C13.txt\n_ \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. \n \nS. \nNo. \nName of the \ncandidate \nand Party \nAffiliation \nDue date of \nlodging of \naccount \nDate of \nlodging of \naccounts by \nthe \ncandidate \nWhether \nlodged in \nthe \nprescribed \nformat (Yes \nor No) \nWhether lodged \nin the manner \nrequired by law \n(Yes or No) \nGrand Total of \nthe expenses \nincurred/authori \nzed by the \ncandidate/agent \n(as mentioned \nin Part-II of \nAbstract \nStatement) \nWhether the \nDEO agrees \nwith the \namount shown \nby the \ncandidate \nagainst all \nitems of \nexpenditure \n(Should be \nsimilar to \npoint no. 22 \nof DEO`s \nScrutiny \nReport i.e.", + "22 \nof DEO`s \nScrutiny \nReport i.e. Annexure - C13) \nTotal expenses incurred by the Party \n(As reported in Part-III of Abstract \nStatement ) \nTotal expenses incurred by \nothers/entities as reported in Part-III \nof Abstract Statement \nRemarks \nof the \nExpendit \nure \nObserver \n \nLump Sum \nAmount in cash or \ncheque given to \ncandidate by each \nPolitical Party \nGrand Total of \nother expenses in \nkind by the \nPolitical Party \nLump sum \nAmount in cash / \ncheque given to \nthe candidate (and \nmention names of \ndonors) \nGrand total of \nother expenses \nin kind incurred \nfor the \ncandidate \n \n \n \n \n Signature of the DEO \nComments of the Expenditure Observer, if any, \n \n \nDate: Signature of the Expend iture Observer \n \n108", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. VI, dated 18th February, 2019 regarding fixation of dates for inspection of accounts of candidates 3 times during election period by Returning Officer\nAnnexure -C14 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2017/Vol. XIX Dated: 13th December, 2017 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n Tamil Nadu \n Chennai \n \nSub:- Bye-election to 11 -Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar AC, Tamil Nadu, 2017 -Exclusion of \nitems like T -shirt, saree etc.", + "Radhakrishnan Nagar AC, Tamil Nadu, 2017 -Exclusion of \nitems like T -shirt, saree etc. from Rate Chart -Regarding \n \nSir, \n It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in the rate chart issued by the \nDEO, Chennai, some items like saree, dhoti, blankets etc. have been included as valid items \nof expenditure and several candidates have shown expenditure incurred on T -shirts and \nsarees in their day to day account of election e xpenditure. In this regard, I am directed to refer \nto para 5 of Chapter D and the Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, dated 7th \nApirl, 2011 (Annexure -D9*) (copies enclosed) in the Compendium of Instructions on \nElection Expenditure Monitoring (October, 2017) and to reiterate that supply and distribution \nof main apparels like saree, shirt, T -shirt, dhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is \nbribery of voters.", + "by party/candidate is not permitted as it is \nbribery of voters. Inclusion of these kinds of main apparels in the rate chart has given \nimpr ession that the election authority has given permission to parties/candidates to distribute \nthese items among the voters to lure them. \n The DEO, Chennai may accordingly be directed to exclude these items from the r ate \nchart and to bring it to the notice of all political parties, candidates and election authorities \nimmediately. \n Yours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(MUKESH KUMAR) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n*Please refer Annexure -D7 for Annexure -D9 as the Compendium has been revised \n \n \n \n109", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C15.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol. I, dated 28th February, 2019 regarding amendments in Form 26 (Format of Affidavit to be filed by candidates)\nAnnexure -C15 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. VI Dated: 18th February, 2019 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nall States and Un ion Territories. \n \n \nSubject: -Fixation of dates for inspection of accounts of candidates 3 times during election \nperiod by Returning Officer -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that there have been instances of fixation of different dates for \ninspection of accounts of c andidates by Returning Officers and Expenditure Observers in the \nlast elections.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that there have been instances of fixation of different dates for \ninspection of accounts of c andidates by Returning Officers and Expenditure Observers in the \nlast elections. In this connection, I am directed to reiterate that in pursuance of the \nCommission\u2019s instructions laid down under the heading \u201cRole of Returnin g Officer\u201d, sub \nheading \u201cInspect ion of Accounts\u201d, in part \u201cC\u201d of \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)\u201d (copy enclosed), the Returning Officer is required \nto prepare a schedule for inspection of Expenditure Register of each candidate in consultat ion \nwith the Expenditure Observer. Three dates shall be fixed for inspection of Expenditure \nRegister of candidates in such a way that the gap between two inspections should be at least \nthree days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not before 3 days fr om the day of poll. \n2.", + "Three dates shall be fixed for inspection of Expenditure \nRegister of candidates in such a way that the gap between two inspections should be at least \nthree days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not before 3 days fr om the day of poll. \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all Returning Officers for necessary \ncompliance and to fix the dates for inspection of Expenditure Registers of candidates in \naccordance with the aforesaid provisions of Commission\u2019s in structions. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n110", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013 C16 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 3/4/2019/SDR -Vol. I Dated: 28th February 2019 \nTo \nThe C hief Electoral Officers of \nAll S tates and UTs \n \nSub:- Amendments in Form -26 (Format of Affidavit to be filed by candidates) \nSir/Madam, \n I am directed to invite reference to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. \nII, dated 10.10.2018, on the subject cited and to state that Form 26 appended to the CE \nRules, 1961 has been further amended vide Ministry of Law and Justice Notification no. \nS.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed).", + "S.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed). The consolidated Form -26 after \nincorporating the amendments i s enclosed herewith. The candida tes are now required to \nfile the affidavit in this amended Form -26. \n2. This letter may be circulated to all DEOs, ROs in the State/Union Territory for \nnecessary action on their part. This shall also be circulated to all Political parties based in \nthe St ate, i.e. the State Units of the recognized Parties and recognized State parties of \nother States and all registered un -recognized political parties with headquarters based in \nyour State/Union Territory, with instructions to take note of the amendments in F orm-26. \nAdequate publicity shall also be given in this regard so that all concerned are aware of the \namendments in Form -26.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(N. T. Bhutia) \nSecretary \n111 \n \nForm 26 \n(See rule 4A ) \nPlease affix your \nrecent passport \nsize photograph \nhere \nAFFIDAVIT TO BE FILED BY THE CANDIDATE ALONG WITH NOMINATION \nPAPER BEFORE THE RETURNING OFFICER F OR ELECTION \nTO\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(NAME OF THE HOUSE) \nFROM\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026CONSTITUENC Y (NAME OF THE \nCONSTITUENCY ) \nPART A \nI\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. **son/daughter/wife \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Aged\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. years, \nresident of\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026( mention full postal \naddress), a candidate at the above election, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as \nunder: - \n(1) I am a candidate set up by------------------------------ \n(**na me of the political party) / **am contesting as an Independent candidate.", + "(**strike out whichever is not applicable) \n(2) My name is enrolled in\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of the \nConstitu ency and the State), at Serial No\u2026\u2026\u2026.in Part No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(3) My contact telephone number(s) is/are\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and my \ne-mail id (if any) is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 and my social media account(s) (if any) is/are \n(i)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(ii)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(iii)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n112 \n \n(4) Details of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and status of filing of Income Tax \nreturn : \nSl. No. Names PAN The financial year \nfor which the last \nInco me-tax return \nhas been filed \n \n \n Total income shown in \nInco me-tax return (in \nRupees) for the last five \nFinancial Years (as on the \n31st March) \n \n 1. Self (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n2.", + "Self (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n2. Spouse (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n3. HUF (If the \nCandidate is \nKarta or \nCoparcener) (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n4. Dependent -1 (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \n5. Dependent -2 (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n6. Dependent -3 \n \n \n \n (i) \n (ii) \n (iii) \n (iv) \n (v) \nNote: It is mandatory for PAN holder to mention PAN and in c ase of no PAN, it \nshould be clea rly stated \u201cNo PAN allotted\u201d. \n113 \n \n(5) Pending criminal cases - \n(i) I declare that there is no pending criminal case against me. \n(Tick this alternative, if there is no criminal case pending against the Candidate and \nwrite NOT APPLICABLE against alternative (ii ) below) \nOR \n(ii) The following criminal cases are pending against me: \n(If there are pending criminal cases against the candidate, then tick this alternative \nand score off alternative (i) above, and give details of all pendin g cases in the Table \nbelow) \nTabl e \n(a) FIR No. with name \nand address of Police \nStation concerned \n(b) Case No.", + "with name \nand address of Police \nStation concerned \n(b) Case No. with Name \nof the Court \n(c) Sections of concerned \nActs/Codes involved \n(give no. of the \nSection, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026.of IPC, \netc.). \n(d) Brief description of \noffence \n(e) Whether charges have \nbeen framed (mention \nYES or NO) \n(f) If answer against item \n(e) above is YES, \nthen give the date on \nwhich charges were \nframed \n(g) Whether any \nAppeal/Application \nfor revision has been \nfiled against the \nproceedings (Mention \nYES or NO) \n \n \n \n114 \n \n(6) Cases of conviction \n(i) I declare that I have not been convicted for any criminal offence. (Tick this \nalternative, if the candidate has not been convicted and write NOT APPLICABLE \nagainst alternative (ii) below) \nOR \n(ii) I have been convicte d for the offences mentioned below: \n(If the candidate has been convicted, then tick this alternative and score off alternative \n(i) above, and give details in the Table below) \nTable \n(a) Case No.", + "(b) Name of the Court \n(c) Sections of Acts/Codes invol ved \n(give no. of the Section, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026. of IPC, etc.). \n(d) Brief description of offence for \nwhich convicted \n(e) Dates of orders of conviction \n(f) Punishment imposed", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n(i) above, and give details in the Table below) \nTable \n(a) Case No. \n(b) Name of the Court \n(c) Sections of Acts/Codes invol ved \n(give no. of the Section, e.g. \nSection\u2026\u2026. of IPC, etc.). \n(d) Brief description of offence for \nwhich convicted \n(e) Dates of orders of conviction \n(f) Punishment imposed \n(g) Whether any Appeal has been filed \nagainst conviction order (Menti on \nYES or No) \n(h) If answer to item (g) above is \nYES, give details and present \nstatus of appeal \n \n (6A) I have given full and up -to-date information to my political party about all pending \ncriminal cases against me a nd about all cases of conviction as given in paragraphs (5) and (6).", + "[candidates to whom this Item is not applicable should clearly write NOT \nAPPLICABLE IN VIEW OF ENTRIES IN 5(i) and 6(i), above] \nNote:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n1. Details should be entered clearly and legibly in BOLD letters. \n2. Details to be given se parately for each case under different columns against each \nitem. \n115 \n 3. Details should be given in reverse chronological order, i.e., the latest case to be \nmentioned first and backwards in the order of dates for the other cases. \n4. Additional sheet may be added if required.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n5. Candidate is responsible for supplying all information in compliance of the \nHon\u2019ble Supreme Court\u2019s judgment in W. P (C) No. 536 of 2011. \n(7) That I give herein below the details of the assets (movable and immovable etc.) of myself, \nmy spouse and all dependents: \nA. Details of movable assets : \nNote: 1. Assets in joint name indicating the extent of joint ownership will also have to be \ngiven. \nNote: 2. In case of deposit/Invest ment, the details including Serial Number, Amount, date of \ndeposit, the scheme, Na me of Bank/Institution and Branch are to be given.", + "Note: 2. In case of deposit/Invest ment, the details including Serial Number, Amount, date of \ndeposit, the scheme, Na me of Bank/Institution and Branch are to be given. \nNote: 3.Value of Bonds/Share Debentures as per the current market value in Stock Exchange \nin respect of listed co mpanies and as per books in case of non-listed companies should be \ngiven . \nNote: 4. \u201cDependent\u201d means parents, son(s), daughter(s) of the candidate or spouse and \nany other person related to the candidate whether by blood or marriage, who have no \nseparate means of income and who are dependent on the candidate for their livelihood. \nNote: 5. Details including amount is to be given separately in respect of each invest ment. \nNote: 6. Details should include the interest in or ownership of offshore assets.", + "Note: 5. Details including amount is to be given separately in respect of each invest ment. \nNote: 6. Details should include the interest in or ownership of offshore assets. \nExplanation - For the purpose of this Form, the expression \u201coffshore assets\u201d includes, \ndetail s of all deposits or investments in Foreign banks and any other body or institution \nabroad, and details of all assets and liabilities in foreign countries. \nSl. No. Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependen t-3 \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Details of deposit in Bank \naccounts (FDRs, Term \nDeposits and all other \ntypes of deposits \nincluding saving \naccounts), Deposits with \nFinancial Institutions, \nNon-Banking Financial \nCompanies and \nCooperative societies and \nthe a mount in each such \ndeposit \n116 \n (iii) Details of invest ment in \nBonds, \nDebentures/Shares and \nunits in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Details of deposit in Bank \naccounts (FDRs, Term \nDeposits and all other \ntypes of deposits \nincluding saving \naccounts), Deposits with \nFinancial Institutions, \nNon-Banking Financial \nCompanies and \nCooperative societies and \nthe a mount in each such \ndeposit \n116 \n (iii) Details of invest ment in \nBonds, \nDebentures/Shares and \nunits in \ncompanies/Mutual Funds \nand others and the \namount. \n(iv) Details of invest ment in \nNSS, Postal Saving, \nInsurance Policies and \ninvest ment in any \nFinancial instru ments in \nPost office or Insurance \nCompany and the a mount \n(v) Personal loans/advance \ngiven to any person or \nentity including fir m, \ncompany, Trust etc.", + "and \nother receivables from \ndebtors and the amount. \n(vi) Motor Vehicles/Aircrafts/ \nYachts/Ships (Details of \nMake, registration \nnumber. etc. year of \npurchase and amount ) \n(vii) Jewellery, bullion and \nvaluable thing(s) (give \ndetails of weight and \nvalue) \n(viii) Any other assets such as \nvalue of clai ms/interest \n(ix) Gross Total value \n \nB. Detai ls of Immovable assets: \nNote: 1. Properties in joint ownership indicating the extent of joint ownership will also have \nto be indicated. \nNote: 2. Each land or building or apart ment should be mentioned separately in this format. \nNote: 3. Details should inclu de the interest in or ownership of offshore assets.", + "Note: 2. Each land or building or apart ment should be mentioned separately in this format. \nNote: 3. Details should inclu de the interest in or ownership of offshore assets. \nS. No Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependent -3 \n117 \n (i) Agricultural Land \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in acres) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case of \npurchase) at the time of \npurchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate Current", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in acres) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case of \npurchase) at the time of \npurchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate Current \nmarket value \n(ii) Non-Agricultural \nLand \nLocation(s) \nSurvey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft.) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of Land (in case \nof purchase) at the time \nof purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc.", + "Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n \n118 \n (iii) Commercial Buildings \n(including apart ments) \n-Location(s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (total \nmeasur ement in sq. ft.) \nBuilt -up Area (total \nmeasurement in sq.ft.) \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self - acquired \nproperty \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nproperty by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \nApproxi mate current \nmarket value \n(iv) Residential Buildings \n(including apartments): \n-Location (s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (Total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft) \n \nBuilt up Area (Total \nmeasurement in sq. ft.)", + "Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(iv) Residential Buildings \n(including apartments): \n-Location (s) \n-Survey number(s) \nArea (Total \nmeasure ment in sq. ft) \n \nBuilt up Area (Total \nmeasurement in sq. ft.) \n \nWhether inherited \nproperty \n(Yes or No) \n \n \n \n \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self \u2013 acquired \nproperty \n \n \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \n119 \n Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(v) Others (such as interest \nin propert y) \n(vi) Total of current market", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n(Yes or No) \n \n \n \n \nDate of purchase in \ncase of self \u2013 acquired \nproperty \n \n \nCost of property (in \ncase of purchase) at the \ntime of purchase \nAny Invest ment on the \nland by way of \ndevelop ment, \nconstruction etc. \n119 \n Approxi mate current \nmarket value \n(v) Others (such as interest \nin propert y) \n(vi) Total of current market \nvalue of (i) to (v) \nabove \n \n(8) I give herein below the details of liabilities/dues to public financial institutions and \ngovernment: - \n(Note: Please give separate details of name of bank, institution, entity or individual and \namount before each item) \nS. No.", + "Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -2 Dependent -3 \n(i) Loan or dues to \nBank/Financial \nInstitution(s) \nName of Bank or \nFinancial Institution, \nAmount outstanding, \nNature of loan \nLoan or dues to any \nother individuals/ \nentity other than \nmentioned above. \nName(s), A mount \noutstanding, nature of \nloan \nAny other liability \n \n \n \n \nGrand total of liabilities \n120 \n (ii) Government Dues: \nDues to Depart ments \ndealing with \nGovern ment \naccommodation \n (A) Has the Deponent been in \noccupation of accommodation \nprovided by the Government at any \ntime during the last ten years \nbefore the date of notification of \nthe current election ?", + "(B) If answer to (A) above is YES, the \nfollowing declaration may be \nfurnished namely: - \n(i) The address of the \nGovernment \naccommodation: \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(ii) There is no dues pa yable in \nrespect of above \nGovernment \naccommodation, towards - \n(a) rent; \n(b) electricity charges; \n(c) water charges; and \n(d) telephone charges as on \n\u2026\u2026\u2026.(date) \n[the date should be the last date of the \nthird month prior to the month in \nwhich t he election is notified or any \ndate thereafter]. \nNote - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \nrespect of above \nGovernment \naccommodation, towards - \n(a) rent; \n(b) electricity charges; \n(c) water charges; and \n(d) telephone charges as on \n\u2026\u2026\u2026.(date) \n[the date should be the last date of the \nthird month prior to the month in \nwhich t he election is notified or any \ndate thereafter]. \nNote - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent, \nelectricity charges, water charges and \ntelephone charges for the above \nGovernment accommodation should \nbe submitted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YES/NO \n(Pl.", + "Note - \u201cNo Dues Certificate\u201d from the \nagencies concerned in respect of rent, \nelectricity charges, water charges and \ntelephone charges for the above \nGovernment accommodation should \nbe submitted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YES/NO \n(Pl. tick the \nappropriate \nalternative) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n(iii) Dues to Department \ndealing with Government \ntransport (including \naircrafts and helicopters) \n(iv) Income Tax dues \n121 \n Self Spouse HUF Dependent -1 Dependent -\n2 Dependent -3 \n(v) GST dues \n(vi) Munici pal/Property tax \ndues \n(vii) Any other dues \n(viii) Grand total of all \nGovernment dues \n(ix) Whether any other \nliabilities are in dispute, \nif so, mention the amount \ninvolved and the \nauthority before which it \nis pending. \n \n \n \n \n \n (9) Details of profession or occupation: \n (a) Self\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n (b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "(9) Details of profession or occupation: \n (a) Self\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n (b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(9A) Details of source(s) of income: \n(a) Self \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(b) Spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(c) Source of income, if any, of dependents,\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026. \n(9B) Contracts with appropria te Government and any public company or companies \n(a) details of contracts entered by the candidate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(b) details of contracts entered into by spouse \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(c) details of contracts entered into by dependents \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(d) details of contracts entered into by Hindu Undi vided Family or trust in which \nthe candidate or spouse or dependents have interest \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(e) details of contracts, entered into by Partnership Firms in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents are partners \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n(c) details of contracts entered into by dependents \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(d) details of contracts entered into by Hindu Undi vided Family or trust in which \nthe candidate or spouse or dependents have interest \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(e) details of contracts, entered into by Partnership Firms in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents are partners \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n(f) details of contracts, entered i nto by private companies in which candidate or \nspouse or dependents have share \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(10) My educational qualification is as under: \n \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(Give details of highest School / University education mentioning the full form of the \ncertificate/ diplo ma/ degree course, na me of the School /College/ University and the year in \nwhich the course was completed.) \n \n122 \n PART \u2013 B \n(11).", + "122 \n PART \u2013 B \n(11). ABSTRACT OF THE DETAILS GIVEN IN (1) TO (10) OF PART - A:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n1. Name of the candida te Sh./S mt./Ku m. \n2. Full postal address \n3. Number and name of the \nconstituency and State \n \n4. Name of the political party which set \nup the candidate (otherwise write \n\u2018Independent\u2019) \n5. Total number of pending criminal \ncases \n6. Total Number of cases in which \nconvicted \n7. PAN of Year for which last Inco me \nTax Return filed Total Income Shown \n(a) Candidate \n(b) Spouse \n(c) HUF \n(d) Dependent \n8.", + "Total Number of cases in which \nconvicted \n7. PAN of Year for which last Inco me \nTax Return filed Total Income Shown \n(a) Candidate \n(b) Spouse \n(c) HUF \n(d) Dependent \n8. Details of Assets and Liabilities (including offshore assets) in Rupees \n Description Self Spouse HUF Dependent -I Dependent -II Dependent -III \nA. Moveable Asset s \n(Total value) \n \nB. Immovable Assets \n \n \nAsset \n I Purchase Price of \nself-acquired \nimmovable property \n II Development/constru\nction cost of \nimmovable property \nafter purchase (if \napplicable) \n123 \n III Approxi mate Current \nMarket Price - \n(a) Self-acquired assets \n(Total Value) \n(b) Inherited assets (Total \nValue) \n9. Liabilities \n (i) Govern ment dues \n(Total) \n (ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total) \n10.", + "Liabilities \n (i) Govern ment dues \n(Total) \n (ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total) \n10. Liabilities that are under dispute \n \n (i) Government dues \n(Total) \n(ii) Loans from Bank, \nFinancial Institutions \nand others (Total)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure_C16.txt\n_ \n11. Highest educational qualification : \n(Give details of highest School /University education mentioning the full form of the \ncertificate/ diplo ma/ degree course, na me of the School /College/ University and the \nyear in which the course was completed.)", + "124 \n \nVERIFICATION \nI, the deponent, above named, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of this \naffidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false \nand nothing material has been concealed there fro m. I further declare that:- \n(a) there is no case of conviction or pending case against me other than those mentioned in \nitems 5 and 6 of Part A and B above; \n(b) I, my spouse, or my dependents do not have any asset or liabilit y, other than those \nmentioned in items 7 and 8 of Part A and items 8, 9 and 10 of Part B above. \nVerifie d at\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026..this the\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026day \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDEPONENT \nNote : 1. Affidavit should be filed latest by 3.00 PM on the last day of filing nominations. \nNote : 2.", + "DEPONENT \nNote : 1. Affidavit should be filed latest by 3.00 PM on the last day of filing nominations. \nNote : 2. Affidavit should be sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Magistrate of the First \nClass or before a Notary Public. \nNote : 3. All columns should be filled up and no column to be left blank. If there is no \ninfor mation to furnish in respect of any item, either \u201cNil\u201d or \u201cNot applicable\u201d as the case may \nbe, should be mentioned. \nNote : 4. The affidav it should be either typed or written legibly and neatl y. \nNote: 5. Each page of the Affidavit should be signed by the deponent and the Affidavit \nshould bear on each page the stamp of the Notary or Oath Commissioner or Magistrate \nbefore whom the Affidavit is sworn. \n(Ministry of Law & Justi ce Notification No.", + "Each page of the Affidavit should be signed by the deponent and the Affidavit \nshould bear on each page the stamp of the Notary or Oath Commissioner or Magistrate \nbefore whom the Affidavit is sworn. \n(Ministry of Law & Justi ce Notification No. H11019(4)/2018 -Leg.II, dated 10th October, \n2018 and Notification No. H -11019/13/2016 -Leg. II, dated 26th February, 2019) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n125", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C17.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III, dated 9th July, 2019 regarding list of defaulting candidates in terms of submission of their accounts of election expenses\nAnnexure -C17 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III Dated: 19th June, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States/UTs \n \nSubject: General Election to LS and State Legislative Assemblies, 2019 -Filing of DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Report in EEM S Software -Regarding. \n \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter of even no.", + "Madam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter of even no. dated 31st May, 2019 on \nthe subject cited and to state that the Commission has developed a new data entry portal as a \npart Suvidha * Module, for online filing of the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in respect of the \ncontesting candidates. It is relevant to mention that the online form contains the same \ncolumns as the physical format of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \n2. The data entry portal can be accessed by v isiting the link https://suvidha.eci.gov.in ** \n(Steps to be followed are enclosed). You are requested to kindly ensure that data is entered \nonline within 3 days of finalization of DEO\u2019 s Scrutiny Report. \n3. In case of any clarification the URL https://support.ecitech.in *** may be visited, \nwherein you may register first and then raise the relevant query. \n4. You are requested to ensure that this measure is brought to the no tice of all concerned \nincluding ROs, DEOs and the EOs.", + "4. You are requested to ensure that this measure is brought to the no tice of all concerned \nincluding ROs, DEOs and the EOs. The DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report should also be sent in \nphysical form as mentioned in para (b) of the letter of even no. dated 31st May, 2019. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Rajan Ja in) \nUnder Secretary \n \n* Now ENCOR E \n**Now https://encore.eci.gov.in \n***Now https://support.ecitech.in/support/login \n \n126 \n Election Expenditure Monitoring Software -Guidelines for filing of DEO\u2019s \nScrut iny Report \n \nElection Expenditure Monitoring Software is a web portal system to help DEOs to submit \ncandidate wise Scrutiny Report. \n \nSteps for E -filing (DEO Login): \n1. Open the link https:/ /encore.eci.gov.in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C17.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III, dated 9th July, 2019 regarding list of defaulting candidates in terms of submission of their accounts of election expenses\n1. Open the link https:/ /encore.eci.gov.in \n2. Select \u201cGene ral Election to the House of People\u201d or \u201cGeneral Election to the \nLegislative Assembly\u201d, depending on the election concerned. \n3. DEOs will use the username, password and process which is used for Suvidha login. \n4. There are two options (1) Fill DEO Scrutiny Repor t (2) Dashboard. \n5. Click on \u201cFill DEO Scrutiny Report\u201d. \n6. The list of candidates will be automatically populated from Suvidha data of the \nAC/PC and appear on the page. \n7.", + "5. Click on \u201cFill DEO Scrutiny Report\u201d. \n6. The list of candidates will be automatically populated from Suvidha data of the \nAC/PC and appear on the page. \n7. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cNot Started\u201d to open a form. \n8. Fill in the form till part 5 and finalise. \n9. Once it is finalised it gives the DEO the following option \u201cContinue to add more DEO \nScrutiny report for candidates\u201d \u201cYes/No\u201d \nI. Pressing \u201cYes\u201d will take the DEO back to the first page with the name of all \ncandidates for entries. \nII. Pressing \u201cNo \u201d will take the DEO to the \u201cTracking Module\u201d \n10. Tracking Module to be filled. \n11. Complete and finalise. \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the DEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry. \n13. Final ising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n14.", + "11. Complete and finalise. \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the DEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry. \n13. Final ising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n14. Non finalisation of Tracking Module but filling up of Scrutiny Report will show the \nstatus as \u201cUpdate Info\u201d. \n15. The finalised form will be pushed to the CEO for further necessary action. \n \n \n \n \n \n127 \n Steps to be taken by CEO: \n1. Open th e link https://encore.eci.gov.in \n2. Select General Election to the House of People or General Election to the Legislative \nAssembly depending on the election concerned. \n3. CEOs will use the username and password which is u sed for Suvidha login. \n4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7.", + "4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7. The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C17.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III, dated 9th July, 2019 regarding list of defaulting candidates in terms of submission of their accounts of election expenses\n3. CEOs will use the username and password which is u sed for Suvidha login. \n4. After logging in click on \u201cExpenditure\u201d Tab. \n5. There are two options (1) Notification (2) Dashboard. \n6. Click on \u201cNotification\u201d to see Scrutiny Reports which have been pushed by DEOs. \n7. The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise. \n8. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cUpdate Info\u201d to open the form. \n9. Tracking Module to be filled. \n10. Complete and finalise. \n11.", + "The list of candidates pushed by the DEOs will be visi ble AC/PC wise. \n8. Under the heading \u201cStatus\u201d click on \u201cUpdate Info\u201d to open the form. \n9. Tracking Module to be filled. \n10. Complete and finalise. \n11. Finalising the Tracking Module will take the CEO back to the landing page with the \nlist of candidates for further entry . \n12. Finalising the Tracking Module report shows the Status as \u201cFinalised\u201d. \n13. The finalised form will be pushed to the ECI for further necessary action. \n \nPlease raise your technical difficulties at https://s upport.ecitech.in/support/login \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n128", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, 2020 regarding non-adherence of time limit prescribed under Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s instruction\nAnnexure -C18 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol.", + "76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III Dated: 9th July, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States/UTs \n \nSub:- General Elections to Lok Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal \nPradesh, Odisha & Sikkim and some bye -elections, 2019 -List of defaulting candidates \nin terms of submiss ion of their accounts of election expenses -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \nIn continuation of the Commission\u2019s letter of even number dated 31.05.2019 and", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, 2020 regarding non-adherence of time limit prescribed under Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s instruction\n19.06.2019 (copies enclosed for ready reference), I am directed to state that DEOs ar e \nrequested to send the DEO\u2019s S crutiny Reports [Annexure -C3* of \u201cCompendium of \nInstructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)] within 45 days of \ndeclaration of results i.e. by 8th July, 2019 through the CEO to the Commission and if the \nCEO feels it so necessary additio nal comments may be furnished thereupon, separately.", + "by 8th July, 2019 through the CEO to the Commission and if the \nCEO feels it so necessary additio nal comments may be furnished thereupon, separately. In \nthe past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports \nin a piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal. For the sake of \ntimely disposal of accounts cases by the Commission, it has been decided that DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Reports on Accounts of Candidates shall now be categorized at the CEO level and \nshall be furnished to the Commission in the specified format (annexure enclosed), as under: - \n A. Tota l No. of DEOs who have furnished scrutiny reports. \n B. Total No. of Contesting Candidates. \nCategory -1: Candidates in whose case no defect has been pointed out by the DEO in the \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \nCategory -2: Candidates who did not lodge th eir accounts of election expenses. \nCategory -3: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e.", + "Category -2: Candidates who did not lodge th eir accounts of election expenses. \nCategory -3: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results \nunder section 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1). \nCategory -4: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \nrequired under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \n129 \n required under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, 2020 regarding non-adherence of time limit prescribed under Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s instruction\nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner \n129 \n required under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2, 3 and 4).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, 2020 regarding non-adherence of time limit prescribed under Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s instruction\n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all DEOs for compliance and furnish the \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports w ithin 45 days of declaration of results of elections along with \nproper categorization of account cases in the prescribed format (annexure enclosed) to the \nCommission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, 2020 regarding non-adherence of time limit prescribed under Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s instruction\n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to Zonal Section/Zona l Under Secretaries/Zonal Secretaries/Zonal Principal Secretaries \nwith the request to take follow up action on DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports in terms of \nCommission\u2019s circular dated 2nd June, 2016. \n \n*Please refer Annexure -C13 for A nnexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised.", + "*Please refer Annexure -C13 for A nnexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSee below Annexure \nSummary of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report from the State of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026General Elections \nto \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.Year\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nCategory -1-Candidates where no defects pointed out by the DEO in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny \nReport \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -2-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -3-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts within prescribed time of 30 days \nof declaration of results \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "No. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention (i) last \ndate for \nsubmission of \naccounts, (ii) date \nof submission of \naccounts and the \nnumber of days \ndelayed, ( iii) \nreason for late \nsubmission, if \nobtained by the \nDEO) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026 \n Total \nCategory -4-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the \nmanner required under law (cases other than Category 2 & 3) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, 2020 regarding non-adherence of time limit prescribed under Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s instruction\nCategory -4-Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the \nmanner required under law (cases other than Category 2 & 3) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of \nAC Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -\nreturned Party \nAffiliation/ \nIndependent Remarks \n(mention the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total \nCategory -5-Candidates who failed to lo dge their accounts in time and m anner (cases other \nthan Category 2, 3 & 4) \nSl. \nNo. District No.", + "Total \nCategory -5-Candidates who failed to lo dge their accounts in time and m anner (cases other \nthan Category 2, 3 & 4) \nSl. \nNo. District No. & \nName of Name of \nCandidate Returned \nor Non -Party \nAffiliation/ Remarks \n(mention (i) last \n131 \n AC returned Independent date for \nsubmission of \naccounts, (ii) date \nof submission of \naccounts and the \nnumber of days \ndelayed, (iii) \nreason for late \nsubmission, if \nobtained by the \nDEO, (iv) the \ndeficiencies found \nand amount of \nunderstatement, if \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3\u2026. \n Total \n \n \n \n(Signature of the CEO) \n Date: \n132", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg. 135-138\nAnnexure -C20 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III Dated: 1st October, 2020 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nOf all States and UTs \n \nSubject: Optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination \nForm and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the CE Rules, 1961) -Guide lines -reg.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to state that under sub -section (1) of section 33 of the R. P. Act, 1951, \nnomination paper completed in the prescribed form and signed by the candidate and by an \nelector of the co nstituency as proposer has to be delivered to the Returning Officer at the \nplace specified in the notice issued under Section 31 of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n2. In order to move forward in the way of digital India and to minimize scope of mistakes in \nnomination form and the affidavit (Form 26 ), the Commission has decided to provide an \noptional facility to candidates for online data entry of personal details in nomination form. \nThis facility will be available for the candidates through the Election Commission\u2019s S uvidha \nportal https://suvidha.eci.gov.in . The candidate will have to do the registration and login with \nthe mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility are enclosed herewith \n(Annexure -A). \n3. At present, the facility is avail able in two languages, namely, English and Hindi. \n4.", + "The candidate will have to do the registration and login with \nthe mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility are enclosed herewith \n(Annexure -A). \n3. At present, the facility is avail able in two languages, namely, English and Hindi. \n4. For any technical support an email may be sent at support@ecitech.in and technical person \navailable at phone No. 011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg. 135-138\n4. For any technical support an email may be sent at support@ecitech.in and technical person \navailable at phone No. 011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipts.", + "011 -23052052 can be contacted. \n5. This guideline s on may be brought to the notice of all DEOs/Returning Officers of your \nState and all the concerned election authorities for information and necessary action. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipts. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(N. T. Bhutia) \nSecretary \n\nSee below Annexure -A \nGuidelines for optional facility for candidates for online data entry of personal details in \nNomination Form \nA facility has been provided for the Candidates to make online data entry of their personal \ndetails in the nomination form and the affidavit (Form 26 ) through ECI suvidha portal i.e. \nsuvidha.eci.gov.in. Validation checks at each step of the process will help the candidates to \nfill the form in proper format and without errors. The facility for online payment of security \ndeposit by the candidate is also available through the same suvidha portal. \n1. Online data entry in Nomination Form", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg. 135-138\n1. Online data entry in Nomination Form \n1.1 The facility of Online data entry in nominations form will be available for the \nCandidates through ECI Suvidha Portal https://suvidha. eci.gov.in \nStep 1 -registration - The Candidate will have to do the registration and login with the \nmobile number and OTP. \nAfter a successful login, the candidate needs to enter the EPIC number and the \nrelevant details will be auto -fetched from the elector al roll.", + "eci.gov.in \nStep 1 -registration - The Candidate will have to do the registration and login with the \nmobile number and OTP. \nAfter a successful login, the candidate needs to enter the EPIC number and the \nrelevant details will be auto -fetched from the elector al roll. \nStep 2 -Data entry of personal details in the form and affidavit -Candidate then needs to \nmake data entry of his personal details in the nomination form and affidavit online. In \ncase of error or mistake entries, fille d in the form, can be edited/cor rected, till the \nfinalization by the candidate. \nStep 3 - Selection of preferable dates - After complete details verification, candidate \nhas to finalize the form and proceed further for selection of 3 preferable dates from \nthe candidate given , by ticking at t he same, for physical submission of the form before \nthe Returning Officer. \nStep 4 - Security deposit -Further, the candidate can submit the security deposit online \nby choosing the available options from net banking. Optionally , the candidate can \nchoose to en ter the details of challan or indicate the option to deposit it by cash.", + "Step 4 - Security deposit -Further, the candidate can submit the security deposit online \nby choosing the available options from net banking. Optionally , the candidate can \nchoose to en ter the details of challan or indicate the option to deposit it by cash. \nStep 5 - Physical submission of print out of the form filled online -It is to be noted that \nthe form in which the online data entry was made by candidate, will only be treated \nduly subm itted if a printout with QR Code is taken from the system, signed in ink, \nnotarized and delivered by hand, either by the candidate himself or by his proposer \nbetween the hours of 11 O\u2019clock in the forenoon and 3 O\u2019clock in t he afternoon to the \nReturning Of ficer, on the appointed date and place specified by him. The online \nNomination Facility will be closed one day prior to the last date of nomination. \n136 \n Function of Returning Officer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg. 135-138\n1. Provision of IT infrastructure and manpower - \n(i) Returning officers should set u p a workstation for physical verification of \nonline data entry of personal details made by candidate in nomination from the \ndate of notification till the last day of nomination. \n(ii) Returning Officer should ensure the availabili ty of one or more computers \nalongwith printer, scanner, webcam, stationary and other essential as per \nrequirement at the workstation. The computer/laptop should be with webcam \nand minimum i3 processor, 2 GBRAM, and at least 50 GB of free space \navailable.", + "The computer/laptop should be with webcam \nand minimum i3 processor, 2 GBRAM, and at least 50 GB of free space \navailable. If the webcam is inbuilt in the l aptop/desktop then it should be at \nleast 2 megapixels while in case of a separate webcam, the same should be of \nat least 5 megapixel. \n(iii) Operating system and Browser should be updated with updated antivirus Java \nScript support . \n(iv) The system and hardware shall be checked by Returning Officer, well in \nadvance, by scanning a sample QR code and also the quality of scanning and \nprinting. \n(v) Returning Officer should identify the staff and arrange training of them, well \nin time, scanning of QR Code, verification of physi cal and electronic copy \nfilled up by the candidate, generating and taking print out of the receipt from \nthe system.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg. 135-138\n2. Processing and verifying Nomination Forms in which data entry made by candidate \nonline - \n(i) The Returning Office r will login and complete the pr ocess of nomination \nform, in which online data entry was made and received through the ENCORE \nportal https://encore.eci.gov.in . \n(ii) The Returning Officer can view all the Preferences indicated by candidates for \ndates f or delivering print out of nomination form in which online data entry \nwas made and give appointments accordingly.", + "(ii) The Returning Officer can view all the Preferences indicated by candidates for \ndates f or delivering print out of nomination form in which online data entry \nwas made and give appointments accordingly. \n(iii) As per the common directions, the nomination forms, which have been filled \nusing the suvidha portal are requir ed to be downloaded, printed and completed \nin all respects and then hard copy delivered physically by the candidate or his \nproposer, to the Returning Officer. Before verifying each such nomination \nform, the Returning Officer shall check the QR Code at the top of the first \npage. The scann ing of QR Code shall be done at the first instance by the \nReturning Officer, which will mark the time of receipt of the application. (If in \nany case, the QR Code is not readable through the webcam, the Returning \n137 \n Officer has the option to enter the system g enerated nomination id printed on \nthe form and proceed for verification.) \n(iv) After scanning, the details of the physically handed over form shall be \nchecked and verified from the online submitted form.", + "(iv) After scanning, the details of the physically handed over form shall be \nchecked and verified from the online submitted form. \n(v) In case of a difference between a form in which online da ta entry made and \nphysically submitted form, the nomination form should be treated as submitted \noffline form and procedure for processing of physically submitted form be \nfollowed. In such a case, the online nomination form s hould be discarded. \n(vi) Returning Of ficer shall verify the details of online payment of security \ndeposit. In case the amount has not been credited to the treasury / bank \naccount of the designated institution / bank, the same will be recorded in the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg. 135-138\noffline form and procedure for processing of physically submitted form be \nfollowed. In such a case, the online nomination form s hould be discarded. \n(vi) Returning Of ficer shall verify the details of online payment of security \ndeposit. In case the amount has not been credited to the treasury / bank \naccount of the designated institution / bank, the same will be recorded in the \nnomination form and this be informed to the candidate. In such case, the \nmanual method of security deposit, as prescribed by the Election Commission \nof India, shall be followed.", + "In such case, the \nmanual method of security deposit, as prescribed by the Election Commission \nof India, shall be followed. \n(vii) After the verification of nomination form as per the above procedure, the \nReturning Offic er shall fill Part (IV) in the s ystem and proceed for receipt \ngeneration. \n(viii) Returning Officer should verify the details in the receipt generated and signed \ncopy be handed over to the candidate as per the rules. \n(ix) Returning Officer shall prepare the checklist as provided in the Commission\u2019s \ninstructions and the same will be handed over to the candidate against a proper \nreceipt. \n138", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure_G5.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013G5 \n \nNO. CAS -7(15)/2012/DIV -I(Election) \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Civil Aviation Bu reau of Civil Aviation Security \n\u2018A\u2019 Wing \u2013I, II, III, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath \nNew Delhi -110001 \n11/10/2013 \nADDENDUM TO OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATED 04/10/2013 \nSubject: General Electi ons to the Legislative A ssemblies of NCT of De lhi, Chhattisgarh, \nRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram -2013 - reg. \n Reference is invited to this office O.M.", + "Reference is invited to this office O.M. of even number dated 04/10/2013 regarding \nimplementation of Modified SOP to prevent tra nsport of unauthorized arms, cont raband \ngoods and suspicious money/bullion throu gh airport located during current election p rocess \nin the poll going states. The following instructions are to be followed additionally: - \n \n(i) Passengers, crew and baggage to be tr ansported in General Avi ation/Cha rtered/P rivate \naircrafts and aircrafts owned or hired by state governments shall be emplane d through the \nnormal pre -embarkation security check procedure as is applicable to scheduled flights. \nSimilarly normal disembarkation channel shall be followed and ex it of su ch pa ssengers and \nbaggage shall not be allowed through any other gate of the airpor t. Movement of exempted \ncategory passengers is to be coordinated in advance for smooth passage but their hold \nbaggage will be screen ed.", + "(ii) Baggage (except the handheld purse o r pou ch by any passenger) of arriving \npassengers, crew in respect of General Aviati on/Chartered/Private aircrafts and aircraft \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police where deplo yed. The X-BIS may be provided on arrival by th e \nairport operator CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, If necessary for this \nduty: \n \n(iii) Airport operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IB SS) and the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure_G5.txt\n_ \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police where deplo yed.", + "The X-BIS may be provided on arrival by th e \nairport operator CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, If necessary for this \nduty: \n \n(iii) Airport operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IB SS) and the \naircraft ope rators en gaged in screening of baggage through stand alone X -BIS shall report the \ndetection of an un authorized arms to police and suspicious money/bullion to Income Tax \nOfficer(s) posted at the airports in poll going states without any delay; and \n \n(iv) It will be the r esponsib ility of District Magistrate/SP to prev ent transport of \nunauthorized arms, contraba nd goods and suspicious money/bullion in General Aviation/ \nChartered/ Private aircrafts and aircraft owned or hired by state governm ents operating \nto/from r emote/ un controll ed ai rports/helipads to poll going states during election process. \nThe guidelines a re to be strictly adhered to and the above instructions will remain in force till \nend of the poll process in the states.", + "The guidelines a re to be strictly adhered to and the above instructions will remain in force till \nend of the poll process in the states. \n Sd/- \n(R. N. Dhoke, IPS) \n Addl. C ommis sioner of Security (CA) \n314 \n \nDistrib ution: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure_G5.txt\n_ \n1. All Chief Secretaries of States/ Uts. \n2. The DG. CISF, 13 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of States/Uts \n4. DGCA, Opposite Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi \n5. Chairman, AAI Safdarjung Ai rport, Ne w Delhi \n6. The R DCOS(CA), BCAS, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, \nHyderaba d and Guwahati - For Strict Compliance. \n7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan Opp Terminal -3, IGI A irport, New Delhi - 37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI A irport, 1st Floor.", + "7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan Opp Terminal -3, IGI A irport, New Delhi - 37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI A irport, 1st Floor. Terminal 1B, S antacruz (E), Mumbai - 400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL Coch in Int, Airport Ltd, Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10. The MD, HIAL, Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, Shamshabad -500408. \n11. The MD, BIAL, Bangalore International Airport Ltd, Administra tion Block, Bengaluru \nInternation al Airpo rt De vanshaill, Bangalore - 560300 \n12. The MD, MIHAN India Private Ltd. Dr. Babasaheb Am bedkar International Airport Nagpur. \nCopy to: \n1. Election Commission of India (Kind attention: Shri S.K. Rudola, Secretary), \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -w.r.t.", + "Babasaheb Am bedkar International Airport Nagpur. \nCopy to: \n1. Election Commission of India (Kind attention: Shri S.K. Rudola, Secretary), \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -w.r.t. letter \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.VI /330 dated 30.09.2013. \n \n2. The Secretary to the Govt. of India Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, \nNew Delhi. \n3. The Chairman, CBDT, North Block, New Delhi. \n4. The Joint Director, IB , 35 SP M arg, New Delh i. \nInternal: \n1. PS to Jt. COSCA. \n2. Shri R. N. Dhoke, Addl COS (CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467, Mob No. \n+919013626605. \n3. Shri M T Baig, ACS (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23731721. \n4.", + "011 -23311467, Mob No. \n+919013626605. \n3. Shri M T Baig, ACS (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23731721. \n4. All Officers in BCAS Hqrs. \n315", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G6.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, letter no. CAS -7(15) 2012 /Div. (E lection), dated 12th November, 2013 issued to IG, CISF, New Delhi regarding enforcement of SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nAnnexure -G6 \nF.No.CAS -7(15) 2012/Div.", + "(Election) \nGovernment of India Ministry of Civil Aviation \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security \nA\u2019 Wing, I -III floor, Janpath Bhavan, \nJanpath, New Delhi -110001 \nDate: 12/11/2013 \nTo \nThe Inspec tor General, \nCISF (Ai rport Sector), \n13, C GO Co mplex, \nNew Delhi \n \nSub: Election to the Legislative Assemblies of N CT of Delhi, Chhattisgarh, \nRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram -Reg. \nSir, \n Reference is invited to CISF lette r no. 10679 dated 9/ 11/20 13 on the subject sited \nabove resp onse to Election Commission of I ndia letter no. 739 dated 01/11/2013. \n2.", + "Sir, \n Reference is invited to CISF lette r no. 10679 dated 9/ 11/20 13 on the subject sited \nabove resp onse to Election Commission of I ndia letter no. 739 dated 01/11/2013. \n2. In this connection, BCAS letter of even number dated 11/10/2013 (copy enclosed) \ninter alia reads that p assengers, crew and b aggage to be transpo rted in general \naviation/chartered/private aircrafts and aircrafts owne d or hired by State governments shall be \nemplaned through the normal pre -embarkation security cheek procedure as is applicable to \nscheduled flig hts. Similarly, norma l disembarkation cha nnels shall be followed and exit of \nsuch passenger and baggage shall no t be allowed through any other gate of the airport. \nFurther, AAI has instructed to airports vide their letter no. 1583 dated 8/11/2013 (copy \nenclosed) reiterating th e above instructions in response to this office letter of even number \ndated 01/11/2013.", + "Further, AAI has instructed to airports vide their letter no. 1583 dated 8/11/2013 (copy \nenclosed) reiterating th e above instructions in response to this office letter of even number \ndated 01/11/2013. The above duties can be achieved by redeployment of existing manpower. \n3. In view of the above, you are requested to enforce the above said procedu res under \nintimation of this office. \nEncl: As above \n Yours Faithfully, \nSd/- \n(R.N. Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G. Bhavan, New Delhi \n316 \n Copy for informat ion to:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G6.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, letter no. CAS -7(15) 2012 /Div. (E lection), dated 12th November, 2013 issued to IG, CISF, New Delhi regarding enforcement of SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n3. In view of the above, you are requested to enforce the above said procedu res under \nintimation of this office. \nEncl: As above \n Yours Faithfully, \nSd/- \n(R.N. Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G.", + "Dhoke) \nAddl. Commissio ner of Security (CA) \nCopy to: \n1. Chief Secretary, Madhya Pradesh \n2. DGP, Madhya Pradesh Police \n3. Chairman, AAI, R.G. Bhavan, New Delhi \n316 \n Copy for informat ion to: \n1. Election C omm issioner of India (Shri B. B. Garg, Jt. Director), Nirvachan Sadan, \nAshoka Road, New Delhi -01 \nInternal: PS to Jt. COSCA, PS to ACOS (S), ALL RDCOS, BC \n317", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\nAnnexure -G7 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Asho ka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States and UTs \n \n \nSubject : Standard Operati ng Procedure for sei zure and release of cash and other items - \nregarding \nMadam/Sir, \nIn supe rsession of Commission\u2019s Order No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.", + "76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. XIX, \ndated 30th December 2014, I am directed to forward herewith the revised S tandard Operating \nProcedure (SOP) for dep loyme nt of the Flying Squads, Static Su rveillance Teams etc. and for \nseizure and release of cash and other items during election process, for necessary action and \ncompliance.(Changes in italics). \n2. You are requeste d to kindly bring it to the notice of all election officials, the Income \nTax Department, Police Department and E xcise Department for compliance.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n2. You are requeste d to kindly bring it to the notice of all election officials, the Income \nTax Department, Police Department and E xcise Department for compliance. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n \n318 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOK A ROA D NEW DELHI -110001 \nFile No.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n \n318 \n ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOK A ROA D NEW DELHI -110001 \nFile No. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015 /Vol-II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \nOrder \nWhereas, the Superintendence, direction and control of all elections to Parliament and the \nLegislature of every State is vested in the Election Commission under Article 324 of the \nConstitution; and \nWhereas, all forms of intimidation, threat, influence and bribing of electors must be \nprevented in the interest of free and fair election and; reports are received that money \npower and muscle power are being used during election process for inducement of electors \nby way of distribution of cash, gift items, liquor or free food; or for intimidation of electors \nby threat or intimidation; and \nWhereas, distribution of cash or any item of bribe or use of muscle power for influencing \nelectors are crime under sections 171 B and 171 C of IPC and also are Corrupt Practices \nunder Section 123 of R.P.", + "Act, 1951; \nNow, therefore, for the purpose of maintaining pu rity of elections, the Election Commission \nof India hereby issues the following Standard Operating Procedure for Flying Squads, \nconstituted for keeping v igil over excessive campaign expenses, distribution of items of \nbribe in cash or in kind, movement of illegal arms, ammunition, liquor, or antisocial \nelements etc. in the constituency during election process: \nFlying Squad (FS) \n1. There shall be three or more Flying Squads (FS) in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment . The FS shall start functioning from the date of announ cement of \nelection and shall continue till completion of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n1. There shall be three or more Flying Squads (FS) in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment . The FS shall start functioning from the date of announ cement of \nelection and shall continue till completion of poll. \n2. The Flying Squad shall (a) attend to all model code of condu ct violations and \nrelated complaints; (b) attend to all complaints of threat, intimidation, movement of \nantisocial elements, liquor, arms and ammunition and large sum of cash for the pu rpose of \nbribing of electors etc.", + "; (c) attend to all complaints regarding election expenditure incurred \nor authorized by the candidates / political party; (d) videograph w ith the help of Video \nSurveillance Team (VST), all major rallies, public meetings or other major expenses made \nby political parties after the annou ncement of election by the Commission. \n3. In Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESC), there shall be more FSs, depending \non the requirement. The FS shall not be given any other work during the period. The \nnames and mobile numbers of the Magistrate as head of the FS and other officials in FS \n319 \n shall be provided to the Complaint Monitoring Control Room and Call Centre, RO, DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Police Observer, Expenditure Observer and Ass istant Expenditure \nObserver. In ESCs, CPF or State Armed Police may be mixed in the FS, depending on \nthe situation and the DEO shall take necessary steps in this regard. The DEO shall constitute \nthe FS with officers of proven integrity.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n4. Whenever a complaint regarding distribution of cash or liquor or any other item of \nbribe or regarding movement of antisocial elements or arms and ammunition, is received, \nthe FS shall reach the spot immediately. In case of suspicion o f com mission of any crime, \nthe incharge Police Officer of FS shall seiz e cash or items of bribe or other such items, and \ngather evidence and record statement of the witnesses and the persons from whom the items \nare seized and issue prop er Panchnama for sei zure as per the provisions of CrPC to the \nperson from whom such items a re seized. He shall ensure that case is submitted in the Court \nof competent jurisdiction within 24 hrs.", + "He shall ensure that case is submitted in the Court \nof competent jurisdiction within 24 hrs. The Magistrate of the FS will ensure tha t proper \nprocedure is followed and there is no law and order problem. \n5. The Magistrate of the FS shall send a Daily Activity report in respect of items of \nseizure of bribe or cash to the D.E.O. in a format as per Annexure - A, with a copy to R.O., \nS.P. and the E xpenditure Observers, and shall also send Daily Activity report in respect of \nmodel code of condu ct violations to RO, DEO, S.P. and General Observer in the format as \ngiven in Ann exure-B. The S. P. shall send daily activity report to Nodal Officer of Police \nHeadquarter, who shall compile all such reports from the district and send a conso lidated \nreport in the same format ( i.e.,: Ann exure \u2013 A & B) on the next day by fax/ e-mail to the \nCommission w ith a copy to the CEO of the state.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n6. The entire proceeding shall be video recorded. The Inchar ge Officer of FS sh all \nalso file complaints/F.I.R. immediately against (i) the persons, receiving and giving bribe; \nand (ii) any other person from whom contraband items are seized, or (iii) any other \nantisocial elements found engaged in illegal activity. The copy of the complaint/FIR shall be \ndisplayed on the notice board of the R.O. for public information and be sent to the DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Expenditure Obs erver and Police Obs erver.", + "The copy of the complaint/FIR shall be \ndisplayed on the notice board of the R.O. for public information and be sent to the DEO, \nGeneral Observer, Expenditure Obs erver and Police Obs erver. The Expenditure Observer \nshall mention it in the Shadow Observation Register, if it has links with any candidate\u2019s \nelection expenditure. \n7. In case, a complaint is received about distribution of cash, gift items, liquor or free \nfood; or about threat/ intimidation of electors; or of movement of arms/ammunitions/ \nantisocial elements and it is not possible for the FS to reach the spot immediately, then the \ninformation shall be passed on to the Static Surveillance Team, nearest to the spot or to the \npolice station of that area, who shall rush a team to the spot for taking necessary action on \nthe complaint.", + "All seizures made by the police authorities either on receipt of complaints \n320 \n forwarded by FS or received independently shall also be reported to the FS which shall \nincorporate such seizure reports in its Daily Activity Reports in relevant rows/columns \nand this is done to avoid dup lication of reports of s eizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n8. Each FS shall announ ce through a Public address system, fitted onto its vehicle, the \nfollowing in local language in the area un der its jurisdiction: \u201cAs per section 171 B of \nIndian Penal Code, any person giving or accepting any gratification in cash or kind during \nelection process, with a view to inducing the person to exercise his electoral right is \npunishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or with bo th. Further, as per \nsection 171 C of Indian Penal Code, any person who threatens any candidate or elector, or \nany other person, with injury of any kind, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year \nor with fine or both.", + "Further, as per \nsection 171 C of Indian Penal Code, any person who threatens any candidate or elector, or \nany other person, with injury of any kind, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year \nor with fine or both. Flying Squads have been formed to register cases against both the \ngiver and the taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat \nand intimidation of electors. All the Citizens are hereby requested to refrain from taking \nany bribe and in case, anybody offers any bribe or is having know ledge about the bribe or \ncases of threat/intimidation of electors, then he should inform on the toll free \nnumber\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026., of the 24x7 Complaint Monitoring Cell of the district, set up for \nreceiving the complaints\u201d. \n9. As per C ommission\u2019s instruction No.", + "9. As per C ommission\u2019s instruction No. 23/1/2015 -ERS, dated 21 -02-2015, Booth Level \nAwareness Groups (BAGs) formed for purification and authentication of electoral rolls of \nthe booth will also be associated in collecting the evidences of malp ractices taking plac e in \ntheir area either by mobile softwa re developed by the Commission o r otherwise. Whenever \nthe BAG provides any information, the Flying Squad should reach the spot within shortest \npossible time and take necessary action and gather cor roborative evidences . \n10. The DEO shall publish pamphlets quo ting the above in English or Hindi or local \nlanguage and distribute through the flying squad in prominent places. Press release shou ld \nalso be issued by the DEO on the election expenditure monitoring measures.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n10. The DEO shall publish pamphlets quo ting the above in English or Hindi or local \nlanguage and distribute through the flying squad in prominent places. Press release shou ld \nalso be issued by the DEO on the election expenditure monitoring measures. \n11. After the announ cement of elections, DEO shall make an appeal as mentioned in \npara 8 above in print and electronic media for the benefit of general public about the \nmonitoring mechanism, which is being put in place during election process. \n12.", + "11. After the announ cement of elections, DEO shall make an appeal as mentioned in \npara 8 above in print and electronic media for the benefit of general public about the \nmonitoring mechanism, which is being put in place during election process. \n12. All the vehic les u sed by the Flying Squads shall be fitted with the CCTV cameras/ \nwebcams or shall have video cameras (keeping in view the availability and economic \nviability) for recording the interception made by the Flying Sq uads \nStatic Surveillance Team (SST) \n1. There shall be three or more Static Surveillance Teams in each A ssembly \nConstituency/Segment w ith one executive magistrate and three or four police personn el in \n321 \n each team who shall be manning the check post. Depending on the sensitivity of the area, the \nCPF members will be mixed in the SSTs. \n2.", + "Depending on the sensitivity of the area, the \nCPF members will be mixed in the SSTs. \n2. This team shall put check posts at Expenditure Sensitive pockets/hamlets, and shall \nkeep watch on movement of illicit liquor, items of bribe, or large amount of cash, arms \nand ammunition and also movement of antisocial elements in their area. The entire process \nof checking shall be captured in video or CCTV. \n3. The Magistrate of the SST shall send Daily Activity report to the D.E.O. w ith copy to \nR.O., S.P. and E xpenditure Observer, General Observer, and Police observer in a format \nas per Ann exure \u2013C, on the same day. The S.P. sha ll send daily activity update to Nodal \nOfficer of Police Headquarter, who shall compile all such reports from the district and send \na conso lidated report in the same format ( i.e., Annexure \u2013 C) on the next day by fax/ e-mail \nto the Commission with a copy to the CEO of the state.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n4. The checking by the SSTs shall be done in the presence of an Executive \nMagistrate and shall be video-graphed. No such checking shall take place without the \npresence of Executive Magistrate. The video/CCTV record with an identification mark of \ndate, place and team number shall be d eposited with the R.O, on the next day who sh all \npreserve the same for verification by the Commission at later point of time. It may also be \nwidely advertised by the DEO that any member of the public can obtain a copy of the video/ \nCCTV record by depositing Rs. 300/-. \n5.", + "It may also be \nwidely advertised by the DEO that any member of the public can obtain a copy of the video/ \nCCTV record by depositing Rs. 300/-. \n5. Whenever Check Posts are put at the borders of the district/State or at any other \nplace by any agency, for any purpose, then the nearest SST shall be present there in such \nteam, to avoid duplication of checking in the area and reporting of seizure of cash or items of \nbribe has to be done by the SST. \n6. Checking by SST on the major roads or arterial roads shall commence from the date \nof notific ation of election . The SSTs shall be controlled by the DEO and S.P. in consu ltation \nwith General Observer and Expenditure Obs ervers and the mechanism shall be strengthened \nin last 72 Hrs. before the poll, particularly in vulnerable areas or in Expenditure sensitive \npockets and during suc h period, the SST shall not be dismantled under any circumstances . \n7. During checking, if any cash exceeding Rs.", + "before the poll, particularly in vulnerable areas or in Expenditure sensitive \npockets and during suc h period, the SST shall not be dismantled under any circumstances . \n7. During checking, if any cash exceeding Rs. 50,000 /- is found in a vehicle carrying a \ncandidate, his agent, or party worker or carrying posters or election materials or any drugs, \nliquor, arms or gift items which are valued at more than Rs. 10,000/-, likely to be used for \ninducement of electors or any other illicit articles are found in a vehicle, shall be subject to \nseizure. The whole event of checking and seizure is to be captured in a video/CCTV, which \nwill be submitted to the Returning Officer, everyday. \n322", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n8. If any star campaigner is carrying cash up to Rs. 1 Lakh, exclusivel y for his/her \npersona l use, or any party funct ionary is carrying cash with certi ficate from the treasurer of \nthe party mentioning the amount and its end use, then the authorities in SST shall retain a \ncopy of the certificate and will not seize the cash.", + "If cash of more than 10 lakh is found in a \nvehic le and there is no suspicion of commission of any crime or linkage to any candidate or \nagent or party functionary, then the SST shall not seize the cash, and pass on the information \nto the Income -Tax authority, for necessary action under Income - Tax Laws. \n9. During checking, if there is any suspicion of commission of c rime, the seizure of \ncash or any item shall be done by the incharge Police Officer of the SST as per provision of \nCrPC in presence of the Execut ive Magistrate. The P olice Officer in cha rge o f SST shall file \ncomplaint/FIR in the Court, having jurisdiction, within 24 hours. \n10. FS and SST shall be polite, decent and courteous, while checking the baggage or vehicle. \nThe purse held by the ladies shall not be checked, unle ss there is a lady o fficer. The FS shall also \nsupervise the functioning and proper conduct of SSTs during checking in their areas. \n11. Advance training of FSs and SSTs should be done as per direction of the Commission.", + "The FS shall also \nsupervise the functioning and proper conduct of SSTs during checking in their areas. \n11. Advance training of FSs and SSTs should be done as per direction of the Commission. \nThe DEO and the SP of the district sh all ensure that the teams are constituted and properly \ntrained. The Nodal Officer at the Po lice Headquarters shall ensure that proper training and \nsensitisation of the police force is this regard is done. \n12. In case of any grievance about the conduct of the FS or SST, the A uthor ity, whom the \nperson can appeal fo r redressal of grievance on misc onduct or harassment shall be the Dy. DEO \nof the district (in charge of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n12. In case of any grievance about the conduct of the FS or SST, the A uthor ity, whom the \nperson can appeal fo r redressal of grievance on misc onduct or harassment shall be the Dy. DEO \nof the district (in charge of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell). \n13. After seizure, the seized amount shall be deposited in such manner as directed \nby the Court and a copy of seizure of cash, in excess of Rs. 10 lac s shall be forwarded to the \nIncome Tax authority, engaged for the purpose .", + "13. After seizure, the seized amount shall be deposited in such manner as directed \nby the Court and a copy of seizure of cash, in excess of Rs. 10 lac s shall be forwarded to the \nIncome Tax authority, engaged for the purpose . The DEO shall issue necessary instructions \nto the treasury units to receive the seized cash beyond office hours and on holidays also, in \ncase it is r equired. \n14. Wherever the FS or SST or police authorities receive information about any \nsuspicious items in their area, including movement of huge amount of cash, they shall keep \nthe respective Law enforcement agencies informed about such items. \n15. All the vehicles, used by SSTs and FSs may be fitted with GPRS enabled tracking unit \nso that timely action by the teams can be monitored.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n16. Release of Cash \n(i) In order to avoid inc onvenience to the pub lic and genuine pers ons a nd also for \nredressal of their gri evances, if any, a committee sh all be formed comprising three officers of \n323 \n the District, namely, (i) CEO, Zila Parishad/CDO/P.D,DRDA (ii) Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in the District Ele ction Office (Conveno r) and (iii) District Treasury \nOfficer.", + "The Committee shall suo -motu e xamine each case of seizure made by the Police or \nSST or FS and where the Committee finds that no FIR/Complaint has been filed against the \nseizur e or where the seizu re is not linked with any candidate or political party or an y election \ncampaign etc., as pe r Standard Operating Procedure, it shall take immediate step to order \nrelease of such cash etc. to such persons from whom the cash was seized aft er passing a \nspeakin g order to that effec t. Th e Committee shall look into all cases and take decision on \nseizur e. \n(ii) The procedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document \nand it should also be informed to such persons at the tim e of seizure of cash . The functioning \nof this committee should be given wide pub licity, including telephone no. of the convenor of \nthe Committee.", + "(ii) The procedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document \nand it should also be informed to such persons at the tim e of seizure of cash . The functioning \nof this committee should be given wide pub licity, including telephone no. of the convenor of \nthe Committee. \n(iii) All the information pertaining to release of cash, shall be maintained by the Nodal \nOfficer expenditure monito ring in a register, serially date wise wi th th e details regarding \namount of Cash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n(iv) If the release of cash is more than Rs. 10 (Ten) Lac, the nodal officer of Income Tax \nshall be kept inform ed before the releas e is effected. \n(v) All c ases of seizure of cash etc., effected by FS, SST or Police authoritie s shall \nimmediately be brought to the notice of the Committee formed in the District and the \nCommittee shall take action as per para (i) mentione d above. In no case, the matter relating", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\nshall be kept inform ed before the releas e is effected. \n(v) All c ases of seizure of cash etc., effected by FS, SST or Police authoritie s shall \nimmediately be brought to the notice of the Committee formed in the District and the \nCommittee shall take action as per para (i) mentione d above. In no case, the matter relating \nto se ized cash/ seized valuables shall be kept pending in malkhana or treasury for more than \n7(Seven) days after the date of poll, unless any FIR/Complaint is filed.", + "In no case, the matter relating \nto se ized cash/ seized valuables shall be kept pending in malkhana or treasury for more than \n7(Seven) days after the date of poll, unless any FIR/Complaint is filed. It shall be the \nresponsibility of the Returning O fficer to bring all such cases before the appe llate committee \nand to release the cash/valuables as per order of the appellate committee.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n17. It is further informed that the EEMS software for Daily Activity Report, available in \nthe Commission\u2019s website may be used for sending the report to the Com missi on. \n By order , \n Sd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Secretary \n \n \n \nNote: Please refer Annexure -B8, B9 & B10 for Annexure - A, B & C. \n324 \n \n \nFormat for Receipt to be given to persons from whom cash/article is seized \n \n \nBook No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nReceipt Number\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.", + "324 \n \n \nFormat for Receipt to be given to persons from whom cash/article is seized \n \n \nBook No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nReceipt Number\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nDate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \nName of the Executive Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026 \n(Heading the Flying Squad/ Static Surveillance Team) \n \n1. Cash Amount seized Rs\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 (in \nwords\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026) \n \n/ Other articles seized\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 .from \nShri\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026Address:\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. . \nMobile No.", + ". \nMobile No. \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nat\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. (name of place where seized) on \ndated\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026falling in the Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency \nof\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . \n(Name of State/ UT) \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 District \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026P olice Station \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. \u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 as the entire cash/ other articles is suspected to be used as bribery \nof the electors. \n \nOr", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash and other items\n2. The cash Rs\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026... ( In words \nRs \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026)/- (details of other articles) have been h anded o ver \nto Sh ri\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026...(name and designation of the Officer of Income Tax \nDeptt.) taking necessary action under Income Tax Laws.", + "taking necessary action under Income Tax Laws. (Strike out if not applicable) \nAppeal Proc edure \n \nYou may appeal to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Name of ADM/SDM, \nheading the Expenditure Monitoring Cell) for redressal of grievance, within seven da ys or you \nmay appe al to Joint Director of Income Tax (Inv.) for necessary relief if action relates to Income \nTax deptt . \n \n \n \nSignature with Stamp \n \n(Name, Designation and address of Magistrate) \n Date: \n325", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G8.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. V, dated 20th January, 2016 (forwarding letter only) regarding Non-scheduled Operator\u2019s Permit holders (NSOP)\nAnnexure -G8 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sada n, As hoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76 /Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.V Dated: 20th January, 2016 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll the States and UTs \n \nSubject: List of Non -Scheduled Operator\u2019 s Permit holders (NSO P)- Regard ing. \nSir/Madam, \nKindly find enclosed a copy of letter no.", + "Sir/Madam, \nKindly find enclosed a copy of letter no. AV.14015/Gen./2008 -AT-I, dated 05.01.2016 \nreceived from the Director General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi forwarding therewith list of service \nproviders for Non -Sche duled Operators Permi t Hol ders. The office of DGCA has infor med that the \nNSOP holders (Serv ice Providers) are free to fix the hiring charges and such charges are not being \nregulated by the office of DGCA. \nI am directed to request you to kindly bring it to the notice of all th e Dis trict Election \nOfficers and other election authorities impressing that whenever necessary, the information regarding \nhiring charges of helicopters/aircrafts etc. may be obtained by them directly from the Non -Scheduled \nOperators Pe rmit Holders. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n SECR ETARY \n \nEnc. As above (33 pages) \nCopy to Shri Ved Prakash, Director of Operations (Air Transport), O/o the Director General of \nCivil Aviation, Technical Centre, Opp.", + "As above (33 pages) \nCopy to Shri Ved Prakash, Director of Operations (Air Transport), O/o the Director General of \nCivil Aviation, Technical Centre, Opp. Safdarjung A irport, New Delhi ( By Special Messenger) , \nwith the request to facilitate the desired information and keep upda ting the list on the website of \nDGCA so that the election authorities are able to obtain latest information during election process. \nSd/- \n(AVINAS H KUMAR) \n SECRETARY \n326", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, dated 4th April, 2016 SOP regarding follow up action by the Flying Squads on receipt of complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in any premise\nAnnexure -G9 \nELECTI ON CO MMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \n No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol.II Dated: 4th April, 2016 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Office rs of all States/UT s \nSubject: Standard O perat ing P rocedure for follow up action by the Flying Squads on receip t \nof complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in any premise -\nRegarding.", + "in any premise -\nRegarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commissio n`s letter No.76/In structions/2015/EEPS \n/Vol. II dated 29th May 2015 and to stat e that the instructions therein provide a comprehensive \nSOP in respect of deployment of Flying Squads, SSTs etc for seizure and release of cash and \nother items during election p rocess. \nThe SOP cov ers instances of comp laints relating to movement of large sum of cash \netc. suspected to be for the purpose of bribing of voters etc. However, it is seen that there is \nlack of clarity in respect of the procedure to be followed by the comp laint monitoring ce lls \nand Flying Squads in respect of complaints relating to s torage of large amount of cash at any \npremise which is suspected to be for illegal use in connection with election.", + "Accordingly, it \nis decided that the following procedure may be strictly followe d by the complaint mo nitor ing \ncell, DEMC or the Expenditure Observer on receipt of such com plaints or information that \nlarge amounts of cash or other valuables are lying at any premise which may be used for \nbribing of voters. \n1. On receipt of any such complai nt, the complaint mon itoring cell will immediately \ninform th e Expenditure Observer regardin g the same. \n2. The Expenditure Observer or the Nodal Officer, DEMC will coordinate with the In -\ncharge of the Income Tax Team. If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, dated 4th April, 2016 SOP regarding follow up action by the Flying Squads on receipt of complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in any premise\n1. On receipt of any such complai nt, the complaint mon itoring cell will immediately \ninform th e Expenditure Observer regardin g the same. \n2. The Expenditure Observer or the Nodal Officer, DEMC will coordinate with the In -\ncharge of the Income Tax Team. If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action. \n3. A team of Flying Squ ad will be immediately rushed to the spot.", + "If required the Nodal O fficer of Income Ta x \n(Investigation) may also be informed for taking appropriate action. \n3. A team of Flying Squ ad will be immediately rushed to the spot. The team will deploy \npersons at some distance yet within sight from the premises for continuous \nsurveil lance of the premis e till the team from Incom e Tax Department arrives or it is \nconclusively inferred from disc reet enquiry that the information is not genuine. If \nrequired, videography can also be made. \n327 \n 4. Neither the Expenditure Observer, nor any member of the Flying Squad wi ll enter the \npremise befor e arrival of the Income Tax Team. \n5. Any action with regard to sear ch and seizure will be undertaken by the Income Tax \nDepartment as per procedure laid down under the Income Tax Act. However, the \nmembers of the Fl ying Squad team or the Expenditure Obser ver m ay enter the \npremise if their serv ices are required by the Income Tax team, which would be \nstrictly under the provisions of the Income Tax Act including authorisation etc. \n6.", + "However, the \nmembers of the Fl ying Squad team or the Expenditure Obser ver m ay enter the \npremise if their serv ices are required by the Income Tax team, which would be \nstrictly under the provisions of the Income Tax Act including authorisation etc. \n6. The DEO/ SP are expected to provide ne cessary assistance in execution of the s earch \nby the Income Tax team. \n7. The Flying Squad team (teams) should be present in the vicinity for interception and \nchecking of persons entering or coming out of the premise during the period of the \nsearch. Cash or v aluables etc found in such vehicles/ wit h suc h persons may be \nseized by the Fly ing Squad as per laid down proc edure. \n8. It is clarified that the Expenditure Observer or the Flying Squad will not carry out any \nsearch of the premises on their own.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, dated 4th April, 2016 SOP regarding follow up action by the Flying Squads on receipt of complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in any premise\n8. It is clarified that the Expenditure Observer or the Flying Squad will not carry out any \nsearch of the premises on their own. \n9. The instruct ion contained in pa ra 4.2.8 of the Compe ndium of Instructions must be \nstrictly complied by the Expenditure Obs erver. He shall co -ordinate with the \nEnforcement agencies and shall ensure that there is free flow and exchange of \ninformation among all agencies. On receipt of info rmation from any agen cy, a ction is \nto be taken promptly by t he law enforcement agency conce rned.", + "He shall co -ordinate with the \nEnforcement agencies and shall ensure that there is free flow and exchange of \ninformation among all agencies. On receipt of info rmation from any agen cy, a ction is \nto be taken promptly by t he law enforcement agency conce rned. \nYou are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of the Income Tax Department, Police \nDepartment and all the election authorities for com pliance. \nKindly ac knowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd.- \n(Satyend ra Kumar Rudola) \nPrincipa l Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\nAnnexure -G11 \nM-11045/7/2023 -Distribution -PNG \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Petroleum & Natural Gas \n \nShastri Bhawan, New Delhi \nDated 2nd August, 2023 \nTo, \nThe Chairman and CMD, \nIOCL, BPCL, H PCL, MRPL, NRL, RBML, NEL, Shell and RSIL \n \nSubject: Curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at R etail Outlets during \nelections -reg \nSirs, \nI am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above an d to inform that the Ministry \nhas received a letter dated 18.07.", + "Shell and RSIL \n \nSubject: Curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at R etail Outlets during \nelections -reg \nSirs, \nI am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above an d to inform that the Ministry \nhas received a letter dated 18.07.2023 from Elect ion Commission of India (ECI) intimating \nthat the General Election to the Legisl ative Assemblies of C hhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, \nMizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana is to be condu cted shortly by the Commission and \nGeneral Electio ns to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of some more States/UTs is due \nin the next year 2024 (letter enclo sed). \n2. ECI vide their earlier letter dated 23.03.2023 had stated that there is a mechanism put \nin place by the Commission to control the abuse of money power and excessive e lection \nexpenditure which is under reported. Further, Commission was apprised in the past of sale of \ncoupons for buying fuel and other petroleum products etc.", + "Further, Commission was apprised in the past of sale of \ncoupons for buying fuel and other petroleum products etc. during currency of elections \nwithout routing through the books of ac count by the Political Party or candidates or other \npersons to escape the reporting of expenditure on their p art which also amounts to bribery \nand punishable offence under section 123 B of the R. P. Act, 19 51. These unlawful activities \ndisturb the level playing field during elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n3. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCS) are, therefore, advised to take all the appr opriate \nmeasures to prevent and check sale of such coupons for buying fuel in the poll bound \nStates/UTS and their neighboring States/UTS, so that i t does not vitiate the electoral process. \nThis Ministry may also be apprised of the actions/ measures taken b y OMC s. \nYours sincerely, \nSd/- \n(A. K. Sinha) \nUnder Secretary to the Govt.", + "This Ministry may also be apprised of the actions/ measures taken b y OMC s. \nYours sincerely, \nSd/- \n(A. K. Sinha) \nUnder Secretary to the Govt. of India \nTele: 23070329 \n335 \n Anne xure -G12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/SOP/ESC -ESP/ECI/EEPS/2023 Dated: 3rd August, 2023 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nAll States/UTs \n \nSub: Standard Ope rating Procedure (SOP) for identification of Expen diture Sensitive \nConstituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs) -Reg.", + "Madam/Sir, \n \n I am directed to forward herewit h Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for \nidentification of Expe nditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs ) with the request to bring it to the notice of all DEOs and ROs for necessary \ncompliance. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n336 \n Standard Ope rating Procedure for identification of Expenditure Sensitive \nConstituency (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs): \n1. The Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT is required to identify a \nConstituency as Expenditure Sensitive Constituency (ESC) which is \nprone to high expenditure and corrupt practices, on the basis of history, \nprofile of the constituency and past developments after having discussion \nwith District Election Officers, State Police Department, and enforcement \nagencies which participate in e xpenditure monitoring process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n2. The Chief Electora l Officer of the State/UT will organis e the meeting \nwith the State Level Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies at \nleast 6 months before the month of expiry of the Legislative Assembly of \nthe State/ UT and/or Lok Sabha, to identify mapping of sensitivities on \ntwo main grounds. \na. Functiona lities like main cohorts of cash, liquor, drugs, precious \nmetals and freebies. \nb. Area wise sensitivities (District wise, group of district wise, AC wise)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n3. There is a checklist given below which are indicative empiric al \nparameters (These empirical paramet ers have been recollected from \nexperiences in States/UT which underwent polls in past as well as it \ncontains inputs from Technical Expert and CEOs of Group IV). This li st \nis only indicative and may be supplemented with specific other \nexpenditure s ensitivit ies as deliberated by the CEO Office in consultation \nwith Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies as mentioned in point 1.", + "This li st \nis only indicative and may be supplemented with specific other \nexpenditure s ensitivit ies as deliberated by the CEO Office in consultation \nwith Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies as mentioned in point 1. \nThe indicative list of empirical parameters of identifying ESC is given \nbelow: \ni. High amount sei zure of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious \nmetals/jewellery, freebies etc. during the last two Assembly/Lok \nSabha election. \n337 \n ii. High amount of seizure of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious \nmetals/jewe llery, freebies, etc. in the preceding six months of \nannouncement of election. \niii. Constituency sharing State border and / or International border with \nneighboring State/UT and / or Country be identified as ESC based on \nhistory of seizure or other incidents du ring pa st elections. \niv. Constituency having a signifi cant number of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs).", + "iv. Constituency having a signifi cant number of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs). \nv. Information about treasury chests which show a 20% or more increase \nin demand for currency in the six months leading up to announcement \nof elections be o btained from RBI for identification of ESCs. \nvi. Unusually high number of online/di gital transitions from a few to \nmany accounts, mostly of small denominations, starting witnessed by \nbanks 6 months before probable date of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n4. After the broad sensitivities a re comp iled by CEO Office in consultation \nwith Sta te Nodal Officers of enforcement agencies, the district wise \nfindings will be communicated to DEOs which in turn will discuss and \nseek further inputs by forming a District Intelligence Committee \ncomprising of dist rict level officers of enforcement agencies. In case of \nfew Central Agen cies where the strength in State is very few, District \nIntelligence Committee may seek inputs directly from State Level Nodal \nOfficers in place of district level officers of res pective enforcement \nagency. \n5.", + "In case of \nfew Central Agen cies where the strength in State is very few, District \nIntelligence Committee may seek inputs directly from State Level Nodal \nOfficers in place of district level officers of res pective enforcement \nagency. \n5. The District Intellige nce Committee as mentioned above will give its \ninputs back to CEO office within stipulated time which is = (Poll month \nof corresponding previous elections minus 5 months). CEO Office will \ncompile detailed l ists wi th observations and comments and will inform \nCommission within timeline of Poll month of corresponding previous \nelection minus 4 months (Poll month minus 4 months). This list shall be \n338 \n marked as confidential and will contain ESCs, Assembly Constituen cy \nwise, including nature of sensitivity and prepa redness (what to do ?) and \nstrategies to overcome the challenge (how to do?). \n6. Sticking to timelines is important as the list and observations received \nfrom CEOs four months in advance from the month of expi ry of t he \nLegislative Assembly of the State/UT and/or Lok Sabha is required to be \nperused for making adequate arrangements for quality monitoring. \n7.", + "Sticking to timelines is important as the list and observations received \nfrom CEOs four months in advance from the month of expi ry of t he \nLegislative Assembly of the State/UT and/or Lok Sabha is required to be \nperused for making adequate arrangements for quality monitoring. \n7. For an ESC, there may be upto two Assistant Expenditure Observers, \nsuch additional number of Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and \nVideo Surveillance T eams as required, over and above, those deployed in \nthe remaining constituencies.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n7. For an ESC, there may be upto two Assistant Expenditure Observers, \nsuch additional number of Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams and \nVideo Surveillance T eams as required, over and above, those deployed in \nthe remaining constituencies. \n8. The list of ESCs is to be furnished in the format prescribed as under: \nSl. \nNo.", + "8. The list of ESCs is to be furnished in the format prescribed as under: \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nExpenditure \nSensitive \nConstituency \n(ESC) Name \nof \nDistrict ESC as \nper \nempirical \ncriteria Criteria\u2019s \nmentioned by \nwhich \nagency/agencies Detailed \nnote on \nnature of \nsensitivity \nof ESC \n \n \n339 \n Standard Operating Procedure for identification of Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets (ESPs): \n1. The District Election Officer (DEO), Superintendent of Police (SP) in \nconsultation with the Expenditure Observer (EO), deployed in the \nconstituency shall identify the Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ES Ps) in \nthe constituency during first visit of the EO. \n2. Pockets havin g following characteristics may be identified as ESPs: \ni. Inputs of District Intel ligence Committee be considered for \nidentification of ESPs. \nii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3.", + "ii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3. Other empirical criterion as mentioned in the list of marking of ESCs \nshould also be perused.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n2. Pockets havin g following characteristics may be identified as ESPs: \ni. Inputs of District Intel ligence Committee be considered for \nidentification of ESPs. \nii. Pockets having a large number of complaints/incid ents of distribution \nof cash, liquor, freebies etc. in the last elec tions. \n3. Other empirical criterion as mentioned in the list of marking of ESCs \nshould also be perused. \n4. ESPs are to be kept under 24 x 7 surveillance by Flying Squads (FSs) and \nStatic Survei llance Teams (SSTs) particularly during last three days of \npoll.", + "4. ESPs are to be kept under 24 x 7 surveillance by Flying Squads (FSs) and \nStatic Survei llance Teams (SSTs) particularly during last three days of \npoll. The re shall be a mix of Central Paramilitary Force in the SSTs \nduring this period. \n340 \n Anne xure -G 13 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/ SOP/EEM/EEPS/2023 Dated: 23rd November , 2023 \n \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSubject: Standard Operating Procedure for seizure and release of cash and other items -\nRegarding \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commissi on`s letter no.", + "76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed) , forwarding \ntherewith Standard Operating Procedure for seizure and release of cash and other items, and \nto draw your attention to the instructions laid in \u2018Para 16 -Relea se of Cash \u2019 and to request \nyou to ensure compliance of the instructions in letter and spirit during election process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n2. There are instances of keeping cash and valuables in Treasury/Malkhana without any \nFIR/Complaint .", + "There are instances of keeping cash and valuables in Treasury/Malkhana without any \nFIR/Complaint . The Commission is concerned ab out the grievances of public and hence, it is \nreiterated that a s per instruction laid in \u2018Para 16 -Release of Cash\u2019, in order to avoid \ninconvenience to the public and genuine persons and also for redressal of their grievances, if \nany, a Committee shall be f ormed comprising three officers of the District, namely, (i) CEO, \nZila Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA, (ii) Nodal Officer of Ex penditure Monitoring in the District \nElection Office (Convenor) and (iii) District Treasury Officer .", + "Name of such committee will \nbe \u2018Distr ict Grievance Committee\u2019 , who shall suo -moto examine each case of seizure made \nby the Police or SST or FS and where the Committee finds that no FIR/Complaint has been \nfiled against the seizure or where the seizure is not linked with any candidate or politi cal \nparty or any election campaign etc., as per SOP dated 29th May, 2015, it shall take immediate \nstep to order releas e of such cash etc. to such persons from whom the cash was seized after \npassing speaking order to that effect. If the release of cash is m ore than Rs. 10 (Ten) Lac, the \nnodal officer of Income Tax shall be kept informed before the release is effected.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G11.txt\nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing Companies on curbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail Outlets during elections\n3. It is to be ensure d that functioning of \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 should be given \nwide publicity, including telephone number of the Convenor of the Committee. The \nprocedure of appeal against seizure should be mentioned in the seizure document and it \nshould also be informed to such persons at the time of seizure of cash. It is also to be ensured \nthat during election process the \u2018Di strict Grievance Committee\u2019 headed by CEO, Zila \n341 \n Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA will meet once in 24 hours at a predeclared place and time.", + "It is also to be ensured \nthat during election process the \u2018Di strict Grievance Committee\u2019 headed by CEO, Zila \n341 \n Parishad/CDO/PD, DRDA will meet once in 24 hours at a predeclared place and time. All the \ninformatio n pertaining to release of cash shall be maintained by the Nodal Officer of \nExpenditure Monitoring in a regi ster, serially date wise with the details regarding amount of \nCash intercepted/seized and date of release to the person(s) concerned. \n4. In no case, the matter relating to seized cash/valuables shall be kept pending in \nMalkhana or Treasury for more tha n 7 (seven) days after the date of poll, unless any \nFIR/Complaint is filed. However, \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 should not delay in taking \ndecision and keep pending any case unnecessarily upto the 7th day of date of poll. It shall be \nthe responsibility of the Returning Officer to bring all such cases before \u2018District Grievance \nCommittee\u2019 and to release the cash/valuables as per order of the Committee. \n5.", + "It shall be \nthe responsibility of the Returning Officer to bring all such cases before \u2018District Grievance \nCommittee\u2019 and to release the cash/valuables as per order of the Committee. \n5. You are requested to bring it to notice of all DEOs, ROs, el ection authorities concerned \ninclu ding Observers, all Nodal Officers of various enforcement agencies involved in Election \nExpenditure Monitoring for necessary compliance . \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \nEncl. As above (Anup Kumar Khakhlary ) \n Under Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2011/EPS, dated 28th March, 2011 regarding vehicle permit for district office bearers of recognized political parties\nAnnexure -D6 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF IN DIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.464/INST/2011/EPS Dated: 28th March 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n1. Assam, Dispur \n2. West Bengal, Kolkata \n3. Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram \n4. Tamil Nadu, Chennai", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2011/EPS, dated 28th March, 2011 regarding vehicle permit for district office bearers of recognized political parties\n5. Puducherry, Puducherry \n \nSubject: General Election to Legis lative Assembly, 2011 -Vehicle permit for district office \nbearers of recognized political party regarding. \n \nSir, \n With reference to the subject ci ted and in partial modification of the Commission\u2019s \ninstruction of even no. dated 23rd March, 2011, I a m directed to state that the Commission has \nreviewed the matter and has now decided that if any political party applies for permission for \nvehicles to be used by their district level office bearers/ leaders(other than the star \ncampaigner) for their visit t o multiple ACs within the district for electioneering purposes, \nnecessary permission should be given by the DEO of the district concerned.", + "In such cases, the \npermit shall be in the name of the person while also mentioning the registration no. of the \nvehicl e. The expenditure on this vehicle shall be incurred by the political party and not by the \ncandidates. This permit should not be used for travel in other districts. \nI am to further state that the Commission has directed that for a particular district only \none permit may be issued for a recognized party whether national or state. \n It is further stated that the permit should be issued indicating t he name of the political \nleader, the No. of vehicle and also the period for which issued. The permit ma y be issued on a \npaper of a colour different from those used for issuing permits to candidates and star \ncampaigners, so that it can be easily recognized. An attested copy of the permit shall be \nprominently displayed on wind screen of the vehicle and origin al be kept by the person for \nchecking by police or any other authorities. The surveillance teams should also be informed \nin the matter. \n Yours fai thfully, \nSd/-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2011/EPS, dated 28th March, 2011 regarding vehicle permit for district office bearers of recognized political parties\nprominently displayed on wind screen of the vehicle and origin al be kept by the person for \nchecking by police or any other authorities. The surveillance teams should also be informed \nin the matter. \n Yours fai thfully, \nSd/- \n (SUMIT MUKHERJEE) \n UNDER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D8.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.464/AP - HP & AP -LA/BE/2011/EEM, dated 3rd June, 2011, clarification regarding lodging expenses being incurred by the campaigners of the contesting candidates\nAnnexure -D8 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \nNo.464 /AP- HP & AP-LA/BE/2011 /EEM Dated: 3rd June 2011 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer of \n All States and UT \n \nSubject: Clarification regarding lodging expen ses being incurred by the ca mpaigners of the \ncontesting candidates. \n \nSir, \nI am directed to invite reference to the provisions of Section77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 195 1.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to invite reference to the provisions of Section77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 195 1. As per Explanation 1(a) read with Exp lanation 2 \nunder sub-section (1) of the said Section, the expen diture incurred by leaders of the political \nparty, who are star campaigners, on account of travel for propagating programme of the \nparty shall not be deemed to be the expenditure of the candidate in conne ction with the \nelection. The expen diture related to booking of hotels and lodges rooms in the \nconstituency by or for the Star campaigners is not exempted un der Section77 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n2.", + "The expen diture related to booking of hotels and lodges rooms in the \nconstituency by or for the Star campaigners is not exempted un der Section77 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n2. I am further directed to inform that all expen diture including lodging/boarding \nexpen ses of star campaigners in the con stituency where they c ampaign for any cand idate \nshall be included in the expe nditure accou nt of that particular candidate, provided that - \n(a) the Star Campaigners/Campaigners have actually campaigned for the candidate, and (b) \nthe Star Campaigners/Campaigners have incurred such boarding and lodging expen diture \nwhile remaining in a commercial hotel or lodge for the purpose of election campaign \nof the cand idate irrespective of the fact whether the payment is made by such cand idate or \nnot.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D8.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.464/AP - HP & AP -LA/BE/2011/EEM, dated 3rd June, 2011, clarification regarding lodging expenses being incurred by the campaigners of the contesting candidates\n3. The market value of such commercial boarding and lodging is to be calculated \ntowards the election ex penditure of the candidate, even if the boarding and lodging is \nprovided as complimentary. It is further clarified that if the star campaigner while \navailing the boa rding and lodging in one constituency, travels to another constituency to \ncampaign for other candidates, then the lodging and boarding expense will be \nproportionately distributed as the expense of those candidates. \n4. A notice may be issued immediately in all such ca ses and it should be processed \naccordingly. \n5. This disposes of Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh, letter no.", + "4. A notice may be issued immediately in all such ca ses and it should be processed \naccordingly. \n5. This disposes of Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh, letter no. 1760 /Elecs.D/2011 -\n7, da ted 30.04 .2011. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \n UND ER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D11.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 9th February, 2012 clarification regarding use of Video Vans during election by contesting candidates and political parties\nAnnexure -D11 \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2012 /EEPS/Vol.I Dated: 9th February, 2012 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nall the States/UTs \n \n \nSub:- General Elections to Legislative Assemblies of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, \nManipur and Goa-2012- Clarification on use of Video Vans during election by \ncontesting candidates and political parties-Reg. \n \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&B E dated \n31st October, 2008 (copy enclosed) regarding use of video van etc. by political parties and \ncandidates during election and to state that clarification has been sought regarding accounting \nof expenditure on this sorts by the political parties or candidates. In the subject matter it is \nclarified as under:- \n \n(i) If the Video Van is for political party used during election process for general \nparty propaganda w ithout mentioning the name of any candidate or photo of \ncandidate of any constituency, then it shall be book ed to party account, which shall \nbe reported within 75 days by the party after completion of election in case of \nAssembly election or within 90 days in case of Lok Sabha election. \n(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any posters/banners of \nthe candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his constituency, then \nthe expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s).", + "(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any posters/banners of \nthe candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his constituency, then \nthe expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s). \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY\n182", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D12.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 61/Complaints/AP -LS/2012/EEPS, dated 19th July, 2012 regarding collection of information from banks regarding suspicious transactions during electioneering under Article 324 of the Constitution\nAnnexure -D12 \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 61/Complaints /AP-LS/2012/EEPS Dated:19th July, 2012 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \n \nSubject: Collection of information from banks regarding suspicious transactions during \nelectioneering under Article -324 of the Constitution - regarding \n \n \nSir, \n With refere nce to the suggestions of Indian Banks\u2019 Asso ciation vide letter no.", + "LEGAL/5946, dated 6th June, 2012 (copy enclosed), I am directed to state that in order to \nmaintain purity of election process, the District Election O fficers (DEOs) sh all call for the \nfollowing information from the Banks regarding susp icious cash transactions made through \nthe banks during the election process: \n \n(i) Unusu al and suspicious cash withdrawal or deposit of cash in a bank account exceeding \nRs. 1 lakh during the process of election, without any such instance of deposit or \nwithdrawal during the last two months. \n \n(ii) Unusu al transfer of amount by RTGS from one bank account to the accounts of s everal \npersons in a district/constituency during the election process without any precedent \nof such transfer. \n \n(iii) Any deposit of cash or withdrawal of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh from bank account of \ncandidates or spouse or his dependants, as mentioned in the affidavit filed by \ncandidates which is available in CEO\u2019s website. \n \n(iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the account of the \npolitical party during the election process.", + "(iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the account of the \npolitical party during the election process. \n \n(v) Any other suspicious cash transactions, which might be used for bribing the \nelectors.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D12.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 61/Complaints/AP -LS/2012/EEPS, dated 19th July, 2012 regarding collection of information from banks regarding suspicious transactions during electioneering under Article 324 of the Constitution\n2. The above information shall be processed by the DEOs and wherever it is suspected \nthat the cash may be used for bribing of electors, then Flying Squad may be asked to take \n183 \n necessary action, after due verification. How ever, if the amount of cash deposit or \nwithdrawal is more than Rs.10 lakh, then such information shall be passed on to the \nNodal Officer of the Income Tax Department, for taking necessary action under the Income \nTax laws.", + "How ever, if the amount of cash deposit or \nwithdrawal is more than Rs.10 lakh, then such information shall be passed on to the \nNodal Officer of the Income Tax Department, for taking necessary action under the Income \nTax laws. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: \n \nShri K Ramakrishnan, Chief Executive, Indian Banks Asso ciation World Trade Centre \nComplex, Centre 1, 6th Floor, Cuffee Parade, Mumbai-400005, with request to inform \nall banks for compliance during election process. \nSd/- \n (AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n184", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D13.txt\nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, dated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and illegal distribution of liquor during elections\nAnnexure - D13 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nFile No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII Dated: 14th November, 2013 \n To \n 1. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Madhya Pradesh \n Bhopal \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Rajasthan \n Jaipur \n \nSubject: Prevention of Storage and Illegal Distribution of Liquor during elections - \nInstructions to DEOs for Daily Report of liquor Sale - matter reg.", + "The Chief Electoral Officer \n Madhya Pradesh \n Bhopal \n2. The Chief Electoral Officer \n Rajasthan \n Jaipur \n \nSubject: Prevention of Storage and Illegal Distribution of Liquor during elections - \nInstructions to DEOs for Daily Report of liquor Sale - matter reg. \nSir, \nI am directed to draw your attention to the instructions of the Election Commissi on of \nIndia regarding Production, Storage and Distribution of Liquor during Election (ECI \nCompendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring, July 2013 section 5.10.6, page \n28). I am further directed to inform that preventing illegal liquor dist ribution during the election \nis one of the very important responsibilities of the Collector & District Election Officer and the \nSuperintendent of Police. Observers of the Election Commission are also expected to monitor \nsuch activities. \n2. In this regard d etailed instructions have been issued from time to time and list of IMFL \nshops are be made available to the DEOs where there had been suspicious increase in sale of \nIMFL.", + "Observers of the Election Commission are also expected to monitor \nsuch activities. \n2. In this regard d etailed instructions have been issued from time to time and list of IMFL \nshops are be made available to the DEOs where there had been suspicious increase in sale of \nIMFL. The DEOs are also aware that all the excise units of the districts, namely - Distiller ies, \nBottling Units, Liquor Warehouses have been brought under continuous surveillance of the \nofficials concerned. In important units, officers and armed forces are to be posted round -the-\nclock. Moreover, almost in all districts, available officials are to be given the special \nresponsibility of monitoring liquor flow during the elections. Some of the officials will have to \nbe deployed on the border check p ost to prevent cross -border liquor movement during the \nelections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D13.txt\nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, dated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and illegal distribution of liquor during elections\n3. Though, these steps have resulted in significant tightening of excise machinery in the \nState, yet the situation needs further improvement at district level. The retail outlets of liquor are \n185 turning out to be highly vulnerable from liquor distribution point of view. All District Collectors \nand Superintendent of Police need to work on this in a more focused and systematic way. \n \n4. The Commission has been receiving following complaints: \nA. St orage of cheaper brands of IMFL and country liquor in local slums, shanty towns and \nremote rural pocket s for distribution prior to election. This storage is happening with help from \nthe retail shops which are selling liquor in bulk to individuals, in contravention of State Excise \nAct and General and Special License Conditions.", + "This storage is happening with help from \nthe retail shops which are selling liquor in bulk to individuals, in contravention of State Excise \nAct and General and Special License Conditions. \nB. Stock registers are not bei ng maintained in some of the shops. It has been reported that some \nshops, even though maintain the stock register, they do not maintain brand -wise stock register. \nThis creates serious problems in monitoring the daily sales and makes physical stock verifica tion \nof the shops almost impossible. \nC. Coupons are being issued by the candidates, which are convertible into liquor bottles at the \nshops. This is violation of conditions of State Excise Act/Rules, which prohibits sales in any \nform other than cash.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D13.txt\nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, dated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and illegal distribution of liquor during elections\n5. In view of the above, I am directed to request for compliance the following instructions: - \nI. Daily Monitoring of liquor sales: - \nEach district has, on an average 25 liquor retail shops. The district Collectors must ensure to get \ndaily report of the shops w here there has been significant increase in the sales. A good way of \ndoing that will be to take the average daily sale of October 2013 for each of your liquor retail \nshop and compare daily sales figure with the October average. Wherever the sales figure ex ceed \nby 30% or more, it points to a possibility of bulk sale. These need to be investigated and severe \naction must be taken against the shop which may in clude even cancellation of the license.", + "Wherever the sales figure ex ceed \nby 30% or more, it points to a possibility of bulk sale. These need to be investigated and severe \naction must be taken against the shop which may in clude even cancellation of the license. \nFor this a prescribed form for reporting is enclosed in Annexur e-1. The District Collector is \nexpected to get this report from the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner and after \ntaking suitable action send the report to the Election Commission (CEO) along with his remarks, \nin the format prescribed in Annexu re-2. \nII. Ensuring maintenance of stock register: - \nIt has been found during surprise inspections that some of the shops are not maintaining the stock \nregister at all, or are maintaining it without following the prescribed format. This is done with a \nview to hide bulk sale information and to make stock verification very cumbersome. \n186 District Collectors with the help of the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner must \nensure proper maintenance of brand -wise stock register in all shops. \nIII.", + "This is done with a \nview to hide bulk sale information and to make stock verification very cumbersome. \n186 District Collectors with the help of the District Excise Officer/Assistant Commissioner must \nensure proper maintenance of brand -wise stock register in all shops. \nIII. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop. This as pointed out \nearlier is a violation o f General License Conditions of State Excise Act. Collectors are expected \nto take action against such shops.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D13.txt\nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, dated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and illegal distribution of liquor during elections\nIII. Use of t okens or coupons for sale of liquor: - \nNewspapers have been reporting that candidates are resorting to distribution to distribution of \ncoupons/tokens, whi ch can be exchanged for liquor bottles at the liquor shop. This as pointed out \nearlier is a violation o f General License Conditions of State Excise Act. Collectors are expected \nto take action against such shops. \nIV. Listing and close monitoring of sensitive liquor shops: - \nClassify the liquor shops in your district as sensitive based on the following crite ria:- \nA. Those shops which, on 01.11.2013, have liquor stock which is 50% or more than the liquor \nstock on 01.11.2012.", + "The list of such IMFL shops has a lready been communicated. However, \nyou need repeat this exercise for Country Liquor shops in your distr ict. \nB. Shops, which are located in a slum or are located in close proximity of a slum. \nC. Shops located away from main roads and located in interior rural pockets. \nD. Shops which show more than 30% increase in sales on any day in November as compared \nwith their average daily sales of October, 2013. \nThese shops must be monitored and their brand -wise stock register checked on daily basis. \nV. Prevention of liquor storage for distribution in election: \nSlum areas, shanty towns, camps (if any) in urban areas and remote or poorly accessible \nhabitations in rural areas are potential storage points for illegal liquor. District Collectors with \nthe Excise Officials are expected to identify such locations and conduct frequent police \npatrolling and raids in such loca tions.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D13.txt\nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, dated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and illegal distribution of liquor during elections\n6. In the light of all the above instructions, I am directed to request you to issue suitable \ninstructions to the Collectors & District Election Officers to give a daily report in the format \nprescribed in Annexure -2 to the Special Secretary Excise (CEO) , State Government, who will \nsend a compiled report for the entire state to the Commission. \n7. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all DEOs, SPs, all Observers and \nofficers of Excise Deptt. \nYours faithfully, \n Sd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n187 Copy forwarded for necessary action to: \n1. Shri D.R. Johari, Addl.", + "Yours faithfully, \n Sd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n187 Copy forwarded for necessary action to: \n1. Shri D.R. Johari, Addl. Excise Commissioner and Nodal Officer on Ex cise, C -100/50 Shivaji \nNagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (By Camp Bag/Speed Post/email) \n2. Shri Jitender Kumar Updhayay, RAS, Addl. Excise Commissioner (Adm) Zone, Udaipur, \nRajasthan(By Camp Bag/Speed Post/e -mail) \n \nBelow Annexure 1 \nDaily Report from District Excise Officer to Collector for Liquor Monitoring (Only those shops, \nwhich have 30% or more increase in sales ove r average ---------- date----------- month ---------- year \ndaily need to be reported.) \n \nName of the District: Date: \n \nS.No.", + "Name of the District: Date: \n \nS.No. Name and \naddress of the \nshop Average \ndaily sales \nof ---date-\n------\nmonth ----\n--year (in \nBulk \nLitre) Yeste rday\u2019s \nsale (in \nBulk Liter) Percentage \nincrease in \nsales (%) Reasons \nfor \nincrease Action taken \n \n \n188 \nBelow Annexure 2 \nDaily Report from Collector and DEO to CEO for Liquor Monitoring \nName of the District: Date: \n1. No. of IMFL shops in the district: \n2. No. of Country Liquor shops in the district:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D13.txt\nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, dated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and illegal distribution of liquor during elections\n1. No. of IMFL shops in the district: \n2. No. of Country Liquor shops in the district: \n3. Brand -wise stock reg ister maintained in all shops: (yes/no) \n(Please mention action taken against those s hops where a violation is found and mention if the \nproper brand -wise stock registers is maintained since) \n4. List of sensitive liquor retail shops in the district: \n(Please enclose the list with complete address and licensee name and reason for classifying it as \nsensitive) \nS. No. Name and \naddress of the \nshop Licensee Name Reason for \nclassifying it as \nsensitive Steps taken for close \nmonitoring \n \n \n5.", + "Name and \naddress of the \nshop Licensee Name Reason for \nclassifying it as \nsensitive Steps taken for close \nmonitoring \n \n \n5. Ac tion taken against any liquor shops for any violations: \n(Specify the action and penalty levied, if any) \nS. No. Name and \naddress of \nthe shop Licensee \nName Violation \nDetected Action \nTaken Violation rectified \nor not \n \n \n6.List of possible illegal liquor storage locations in the district: \n S. No. Name of the \nlocation Name of the \nmohalla/village Reason fo r being a \npotential storage \narea Preventive or \ncorrective step taken \n \n \n189 \n7.Daily liquor sale monitoring report (Only for shops having over 30% incre ase in sale as \ncompared with average daily sale of --------- date---------- month ---------- year ): - \nS. No .", + "Name and \naddress of \nthe shop Average \ndaily sales \nof --------\ndate------\nmonth -----\n----year \n(in Bulk \nLiter) Yesterday\u2019s \nsale (in \nBulk Liter) Percentage \nincrease in \nsales (%) Reasons \nfor \nincrease Action taken", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated 25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of Social Media in Election Campaigning\nAnnexure -D14 \nELECTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 11000 1 \nNo. 491/SM/2013 /Communication Dated: 25th October 2013 \n \nTo \n1. Chief Electoral Officers \nof all States and Union Territories", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated 25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of Social Media in Election Campaigning\n2. Presidents/General Secretaries \nof All National/State recognized Political Parties. \n \nSub: Instructions of the Commission with respect to use of Social Media in Election \nCampaigning. \nSir, \n \nThe Commission\u2019s attention was drawn to use of social media for election campa igning \nand also certain violations of the Electoral Law in the social media, which need to be regulated \nin the interest of transparency and level playing field in the elections. \n \nSocial media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, \nshare, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. It \ndifferentiates from traditional/industrial media in many aspects such as quality, reach, \nfrequency, usability, immediacy, and permanence.", + "It \ndifferentiates from traditional/industrial media in many aspects such as quality, reach, \nfrequency, usability, immediacy, and permanence. The prevalence of Web and social media has \nincreased over the years and there have been demands from the political and social groups to \nregulate the social media during elections as other media is regulated. \n \nThere are broadly five different types of social media: \n \na) collaborative projects (for example, Wikipedia) \nb) blogs and micro blogs (for example, Twitter) \nc) content communities (for example, You Tube) \nd) social networking sites (for example, Face book) \ne) virtual game-worlds (e.g., Apps) \n \nLegal provisions relating to election campa igning apply to social media in the same \nmanner in which they apply to any other form of election campa igning using any other media. \nSince social media is a relatively new form of media, it appears necessary to clarify to all \nconcerned by the following instructions:- \n \nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts.", + "Since social media is a relatively new form of media, it appears necessary to clarify to all \nconcerned by the following instructions:- \n \nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts. \n \nCandidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations. \nDetailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have to be filled were issued vide \nthe Commission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated 25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of Social Media in Election Campaigning\nA. Information to be given by candidates about their social media acco unts. \n \nCandidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of nominations. \nDetailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have to be filled were issued vide \nthe Commission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form \n191 requires that email ID of the candidate, if any, should be communicated to the \nCommission in this Form. The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media \naccounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This information \nshould be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:- \n\u201cMy contact telephone no.", + "The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media \naccounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This information \nshould be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:- \n\u201cMy contact telephone no.(s) \nis/are\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ., my email ID (if any) is \n\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ., and \nmy social media accounts (if any) are\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u201d \n \nB. Pre-Certification of Political Adverti sements \nIn pursuance of the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India\u2019s Order in SLP (Civil) N.6679/2004, \ndated 13 April,2004, the Commission issued detailed instructions on this subject vide its order \nno. 509/75 /2004/J S-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004.", + "509/75 /2004/J S-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004. In this order, it was stated that every \nregistered/national and State political pa rty and every contesting candidate proposing to issue \nadvertisements on television channels and/ or on cable network will have to apply to Election \nCommission of India/designated officer for pre-certification of all political advertisements on \nelectronic media before the publication. The order was further modified and consolidated \nvide Commission\u2019s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and Monitoring \nCommittees at district and State levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of \nsuch advertisement along with other functions viz. acting against Paid News etc. Since social \nmedia websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated 25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of Social Media in Election Campaigning\nvide Commission\u2019s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and Monitoring \nCommittees at district and State levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of \nsuch advertisement along with other functions viz. acting against Paid News etc. Since social \nmedia websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the \nCommission contained in its order No.509/75/2 004/JS-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004 shall also \napply mutatis mutandis to websites including social media websites and shall fall under \nthe purview of pre-certification.", + "You are, therefore, requested to ensure that no political \nadvertisements are released to any internet based media/websites, including social media \nwebsites, by political pa rties/candidates without pre-certification from competent authorities in \nthe same format a nd following the same procedures as referred in the aforesaid orders. \nC. Expenditure on campaigning through internet including social media websites. \n \nAccording to Section 77, sub section (1), of Representation of the People Act,1951, every \ncandidate is required to keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure in connection \nwith the election incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent between the date on \nwhich he has filed nomination and the date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates \ninclusive. The Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court of India had directed in Common Cause Vs. Union of \nIndia in 2005 that political parties should also submit a statement of expenditure of elections to \nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections.", + "Union of \nIndia in 2005 that political parties should also submit a statement of expenditure of elections to \nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campa ign through \nany advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections. \n \nFor the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated 25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of Social Media in Election Campaigning\nthe ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections \nand 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campa ign through \nany advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections. \n \nFor the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political \nparties shall include all expenditure on campa igning, including expenditure on advertisements \non social media, both for maintaining a correct account of expenditure and for submitting the \nstatement of expenditure.", + "For the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates and political \nparties shall include all expenditure on campa igning, including expenditure on advertisements \non social media, both for maintaining a correct account of expenditure and for submitting the \nstatement of expenditure. This, am ong other things, shall include payments ma de to \ninternet companies and websites for carrying advertisements and also campa ign \nrelated operational expenditure on making of creative development of content, operational \n192 expenditure on salaries and wages paid to the team of workers employed by such candidates \nand political parties to maintain their social media accounts, etc. \n \nD. Application of Model Code of Conduct to content on internet including social \nmedia. \n \nThe Commission has a model code of conduct in place during the elections in respect of \npolitical parties and candidates which remains in force from the date the elections are \nannounced by the Commission till the completion of elections. It is clarified that the provisions \nof model code of conduct and related instructions of the Commission issued from time to time \nshall also apply to the content being posted on the internet, including social media websites, by \ncandidates and political parties.", + "It is clarified that the provisions \nof model code of conduct and related instructions of the Commission issued from time to time \nshall also apply to the content being posted on the internet, including social media websites, by \ncandidates and political parties. \n \nE. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political parties is \nconcerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation with the Ministry of \nCommunication and Information Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so \nfar as they relate to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D14.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated 25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of Social Media in Election Campaigning\nE. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political parties is \nconcerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation with the Ministry of \nCommunication and Information Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so \nfar as they relate to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of \npolitical parties and candidates. \nThese instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned including \ncandidates, political pa rties, media and election observers for immediate necessary action. \n \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(Rahul Sharma) \n(Under Secretary) \nTel. 011-23052070 \nEmail: rahulsharma.eci@gmail.com \n \n \n \n193", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D15.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction s/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 22nd January, 2014 regarding accounting of expenditure on persons travelling with the leader of the Political Party (Star campaigner) like medical attendant, security guard, media representative, etc.\nAnnexure - D15 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nFile No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS/Vol. I Dated: 22nd January 2014 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States & UTs \n \nSubject: Clarification regarding expenditure incurred by leaders of political party (Star -\nCampaigners) ------- under explanation 1 to section 77 (1) of R.P. Act, 1951 ------ matter \nregarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \nIn supersession of the Commission\u2019s letter of e ven no.", + "Act, 1951 ------ matter \nregarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \nIn supersession of the Commission\u2019s letter of e ven no. dated 18th April, 2013, letter nos, \n76/2009/SDR, dated 31st March,2009 and 20th August, 2009 and para (iii) of letter No. \n437/6/INST/2008, dated 31-10-2008 and para 3 of letter No.", + "437/6/INST/2008, dated 31-10-2008 and para 3 of letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated \n20-01-2012 (copies enclosed), on t he subject cited, I am directed to clarify as under: - \n (a) If any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any other person including \nany member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency concerned, or any \nrepresentative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader (star -campaigner) of the \npolitical party in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter etc., then the travel expenses of such leader shall \nbe wholly booked to the account of political party, provided that the sai d member of political \nparty or media person or attendant sharing the transport with the leader (star campaigner) do not \nplay any role in election campaign for any candidate in any manner.", + "However, if any such \nperson(s) sharing the transport with the leade r plays any role in election campaign for the \ncandidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s). \n(b) T he names of leaders of the political party (star campaigners), as defined in Explanation 2 of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D15.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction s/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 22nd January, 2014 regarding accounting of expenditure on persons travelling with the leader of the Political Party (Star campaigner) like medical attendant, security guard, media representative, etc.\ncandidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s).", + "candidate(s) in any manner or if any candidate(s) travels with such leader in his \nvehicle/aircraft/helicopt er, then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned \nto such candidate (s). \n(b) T he names of leaders of the political party (star campaigners), as defined in Explanation 2 of \nsection 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951 are to be communicated to the Election Commission of \n194 India and the Chief Electoral Officer of the State by the political par ty, within a period of seven \ndays from the date of notification for such election and such leaders are entitled to the benefits \nprovided under section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951, from the date on which the list including his \nname is received by the Election Commission of India and by the Chief Electoral Officer of the \nState concerned. \n(c) If the leader (star campaigner) is a part of any rally, organised outside his constituency, he is \nentitled to the exemption provided under Explanation 1 of section 77(1) o f the R. P. Act,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D15.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction s/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 22nd January, 2014 regarding accounting of expenditure on persons travelling with the leader of the Political Party (Star campaigner) like medical attendant, security guard, media representative, etc.\n1951.However, if the leader (star campaigner) is also contesting election in any constituency, \nthen he is not entitled to any benefit u/ s 77 of the said Act, for the travel expenses incurred \nwithin his own constituency and the expenses on meeting or rally organised by him in his \nconstituency including the travel expenses are to be added to his account of election expenditure. \n(d) If the rally /meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), where \nthe leader shares the dais with other contesting candidates, then the meeting expense is to be \napportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidat es.", + "(d) If the rally /meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), where \nthe leader shares the dais with other contesting candidates, then the meeting expense is to be \napportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidat es. However, if, he \n(star campaigner) is taking part in a rally/ meeting, along with other contesting c andidates of his \nparty outside his constituency, then the meeting expense shall be apportioned to the election \nexpenditure of all such candidates, for whose election campaign, such rally/meeting is organised \nand no part of such rally/meeting expense, organ ised outside his constituency shall be added to \nthe election expense of the leader (star campaigner). \nThis may be brought to the notice of all concerned including all political parties in the state. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n \n \n \n \n \n \n195", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D16.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.VII, dated 9th April, 2014 instruction regarding expenditure on Security cover to Minister/Candidates\nAnnexure -D16 \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS Vol.VII Dated: 9th April, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \n of all States/Union Territories \n \nSubject: General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2014 -Expenditure on Security cover to \nMinisters/Candidates -Instructions regarding. \n \nRef.: (i) Commission \u2019s letter No. 437/6/96 -PLN -III dated 09.04.1996 ; \n (ii) Commission\u2019s letter No.", + "Ref.: (i) Commission \u2019s letter No. 437/6/96 -PLN -III dated 09.04.1996 ; \n (ii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/2007/PLN.III dated 24.10.2007; \n (iii) Commission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2009/EPS dated 08.02.2009; \n(iv) Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/INST/2009/CC&BE dated 25.03.2009. \n \nSir/Madam, \nThe Commission has in the past, issued various instructions from time to time regar ding \nthe accounting of the cost which will be incurred on the security to be provided to the \nMinisters/Star Campaigners/Candidates, as per their security entitlement.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D16.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.VII, dated 9th April, 2014 instruction regarding expenditure on Security cover to Minister/Candidates\n2. The Commission has received a reference from the CEO, Uttarakhand seeking \nclarificatio n as to whether the cost incurred on the security vehicle and guards will be paid by the \ncandidates or by the State Government. For removing confusion and for convenience of all \nconcerned, the issue relating to expenditure on security person/security vehic les are hereby \ncollated and reiterated for observance during the period when the Model Code of Conduct is in \nforce: \n(i) Under the directives of the Gover nment of India, the persons provided with \u2018Z+\u2019 \n(Z plus) security cover are permitted the use of State -owned one bullet proof vehicles for \nthe particular person.", + "Such persons, whether they are holding office or out of it, and \nwhether they are candidates or not, shall be permitted the use of the said State -owned \nbullet proof vehicles during the election perio d covered by the Model Code of Conduct. \nThe use of multiple vehicles in the name of stand -by should not be permitted unless so \nspecifically prescribed by security authorities in any particular case. The cost of \n196 propulsion of such vehicles should be borne b y the person concerned when it is used for \nnon-official purposes during such period. \n(ii) In case of the visiting political functionaries, who are \u2018star campaigners\u2019 \nsponsored by political parties in pursuance of Explanation of the Section 77 of the R. P. \nAct, 1951, the expenditure in this regard, will be accounted for in the party\u2019s account. If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of ve hicle in the constituency shall \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account.", + "If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of ve hicle in the constituency shall \nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account. \n(iii) If the par ty functionary enjoying the security facility is not a star campaigner, and \nhe campaigns for the candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for \nsuch campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account. \n(iv) The number of vehicles to ac company the carcade including pilots, escorts etc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D16.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.VII, dated 9th April, 2014 instruction regarding expenditure on Security cover to Minister/Candidates\nbe accounted for in his election expenditure account. \n(iii) If the par ty functionary enjoying the security facility is not a star campaigner, and \nhe campaigns for the candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for \nsuch campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account. \n(iv) The number of vehicles to ac company the carcade including pilots, escorts etc. \nwill be strictly in accordance with the instructions laid down by the security authorities \nand shall n ot exceed them under any circumstances. The cost of propulsion of all such \npilot/escorts vehicles, whet her owned by Government or hired vehicles, will be met by \nthe State Government. No recovery need be made also on the cost of the manpower \nprovided.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D16.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.VII, dated 9th April, 2014 instruction regarding expenditure on Security cover to Minister/Candidates\n3. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY \n197", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D17.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76 /Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 9th May, 2014 instruction regarding travel by the candidate/Star Campaigner after poll and before declaration of result\nAnnexure -D17 \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.I Dated: 9th May, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n All States/UTs \n \nSubject: Travel by the candidate/Star Campaigner after poll and before declaration of result -\nmatter reg. \n \nSir, \nInstances have been reported that many contesting candidates, including the Star \nCampaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll for official \nor non -official purpose and clarifications have been sought regarding accounting of such \nexpenditure on travel.", + "Sir, \nInstances have been reported that many contesting candidates, including the Star \nCampaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll for official \nor non -official purpose and clarifications have been sought regarding accounting of such \nexpenditure on travel. In t he subject matter, I am directed to clarify as under: \n \n(i) The expenses after the poll and before the decla ration of result, which can be said \nto be in connection with the election shall only be accounted for by the candidates \nas per Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n(ii) Therefore, the expenses on travel of a Star Campaigner or a candidate a fter the \ndate of poll, which are not connected with election shall not be added to any \ncandidate\u2019s account. If the Star Campaigner/Candidate visits the c onstituency, \nwhere he or she has contested the election, the travel expenses within the \nconstituency fo r overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of \ncounting shall be added to his or her account.", + "If the Star Campaigner/Candidate visits the c onstituency, \nwhere he or she has contested the election, the travel expenses within the \nconstituency fo r overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of \ncounting shall be added to his or her account. \n(iii) If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his \nconstituency after the poll, the said expense shall be shown by the political party \nin the accounts submitted to the Commission within 75 days of the completion of \nassembly election or 90 days of Lok Sabha election . \n2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to inform all the District Election Officers, \nExpenditur e Observers, Candidates and the Political Parties in the State. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 61/Complaints/2014/EEPS/Vol.VI, dated 9th June, 2014 regarding accounting of parking charges of aircraft/helicopter\nAnnexure -D18 \n \nELCTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI \u2013110001 \nNo. 61/Complaints/2014/EEPS Vol.VI Dated: 9th June, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \n of All States/UTs \n \nSubject: General Elections to the Lok Sabha -2014 -Accounting of parking charges of \naircraft/helicopter -Regarding \n \nSir, \nThe Commission has receive d queries regarding accounting of parking charges being \nreported by the candidates/party during electioneering. In the subject matter, I am directed to \nclarify that the parking charges of aircraft/helicopter shall be calculated as under: - \n1.", + "In the subject matter, I am directed to \nclarify that the parking charges of aircraft/helicopter shall be calculated as under: - \n1. In aviation se ctor, parking charges of aircraft (day/night) are levied on aircraft/helicopter \noperators as per rates determined by Airport Authority of India or by Pri vate airport operator at \nrespective airport. Therefore, the amount for calculation of expenditure of th e candidate shall be \ncharged as per actual amount paid or payable at such airports. At places other than commercial \nairport, the parking charges should be as per actual amount paid by the operator or candidate. \n2. Therefore, the parking charges at commerci al airports should be obtained from the airport \nauthority of India or the private airport operator for calculation of parking charges of any aircraft. \nFor parking at other places, the actual charges paid by the operator or candidate for parking of \naircraft shall be taken into account. \n3. Any dispute on accounting of expenditure shall be dealt with Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. I, dated 14.03.2013. (enclosed 3 pages)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D18.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 61/Complaints/2014/EEPS/Vol.VI, dated 9th June, 2014 regarding accounting of parking charges of aircraft/helicopter\n3. Any dispute on accounting of expenditure shall be dealt with Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. I, dated 14.03.2013. (enclosed 3 pages) \n4. You are requested to bring into the notice of all includi ng the Expenditure Observers \ndeployed during currently concluded Lok Sabha Election, 2014 & State Legislative Assemblies \nElection from Andhra Pradesh, Od isha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, 2014 and some other Bye -\nelections. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n( Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure_D19.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013D19 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 29th May, 2015 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: Permission of vehicles to the contesting candidates and incurring the expenditure in \nthe accounts of electio ns expenses - regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to invite your attention to the Commission\u2019s letter N o. 437/6/2007 -\nPLN -III(Vol -III), dated 16th March, 2007 and to say that each candidate is given permission by \nthe Returning Officer for use of vehicles for campaign purpose during elections.", + "437/6/2007 -\nPLN -III(Vol -III), dated 16th March, 2007 and to say that each candidate is given permission by \nthe Returning Officer for use of vehicles for campaign purpose during elections. It has come to \nthe notice of the Commission that some candidates take permission for use of campaign \nvehicles and do not show the expenditure incurred on hiring/propelling of the vehicles in the \naccounts of their elec tion expenditure. Such vehicles are often used by others during the \nelection process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure_D19.txt\n_ \n2. Therefore, I am directed to inform that if the candidate, after obtaining permission from \nthe Returning Officer, does not intend to use the campaign vehicle(s), for any period of more \nthan two days, he/she shall intimate to the Returning Officer, to withdraw the permis sion for \nsuch vehicle(s). If the candidate, after obtaining permission does not intimate the R.O., to \nwithdraw the permission of such campaign vehicles, it will be presumed that the candidate has \nused the permitted vehicles for campaign purpose and accordi ngly, the expenditure as per the \nnotified rates on use of such vehicles shall be added to his/ her accounts of election expenses. \nThe details of all such vehicle, permissions and withdrawal requests shall be given to the \nAccounting Team by the R.O. for acc ounting the expenditure of such candidates. \n3 This may be brought to the notice of all the political parties, candidates and their agents, \nofficials conc erned and Expenditure Observers.", + "for acc ounting the expenditure of such candidates. \n3 This may be brought to the notice of all the political parties, candidates and their agents, \nofficials conc erned and Expenditure Observers. \n4 Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2016/SDR, dated: 30th April, 2016 regarding travel expenses on visits to foreign countries for purposes of canvassing\nAnnexure -D20 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/2016/SDR Dated: 30th April, 2016 \nTo \n \nThe Pres idents/General Secretaries of \n All recognized and registered unrecognized Political Parties \n \n \nSubject: -Election expenses of candidates and political par ties- travel expenses on visits to \nforeign countries for purposes of canvassing -regarding.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to say that as per section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 \ninserted by the Representation of People (Amendment) Act, 2010, Indian citizens absenting from \ntheir place of ordinary residence in India owing to their employment, educ ation or otherwise \noutside India (whether temporarily or not) are entitled to have their names registered in the \nelectoral rolls in the constituencies in which their place of residence in India as mentioned in \ntheir passports is located. The Indian citizen s so registered as electors in India (called under the \nRegistration of Electors Rules 1960 as \u2018overseas electors\u2019) are entitled to vote in their respective \nnative constituencies in India if they happen to be present in their native places on the day of pol l \nin the constituency in which they are registered as such overseas electors. Pursuant to the above \nprovisions of law, a large number of Indian citizens living abroad have got their names enrolled \nin the electoral rolls in different parts of the country fo r the purposes of elections to the House of \nPeople and State Legislative Assemblies.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2016/SDR, dated: 30th April, 2016 regarding travel expenses on visits to foreign countries for purposes of canvassing\n2. It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that in connection with the current \nround of general elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Kerala, Puducherry , Tamil Nadu & \nWest Bengal and several bye -elections being currently held in some of the States, some \ncandidates are travelling from India to overseas co untries for the purposes of canvassing in their \nfavour to seek votes of the overseas electors residing in those countries.", + "In this context, the \nCommission would like to clarify that though seeking votes of oversees electors by going abroad \nby the candidates or their agents or party leaders is not prohibited under the law, all expenditure \nincurred by those c andidates, their agents or party leaders on their travel, boarding, lodging etc., \nin those countries would be deemed to be the expenditure incurred or au thorized by the \n201 candidates in connection with their election. Thus, all such expenditure would come wit hin the \nmeaning of section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and will have to be \nincluded by the candidates concerned in their accounts of election expenses which are subject to \nthe limits prescribed by Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D20.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2016/SDR, dated: 30th April, 2016 regarding travel expenses on visits to foreign countries for purposes of canvassing\n3. The Commission would, however, like to further clarify that any inducement to overseas \nelectors by way of Air tickets or any other allur ements to them, in cash or kind, to come to India \nfor the purpose of voting at the aforesaid elections would amount to the electoral offence of \n\u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 171B of the Indian Penal Code, as also the corrupt \npractice of \u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 123(1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951. Needless to add th at the commission of the above mentioned electoral offence and \ncorrupt practice of bribery would invite penal action against them under the relevant pro visions \nof law.", + "Needless to add th at the commission of the above mentioned electoral offence and \ncorrupt practice of bribery would invite penal action against them under the relevant pro visions \nof law. Further, any other person or organization offering to bear the travel expenses of overs eas \nelectors to India in connection with the voting in the above elections, or any other such \nallurements to them to seek their votes, with the consent of the candidate or his election agent, \nwould also attract the same penal action against them. \n4. You a re, therefore, requested to inform all the candidates set up by your party of the \nabove provisions or law for their information, guidance and compliance. \n5. The above clarifications of law by the Commission will equally apply in relation to all \nelections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies in future. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(K. F. WILFRED) \nPRINCIPAL SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs for information and necessary action.", + "6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(K. F. WILFRED) \nPRINCIPAL SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Chief Electoral Officers of all States and UTs for information and necessary action. It \nis requested that copy of this letter may be given to all political parties based in the State/UT.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D21.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol . XX, dated 18th April, 2019 regarding Social Media platforms for tracking expenditure on advertisements/transparency reports\nAnnexure -D21 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvac han Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XX Dated: 18th April, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers, \nAll States and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Social Media platforms for tracking \nexpenditure on advertisements/transparency reports -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no.", + "Madam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s letter no. 491/SM/2013/Communication, \ndated 25th October, 2013 [Annexure D14 in \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Monitoring (Feb ruary, 2019)] and to state that Google, Facebook and Twitter are \nfacilitating transparency in paid political advertisement by displaying \u201cAd Transparency \nReports\u201d on their platforms showing the payments made by different political parties for their \npolitic al campaigns on these platforms, at the following links: - \n(i) https://transparencyreport.google.com \n(ii) https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/ report/?Source= archive -landing -\npage&country=IN \n(iii)https://ads.twitter.com/transparency \n2. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all DEOs, ROs, Expenditure Observers and \nElection Expenditure Monit oring Teams for necessary action. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D22.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII, dated 19th May, 2019 clarification regarding accounting of expenditure incurred on helipad construction and parking charges\nAnnexure -D22 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan Asho ka Road New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII Da ted:19th May, 2019 \n \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha, 2019 -Accounting of expenditure incurred on helipad \nconstruction and parking charges - Clarification -Regardi ng. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n \nIt is seen that helicopters are being used in large numbers for the purpose of campaigning \nby political parties and candidates.", + "Madam/Sir, \n \nIt is seen that helicopters are being used in large numbers for the purpose of campaigning \nby political parties and candidates. A clarification has been sought regardin g expenditure \nassociated with construction of helipads. In this regard, I am directed to clarify that e xpenditure \nincurred on construction of helipads including expenses related to helipad site development and \nremoval of dismantled material and parking charges of helicopter borne by political party in \nconnection with travel of its leaders, as per Explanatio n 1 of Section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 \n(popularly known as \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d), irrespective of their security entitlement, shall be \nbooked in the acco unt of election expenses of the political party concerned and not in the account \nof election expenses o f the candidate(s). \n2. A star campaigner who is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of \nhelicopter, preparation of helipad etc. for campaigning within his own constituency.", + "2. A star campaigner who is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of \nhelicopter, preparation of helipad etc. for campaigning within his own constituency. However, \nthe travel expenses incurred for travel out of hi s own constituency for campaigning in other \nconstituencies and to come back to his/her constituency are not to be booked to his/her account. \n(ECI letter no. 437/6/1/2008 -CC&BE, dated 24.10.2008 copy enclosed).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D22.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII, dated 19th May, 2019 clarification regarding accounting of expenditure incurred on helipad construction and parking charges\n4. You are requested to kindly bring the clar ification to the notice of all DEOs, ROs, \nExpenditure Observers and other election authorities for necessary compliance. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \n204", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nAnnexure -E2 \n \nPART \u2013 I : ABSTRACT STA TEMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES \nI Name of the Candidate Sh./Smt./ Km. \nII Number and name of Constituency \nIII Name of State/Union Territory \nIV Nature of Election \n(Please mention whether General Election to State Assembly / Lok \nSabha / Bye - election) \nV Date of declaration of result \nVI Name and Address of the Election Agent \nVII If candidate is set up by a political party, Please mention the name \nof the politica l party \nVIII Whether the party is a recognised political party Yes/No \n \n \nDate: Signature of the Candidate \nPlace: Name: \n \nPART -II : ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE OF CANDIDATE \nS. No. Particulars Amt. Incurred / \nAuth.", + "Particulars Amt. Incurred / \nAuth. by \nCandidate/ \nElection agent(in \nRs.) Amt. Incurred/ \nauthorized by Pol. \nParty \n(in Rs.) Amt. Incurred / \nauthorized by \nothers \n(in Rs.) Total Election \nexpenditure \n \n(3)+(4)+(5) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \nI Expenses in public meeting, \nrally, procession etc.: - \nI. a : Expenses in public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. (ie: oth er than the ones \nwith Star Campaigners of the \nPolitical party \n(Enclose as per Schedule -1) \n I. b : Expenditure in public \nmeeting rally, procession etc. \nwith the Star Campaigner(s) \n(ie: other than those for \ngeneral party propaganda) \n(Enclose as per Schedule -2) \nII Campaign materials other \nthan those used in the public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. mentioned in S.No.", + "with the Star Campaigner(s) \n(ie: other than those for \ngeneral party propaganda) \n(Enclose as per Schedule -2) \nII Campaign materials other \nthan those used in the public \nmeeting, rally, procession \netc. mentioned in S.No. I \nabove(Enclose as per \nSchedule -3) \nIII (a) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \n223 \n including cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in privately owned \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc. owned by the \ncandidate or by the political \nparty sponsoring the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\n223 \n including cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in privately owned \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc.", + "(Enclose as per \nSchedule -4) \n (b) Campaign, through print \nand electronic media \nincluding cable network, bulk \nSMS or internet and Social \nmedia in \nnewspapers/TV/radio \nchanne ls etc. owned by the \ncandidate or by the political \nparty sponsoring the \ncandidate (Enclose as per \nSchedule -4A) \nIV Expenditure on campaign \nvehicle(s), used by \ncandidate(Enclose as per \nschedule -5) \nV Expenses of campaign \nworkers / agents \n(Enclose a s per Schedule \u20136) \nVI Any other campaign \nexpenditure \nVII Expenses incurred on \npublishing of declaration \nregarding criminal cases \n(Enclose as per Schedule -10) \nVIII VIII Expenses \nincurred on Virtual \nCampaign (Enclose \nas per Schedule 11) \n Grand Total \n \n \n \n \nPART III : ABSTRACT OF SOURCE OF FUNDS RAISED BY CANDIDATE \n \nS No Particulars Amount (in Rs.)", + "1 2 3 \nI Amount of own fund used for the election campaign \n (Enclose as per Schedule - 7) \nII Lump sum am ount received from the party (ies) in cash or cheque etc. \n(Enclose as per Schedule -8) \nIII Lump sum amount received from any person/ company/ firm/ associations / body of \npersons etc. as loan, gift or donation etc. \n(Enclose as per Schedule -9) \n Total \n \n \n \n224 \n \nPART - IV \nFORM OF AFFIDAVIT \n \nBefore the District Election Officer ..................... .................(District, State/Union Territory) \n \nAffidavit of Shri/Smt/Ms .......... .....................................(S/o, W/o, D/o)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026....................... I \n.............................. son/wife/daughter of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..,............................. aged \u2026\u2026\u2026. years, r/o ......... ................... \u2026.. \ndo hereby solemnly and sincerely state and declare as under : -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nAffidavit of Shri/Smt/Ms .......... .....................................(S/o, W/o, D/o)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026....................... I \n.............................. son/wife/daughter of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..,............................. aged \u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "years, r/o ......... ................... \u2026.. \ndo hereby solemnly and sincerely state and declare as under : - \n \n(1) That I was a contesting candidate at the general election/bye election to the House of the People / Legislative Assemb ly of \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026.. from................................................. \n\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026Parliamentary/ Assembly constituency, the result of which was declared on \u2026\u2026......................... \n(2) That I/my election agent kept a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred / authorised by me / my e lection \nagent in connect ion with the above election between \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 (the date on which I was nominated) and the date of \ndeclaration of the result thereof, both days inclusive. \n(3) That the s aid account was maintained in the Register furnished by the Returning Officer for the pu rpose and the said Register \nitself is annexed hereto with the supporting vouchers/bills mentioned in the said account.", + "(3) That the s aid account was maintained in the Register furnished by the Returning Officer for the pu rpose and the said Register \nitself is annexed hereto with the supporting vouchers/bills mentioned in the said account. \n(4) That the account of my election expenditure as annexed hereto includes all items of election expenditure incurred or \nauthorised by me or by my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons and other \nindividuals supporting me, in connection with the elect ion, and nothing has been concealed or withheld/suppressed therefrom \n(other than the exp ense on travel of leaders' covered by Explanations 1 and 2 under section 77 (1) of the Representation of the \nPeople Act, 1951). \n(5) That the Abstract Statement of Election Expenses annexed as Annexure II to the said account also includes all expenditure \nincurred or authorised by me, my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons an d", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nPeople Act, 1951). \n(5) That the Abstract Statement of Election Expenses annexed as Annexure II to the said account also includes all expenditure \nincurred or authorised by me, my election agent, the political party which sponsored me, other associations / body of persons an d \nother individuals supporting me, in conn ection with the election. \n(6) That the statements in the foregoing paragraphs (1) to (5) are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, that nothing is \nfalse and nothing material has been concealed. \n \nDeponent \n \nSolemnly affirmed/sworn by \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. at \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.this day of 201 \u2026\u2026..before me. \n \n(Signature and seal of the Attesting authority, i.e.", + "Deponent \n \nSolemnly affirmed/sworn by \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. at \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.this day of 201 \u2026\u2026..before me. \n \n(Signature and seal of the Attesting authority, i.e. Ma gistrate of the first Class or Oath Commission or Notary Public) \n225 \n ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM \n \nTo \n \nTHE RETURNING OFFICER, \n________________________ \n________________________ \n________________________ \n \n \nSir, \n \nI acknowledge receipt of your letter No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.dated\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. along with its enclosures \ncontaining, among other documents, a Register bearing serial No\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. for maintaining of my accounts of election expenses.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\n2. I have noted the requirements of law for maintenance of account of election expenses and lodging of true \ncopy of that account with the District Election Officer / Returning Officer. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \n(Signature of Candidate with date) \n* Strike o ff whichever is inapplicable. \n.......................................................... .................................................................................... \n \n \nACKNOWLEDGEMENT (To be filled up by Office) \n \nThe account of the election expenses in respect of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.......(Constituency) result of which was \ndeclared on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. (Date) has been filed by him /on his behalf on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... (Date) and has been received by \nme today the \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Date) of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(Month)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Year).", + "(Date) has been filed by him /on his behalf on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... (Date) and has been received by \nme today the \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (Date) of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(Month)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Year). \n \n \nDistrict______ ________________ District Election Officer \n Office Seal \n \n226 \n \nSchedules - 1 to 11: Details of Elections Funds and Expenditure of Candidate \n \nSchedule - 1 \nExpenses in public meeting, rally, procession etc. (ie: other than those with Star Campaigners of the Political party) \nS. No Nature of Expenditure Total Amount \nin Rs. Source of Expenditure \nAmt. incurred / \nAuth. by Candidate \n/ agent Amt. incurred / \nby Pol. Party \nwith name Amt. \nincurred by \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc.", + "Party \nwith name Amt. \nincurred by \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc. \n4 Flowers/ garlands \n5 Hiring Loud speakers, Microphone, \namplifiers, comparers etc. \n6 Posters, hand bills, pamp hlets, Banners, \nCut-outs, hoardings \n7 Beverages like tea, Water, cold drink, juice \netc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 Vehicles for transporting visitors \n2 Erecting Stage, Pandal & Furniture, Fixtures, \npoles etc. \n3 Arches & Barricades etc. \n4 Flowers/ garlands \n5 Hiring Loud speakers, Microphone, \namplifiers, comparers etc. \n6 Posters, hand bills, pamp hlets, Banners, \nCut-outs, hoardings \n7 Beverages like tea, Water, cold drink, juice \netc. \n8 Digital TV \u2013boards display, Projector display, \ntickers boards, 3D display \n9 Expenses on celebrities, payment to \nmusicians, other artists remuneration etc. \n10 Illumination items like serial lights, boards \netc. \n11 Expenses on tran sport, Helicopter/ aircraft / \nvehicles/ boats etc.", + "10 Illumination items like serial lights, boards \netc. \n11 Expenses on tran sport, Helicopter/ aircraft / \nvehicles/ boats etc. charges ( for self, \ncelebrity or any other campaigner other \nthan Star Campaigner) \n12 Power consumption/ generato r charges \n13 Rent for venue \n14 Guards & security charges \n15 Boarding & lo dging expenses of self, \ncelebrity, party functionary or any other \ncampaigner including Star Campaigner \n16 Others expenses \n Total \n \nSchedule - 2 \nExpenditure in public meeting rally, procession etc. with the Star Campaigner(s) as apportioned t o candidate (ie: other than \nthose for general party propaganda) \nS. No Date and Venue \n Name of the Star \nCampaigner(s) & Name of \nParty Amount of Expenditure on public meeting rally, \nprocession etc. with the Star Campaigner(s) \napportioned to the candidate (As other than for general \nparty propaganda) in Rs.", + "with the Star Campaigner(s) \napportioned to the candidate (As other than for general \nparty propaganda) in Rs. Remarks, if \nany \n1 2 3 4 5 \nSource of Expenditure \nAmount by \nCandidate/Agent Amount by Political \nParty Amount by \nOthers \n227 \n 1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -3 \nDetails of expendi ture on campaign materials, like handbills, pamphlets, posters, hoardings, banners, cut -outs, gates & arches, \nvideo and audio cassettes, CDs/ DVDs, Loud speakers, ampli fiers, digital TV/ board display , 3 D display etc. for candidate\u2019s", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nAmount by \nCandidate/Agent Amount by Political \nParty Amount by \nOthers \n227 \n 1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -3 \nDetails of expendi ture on campaign materials, like handbills, pamphlets, posters, hoardings, banners, cut -outs, gates & arches, \nvideo and audio cassettes, CDs/ DVDs, Loud speakers, ampli fiers, digital TV/ board display , 3 D display etc. for candidate\u2019s \nelection campaign ( ie: other than those covered in Schedule - 1 & 2) \nS. No. Nature of Expenses Total Amount in \nRs. \n Sources of Expenditure Remarks, if \nany \nAmt. By \ncandidate / \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt.", + "Nature of Expenses Total Amount in \nRs. \n Sources of Expenditure Remarks, if \nany \nAmt. By \ncandidate / \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 4 \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/ TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitte d by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure incurred on all such news items appearing in privately owned newspapers/TV/radio \nchannels etc. \nS. No \n Nature of \nmedium \n(electronic / \nprint) and \nduration Name and address \nof media provider \n(print /electronic \n/SMS / voice/ \ncable TV, social \nmedia etc.) Name and address of \nagency, reporter, \nstringer, company or \nany person to whom \ncharges / commission \netc. paid / payable, if \nany Total Amount in \nRs.", + "Name and address of \nagency, reporter, \nstringer, company or \nany person to whom \ncharges / commission \netc. paid / payable, if \nany Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidat e/ \nagent Amt. By Pol. \nParty \n Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \nSchedule -4A \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitted by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure inc urred on all such news items appearing in newspapers/TV/radio channels, owned", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nSchedule -4A \nDetails of expenditure on campaign through print and electronic media including cable network, bulk SMS or Internet or social \nmedia, news items/TV/radio channel etc., including the paid news so decided by MCMC or voluntarily admitted by the candidate. \nThe details should include the expenditure inc urred on all such news items appearing in newspapers/TV/radio channels, owned \nby the can didate or by the political party sponsoring the candidate. \n \nS. No \n Nature of \nmedium \n(electronic / \nprint) and \nduration Name and \naddress of media \nprovider (print \n/electronic /SMS \n/ voice/ cable TV, Name and address of \nagency, reporter, stringer, \ncompany or any person to \nwhom charges / \ncommission etc. paid/ Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt.", + "paid/ Total Amount in \nRs. \n \n \n Sources of Expenditure \nAmt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party \n Amt. \nBy \nothers \n228 \n social media etc.) payable, if any \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule -5 \nDetails of expenditure on campaign vehicle (s) and poll expenditure on vehicle(s) for candidate\u2019s election campaign \n \nS. No Regn. No. of \nVehicle & \nType of \nVehicle Hiring Charges of vehicle No. of Days \nfor which \nused \n Total am t. \nincurred/ \nauth. in \nRs. Source of Expenditure \n \nRate for Hiring \nof vehicle / \nmaintenance Fuel charges \n(If not covered \nunder hiring) Driver\u2019s \ncharges \n(If not \ncovered \nunder \nhiring) \n Amt. By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party Amt.", + "By \ncandidate/ \nagent Amt. By \nPol. Party Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 \n 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule - 6 \nDetails of expenditure on Campaign workers / agents and on candidates\u2019 booths (kiosks) outside polling stations for distribu tion \nof voter\u2019s slips \nS. No Date and \nVenue \n Expenses on Campaign workers Total amt. \nincurred/ \nauth. In Rs. Sources of Expenditure \nNature of Expenses Rate No. of workers \n/ agents No. \nof kiosks Amt. By \ncandidate/ agent Amt. By Pol. \nParty Amt. By \nothers", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nDetails of expenditure on Campaign workers / agents and on candidates\u2019 booths (kiosks) outside polling stations for distribu tion \nof voter\u2019s slips \nS. No Date and \nVenue \n Expenses on Campaign workers Total amt. \nincurred/ \nauth. In Rs. Sources of Expenditure \nNature of Expenses Rate No. of workers \n/ agents No. \nof kiosks Amt. By \ncandidate/ agent Amt. By Pol. \nParty Amt. By \nothers \n1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 \n1 Candidates\u2019 booths \n(kiosks) set up for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s \nslips \n2 Campaign workers \nhonorarium/ salary \netc.", + "By \nothers \n1 2 3a 3b 3c 4 5 6 7 \n1 Candidates\u2019 booths \n(kiosks) set up for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s \nslips \n2 Campaign workers \nhonorarium/ salary \netc. \n3 Boarding \n4 Lodging \n229 \n 5 Others \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 7 \nDetails of Amount of own fund used for the election campaign \n \nS. No. Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. with details of \ndrawee bank Total Amount in Rs. Remark\ns \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \nTotal \n \nSchedule - 8 \n \nDetails of Lump sum amount received from the party (ies) in cash or cheque or DD or by Account Transfer \n \n \nS. \nNo. Name of the Political Party Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. \nwith details of drawee \nbank Total Amount in \nRs.", + "Name of the Political Party Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. etc. \nwith details of drawee \nbank Total Amount in \nRs. Remarks, if \nany \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n Total \nSchedule - 9 \nDetails of Lump sum amount r eceived from any person/company/firm/associations/body of persons etc. as loan, gift or donation \netc. \nS. \nNo. Name and address Date Cash DD/ Cheque no. \netc. with det ails \nof drawee bank Mention whether \nloan, gift or \ndonation etc. Total Amount \nin Rs. Remarks \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n Total \nSchedule - 10 \nDetails of expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents, if any in newspaper and TV Channel \nSl. \nNo. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl.", + "No. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n230 \n Name of \nNewspaper Date of \npublishing Expenses that may \nhave been incurred \n(in Rs.) Name of \nchannel Date & Time of \ninsertion/teleca\nst Expens es that \nmay have been \nincurred (in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\nDetails of expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents, if any in newspaper and TV Channel \nSl. \nNo. Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/cheq\nue/DD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n230 \n Name of \nNewspaper Date of \npublishing Expenses that may \nhave been incurred \n(in Rs.) Name of \nchannel Date & Time of \ninsertion/teleca\nst Expens es that \nmay have been \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule 11 \nDetails of election expenses incurred on Virtual Campaign \nSl. No.", + "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \nTotal \n \n \nSchedule 11 \nDetails of election expenses incurred on Virtual Campaign \nSl. No. Nature of Virtual \nCampaign (Indicate \nSocial Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other \nmeans) Name of \ncontent \ncreator Name of \nmedia to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total \nAmount \nin Rs. Sourc es of Expenditure \nAmount by \ncandidate/a\ngent Amount by \npolitical \nparty Amount \nby \nothers \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \n \n \n \n \nNote :", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E2.txt\nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses\n1. In Schedule 5: - \n(a) copy of th e order containing list of all vehicles for which permit issued by the Returning Officer to be enclosed. \n(b) If the vehicle is owned by the candidate/his relative/agent are used for election purpose, notional cost of hire of all \nsuch vehicles, except one vehicle if owned and used by the candidate, notional cost of fuel and drivers salary f or \nsuch vehicle, shall be included in total amount of expenditure in the above table. \n2. In all schedules if any expenditure on goods and services, provided by the Poli tical Party; or provided by any \nperson/ company/ firm /associations/ body of persons et c. on behalf of the candidate, then the notional market \nvalue of such goods or services are to be indicated, in respective columns. \n3.", + "3. In Part \u2013III, the Lump -sum amount of fund received from the political party or others or the candidate\u2019s own funds, \nshould be mentioned date wise. In all such cases such amounts are required to be first deposited in the bank \naccount of the candidate, opened for election expenses. \n4. Each page of the Abstract Statement should be signed by the candidate \n \n \n \n(Revised by the Com mission vide its letter no. 76/ Virtual Campaign /EEPS/20 22, dated 15th \nJanuary, 2022 , placed at Annexure -F9) \n231", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E4.txt\nCommission \u2019s Order No. 76/95/JS -II, dated 10th April, 1995 regarding language in which the accounts of election expenses may be filed by the contesting candidates\nAnnexure -E4 \n \nElection Commission's order No. 76/95/J.S.II dated 10.04.199 5 \n \nORDE R \n \nSubject: Language in which the accoun ts of election expenses may be filed by the contesting \ncand idates. \n \n1. The question of language in which a contesting candidate can file the return of \naccount of election expenses under section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, \n1951 h as been examined by the Commission. \n2. All statutory documents and forms under the election law are printed and made available in \nthe local approved languages.", + "2. All statutory documents and forms under the election law are printed and made available in \nthe local approved languages. Candidates and others are permitted to file \nmiscellaneous petitions and representations in local languages. These documents are not rejected on \ngrounds of their not being in English or Hindi. \n3. It would be unjust to reject an election expen ses return lodged by a candidate on the \nground of its not being in English or Hindi in view of the fact that the cand idates who are not well \nversed in these languages will feel deprived. If mistakes are found in returns of electi on expenses \nthe same may be ascribed to lack of knowledge of English or Hindi. \n4. Apart from the manda tory provision that all statutory documents and forms shall be \nprepared in local approved languages, the Commission also directs the Chief Electoral Officers \nin its various important orders and directions to get them translated into local languages if those orders \nor directions are meant for wide publicity and circulation among the politica l parties, candidates and \npublic in the State.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E4.txt\nCommission \u2019s Order No. 76/95/JS -II, dated 10th April, 1995 regarding language in which the accounts of election expenses may be filed by the contesting candidates\n5. Thus, in fairness to the contesting candidates at elections to the House of the People and the \nState Legislative Assemblies from differe nt States and Union Territories, they will be permitted to file \nreturns of election expenses in English, Hindi or the local language(s) in which the electoral rolls \nare printed.", + "It shall be responsibility of the Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers \nand Returning Officers to ensure that all the contesting cand idates get the forms/registers/extracts \nof rules relating to lodging of returns of accou nts of election expenses in the approved regional \nlanguage for electoral rolls so that no candidate may complain that he is not aware of the statutory \nrequirements relating to filing the returns of election expenses and he is able to maintain his account \nfrom day to day properly and accordingly. \n233", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure_E7.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013E7 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV Dated:15th October, 2013 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers \nof all States and UTs \n \nSub: Opening of separate bank account for election expenditure by the candidates \u2013 matter \nreg. \n \nSir/Madam, \nI am directed to state that the superintendence, direction and control of all elections to \nParliament and the Legislature of every State is vested in the Electio n Commission under \nArticle 324 of the Constitution. Reports are received that the candidates are spending \nexcessive amount in election campaign, which disturbs the level playing field and are not \nshowing correct expenses in the day to day accounts of their election expenses.", + "Reports are received that the candidates are spending \nexcessive amount in election campaign, which disturbs the level playing field and are not \nshowing correct expenses in the day to day accounts of their election expenses. Therefore, for \nmaintaining the purity of election process, facilitating maintenance of correct accounts of \nelection expenses by the candidates and a lso for their proper monitoring, the Election \nCommission of India hereby issues the foll owing instructions: \n(i) In order to facilitate monitoring of election expenditure, each candidate is \nrequired to open a separate bank account exclusively for the purpose of election \nexpenditure. This account can be opened any time only for the purpo se of election, not \nlater than one day before the date on which the candidate files his nomination papers. \nThe Account Number of this bank account shall be communicated by t he candidate in \nwriting to the Returning Officer (RO) of the constituency at the time of filing of his \nnomination. Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions.", + "Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions. \n(ii) The bank account can be opene d either in the name of the candidate or in the \njoint name with his election agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The said", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure_E7.txt\n_ \nnomination. Wherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated \nthe bank account number, the RO shall issue a notice to each such candidate to comply \nwith the Commission\u2019s instructions. \n(ii) The bank account can be opene d either in the name of the candidate or in the \njoint name with his election agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The said \nbank account should not be opened i n the joint name with any family member of the \ncandidate or any other person, if he/she is not the election agent of the candidate. \n \n237 (iii) The bank account can be opened anywhere in the state. The accounts can also \nbe opened in any of the banks including the co -operative banks or in the post offices. \nThe existing bank account of the candida te should not be used for this purpose as it \nhas to be a separate bank account for election purpose.", + "The accounts can also \nbe opened in any of the banks including the co -operative banks or in the post offices. \nThe existing bank account of the candida te should not be used for this purpose as it \nhas to be a separate bank account for election purpose. \n(iv) All election expenditure shall be made by the candidate, only from this bank \naccount. All expenses to be incurred by the candidate on electioneering shall be \ndeposited in this bank account, irrespective of its source of funding including \ncandidate\u2019s own fund. A self -certified copy of the statement of this bank account shall \nbe submitted by the candidate to the DEO along with the statement of the accou nt of \nelection expenditure as required to be filed within a period of 30 days from the date of \ndeclaration of results. \n (v) The candidate(s) shall incur his/her electi on expenses by crossed account \npayee cheque, or draft or by RTGS/NEFT from the bank acco unt opened for election \npurpose. However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs.", + "However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs. 20,000/ -* during the entire process of \nelection, then such expenditure can be incurred in cash, by w ithdrawing it from the \nsaid bank account. \n(vi) The candidate(s)is required to deposit the entire amount meant for election", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure_E7.txt\n_ \npurpose. However, if the amount payable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for \nany item of expenditure, does not exceed Rs. 20,000/ -* during the entire process of \nelection, then such expenditure can be incurred in cash, by w ithdrawing it from the \nsaid bank account. \n(vi) The candidate(s)is required to deposit the entire amount meant for election \nexpenses in the said bank account and all their election expenses are to be incurred \nonly from the said account. \n(vii) The cand idate(s)is also required to ensure that neither their agents and their \nfollowers nor they themselves carry cash exceeding Rs.50,000/ - in the constituency \nduring election process, as per direction of Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court in case of Election \nCommission Vs. Bhagyoday Jan Parishad and Ors. (SLP No. CC 20906/2012).", + "Bhagyoday Jan Parishad and Ors. (SLP No. CC 20906/2012). \n(viii) It is hereby clarified that if any election expenses are incurred without routing \nit through the said bank account or not by way of cheque or draft or RTGS/NEFT, as \nmentioned in para (v) abo ve, it will be treated that the candidate has not maintained \nthe accounts in the manner, prescribed by the Commission. \n(ix) The DEOs shall issue suitable instruction to all the banks or post offices \nlocated in their districts to ensure that they open dedi cated counters for election \npurpose to facilitate prompt service to the candidates in opening of bank accounts. The \n238 banks shall also allow withdrawals and deposits from the said account on priority \nbasis during the election period.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure_E7.txt\n_ \n2. I am directed to req uest you to bring it to the notice of all candidates, election \nofficials and all concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2. \n239", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E8.txt\nCommission`s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II, dated 9th June, 2015 regarding donation etc., received from any person, entity or political party for the purpose of election campaign during election\nAnnexure -E8 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II Dated: 9th June, 2015 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States and UTs \n \nSubject : Donations etc., received by candidates from any person, entity or political party \nfor the purpose of election campaign during election - regarding \nSir/Madam, \n The Commission vide its instruction No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.IV dt.", + "15.10.2013 has p rescribed that each candidate shall open a separate bank account for \nelection campaign purposes, through which all amounts meant for campaign expenses will \nbe routed. The Commission has also issued instruction No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 \ndt.29.08.2014 to the political parties, for making all payments to the candidates by account \ntransfer and not in cash. \n2. It has come to the notice of the Commission that apart from political parties, \ncandidates also often receive large donations or loan in cash during election process from \nother persons or entities for their election campaign expenses. In so far as political parties \nare concerned, they are required to declare the do nations received in excess of twenty \nthousand rupees, before the Election Commission, as per the provisions of section 29 C of \nthe R. P. Act, 1951 for claiming tax relief under I. T. Act, 1961.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E8.txt\nCommission`s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II, dated 9th June, 2015 regarding donation etc., received from any person, entity or political party for the purpose of election campaign during election\n3. In keeping with the above instructions, the Commission hereby directs that in the \ninterest of transparency and accountability, the candidate(s) sha ll also not receive any \ndonation or loan in cash, in excess of Rs. 20,000/ -* from a single person or entity during the \nelection process and all donations/loans in exces s of Rs. 20,000/ -* shall be received by the \ncandidate by A/c payee cheque or draft or by account transfer and the candidate(s) shall \nmaintain the full name and address of such persons/entities, which shall be mentioned in \nrelevant columns of day -to-day accounts and the abstract statement of election expenditure. \n4.", + "4. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all candidates, political parties, DEOs, \nExpenditure Observers and officials concerned. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K. Rudola) \nSECRETARY \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. I, dated 19th February, 2018 regarding election expenditure limit in adjourned poll for death of a candidate\nAnnexure -E9 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan , Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. I Dated: 19th February, 2018 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \nTripura \nAgartala \n \nSubject: - General Election to Tripura Legislative Assembly, 2018 -Election Ex penditure Limit \nin adjourned poll for death of a candidate -Reg. \nSir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s notification no.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s notification no. 492/TP -LA/2018, dated \n15.02.2018 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited and to clarify that as per section 77 of the R. \nP. Act, 1 951, the candidates already contesting the election and the newly nominated CPI(M) \ncandidate for 19 -Charilam AC have to maintain their accounts of election expenses from the \ndate of filing their nomination up to the date of declaration of result of 19 -Char ilam AC as \nper the schedule notified by the Commission vide its aforesaid notification dated 15.02.2018. \nAs per Rule 90 of C. E. Rules, 1961, maximum limit of election expenditure for all the \ncandidates already in the fray and the newly nominated CPI(M) ca ndidate for 19 -Charilam \nAC is Rs. 20 Lakh. \n2.", + "As per Rule 90 of C. E. Rules, 1961, maximum limit of election expenditure for all the \ncandidates already in the fray and the newly nominated CPI(M) ca ndidate for 19 -Charilam \nAC is Rs. 20 Lakh. \n2. The candidates already contesting in 19 -Charilam AC will continue maintaining their \naccounts of election expenses as they are maintaining from the date of filing their nomination \nup to declaration of result of 19-Charilam AC. \n3. Whereas, the newly nominated candidate of CPI(M) will maintain his accounts of election \nexpenses from the date of filing his nomination up to declara tion of result of 19 -Charilam \nAC. \n4. You are requested to bring this to the notice of co ncerned DEO, RO, other election \nauthorities, Expenditure Observer, candidates and political parties urgently. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. VII, dated 23rd March, 2018 regarding requirement of submission of account of election expenses u/s 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 in case of demise of a contesting candidate\nAnnexure -E10 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 7 6/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. VII Dated: 23rd March, 2018 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer \nTripura \nAgartala \n \nSubject: - Clarification reg arding signature by the candidate himself in the Affidavit in case of \ndeath case -Reg. \nSir, \n With reference to your letter no.", + "Sir, \n With reference to your letter no. F.19 (60) -CEO/EEM/GEN/2017 -18, dated 18th \nMarch, 2018, I am directed to state that there is no in use for presume the case of accounts in \nevent of death of a candidate and hence the requirement of Section 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 \nwill cease to be applicable in the case of Khagendra Jamatia, who was a contesting candidate \nat 29 -Kirshnapur Assembly Constituency (ST) on Trip ura Legislative Assembly Election, -\n2018. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRE TARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E11.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2018/EEPS, dated 12th November, 2018 instruction regarding revision of threshold Election Expenditure/Donation through cash transaction in a single day by the Candidates/Political Parties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc.\nAnnexure -E11 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 12th November, 2018 \nTo \n1. The Chief Electoral Officers o f all States and UTs. \n2. The President/General Secretary of all Political Parties \n3.", + "76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 12th November, 2018 \nTo \n1. The Chief Electoral Officers o f all States and UTs. \n2. The President/General Secretary of all Political Parties \n3. The Treasurer of all Political Parties \n \nSubject: - Revision of threshold Election Expend iture/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political Pa rties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) \nby cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc. \u2013 Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM, \ndated 7th April. 2011, letter No. 76/Instructions/2013 /EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 15th October, \n2013, letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 9th June, 2015 and letter No.", + "2011, letter No. 76/Instructions/2013 /EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 15th October, \n2013, letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 9th June, 2015 and letter No. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29thAugust/1 9th November, 2014 (copies enclosed) \nissued under Article 324 of the Constitution wherei n it has been stated that the maximum \namount for incurring expenditure in cash is Rs. 20,000/ -. The threshold of Rs. 20,000/ - for \nincurring of election expenditure by crossed account payee cheque, bank draft or by \nRTGS/NEFT has been revisited by the Comm ission having regard amendment made in \nSection 40 A (3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with effect from 1st April, 2017. It has been \ndecided that henceforth all electio n expenditure/donation either by/to Candidate(s) or \nPolitical Parties exceeding Rs.", + "It has been \ndecided that henceforth all electio n expenditure/donation either by/to Candidate(s) or \nPolitical Parties exceeding Rs. 10,0 00/- (Ten Thousand) in all the situations covered in the \nafore -mentioned letters shall be incurred by crossed account payee cheque, or draft or by \nRTGS/NEFT or any other electronic mode linked with bank account of the Candidate opened \nfor election purpose or by Political Party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E11.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2018/EEPS, dated 12th November, 2018 instruction regarding revision of threshold Election Expenditure/Donation through cash transaction in a single day by the Candidates/Political Parties above Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc.\n2. Accordingly, the figure/word mentioned as Rs. 20,000/ - in Para (1) of the \nCommission`s letter no. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM dated 7th April 2011, Para(v) of letter \nno. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV dated 15th October 2013, Para (3) of letter no. 76 \n/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.", + "76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV dated 15th October 2013, Para (3) of letter no. 76 \n/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II dated 9th June 2015, Para (iv) of the letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 29th August 2014 and Para (5) of letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 dated 19th November 2014 shall be substitu ted with word and \nfigure Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) . \n243 3. The instruction of the Commission shall come into effect prospectively from the date \nof issue of the letter. I n those cases, where elections have been announced by the \nCommission, the instruction ma y immediately be brought to the notice of the Returning \nOfficers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake holders. \n4. This also disposes of the CEO, Rajasthan letter no.", + "I n those cases, where elections have been announced by the \nCommission, the instruction ma y immediately be brought to the notice of the Returning \nOfficers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake holders. \n4. This also disposes of the CEO, Rajasthan letter no. \nPA.3(1)(2)I/Aaykar/Nirva./2018/8348, dated 24th Octo ber, 2018. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \nNote: - Please refer Annexure -D7, E7, E8, F4 and F6.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E12.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2018/EEPS, dated 30th November, 2018 clarification regarding revision of threshold Election Expenditure /Donation through cash transaction in a single day by the Candidates/Political Parties above Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc.\nAnnexure -E12 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirva chan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2018/\u00c9EPS Dated: 30th November, 2018 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nall States and UTs \n \nSubject: - Revision of threshold Election Expenditure/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political P arties above Rs.", + "10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) by \ncheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc. -Clarification -Regarding. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commis sion\u2019s letter of even number dated 12th \nNovember, 2018* regarding incurring of election expenditure by the candidate(s) and \npolitical parties exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) by crossed account payee cheque, or \ndraft or by RTGS/NEFT or any other electronic mode linked with the bank account opened \nby the candidates for election purpose. A clarification has been sought as to whether this \namount can be incurred by the candidate(s)/parties in a single day or multiple days or during \nthe entire election proc ess to/from a single person/entity or multiple persons/entities. \n2. In partial modifica tion of the Commission\u2019s earlier letter dated 12th November, 2018, \nit is hereby stated that expenditure exceeding Rs.", + "2. In partial modifica tion of the Commission\u2019s earlier letter dated 12th November, 2018, \nit is hereby stated that expenditure exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - (Ten Thousand) in connection with \nan election, consisting of a single transaction or an aggregate of transactions, entered into \nwith a single person/entity during the entire poll period shall not be incurred by a \ncandidate/political party unless the payment in respect of the same is made by way o f an \naccount payee cheque or draft on a bank or account payee bank draft or by RTGS/NEFT or \nany other electronic mode linked to the bank account of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E12.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2018/EEPS, dated 30th November, 2018 clarification regarding revision of threshold Election Expenditure /Donation through cash transaction in a single day by the Candidates/Political Parties above Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or other electronic mode etc.\n3. Further, it is stated that in respect of donations/contributions in cash received by the \ncandidates from a single entity/person in a single or multiple transactions shall not ex ceed to \nRs. 10,000/ -. However, in the case of political parties the receipt from \ndonations/contributions shall continue to be governed by the existing provisions of Sec tion \n29C of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n4.", + "10,000/ -. However, in the case of political parties the receipt from \ndonations/contributions shall continue to be governed by the existing provisions of Sec tion \n29C of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n4. You are requested to bring the above mentioned clar ification to the notice of the \nReturning Officers, Expenditure Observers, Political Parties, Candidates and all other stake -\nholders. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \n UNDER SECRETARY \nCopy to: - The President/General Secretary/Treasurers of all Political Parties. \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure - E11. \n245", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F1.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F1 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions /2010 Dated: 20th October 2010 \nTo \n The President/General Secretary, \n All Recognized National and State Political Parties \n \nSubject: Measures taken by Election Commissi on to curb use of money power during \nelections regarding. \nSir/Madam, \nInstanc es are reported to Commission and also in Media that cash, liquor and \nseveral utility items are being used in a clandestine manner during the process of elections for \nbringing in fluence on the voters. Such distribution of cash, liquor or any other item for \ngratification of the voters is bribery and is punishable under Indian Penal Code. It is also \ncorrupt practice under R . P. Act, 1951. \n2.", + "Such distribution of cash, liquor or any other item for \ngratification of the voters is bribery and is punishable under Indian Penal Code. It is also \ncorrupt practice under R . P. Act, 1951. \n2. During the Commission\u2019s meeting with all political parties, held on 4th October 2010 \nthe use of money power during elec tions was discussed and the Commission\u2019s instructions to \nmonitor elect ion expenditure during general election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar \nwere welcomed by all the partie s. (Copies of Commission\u2019s instructions are available on the \nwebsite: www.eci.gov.in .) \n3. To curb the incidence of such offences the Commission has issued instructions to the \nLaw Enforcement Agencies to form flyin g squads to keep watch over distribution of cash, \nliquor and other items in th e constituencies during the election process and seize the said \nitems. The services of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department have also been \nrequisitioned to keep vig il over movement of cash through Airports, major Railway Stations, \nHotels, Far m Houses, Financial Brokers and Hawala Agents.", + "The services of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department have also been \nrequisitioned to keep vig il over movement of cash through Airports, major Railway Stations, \nHotels, Far m Houses, Financial Brokers and Hawala Agents. The Commission has also \nadvised the candidates to open separate bank accounts for their election expenses and to \nmake all election expenses through the said bank accounts.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F1.txt\n_ \n4. It is needless to point out that a ny fund provided by the party to its candidates for \nelection purpose a re required to be reflected in the day to day accounts of election \nexpenditure of the candidate and the part ies are also required to maintain and lodge the \naccounts before the Commission after the election is over. \n253 \n 5. In order to maintain the purity of elections and in particular to bring transparency in \nthe process of elections it is advised that political part ies avoid transactions in cash and \nshould instruct their office bearers, offic ials, agents and candidates not to carry huge cash \nduring the on -going process of elections. \n6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (Anuj Jaipuriar) \n Secretary \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs wit h request to bring it to notice of all concerned. \n2.", + "6. Kindly acknowledge receipt. \n Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (Anuj Jaipuriar) \n Secretary \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs wit h request to bring it to notice of all concerned. \n2. Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, New Delhi -110001 \n3. Director General of Income Tax (Inv), B.C Patel Mar g, Patna -800001 for necessary action. \n254", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F2.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F2 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF IN DIA \nNRIVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI 110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS Date: 9th February 2012 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n1. Punjab \n2. Uttar Pradesh \n3. Uttarakhand \n4. Manipur \n5. Goa \n \nSub:- General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, \nUttarakhand, Manipur and Goa-2012-Addition of expenditure on travelling by \nAircrafts/Helicopter by contesting candidate and star campaigners after the date of \npoll-Reg.", + "Sir/Madam, \n \nInstances have been reported by the Media that many contesting candidates, including \nstar campaigners of the political parties, use Aircrafts/Helicopters after the date of poll and \nclarifications h ave been sought by various political parties regarding expenditure on \nsuch travel. In the subject matter, it is clarified as under:- \n(i) The expenses after the poll and before the date of counting, which can be said to be in \nconnection with the election shall alone be accounted for by the candidates as per section 77 \nof the Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n(ii) Therefore, after the poll, the expenses on travel of a Star Campaigner or a candidate \n(not connected with his election) shall not be added to any candidate. If the Star \nCampaigner/Candidate visits his constituency, where he has contested the election, the \ntravel expenses within the constituency for overseeing the counting arrangements \nbefore, or on, the date of counting shall be added to his account. The travel expenses outside \nthe constituency will not be added to his account.", + "The travel expenses outside \nthe constituency will not be added to his account. \n(iii) If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his \nconstituency, the said expense shall be shown by the political party in the accounts \nsubmitted to the Commission within 75 days of the completion of election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F2.txt\n_ \n2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to inform all the District Election Officers as \nwell as the political parties in the state. \n \nYours faithfully \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMA R) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \nCopy to : All National Parties for information \n255", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F4.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 regarding transparency guidelines and accountability in Party Funds\nAnnexure - F4 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -11000 1 \nNo.76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 Dated: 29th August, 2014 \n \nTo \n1. The President/General Secretary of all Political parties. \n2. The Treasurer of all Political parties. \n \nSubject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure mat ter \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \nUnder Article 324 of the Constitution, Election Commission of India is vested with \nthe responsi bility to conduct free and fair elections.", + "Subject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure mat ter \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \nUnder Article 324 of the Constitution, Election Commission of India is vested with \nthe responsi bility to conduct free and fair elections. Concerns have been expressed in various \nquarters that money power is disturbing the lev el playing field and vitiating the purity of \nelections. To curb the abuse of money power during elections, the Election Commission has \nissued several instructions in the past to the candidates and political parti es from time to time. \n2. It is desirable f or the political parties to observe transparency and accountability in \nrespect of funds raised and expenditure incurred, both during elections and in other times. \nFurther, in the interest of conduct of free and fair elections it is necessary and expedient to \nprovide guidelines for bringing transparency and accountability with regard to fund of \npolitical parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F4.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 regarding transparency guidelines and accountability in Party Funds\n3. In order to formulate the guidelines, the Commission sought \ncomment/suggestions/inputs from all rec ognized political parties. While most of t hese parties \nsupported the issue of transparency guidelines, some other had a different view. Having \nregard to the suggestio ns received from the political parties and in the interest of purity of \nelection proces s, the Commission hereby issues the followin g guidelines under Article 324 of \nthe Constitution, to bring transparency and accountability in funding of political parties: - \n(i) Provision (a) to Section 13A of Income Tax Act 1961, inter -alia, provides that \npolitical party shall keep and maintain such boo ks of accounts and other documents as would \nenable proper deduction of its income there from.", + "Accordingly, it is required th at (a) the \n279 treasurer of the political party or such person as authorized by the party, besides ensuring \nmaintenance of the accounts at all Sate and lower levels, shall maintain consolidated accounts \nat the central party Head Quarters as required under the aforesaid provision, (b) the accounts \nso maintained by him/her shall conform to the guid ance note on Accounting and Auditing of \npolitical parties, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and (c) the \nAnnual Accounts shall be audite d and certified by the qualified practicing Chartered \nAccountants. \n(ii) The Commission has amended the requirements for registration of a new political \nparty w.e.f. 8th October 2010, which inter -alia, require a party to submit a copy of its audited \nannual accounts. Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear.", + "Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear. \n(iii) The provisions of Section 80GGB and 80GGC of I.T. Act 1961, inte r-alia, state that", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F4.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 regarding transparency guidelines and accountability in Party Funds\nannual accounts. Accordingly, in order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit \nto the Commission or to such authority as ment ioned in para (vi) below, a copy of the audited \nAnnual Accounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st October ** of each \nyear. \n(iii) The provisions of Section 80GGB and 80GGC of I.T. Act 1961, inte r-alia, state that \nno deduction shall be all owed on the contributions made in cash by any person or company to \na political party. Accordingly, the political party shall maintain name and address of all such \nindividuals, companies or entities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by th e \npublic only during its public rallies.", + "Accordingly, the political party shall maintain name and address of all such \nindividuals, companies or entities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by th e \npublic only during its public rallies. Further, any amount/donation received in cash, shall be \nduly accounted in relevant account books and deposited in the Party\u2019s bank account within a \nweek of its receipt. However, the Party can retain a reasonable a mount required for day to \nday functioning of the Party and for defraying the cash expenses. \n(iv) Section 40A(3) of Income Tax Act, 1961, provides that all payments exceeding \nRs.20,000/ -* by any business entity to a person in a day are required to be made by account \npayee cheque/draft, except the exempted category as provided in Rule 6 DD of Income Tax \nRules, 1962.", + "Similarly, if a party is incurring any expenditure, it shall ensure that no payment \nin excess of Rs.20 ,000/-* is made in a day to any person or co mpany or entity in cash, except \nwhere (a) the payment is made in a village or town, which is not served by a bank; or (b) the \n280 payment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash pay ment is required under any statute. \n(v) Section 77(3) of the R.P. Act, 1951 provides for a ceiling of election expenditure for a \ncandidate. Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F4.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 regarding transparency guidelines and accountability in Party Funds\n280 payment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash pay ment is required under any statute. \n(v) Section 77(3) of the R.P. Act, 1951 provides for a ceiling of election expenditure for a \ncandidate. Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates \nfor their election expenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any \npayment in this regard by the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque \nor draft or through bank account transfer and not in cash.", + "Therefore, if the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates \nfor their election expenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any \npayment in this regard by the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque \nor draft or through bank account transfer and not in cash. \n(vi) While the recognized political parties shall f ile all reports, namely, the contribution \nreports in Form 24A, the audited Annual Accounts as certified by the Chartered Acco untants, \nreferred to in para 3 (i) above, and the Election Expenditure Statements, with the Election \nCommission of India, the unrec ognized parties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral \nOfficer (CEO) of the respective states (i.e. the state where the party Head Quarters is \nsituated) in the prescribed time and manner.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F4.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 regarding transparency guidelines and accountability in Party Funds\n4. The above guidel ines shall apply to all political parties w ith effect from 1st October \n2014. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(MALAY MALLICK) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \n \nCopy to: \n1. All CEOs with request to bring it to the notic e of all political parties of their \nrespective states. \n2. The Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, New Delhi for making \nrelevant rules for the political parties. \n3. The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, \nIndrapr astha Marg, Post Box No.7100, New Delhi \u2013 110022, for incorporating the \npoints in the Guidance note on political parties.", + "3. The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, \nIndrapr astha Marg, Post Box No.7100, New Delhi \u2013 110022, for incorporating the \npoints in the Guidance note on political parties. \n \nNote:- *Please refer Annexure -E11 & E12 \n \n**Please refer Annexure -F10 \n\n \n281", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F5.txt\n_ \nAnnexure \u2013F5 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sada n, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \nNo.76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014 Dated: 14th October, 2014 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll States and U T\u2019s. \n \nSubject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure - submission of reports by unrecognized political parties \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer the Commission\u2019s letter of even No.", + "Subject: Guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and election \nexpenditure - submission of reports by unrecognized political parties \u2013 regarding. \n \nSir/Madam, \n \n I am directed to refer the Commission\u2019s letter of even No. dated 29th August, 2014 o n \nthe subject cited and to state the recognized political p arties shall file all reports, namely, (a) \nthe contribution reports in Form 24A, (b) the Audited Annual Accounts, with Auditor report \nand (c) the Election Expenditure Statements, wi th the Election Commission of India and the \nunrecognized parties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) of the \nrespective states (i.e. the state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time \nand manner. The above m entioned guidelin es are applicable to all political parties with effect \nfrom 1st October, 2014. (Copy enclosed) \n 2.", + "the state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time \nand manner. The above m entioned guidelin es are applicable to all political parties with effect \nfrom 1st October, 2014. (Copy enclosed) \n 2. In view of the above I am directed to request you to bring it to the notice of all such \nunrecognized political parties having their Head Qua rters/official address for correspondence \nin the state, as per the Commissi on\u2019s Symbol Order notification, to submit the requisite reports \nin the office of the CEO. (A copy of the Commission\u2019s Symbol Order Notification dated \n10.03.2014, amendment notifica tion dated 16.09. 2014 and letter No. 56/2014/PPS -II dated \n26.09.14 are enclo sed herewith for ready reference).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F5.txt\n_ \n10.03.2014, amendment notifica tion dated 16.09. 2014 and letter No. 56/2014/PPS -II dated \n26.09.14 are enclo sed herewith for ready reference). \n 3. On receipt of the reports from the State level unrecognized political parties, the \nfollowing procedure shall be followed by CEO office: \n(i) Scanned copies of the contribution reports, Annual audited accounts and \nStatements of election expenditure shall be uploaded on the websites of CEOs of \nthe respective states, within 3 days of receipt of the same for viewing by the \npublic.", + "This should be do ne under the head ing \u201cReports and Accounts \nstatements of State level Politic al parties\u201d, with links from \u201ccurrent news.\u201d \n(ii) The list of reports/statements filed by the unrecognized political parties shall be \ncompiled and uploaded on the CEO\u2019s website with in 24 hrs of the due date, as \nper proforma enclosed herewith (Annexure - A, B, C). The list shall be \nperiodically updated by the CEO office, within 3 days of receipt \nstatement/report from any political party. The status report should have links to \nthe scan ned copy of the c oncerned party\u2019s report/statements. \n(iii) The last dates fo r filling of reports/statements by political parties are as under: \n1. Contribution reports - 30th September every year or such date, as extended by \nCBDT, for filing Income Tax Return.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F5.txt\n_ \n2. Annual Audited account - 31st October every year. * \n282 3. Statement of election expe nditure - within 75 days of completion of \nAssembly election and 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n(iv) In case of default in filling the reports/statements, it should be brought to the \nnotice of the political parties concerned, by writing a lette r to that effect and the \nletter should also be put on the website of CEO. \n(v) A copy of the contribution report shall be forwarded to the Principal Chief \nCommissioner of Income Tax of the state concerned mentioning the date of \nsubmission of such report by the political party. The parties which have not \nsubmitted the contribution report in time shall be processed by the Income Tax \nDepartment, for denial of tax benefit in accordance with Section - 29 C of the \nR.P. Act. 1951.", + "The parties which have not \nsubmitted the contribution report in time shall be processed by the Income Tax \nDepartment, for denial of tax benefit in accordance with Section - 29 C of the \nR.P. Act. 1951. \n(vi) The contribution report shall also be forwarded to Ministry of Home Affairs, \nGovernment of India for scrutiny and action by that Ministry about any donation \nreceived from foreign sources, as defined under claus e (j) of Section 2 of \nForeign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. \n \nYours f aithfully, \n \n \nSd/- \n(MALAY MALLICK) \n UNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to: \n \nDirector (IT) to facilitate the proposed changes in the website of CEO\u2019s and ECI. \n \n \n* Please refer Annexure -F10 Annexure - A \nStatus of filing Contribution report by the unrecognized parties \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(name of the \nrespective state/UT) for the financial year\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDue date for filing report \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. No.", + "Name of \nthe Part y Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due \ndate Filed after du e date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nContribution \namount \nshown \n(In Rupees) Date of \nfiling Total \nContribution \nAmount \nShown \n(In Rupees) \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F5.txt\n_ \nDue date for filing report \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. No. Name of \nthe Part y Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due \ndate Filed after du e date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nContribution \namount \nshown \n(In Rupees) Date of \nfiling Total \nContribution \nAmount \nShown \n(In Rupees) \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6 \n \n \n \n \nN.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of t he report submitted by the political party \nare provided. \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n-Annexure - B \nStatus of filing Annual Audit Report by the unrecognized parties having head quarters/office address \nin\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Signature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n-Annexure - B \nStatus of filing Annual Audit Report by the unrecognized parties having head quarters/office address \nin\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(name of the respective state/UT) for the financial year 20\u2026\u2026 \nDue date for filing Annual Audit Repo rt \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters \n/ Office \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Re\nmar\nks Date of \nfiling Total Receipt \n(In Rupees) Total \nExpend\niture Date of \nfiling Total \nReceipt \n(In \nRupees) Total \nExpen\nditure \n1 2 3 4(a) 4(b) 4(c) 5(a) 5(b) 5(c) 6 \n \n \nN.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the political \nparty are provided.", + ": In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the political \nparty are provided. \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer \n \n \n \n-Annexure - C \nStatus of filing Election Expenditure Statement for General Election to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 20 \u2026\u2026.. \nDue date for filing Expenditure Statement \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \n \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters / \nOffice \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n Date of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure_F5.txt\n_ \nDue date for filing Expenditure Statement \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \nList Prepared on Date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026... \n \nS. \nNo. Name \nof the \nParty Head \nQuarters / \nOffice \nAddress Filed on or before due date Filed after due date Remarks \nDate of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n Date of \nfiling Total \nExpenditure \n(In Rupees) \n \n1 2 3 4 (a) 4(b) 5 (a) 5(b) 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n N.B.: In column 4(a) and 5(a) the links to the scanned copy of the report submitted by the \npolitical party are provided. \n \nSignature \nDate: Chief Electoral Officer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 19th November 2014 clarification regarding of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by ECI on 29th August, 2014.\nAnnexure - F6 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013 Dated: 19th November, 2014 \n \nTo \n1. The President/ General Secretary \nof all political parties \n2. The Treasurers of all Pol itical Parties \n \nSubject: Clarification of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by Election \nCommission of India on 29.08.2014 - matter reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nKindly refer to Co mmission\u2019s letter No.", + "The Treasurers of all Pol itical Parties \n \nSubject: Clarification of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by Election \nCommission of India on 29.08.2014 - matter reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nKindly refer to Co mmission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013 dated 29.08.2014, \nwherein the Commission issued transparency guidelines for the political parties invoking Article 324 \nof the constitution. Representations have been received from a few parties raising dou bt about the \npowers of the Commission and asking for clarifications on certain issues. After considering the \nrepresentations, the following issues are hereby clarified: \n1. Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Commission has plenary powers and also sacred duty, \nto conduct free and fair elections in the country. O f late, the increasing use of Black money in \nelection campaigns has been noticed and is causing serious concern all around. The use of black \nmoney in elections disturbs the level playing field and vitiates the purity of election process.", + "O f late, the increasing use of Black money in \nelection campaigns has been noticed and is causing serious concern all around. The use of black \nmoney in elections disturbs the level playing field and vitiates the purity of election process. \nTherefore, there was need to issue the transparency guidelines, in order to protect the purity of \nelection process and for conduct of free and fair elections, as enshrined in the Constitution. There was \nlegal vacuum in this area, whi ch can be filled by the Election Commi ssion of India as held by the \nHon\u2019ble Supreme Court in Mohinder Singh Gill vs CEC (AIR 1978 SC 851).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 19th November 2014 clarification regarding of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by ECI on 29th August, 2014.\n2. The guidelines have been framed after due consultation with all recognized polit ical parties. The \nlawful instructions, thus issued by the Commissio n under Article 324, are binding on all political \nparties and their violations shall affect the transparency of election process which is the bedrock of a \ndemocracy. \n3. The instruction to political parties to file Annual Audited Accounts with the Commi ssion is \nessential for maintaining transparency in the functioning of political parties, which is an essential \ningredient for conduct of free and fair election.", + "3. The instruction to political parties to file Annual Audited Accounts with the Commi ssion is \nessential for maintaining transparency in the functioning of political parties, which is an essential \ningredient for conduct of free and fair election. The direction to maintain the name and address of the \nindividuals, companies and entities maki ng donations to the political parties is intended to ensure that \nno funds are received by the political parties from prohibited sources as stipulated in section 29B of \nthe R.P. Act 1951. H owever, the Commission is ali ve to the practice of raising funds by political \nparties through hundi/bucket collection in public meetings/rallies, where it is not possible to record \nthe name and address of the donors. Therefore, the Commission has exempted such collections from \nthe ambit of the above instruction. In case o f all donations other than those raised through \nhundi/bucket collection in a public meeting/rally, the record of name and address of each donor has to \nbe maintained by the political party, as is done by all other socia l/civil society/organizations. \n286 4.", + "286 4. The cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period of \n10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses. It is clarified that \nthe total amount of cash in hand of a registered poli tical party for the purpose of defraying its day -to-\nday expenses shall not normally exceed the average monthly cash expenditure of the party during the \nlast financial year.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 19th November 2014 clarification regarding of transparency guidelines for the political parties issued by ECI on 29th August, 2014.\n5. All poli tical parties are required to submit their election expenditure sta tement before the ECI \nwithin 75 days of assembly election or 90 days of Lok Sabha elections as stipulated by the Election \nCommission of India in pursuance of the order of the Hon. Supreme Court and it is thus required that \nthe parties file their true and c orrect statement of their election expenses within the stipulated time \nlimit.", + "Supreme Court and it is thus required that \nthe parties file their true and c orrect statement of their election expenses within the stipulated time \nlimit. Since all the political parties and candidates are having bank accounts and also the banks have \nextended servi ces to foster inclusiveness, all parties shall make payments in exc ess of Rs.20,000/ -* to \na person or entity on a single day by account payee cheque or draft or by account transfer excepting \nthe payments, mentioned in para (IV) of the said Transparency Gu idelines. This will help in curbing \nexcessive flow of cash during e lections and will bring in transparency in the election expenditure of \nthe parties. \n6. It has been the endeavour of the Commission to maintain level playing field for all political \nparties and all candidates durin g elections. In the interest of con duct of free and fair elections, all \nparties are required to follow the transparency guidelines issued by the Commission, and violation of \nlawful direction of the Commission may entail act ion, as envisaged under para 16A of the Election \nSymbols (Reservati on and Allotment) Order, 1968.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Malay Mallick) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure -E11 and E1 2.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 instruction regarding filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political parties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections\nAnnexure -F7 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan , Ashoka Road, New Delhi -1100 01 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 8th September, 2015 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officer of \nAll States/UTs \n \nSub:- Filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political \nparties within 30 days of declaration o f results of elections -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to forward herewith copy of the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir, \nI am directed to forward herewith copy of the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015, regarding filing o f a part \nelection expenditure statement attributed to the candidate s by political parties within 30 days \nof declaration of results of elections, with the request to bring it to the notice of All Political \nParties in your State/UT. A copy of the communicat ion sent to the party may be sent to the \nCommission for its referenc e and record. \n2. You are further requested that election expenditure of the unrecognized parties \nattributed to the candidates and filed within 30 days of declaration of results shall be pu t on \nthe website of CEO withi n 3 days of receipt. It may be noted t hat instructions regarding filing \nof election expenditure by the Political Parties as mentioned in the Commission`s letter no. \n76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 and letter no.", + "It may be noted t hat instructions regarding filing \nof election expenditure by the Political Parties as mentioned in the Commission`s letter no. \n76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 and letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013,dated 29th August, 2014 shall continue as it is. \n3. Kindly acknowledge the receipt. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (AVINASH KUMAR) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Political Party Election Expenditure Monitoring Section and SDR Section \n \n \n \n288 ELECTIO N COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II Dated: 8th September, 2015 \nTo \nThe President/General Secretary \n1. All National Parties \n2. All State Parties", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 instruction regarding filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political parties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections\n1. All National Parties \n2. All State Parties \n3. All Un -Recognized Parties \nSub:- Filing of part election exp enditure statement attributed to candidates by political \nparties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections -Reg. \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lett er no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013, and letter no.", + "Madam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s lett er no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013, and letter no. 76/PP EMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (copies \nenclosed), and to state that the Political parties have to file their \u201cStatement of Election \nExpenditure\u201d within 75 days/90 days of comp letion of the general election to the Legislative \nAssembly/Lok S abha before the Election Commission of India (in the case of National and \nState Parties) or the Chief Electoral Officer of the State (in the case of unrecognized parties \nwhere party hea dquarte r is situated).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 instruction regarding filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political parties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections\n2. The total of the expenditure of which accoun t is to be kept under section 77 of the \nR.P. Act 1951 and which is incurred or authorised in connection with an election in a State or \nUnion Territory has been prescribed under Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. \nGenerally, the political party contributes/donates, either in cash or in kind to the candidates \nset up by them during election for their election expenditure and the candidates have to show \nsuch expenditure in their statem ents.", + "Generally, the political party contributes/donates, either in cash or in kind to the candidates \nset up by them during election for their election expenditure and the candidates have to show \nsuch expenditure in their statem ents. For the sake of transparency and reconciliation of \naccount s of political parties and candidates, and in exercise of powers vested under Article \n324 of Constitution in the Commission, it has been decided that the political parties have to \nfile (i) a part statement, in addition to (ii) the final statement of elect ion expenditure required \nto be filed by the parties as above (within 75 days/90 days of completion of the general \nelection to the Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha), in respect of the lum p sum p ayments made \nby the party to the candidate, within 30 days after declaration of results of elections to \nLegislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the format prescribed at Annexure -A, before the \nElection Commission of India (in case of National and State Parties) or the Chief Electoral \nOfficer of the State (in case of unrecogn ized parties where party headquarter is situated). \n3.", + "3. It is reiterated that election expenditure attributed to the candidates by the Political \nParties should be certified by the Char tered A ccountants, as referred to in para 3(i) of the \nCommission\u2019s let ter no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 instruction regarding filing of part election expenditure statement attributed to candidates by political parties within 30 days of declaration of results of elections\n3. It is reiterated that election expenditure attributed to the candidates by the Political \nParties should be certified by the Char tered A ccountants, as referred to in para 3(i) of the \nCommission\u2019s let ter no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289 \n4. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter.", + "76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th August, 2014 (mentioned \nabove and annexed). \n \n289 \n4. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (S. K. RUDOLA) \n SECRETARY \n \nCopy to Political Party Expenditure Monitoring Section (PPEMS) and SDR Section \nBelow is Annexure A \nName of the Party: \nWhether Recognized: ------------- (Yes Or No) \nName of the Election: \nDate of Announcement of Election: \nDate of Completion of Election: \nTotal lump sum payment(s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candidate(s) if, any authorized \nincurred by Party either in cash or by instruments like -cheque/DD/P O/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If \npolitical party makes payment(s) t o candidate(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are \nto be mentioned. \nSl. \nNo. Name of the State/No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly and /or Parl.", + "If \npolitical party makes payment(s) t o candidate(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are \nto be mentioned. \nSl. \nNo. Name of the State/No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly and /or Parl. \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Date(s) of \npayment Cash \namount \n Cheque \n/DD/PO/RT\nGS/Fund \nTransfer etc. Total \n( 5+6) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 \n1. \n2. \n3\u2026 \nGrand Total \n \nDate: \nSignature \n(Treasurer of the Political Party) \nNote: Separate annexures may b e filed for payments made /authorized by central headquarters o f \na party, or by State units.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F8.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII , dated 8th May, 2019 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party\nAnnexure -F8 \n \nELECTION COMMI SSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII Dated: 8th May, 2019 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll S tates and UTs \n \nSubject: -Revised format of Abstract Statemen t of Election Expenses for Candida tes and \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party - Regarding.", + "Madam/Sir, \n \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. II, dated 10th \nOctober, 2018 and le tter no. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol. I , dated 19th March, 2019 (copies enclosed) \nand to state that the Commission had issued FAQs regarding accounting of election expenses \non publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates (TV & Ne ws Papers) and the political \nparties (Website, TV and News Papers) thrice during the specifie d period. \n2. The Commission had issued an instruction vide its letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS /2016/Vol.", + "2. The Commission had issued an instruction vide its letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS /2016/Vol. IX, dated 13th January, 2017 [Annexure -E2 of \n\u201cCompen dium of Instructions on Electio n Expenditure Monitoring (Fe bruary, 2019)\u201d] \nregarding the format of Abstract Statement to be lodged by contesting candidates under \nsection 78 of the R. P. Act, 195 1 within 30 days of declaration of result. Having regard to \nthe FAQs mentioned above, the f ormat of Abstract Statement * of Election Expenses of \nCandidate s has been revised to incorporate the expenditure incurred by candidates in \npublication of their cri minal antecedents.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F8.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII , dated 8th May, 2019 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party\n3. Political parties are also requir ed to submit their Statement of Election Expenditure \nwithin 75 days/90 days of completion of Assembly/Lok Sabha election respectively in terms \nof the ECI letter no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 [Annexure -F2 of \n\u201cCompendium of Instructions on E lection Expenditure Monitoring (February, 2019)\u201d] before \nthe CEO (Unrecognized Parties) and b efore the ECI (Recognized Parties) in the prescribed \nformat.", + "Having regard to directions issued by the Commission in FAQs mentioned above, \nthe format ** has been r evised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by political parties for \npublication of criminal backgrounds of their candidates. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of al l contesting candidates & un -\nrecognised Political Parties in t he States/UTs in the ongoing Ge neral Elections to Lok Sabha , \nState Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and \nbye-elections, 2019 impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \n291 format only. T he same may also be brought to the notice of DEOs/ROs, Expe nditure \nObservers and other election authorities for necessary action. \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endor sed to the Commission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr.", + "Yours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F8.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII , dated 8th May, 2019 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party\n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endor sed to the Commission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JA IN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nCopy to : - \n \n1. All National and State Recognised political parties. (By Special Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK). \n3. PAs/PSs to Zonal Sr. Pr. Secy./Pr.", + "Sr. PPS/PPS/PAs/PSs to Sr. DEC (US), DEC (SS), DEC (SJ) and DEC (CBK). \n3. PAs/PSs to Zonal Sr. Pr. Secy./Pr. Secy./Secy./USs, Zonal Sections, CEMS -II, \nPPEMS, SDR, RCC. \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAI N) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \nNote: *Revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is placed \nat Annexure E2 \n \n** Revise d forma t of Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party is p laced at Annexure F3 \n \n[Guidelines of ECI on Publicity of Criminal Antecedents by Political Pa rties and Candidates\u2019 is \navailable on the ECI website www.eci.gov.in at the following link : \n \nImporta nt Instructions -Updated Guidelines on publicity of criminal ant ecedents by political parties and \ncandidates, in light of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's judgment dated 10th August, 2021 -reg.", + "and \nhttps ://eci.gov.in/files/file/13949 -updat ed-guidelines -on-publicity -of-criminal -antecedents -by-\npolitical -parties-and-candidates -in-light -of-the-honble -supreme -courts -judgment -dated -10th -august -\n2021 -reg/ ]", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th January, 2022 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party\nAnnexure -F9 \n \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022 Dated: 15th January, 2022 \n \nTo \n \nThe Chief Elec toral Officers of \nAll States and UTs \n \nSubject: Revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir , \nI am dire cted to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/ INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol.", + "Madam/Sir , \nI am dire cted to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/ INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII, dated 8th May, 201 9# (copy enclosed) \nregarding last revision of format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates \nand Statement of Election Expe nditure of Political Party and to state that keeping in view o f \nincreasing trend of Virtual Campaigning by Candidates and Political Parties in elections, the \nCommission has decided to revise the formats of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for \nCandi dates and S tatement of Election Expenditure of Political Party. \n2. The Candidates are required to submit their Abst ract Statement of Election Expenditure \nalong with their Day -to-Day Account Register required to be maintained by Candidates under \nsection 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 with the DEOs concerned under section 7 8 of the R. P. Act, \n1951 within 30 days of declaration of election results.", + "The existing format of Abstract \nStatement of Election Expenses of Candidates has been revised to incorporate the exp enditure \nincurred by Candidates in Virtual Campaigning in Sched ule 11 and Row VIII in Part II. \nRevised format * of Ab stract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is enclosed.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th January, 2022 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Statement of Election Expenditure of Political Party\n3. Political Parties are also required to submit their Statement of Elect ion Expend iture \nwithin 75 days/90 days of completion of Assemb ly/Lok Sabha elections respectively before \nthe ECI (Recognised Political Parties) and the CEOs concerned (Unrecognised Political \nParties). The existing format of Statement of Election Expenditu re of Polit ical Party has been \nrevised to incorporate the expen diture incurred by Political Parties in Virtual Campa igning in \nSchedule 24 A & 24 B, Row 5.4 (vii), Row 6.4 (vii) and Row 7G(III).", + "Revised format ** of \nStatement of Election Expenditure of Politi cal Party is enclosed. \n4. You are requested to kindly bring it to the notice of all Contesting Candidates and \nPolitical Parties impressing upon them to lodge their election expenditure in the revised \nformat only. The same may also be brought to the noti ce of DEOs, ROs, Expenditure \nObservers and other election autho rities for necessary action. \n \n293 \n5. A copy of the instruction issued in this regard may be endorsed to the Commission. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \nCopy to: - \n \n1. All National a nd State Recognised Political Parties. (By Spe cial Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PSs/PAs to SG, Sr. DEC, DECs, Sr. Pr. Secy., Directors, Pr. Secy., Secy. \n3.", + "(By Spe cial Messenger/Speed \nPost) \n2. Sr. PPS/PPS/PSs/PAs to SG, Sr. DEC, DECs, Sr. Pr. Secy., Directors, Pr. Secy., Secy. \n3. CEMS -I, II, III, IV and PPEMS \nSd/- \n(Anup Kumar Khakhlary) \nUnder Secretary \n \nNote:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.56/AA/2020-21/PPEMS, dated: 21st January, 2022 regarding submission of Annual Audited Accounts by the Political Parties\nAnnexure -F10 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.56/AA/2020 -21/PPEMS Dated: 2 1st January, 2022 \n \nTo \nThe President/General Secretary/Trea surer of the \nPolitical Parties (List enclosed), \n \nSubject: Su bmission of Annual Audited Acco unts by the Political Parties -regarding.", + "Sir/Ma dam, \nI am directed to refer to the subject cited above and bring to your attention the \nCommission\u2019s Transparency Guid elines issued vid e its letter dated 29th August 2014 *, \nwhere in it has been directed that the recognised political parties shall file their Audited \nAnnual Accounts as certified by the CA with Election Commission of India. The un -\nrecognised parties shall fi le the same with t he Chief Electoral Officer of the respectiv e States \nand UTs (i.e. the stat e where the party Head Quarter is situated), in the prescribed manner for \neach financial year before 31st October of each year. \n2. Commission has decided to link the due date for the submission of Audited Annual \nAccounts b y the political parties with the due date for filing of ITR of political partie s under \nthe Income Tax Act, 1961. \n3. Accordingly, all Political Parties shall submit their Audited Annual Accou nts within \none mon th from the last date for filing of ITR for the political parties as per s ection 139 of the \nIncome tax Act.", + "3. Accordingly, all Political Parties shall submit their Audited Annual Accou nts within \none mon th from the last date for filing of ITR for the political parties as per s ection 139 of the \nIncome tax Act. This will be a pplicable for submission of Audited Annual Accounts for F.Y. \n2020 -21 and so on. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV ) \nSECRETARY \n \nCopy to: CEOs of all States and UTs with reques t to bring it to the notice of all Political \nParties of their respective states . \nSd/- \n(KUMAR RAJEEV) \nSECRETARY \nNote: Please refer Annexure -F4", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F11.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/PPEMS /2023, dated 20.11.2023 -Intimation regarding participation of Registered Unrecognized Political Party (RUPP) in Lok Sabha/Assembly election out of the State/UT where their party headquarters is situated\nAnnexure -F11 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction/PPEMS /2023 Dated: 20th November, 2023 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSub: Intimation regarding participation of Registered Unrecongised Political Party \n(RUPP) i n Lok Sabha/Assembly election out of the State/UT where their party \nheadquarter s is situated -Reg.", + "Madam/Sir, \n As you are aware, political parties are required to submit their part Election \nExpenditure Statement in the proforma prescribed by the Commission vide its letter no. \n76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, dated 8th September, 2015 (copy enclosed) within 30 days \nof declaration of election results and full Election Expenditure Statement in the proforma \nprescribed by the Commission vide its let ter no. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, \n2013 (copy enclosed) , revised by the Commission vide its letter no. 76/Virtual \nCampaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th January, 2022 (copy enclosed) within 75/90 days of \ncompletion of Assembly/Lok Sabha elections . \n2. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th \nAugust, 2014 and instruction no.", + "2. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated 29th \nAugust, 2014 and instruction no. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014, dated 14th October, 2014 \n(copies enclosed) , Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) are required to su bmit \ntheir financial reports which includes Contribution Reports, Audited Annual Accounts and \nElection Expenditure Statement (full & part) with the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT \nconcerned where their party headquarters is situated. In case o f failure to submit the Election \nExpenditure Statement by the RUPPs concerned CEO is also required to send reminder to \ndefaulting parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F11.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/PPEMS /2023, dated 20.11.2023 -Intimation regarding participation of Registered Unrecognized Political Party (RUPP) in Lok Sabha/Assembly election out of the State/UT where their party headquarters is situated\n3. In this regard, it has been experienced that s ome RUPPs participate in Lok \nSabha/Assembly election held in State s/UTs other than the States/UTs where their party \nheadquarters is situated.", + "In this regard, it has been experienced that s ome RUPPs participate in Lok \nSabha/Assembly election held in State s/UTs other than the States/UTs where their party \nheadquarters is situated. Therefore, in order to avoid any difficulties in monitoring \nsubmission of Election Expenditure Statement when a RUPP participates in elections held in \nother States/UTs, the Chief Elec toral Officers of all States/UTs are requested to invariably \nshare information regarding participation of such RUPPs to the Chief Electoral O fficer of the \nState/UT where headquarters of such RUPPs is situated for necessary action as per the \nCommission\u2019s in structions referred above under intimation to the RUPPs concerned and the \nCommission. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n \n(BINOD KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n296", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS _Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions \nOn Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A. ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS \n\n \nINTRODUCTION \n \nSuperintendence, direction and control of Parliamentary elections as well as Assembly \nelections of the States/UTs is vested in the Election Commission of India (ECI) by virtue of \nArticle 324 of the Constitution of India, hence it is obligatory and incumbent on the ECI to \nensure that each and every election is conducted in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful \nmanner. It has been the endeavour of the ECI that th e level playing field for all stake holders, \nincluding candidates and political parties is not disturbed and the electoral process is not \nallowed to be vitiated by any means including misuse of money power.", + "It has been the endeavour of the ECI that th e level playing field for all stake holders, \nincluding candidates and political parties is not disturbed and the electoral process is not \nallowed to be vitiated by any means including misuse of money power. \nThe Election Commission vowed to respond to the emerging challenges in overall election \nmanagement, faced with increasing threat from those who were hell bent on distorting the \nmandate of the electors and as such adopted a structured mechanism to facilitate and monitor \nelection expenditure starting with the elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar held in \n2010. While curbing the menace of money and muscle power, ECI ensures that general \npublic does not face any inconvenience. In fact, all out efforts are made to ensure that the \ncommon man on the gr ound is sensitized to become a stakeholder in aiding and assisting the \nECI mechanism in combating the menace of bribery of voters and other corrupt practices, \npolluting the electoral system.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING.txt\n_ \n#OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING \nElection expenditure can broadly be divided into two categories. The first category of \nelection expenditure is the legal expenditure, which is allowed under the law for \nelectioneering, subject to it being w ithin the permissible limit . This would include \nexpenditure connected with campaigning, which is spent on pub lic meetings, public rallies \nposters, banners, vehicles, advertisements in print or electronic media etc. The second \ncategory of the election expenditure is on items which are not permitted under t he law, \ne.g., distribution of money, liquor, or any other item disbursed and given to the electors \nwith the intent to influence them. This expenditure comes under the definition of \u201cb ribery\u201d \nwhich is an offence both under IPC and under R.P. Act, 1951 (The Act). The expenditure on \nsuch items is illegal.", + "This expenditure comes under the definition of \u201cb ribery\u201d \nwhich is an offence both under IPC and under R.P. Act, 1951 (The Act). The expenditure on \nsuch items is illegal. Yet another form of expenditure wh ich is coming to the fore in recent \ntimes is on Surrogate Ad vertisements, Paid News and Social Media etc. The purpose of \nelection expenditure monitoring is, therefore, twofold. For the first category of expenditure, it \nmust be ensured that all election expenditure on permitted items is truthfully reported and \nconsidered while scrutinizing the expenditure account sub mitted by the candidates. As far \n2 \n as the second category of expenditure including surrogate advertisements, paid news etc., is \nconcerned, it is obvious that it will never be reported by the political parties/ candidates. \nExpenditure on campaigning through Social Media tends to be underreported, if at all, \nespecially by candidates.", + "Expenditure on campaigning through Social Media tends to be underreported, if at all, \nespecially by candidates. The systems shou ld be robust enough to catch such expenditure as \nwell, and not only include it in the account of election expenditure, but also take action \nagainst the wrongdoers under the relevant provisions of the law, including lodging of \ncomplaints before the police/ competent magistrate, if required.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING.txt\n_ \nespecially by candidates. The systems shou ld be robust enough to catch such expenditure as \nwell, and not only include it in the account of election expenditure, but also take action \nagainst the wrongdoers under the relevant provisions of the law, including lodging of \ncomplaints before the police/ competent magistrate, if required. \nSection 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 makes it mandatory for every \ncandidate to the House of the People or a State Legislative Assembly, to keep a separate and \ncorrect account of all expenditure incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent, \nbetween the date on which he was nominated and the date of declaration of the result of \nelection, both dates inclusive. The total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount \nas may be prescribed under Section 77(3) of R.P. Act, 1951.", + "The total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount \nas may be prescribed under Section 77(3) of R.P. Act, 1951. Under Section 77(2), the account \nshall contain such particulars as may be prescribed. Rule 90 of the Conduct of Elections \nRules, 1961 (The Rules) prescribes varying limits of election expenditure for Parliamentary \nand Assembly Constituencies in each of the States and Un ion Territories. The p articulars, \nwhich have to be shown in the election account of the candidates are prescribed in Rule 86 \nof the Rules. The ceilings on expenditure as prescribed are enclosed at Annexure -A1. \nFailure to maintain the account is an electoral offence under Section 171-I of the Indian Penal \nCode. (Basic Legal Provisions are given in A nnexure - A1) \nThe incurring or authorizing of expenditure in excess of the limit prescribed under Section \n77(3) of R.P. Act, 1951 is a corrupt practice with reference to Section 123(6) of the R.P. Act,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING.txt\n_ \n1951. The b eneficial objective sought to be achieved by making the incurring or authorizing \nof election expenditure in excess of the prescribed limit as a corrupt p ractice was elucidated \nby the Supreme Court in Kanwar Lal Gupta vs Amar Nath Chawla (AIR 1975 SC 308), as \nfollows: \n\u201c\u2026 The object of the provision limiting the expenditure is twofold. In the first place, it \nshou ld be open to any individual or any political party, howsoever small, to be able to \ncontest an election on a footing of equality with any other individual or political party, \nhowsoever rich and well financed it may be, and no individual or political party shou ld be \nable to secure an advan tage over others by virtue of its superior financial strength\u2026.", + "The other objective of limiting the expenditure is to eliminate, as far as possible, the \ninfluence of big money in the electoral process. If there was no limit on expenditure, \n3 \n political partie s would go all out for collecting contributions\u2026\u2026\u2026. The pernicious influence \nof big money would then play a decisive role in controlling the democratic pro cess in the \ncountry\u2026.\u201d \nAccording to Section 78 of R.P. Act, 1951, every contesting candidate is required to lodge a \ntrue copy of the account of his election expenses with the District Election O fficer (DEO) \nwithin 30 days of the declaration of the result of the election. Failure to lodge the account of \nelection expenses within the time and in the manner required by law without good reason \nor justification may result in disqualification of the candidate concerned by the Election \nCommission of India under Section 10A of R.P. Act, 1951. \nThe Supreme Court has held in L.R. Shivaramagowde Vs. T.M.", + "Act, 1951. \nThe Supreme Court has held in L.R. Shivaramagowde Vs. T.M. Chandrashekar - AIR \n1999 SC 252 that the Commission can go into the correctness of the account of election \nexpenses filed by the candidate and disqualify a candidate under Section 10A of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __OBJECTIVE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING.txt\n_ \nCommission of India under Section 10A of R.P. Act, 1951. \nThe Supreme Court has held in L.R. Shivaramagowde Vs. T.M. Chandrashekar - AIR \n1999 SC 252 that the Commission can go into the correctness of the account of election \nexpenses filed by the candidate and disqualify a candidate under Section 10A of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 in case the account is found to be incorrect or \nuntrue. Thus, not only is a candidate required to keep his election expenses within the ceiling \nprescribed by the law, he/she has to also maintain a day to day and true account of his/her \nelection expenditure in the prescribed manner, present the account for inspection by the \nObserver, RO or authorized person and submit it to the DEO concerned within 30 days of \nthe declaration of the result.", + "Exceeding the prescribed ceiling of expenditure can be a ground \nfor an election petition against a winning candidate. A brief summary of t he legal provisions \nregarding election expenditure has been given in this chapter of the Compendium. With each \nchapter, i nstructions issued by the Commission from time to time updating specific aspects \nhave been enclosed to giv e an overall and unambiguous understanding of the measures taken \nfor strict monitoring of election expenditure. This Compendium brings together at one place \nthe relevant provisions of law and instructions to be followed scrupulously by election \nofficers, o bservers, candidates and political parties for effecti ve monitoring and scrutiny of \nelection expenditure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY _Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO, DEO, CEO, CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n#Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n1. Indian Penal Code 1860 \n171B. Bribery: - (1) Whoever- \n \n(i) gives a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other \nperson to exercise any electoral right or of rewarding any person for having \nexercised any such right; or \n \n(ii) accepts either for himself or for any other person any gratification as a reward \nfor exercising any such right or for inducing or attempting to induce any other person \nto exercise any such right, commit s the offence of bribery: \nProvided that a declaration of public policy or a promise of public action shall not be \nan offence under this Section. \n(2) A person who offers, or agrees to give, or offers or attempts to procure, a \ngratification shall be deemed to give a gratification.", + "(2) A person who offers, or agrees to give, or offers or attempts to procure, a \ngratification shall be deemed to give a gratification. \n(3) A person who obtains or agrees to accept or attempts to obtain a gratification shall be \ndeemed to accept a gratification, and a person who accepts a gratification as a \nmotive for doing what he does not intend to do, or as a reward for doing what he has \nnot done, shall be deemed to have accepted the gratification as a reward. \n171E. Punishment for bribery - Whoever commits the offence of bribery sh all be punished \nwith imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or \nwith fine, or with both. \nProvided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only. \nExplanation \u2013 \u201cTreating\u201d means that form of bribery where the gratification consists \nin food, drink, entertainment, or provision. \n171F.", + "Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only. \nExplanation \u2013 \u201cTreating\u201d means that form of bribery where the gratification consists \nin food, drink, entertainment, or provision. \n171F. Punishment for undu e influence or personation at an election; - Whoever \ncommit s the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be \npunished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to \none year, or with fine, or with both. \n \n171H. Illegal payments, in connection with an election - Whoever without the general or \nspecial authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenses on account", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \ncommit s the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be \npunished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to \none year, or with fine, or with both. \n \n171H. Illegal payments, in connection with an election - Whoever without the general or \nspecial authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenses on account \nof the holding of any public meeting, or upon any advertisement, circular or \npublication, or in any other way whatsoever for the purpose of promoting or \nprocuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with fine which may \nextend to five hund red rupees: \n \nProvided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the \namount of ten rupees without authority ob tains within ten days from the date on \nwhich such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the candidate, he sh all \nbe deemed to have incurred such expenses with the authority of the candidate.", + "5 \n 171I. Failure to keep election accounts. - Whoever being recruited by any law for the \ntime being in force or any rule having the force of law to keep accounts of expenses \nincurred at or in connection w ith an election fails to keep such accounts shall be \npunished with fine which may extend to five hund red rupees.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n77. Account of election expenses and maximum thereof - (1) Every candidate at an \nelection shall, either by himself or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct \naccount of all expenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized \nby him or by his election agent between [the date on wh ich he has been nominated] \nand the date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates inclusive.", + "[Explanation 1.- For the removal of doub ts, it is hereby declared that---- \n(a) the expenditure incurred by leaders of a political party on account of travel by air or \nby any other means of transpo rt propagating programme of the political party shall \nnot be deemed to be the expenditure in connection with the election incurred or \nauthorized by a candidate of that political party or his election agent for the \npurposes of this sub-section; \n(b) any expenditure incurred in respect of any arrangements made, facilities provided or \nany other act or thing done by any person in the service of the Gov ernment and \nbelonging to any of the classes mentioned in clause (7) of section 123 in the \ndischarge or purported discharge of his official duty as mentioned in the proviso to \nthat clause sh all not be deemed to be expenditure in connection with the election \nincurred or authorized by a candidate or by his election agent for the purposes of this \nsub-section.", + "Explanation 2.- For the purposes of clause (a) of Explanation 1, the expression \n\u201cleaders of a political party\u201d, in respect of any election, means, - \n(i) where such political party is a recognized po litical party, such persons not \nexceeding forty in number, and \n(ii) where such political party is other than a recognized political party, such \npersons not exceeding twenty in number, \nwhose n ames have been communicated to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral \nOfficers of the States by the political party to be leaders for the purposes of such election,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nexceeding forty in number, and \n(ii) where such political party is other than a recognized political party, such \npersons not exceeding twenty in number, \nwhose n ames have been communicated to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral \nOfficers of the States by the political party to be leaders for the purposes of such election, \nwithin a period of seven days from the date of notification for su ch election published in the \nGazette of India or Official Gazette of the State, as the case may be, under this Act; \nProvided that a political party may, in the case where any of the persons referred to in \nclause (i) or, as the case may be, in clause (ii) dies or ceases to be a member of such \npolitical party, by further communication to the Election Commission and the Chief \nElectoral Officers of the States, substitute new name,", + "as the case may be, in clause (ii) dies or ceases to be a member of such \npolitical party, by further communication to the Election Commission and the Chief \nElectoral Officers of the States, substitute new name, during the period ending immediately \nbefore forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the last poll for \nsuch election, for the name of such person died or ceased to be a member, for the \npurposes of designating the new leader in his place.] \n6 \n (2) The account shall contain such particulars, as may be prescribed. \n(3) The total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount as may be \nprescribed. \n \n(As per explanation 1(a) read with Explanation 2 under sub-section (1) of Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951, the expenditure incurred by leaders of political \nparty on account of travel for propaga ting programme of the par ty shall not be deemed to \nbe expenditure in connection with the election, incurred or authorized by the candidate or \nhis agent)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n78. Lodging of account with the District Election Officer.- [(1)] Every contesting \ncandidate at an election shall, within thirty days from the date of election of the \nreturned candidate or, if there are more than one returned candidate at the election \nand the dates of their election are different, the later of those two dates, lodge with the \n[ district election officer] an account of his election expenses wh ich shall be a true \ncopy of the account kept by him or by his election agent under section 77.] \n10A. Disqualification for failure to lodge account of election expenses .", + "10A. Disqualification for failure to lodge account of election expenses . - If the \nElection Commission is satisfied that a person- \n(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the \nmanner required by or under this Act; and \n(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure, the Election Commission \nshall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified \nand any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the \ndate of the order.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n123. Corrupt practices. \u2014The following shall be deemed to be corrupt practices for the \npurposes of this Act: \u2014 \n3[(1) \u201cBribery\u201d that is to say \u2014 \n(A) any gift, offer or promise by a cand idate or his agent or by any other person with the \nconsent of a candidate or his election agent of any gratification, to any person whomsoever, \nwith the object, directly or indirectly of inducing \u2014 \n(a) a person to stand or not to stand as, or 4[to withdra w or not to withdraw] from being \na candidate at an election, or \n(b) an elector to vote or refrain from voting at an election, or as a reward to \u2014 \n (i) a person for having so stood or not stood, or for 5[having withdrawn or not \nhaving with drawn] his candidature;", + "or \n(b) an elector to vote or refrain from voting at an election, or as a reward to \u2014 \n (i) a person for having so stood or not stood, or for 5[having withdrawn or not \nhaving with drawn] his candidature; or \n (ii) an elector for having voted or refrained from voting; \n(B) the receipt of, or agreement to receive, any gratification, whether as a motive or a \nreward \u2014 \n7 \n (a) by a person for standing or not standing as, or fo r 6[withdrawing or not \nwithdrawing] from being, a candidate; or \n(b) by any person whomsoever for himself or any other person for voting or refraining \nfrom voting, or inducing or at tempting to induce any elector to vote or refrain from \nvoting, or any cand idate 3[to withdraw or not to withdraw] his candidature. \nExplanation.", + "or inducing or at tempting to induce any elector to vote or refrain from \nvoting, or any cand idate 3[to withdraw or not to withdraw] his candidature. \nExplanation. \u2014For the purposes of this clause the term \u201cgratification\u201d is not restricted to \npecuniary gratifications or gratifications estimable in money and it includes all forms of \nentertainment an d all forms of employment for reward but it does not include the payment of \nany expenses bona fide incurred at, or for the purpose of, any election and duly entered in the \naccount of election expenses referred to in section 78.] \n(2) Undue influence, that is to say, any direct or indirect interference or attempt to interfere \non the part of the candidate or his agent, or of any other person 7[with the consent of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nany expenses bona fide incurred at, or for the purpose of, any election and duly entered in the \naccount of election expenses referred to in section 78.] \n(2) Undue influence, that is to say, any direct or indirect interference or attempt to interfere \non the part of the candidate or his agent, or of any other person 7[with the consent of the \ncandidate or his election agent], with the free exercise of any electoral right: \nProvided th at\u2014 \n(a) without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of this clause any such person as \nis referred to therein who \u2014 \n(i) threatens any candidate or any elector, or any perso n in whom a candidate or an \nelector is interested, with injury of any kind including social ostracism and ex -\ncommunication or expulsion from any caste or community; or \n(ii) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or an elector to believe that he,", + "or any perso n in whom a candidate or an \nelector is interested, with injury of any kind including social ostracism and ex -\ncommunication or expulsion from any caste or community; or \n(ii) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or an elector to believe that he, or \nany person in whom he is interested, will become or will be rendered an objec t of \ndivine displeasure or spiritual censure, shall be deemed to interfere with the free \nexercise of the electoral right of such candidate or elector within the meaning of \nthis claus e; \n(b) a declaration of public policy, or a promise of public action, or the mere exercise of a \nlegal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right, shall not be deemed to be \ninterference within the meaning of this clause.", + "(b) a declaration of public policy, or a promise of public action, or the mere exercise of a \nlegal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right, shall not be deemed to be \ninterference within the meaning of this clause. \n1[(3) The appeal by a candidate or his agent or by any other person with the consent of a \ncandidate or his election agent to vote or refrain from voting for any person on the ground of \nhis religion, race, caste, community or language or the use of, or appeal to religious sym bols \nor the use of, or appeal to, national symbols, such as the national f lag or the national emblem, \nfor the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate: \n8", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nhis religion, race, caste, community or language or the use of, or appeal to religious sym bols \nor the use of, or appeal to, national symbols, such as the national f lag or the national emblem, \nfor the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate: \n8 \n 2[Provided that no symbol allotted under this Act to a candidate shall be deemed to be a \nreligious symbol or a national symbol for the purposes of this clause.]", + "(3A) The promotion of, or attempt to promote, feelings of enmity or hatred between different \nclasses of the citizens of India on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, or language, by \na candidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of a candidate or his election \nagent for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate.] \n3[(3B) The propagation of the practice or the commission of sati or its glorification by a \ncandidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of the candidate or his election \nagent f or the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or f or prejudicially \naffecting the election of any candidate. \nExplanation. \u2014For the purposes of this clause, \u201csati\u201d and \u201cglorification\u201d in relation to sati \nshall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Commission of Sati (Prevention) \nAct, 1987 ( 3 of 1988)].", + "Explanation. \u2014For the purposes of this clause, \u201csati\u201d and \u201cglorification\u201d in relation to sati \nshall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Commission of Sati (Prevention) \nAct, 1987 ( 3 of 1988)]. \n(4) The publication by a candidate or his agent or by any other person 4[with the consent of a \ncandidate or his election agent], of any statement of fact which is false , and which he either \nbelieves to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or \nconduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature, or withdrawal, 5*** of any \ncandidate, being a statement reasonably calculated to prejudice the prospects of that \ncandidate\u2019s election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \ncandidate or his election agent], of any statement of fact which is false , and which he either \nbelieves to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or \nconduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature, or withdrawal, 5*** of any \ncandidate, being a statement reasonably calculated to prejudice the prospects of that \ncandidate\u2019s election. \n(5) The hiring or procuring, whether on payment or otherwise,", + "(5) The hiring or procuring, whether on payment or otherwise, of any vehicle or vessle by a \ncandidate or his agent or by any other person 4[with the consent of a candidate or his election \nagent] 6[or the use of such vehicle or vessel for the free conveyance] of any elector (other \nthan the candidate himself the members of his family or his agent) to or from any polling \nstation provided under section 25 or a place fixed under sub -section ( 1) of section 29 for the \npoll: \nProvided that the hiring of a vehicle or vessel by an ele ctor or by several electors at their joint \ncosts for the pu rpose of conveying him or them to and from any such polling station or place \nfixed for the poll shall not be deemed to be a corrupt practice under this clause if the vehicle \nor vessel so hired is a vehicle or vessel not propelled by mechanical power: \nProvided further that the use of any public transport vehicle or vessel or any tramcar or \nrailway carriage by any elector at his own cost for the purpose of going to or coming from \nany such polling sta tion or place fixed for the poll shall not be deemed to be a corrupt \npractice under this clause.", + "9 \n Explanation. \u2014In this clause, the expression \u201cvehicle\u201d means any vehicle used or capa ble of \nbeing used for the purpose of road transport, whether propelled by mechanical power or \notherwise and whether used for drawing other vehicles or otherwise. \n(6) The incurring or authorising of expenditure in contravention of section 77. \n(7) The obtaining or procuring or a betting or attempting to obtain or procure by a can didate", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nbeing used for the purpose of road transport, whether propelled by mechanical power or \notherwise and whether used for drawing other vehicles or otherwise. \n(6) The incurring or authorising of expenditure in contravention of section 77. \n(7) The obtaining or procuring or a betting or attempting to obtain or procure by a can didate \nor his agent or, by any other person 1[with the consent of a candidate or his election agent], \nany assistance (other than the giving of vote) for the furtherance of the prospe cts of that \ncandidate\u2019s election, 2[from any person whether or not in the service of the Government] and \nbelonging to any of the following classes, namely: \u2014 \n(a) gazetted officers; \n(b) stipendiary judges and magistrates; \n(c) members of the armed forces of the Union; \n(d) members of the police forces; \n(e) excise officers;", + "namely: \u2014 \n(a) gazetted officers; \n(b) stipendiary judges and magistrates; \n(c) members of the armed forces of the Union; \n(d) members of the police forces; \n(e) excise officers; \n3[(f) revenue officers other than village revenue officers known as lambardars \nmalguzars, patels, deshmukhs or by any other name, whose duty is to collect land revenue \nand who are remunerated by a share of, or commission on, the amount of land rev enue \ncollect ed by them but who do not discharge any police functions; and \n(g) such other class of persons in the service of the Government as may be \nprescribed: \n4[Provided that where any person, in the service of the Government and belonging to any of \nthe classes aforesaid, in the discharge or purported discharge of his official duty, makes any \narrangements or provides any facilities or does any other act or thing, for, to, or in relation to,", + "in the service of the Government and belonging to any of \nthe classes aforesaid, in the discharge or purported discharge of his official duty, makes any \narrangements or provides any facilities or does any other act or thing, for, to, or in relation to, \nany candidate or his agent or any other person acting with the consent of t he candidate or his \nelection agent (whether by reason of the office held by the candidate or for any other reason), \nsuch arrangements facilities or act or thing shall not be deemed to be assistance for the \nfurtherance of the prospects of that candidate\u2019 s election;] \n5[(h) class of persons in the service of a local authority, university, government", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nelection agent (whether by reason of the office held by the candidate or for any other reason), \nsuch arrangements facilities or act or thing shall not be deemed to be assistance for the \nfurtherance of the prospects of that candidate\u2019 s election;] \n5[(h) class of persons in the service of a local authority, university, government \ncompany or institution or concern or undertaking appointed or deputed by the Election \nCommission in connection with the conduct of elections.] \n6[(8) Booth captur ing by a candidate or his agent or other person.] \nExplanation. \u2014(1) In this section the expression \u201cagent\u201d includes an election agent, a polling \nagent and any person who is held to have acted as an agent in connection with the election \nwith the consent of the candidate.", + "Explanation. \u2014(1) In this section the expression \u201cagent\u201d includes an election agent, a polling \nagent and any person who is held to have acted as an agent in connection with the election \nwith the consent of the candidate. \n(2) For the purposes of clause ( 7), a person shall be deemed to assist in the furtherance of the \nprospects of a candidate\u2019s election if he acts as an election agent 7*** of that candidate.", + "(2) For the purposes of clause ( 7), a person shall be deemed to assist in the furtherance of the \nprospects of a candidate\u2019s election if he acts as an election agent 7*** of that candidate. \n10 \n 8[(3) For the proposes of clause ( 7), notwithstand ing anything contained in any other law, the \npublication in the Official Gazette of the appointment, resignation, termination of service, \ndismissal or removal from service of a person in the service of the Central Government \n(including a person serving in connection with the administration of a Union territory) or of a \nState Government shall be conclusive proof \u2014 \n(i) of such appointment, resignation, termination of service, dismissal or removal \nfrom service, as the case may be, and \n(ii) where the date of t aking effect of such appointment, resignation, termination \nof service, dismissal or removal from service, as the case may be, is stated in such \npublication, also of the fact that such person was appointed with effect from the \nsaid date, or in the case o f resignation, termination of service, dismissal or \nremoval from service such person ceased to be in such service with effect from the \nsaid date.]", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nof service, dismissal or removal from service, as the case may be, is stated in such \npublication, also of the fact that such person was appointed with effect from the \nsaid date, or in the case o f resignation, termination of service, dismissal or \nremoval from service such person ceased to be in such service with effect from the \nsaid date.] \n1[(4) For the purposes of clause ( 8), \u201cbooth capturing\u201d shall have the same \nmeaning as in section 135A.] \n125A. Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc.", + "1[(4) For the purposes of clause ( 8), \u201cbooth capturing\u201d shall have the same \nmeaning as in section 135A.] \n125A. Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc. -A candidate who himself or through his \nproposer, with intent to be elected in an election, - \n(i) fails to furnish information relating to sub -section (1) of section 33A; or \n(ii) give false information which he knows or has rea son to believe to be false; or \n(iii) conceals any information, \nin his nomination pap er delivered under sub -section (1) of section 33 or in his affidavit which \nis required to be delivered under sub -section (2) of section 33A, as the case may be, shall, \nnotwithst anding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, be \npunishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or \nwith both. \n127A.", + "127A. Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters etc.-(1) No person shall print \nor publish, or cause to be printed or published, any election pamphlet or pos ter \nwhich does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the printer and the \npublisher thereof. \n(2) No person shall print or cause to be printed any election pamphlet or poster- \n(a) unless a declaration as to the identity of the publisher thereof, signed by him \nand attested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by \nhim to the printer in duplicate; and \n(b) unless, within a reasonable time after the printing of the document, one copy \nof the declaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the \ndocument, \n11 \n (i) where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nand attested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by \nhim to the printer in duplicate; and \n(b) unless, within a reasonable time after the printing of the document, one copy \nof the declaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the \ndocument, \n11 \n (i) where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral \nOfficer; and \n(ii) in any other case, to the district magistrate of the district in \nwhich it is printed.", + "(3) For the purposes of this section, - \n(a) any process for multiplying copies of a document, other than copying it by \nhand, shall be deemed to be printing and the expression \u201cprinter\u201d shall be \nconstrued accordingly; and \n(b) \u201celection pamphlet or poster\u201d means any printed pamphlet, handbill or other \ndocument distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the \nelection of a candidate or group of candidates or any placard or poster \nhaving reference to an election, but does not include any hand-bill, placard \nor poster merely annou ncing the date, time, place and other particulars of an \nelection meeting or routine instructions to election agents or workers. \n(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- section \n(2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thous and rupees, or with both.", + "(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- section \n(2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thous and rupees, or with both. \n29 B. Political parties entitled to accept contribution -Subject to the provisions of the \nCompanies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), every political party may accept any amoun t of \ncontribution voluntarily offered to it by any person or company other than a \nGovernment company: \nProvided that no political party shall be eligible to accept any contribution fro m any foreign \nsource defined under clause (e) of section 2 of the Foreign Con tribution (Regulation) Act, \n1976 (49 of 1976). \nExplanation -For the purposes of this section and section 29C -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \ncontribution voluntarily offered to it by any person or company other than a \nGovernment company: \nProvided that no political party shall be eligible to accept any contribution fro m any foreign \nsource defined under clause (e) of section 2 of the Foreign Con tribution (Regulation) Act, \n1976 (49 of 1976).", + "Explanation -For the purposes of this section and section 29C - \n(a) \u201ccompany\u201d means a company as defined in section 3; \n(b) \u201cGovernment company\u201d means a company within the meaning of section 617; and \n(c) \u201ccon tribution\u201d has the meaning assigned to it under section 293A, of the \nCompanies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) a nd includes any donation or subscription offered by any \nperson to a political par ty; and \n(d) \u201cperson\u201d has the meaning assigned to it under clause (31) of sect ion 2 of the \nIncome -tax Act, 196 1 (43 of 1961), but does not include Government company, local \nauthority and every artificial juridical person wholly or partially funded by the Go vernment.", + "29 C. Declaration of donation received by the political partie s-(1) The treasurer of a \npolitical party or any other person authorized by the political party in this behalf shall, in each \nfinancial year, prepare a report in respect of the followi ng, namely: \n(a) the contribution in excess of twenty thousand rupees receive d by such political \nparty from a ny person in that financial year; \n(b) the contribution in excess of twenty thousand rupees received by such political \nparty from companies other th an Government companies in that financial year. \n12 \n [Provided that nothing co ntained in this sub -section shall apply to the contributions \nreceived by way of an electoral bond. \nExplanation -For the purposes of this sub -section, \u201celectoral bond\u201d means a bond \nreferred to in the Explanation to sub -section (3) of section 31 of the Reserve Ba nk of India \nAct, 1934 (2 of 1934 ).] \n(2) The report under sub -section (1) shall be in such form as may be prescribed.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nreceived by way of an electoral bond. \nExplanation -For the purposes of this sub -section, \u201celectoral bond\u201d means a bond \nreferred to in the Explanation to sub -section (3) of section 31 of the Reserve Ba nk of India \nAct, 1934 (2 of 1934 ).] \n(2) The report under sub -section (1) shall be in such form as may be prescribed. \n(3) The report for a financial year under sub -section (1) shal l be submitted by the treasurer of a \npolitical party or any other person authorized by the political party in this behalf before the \ndue date for furnishing a return of its in come of that financial year under section 139 of the \nIncome -tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), to the Election Commission.", + "(4) Where the treasurer of any political p arty or any other person authori zed by the political \nparty in this behalf fails to submit a report under sub -section (3) then, notwithstanding \nanything contained in the Income -tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), such political party shall not be \nentitled to an y tax relief under that Act.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n3. The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968: \n16A: Power of Commission to suspend or wi thdraw recognition of a recognis ed political \nparty for its failure to observe Model Code of Conduct or follow lawful directi ons and \ninstructions of the Comm ission -Notwithstanding anything in this Order, if the Commission \nis satisfied on information in its possession that a political party, recognis ed e ither as a \nNational Party or as a State Party under the provisions of thi s order, has failed or has refused \nor is refusing or has shown or is showing defiance by its conduct o r otherwise (a) to observe \nthe provisions of the Model Code of Conduct for Guidan ce of Political Parties and \n\u201cCandidates\u201d as issued by the Commission in Janua ry, 1991 or as amended by it fro m time to \ntime,", + "1991 or as amended by it fro m time to \ntime, or (b) follow or carry out the lawful directions and instructions of the Commission given \nfrom time to time with a view to furtheri ng the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections or \nsafeguarding the interests of the general public and the electorate in particular, the \nCommission may, after taking int o account all the available facts and circumstances of the \ncase and after giving the party a reasonable opportunity of showing cause in relation to the \naction proposed to be taken against it , either suspend, subject to such terms as the Commission \nmay deem appropriate, or withdraw the recognition of such party as the National party or, as \nthe case may be, the State party. \n4. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 \n85B.", + "either suspend, subject to such terms as the Commission \nmay deem appropriate, or withdraw the recognition of such party as the National party or, as \nthe case may be, the State party. \n4. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 \n85B. Form of contribution s report - The report for a financial year under sub -section (1) o f \nsection 29C shall be submitted in F orm 24A by the treasure r of a political part y or any other \nperson authorised by the political party in this behalf, befor e the due date for furnishing a \nreturn of its income of that financial year under section 139 of the Income tax Act, 1961 (43 \nof 1961), to the Election Commission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n86. Particulars of account of election expenses.- (1) The account of election \nexpenses to be kept by a candidate or his election agent under section 77 shall contain the \nfollowing particulars in respect of each item of expenditure from day to day, namely:- \n13 \n (a) the date on which the expenditure was incurred or authorized; \n(b) the nature of expenditure (as for example, traveling, postage or printing and \nthe like); \n(c) the amount of expenditure- \n(i) the amount paid; \n(ii) the amount outstanding; \n(d) the date of payment; \n(e) the name and address of the payee; \n(f) the serial number of vouchers, in case of amount paid; \n(g) the serial number of bills, if any, in case of amount outstanding; \n(h) the name and address of the person to who the amount outstanding is \npayable.", + "(2) A voucher shall be obtained for every item of expenditure unless from the nature of \nthe case, such as postage, travel by rail and the like, it is not practicable to obtain a \nvoucher. \n(3) All vouchers shall be lodged along with the account of election expenses, arranged \naccording to the date of payment and serially numbered by the candidate or his \nelection agent and such serial numbers shall be entered in the account under item (f) \nof sub-rule (1). \n(4) It shall not be necessary to give the particulars mentioned in item (e) of sub- rule (1) \nin regard to items of expenditure for which vouchers have not been obtained under \nsub-rule (2). \n87. Notice by [district election officer] for inspection of accounts.", + "(4) It shall not be necessary to give the particulars mentioned in item (e) of sub- rule (1) \nin regard to items of expenditure for which vouchers have not been obtained under \nsub-rule (2). \n87. Notice by [district election officer] for inspection of accounts. - The [district \nelection o fficer] shall, within two days from the date on which the account of \nelection expenses has been lodged by a candidate und er section 78, cause a notice to \nbe affixed to his notice board, specifying- \n(a) the date on which the account has been lodged; \n(b) the name of the candidate; and \n(c) the time and place at which such account can be inspected.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n88. Inspection of account and the obtaining of copies thereof. - Any person shall \non p ayment of a fee of one rupee be entitled to inspect any such account and on \npayment of such fee as may be fixed by the Election Commission in this behalf be \nentitled to obtain attested copies of such account or of any part thereof.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n89. Report by the [District Election Officer] as to the lodging of the account of \nelection expenses and the decision of the Election Commission thereon. \n(1) As soon as may be after the expiration of the time specified in section 78 for the \nlodging of accounts of election expenses at any election, the [d istrict election officer] \nshall report to the Commission- \n(a) the name of each contesting candidate; \n14 \n (b) whether such candidate has lodged his account of election expenses and if so, \nthe date on which such account has been lodged; and \n(c) whether in his opinion such account has been lodged within the time and in the \nmanner required by the Act and these rules.", + "(2) Where the District Election Officer is of the opinion that the account of \nelection expenses of any candidate has not been lodged in the manner required by the \nAct and these rules, he shall with every su ch report forward to the Election \nCommission the account of election expenses of that candidate and the vouchers \nlodged along with it. \n(3) Immediately after the submission of the report referred to in sub-rule (1) the [district \nelection officer] shall publish a copy thereof affixing the same to his notice board. \n(4) As soon as may be after the receipt of the report referred to in sub -rule (1) , the \nElection Commission shall consider the same and decide whether any contesting \ncandidate has failed to lodge the account of election expenses within the time \nand in the manner required by the Act and these rules. \n(5) Where the Election Commission decides that a contesting candidate has failed to \nlodge his account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by \nthe Act and these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show \ncause why he shou ld not be disqualified und er section 10A for the failure.", + "(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub- rule", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \nlodge his account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by \nthe Act and these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show \ncause why he shou ld not be disqualified und er section 10A for the failure. \n(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub- rule \n(5) may within 20 days of the receipt of such notice submit in respect of the matter a \nrepresentation in writing to the Election Commission, and shall at the same time send \nto the District Election Officer a copy of his representation together with a complete \naccount of his election expenses if he had not already furnished such an account. \n(7) The District E lection Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof, forward \nto the Election Commission the copy of the representation and the account (if any) \nwith such comments as he wishes to make thereon.", + "(7) The District E lection Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof, forward \nto the Election Commission the copy of the representation and the account (if any) \nwith such comments as he wishes to make thereon. \n(8) If, after considering the representation su bmitted by the candidate and the comments \nmade by the District Election Officer and after such inquiry as it thinks fit, the \nElection Commission is satisfied that the candidate has no good reason or \njustification for the failure to lodge his account, it shall declare him to be \ndisqualified under section 10A for a period of three years from the date of the order, \nand cause the order to be published in the Official Gazette.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n90. Maximum election expenses. - The total of the expenditure of which account is to be \nkept under Section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951 and which is incurred or authorized in \nconnection with an election in a State or Union Territory mentioned on column \n1 of the Table below shall not exceed- \n(a) in any one parliamentary constituency of that State or Union Territory, the \namount specified in the correspond ing column 2 of the said Table; and \n(b) in any one assembly constituency, if any, of that State or Union Territory, \nthe amount specified in the correspond ing column 3 of the said Table- \n15 \n TABLE \n \n Sl. No Name of State or Union \nTerritory Maximum limit (in Rs.) of election expenses in any one \nParliamentary Constituency Assembly Constituency \n 1 2 3 \nI. State \n1 Andh ra Pradesh 95,00,", + "No Name of State or Union \nTerritory Maximum limit (in Rs.) of election expenses in any one \nParliamentary Constituency Assembly Constituency \n 1 2 3 \nI. State \n1 Andh ra Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n2 Arunachal Pradesh 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n3 Assam 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n4 Bihar 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n5 Chhattisgarh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n6 Goa 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n7 Gujarat 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n8 Haryana 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n9 Himachal Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n10 Jharkhand 95,00,000 40,00,00 0 \n11 Karnataka 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n12 Kerala 95,00,", + "00,000 40,00,000 \n10 Jharkhand 95,00,000 40,00,00 0 \n11 Karnataka 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n12 Kerala 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n13 Madhya Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n14 Maharashtra 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n15 Manipur 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n16 Meghalaya 95,00 ,000 28,00,000 \n17 Mizoram 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n18 Nagaland 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n19 Odisha 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n20 Punjab 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n21 Rajasthan 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n22 Sikkim 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n23 Tamil Nadu 95,00,000 40,00,", + "00,000 40,00,000 \n21 Rajasthan 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n22 Sikkim 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n23 Tamil Nadu 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n24 Telangana 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n25 Tripura 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n26 Uttar Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n27 Uttarakhand 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n28 West Bengal 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n16 \n II. UNION TERRITORIES \n1 Andaman and Nicobar Island 75,00,000 - \n2 Chandigarh 75,00,000 - \n3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 75,00,000 - \n4 Delhi 95,00,000 40,00,000", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART A_ ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING INTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL PROVISIONS __Annexure -A1 Legal Provisions.txt\n_ \n24 Telangana 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n25 Tripura 95,00,000 28,00,000 \n26 Uttar Pradesh 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n27 Uttarakhand 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n28 West Bengal 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n16 \n II.", + "UNION TERRITORIES \n1 Andaman and Nicobar Island 75,00,000 - \n2 Chandigarh 75,00,000 - \n3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 75,00,000 - \n4 Delhi 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n5 Lakshadweep 75,00,000 - \n6 Puducherry 75,00,000 28,00,000 \n7 Jammu and Kashmir 95,00,000 40,00,000 \n8 Ladakh 75,00,000 - \n \n(M/o Law and Justice, Legislative Department\u2019s Notification S. O. 72(E) dated 6th January , 2022, \namendin g Rul e 90 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 )", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nompendium of Instructions \nOn \nElection Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCONTENTS IN PART \u2018B\u2019 \nSl. No CONTENTS Page No.", + "No CONTENTS Page No. \n1 Expenditure Observer 20-23 \n2 Assistant Expenditure Observer 23-25 \n3 Video Surveillance Team 25-26 \n4 Video Viewing Team 26-27 \n5 Accounting Team 27-28 \n6 Complaint Monitoring Control Room and Call Centre 28 \n7 Media Certification and Monitoring Committee and Paid News 28-29 \n8 Flying Squad and Static Surveillance Team 30 \n9 Expenditure Monitoring Cell 30 \n10 Expendi ture Sensitive Constituency and Expenditure Sensitive \nPockets 31 \n11 Nodal Officers in the CEO office, Police, Income Tax and Excise and \nExpenditure Monitoring Cell 31-33 \n12 Interception/Seizure of foreign currency 33 \n13 Election Seiz ure Management Syst em (ESMS) 34 \n \n \nFor monitoring d ay to day election expenditure incurred by the candidates, the election \nexpenditure monitoring mechanism has been put in place in each constituency. Maintenance \nof the day to day account of election expenditure by the candidate is mandatory.", + "Maintenance \nof the day to day account of election expenditure by the candidate is mandatory. Tho ugh the \naccount of election expenditure is required to be sub mitted within 30 days from the date of \nthe declaration of the result, monitoring has to be done on a regular basis during the \ncampaign period so as to properly and correctly acc ount every election expenditure incurred \nby the candidates and political parties during this p eriod. After the campaign is over it is \ndifficult to gather evidences relating to election expenditure, incurred on various rallies/ \nmeetings convened by the cand idates and political parties. Since, the DEO is required under \nthe law to scrutinize and submit a report to the Commission after the election, it is \nprimarily the duty of the DEO to ensure that proper evidences are gathered d uring election \ncampaign, based on which subsequently it would be decided whether any expenditure was \nleft out in the statements of the accounts submitted by the candidates. The following w ill be \nthe structure of the expenditure monitoring mechanism:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n1. Expenditure Observer (EO): \nExpenditure Ob servers are appointed by the Commission for specified constituencies to \nobserve the election expenses incurred by the candidates. There shall be at least one \nExpenditure Obs erver for each district. However, it shall be ensured that each Expenditure \nObserver ordinarily does not have more than five Assembly Constituencies under his \nobservation. \n \nVisits by the Expenditure Observer: \nThe Expenditure Observer shall reach the constituency on the day of the notification of \nelections for the duration of 3 clear days. Du ring this visit he shall meet all the teams \nengaged in election expenditure monitoring. If the Expenditure Observer is not satisfied \nwith the performance of the AEO he sh all ask for a change and the DEO shall provide an \nadditional list of officers; he may change AEOs depending on their suitability.", + "If the Expenditure Observer is not satisfied \nwith the performance of the AEO he sh all ask for a change and the DEO shall provide an \nadditional list of officers; he may change AEOs depending on their suitability. He shall \nalso train all the officials about the procedure of expenditure monitoring and ensure that the \nteams are properly equipped. He shall coordinate with the DEO, SP, Nodal Officers of \nPolice, Income Tax and State Excise and with other enforcement agencies. He will leave the \nconstituency only after submitti ng poll preparedness report. \nHe shall again visit the constituency, for the second time, on the date immediately after \nthe date of withdrawal of candid atures or one day before last date of making nomination, as \ndirected by the Commission from time to time, and shall remain in the constituency during \n20 \n the entire campaign period, and shall leave the constituency only after the poll.", + "If he is \nperforming the function of the G eneral Obs erver, he w ill leave the constituency only after \nscrutiny of Form 17-A, and after ensuring that the Presiding O fficer\u2019s diary is complete and \nthe strong rooms are sealed. He may also be required to stay till the completion of counting. \n The Expenditure Observer shall once again visit the district on 25th day after the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nperforming the function of the G eneral Obs erver, he w ill leave the constituency only after \nscrutiny of Form 17-A, and after ensuring that the Presiding O fficer\u2019s diary is complete and \nthe strong rooms are sealed. He may also be required to stay till the completion of counting. \n The Expenditure Observer shall once again visit the district on 25th day after the \ndeclaration of results of election and stay in the district for 8 clear d ays to assist the DEO \nin scrutinizing the statements of accounts of election expenditure submitted by the \ncandidates after the declaration of results. He should be present in the Account \nReconciliation Meeting to be convened by the DEO on the 26th day after the \ndeclaration o f results. The DEO shall facilitate the lodging of accounts by a ll within 30 \ndays of declaration of result.", + "He should be present in the Account \nReconciliation Meeting to be convened by the DEO on the 26th day after the \ndeclaration o f results. The DEO shall facilitate the lodging of accounts by a ll within 30 \ndays of declaration of result. \n \nRole of Expenditure Observer: \nExpenditure Observers are the eyes and ears of the Commission for monitoring of \nelection expenditure . The E xpenditure Observer shall supervise and guide all the election \nexpenditure monitoring personnel engaged in the constituency . He shall guide the DEO in \nimparting final training to all the expenditure monitoring personn el. \nHe shall supervise the functioning of the Assistant Expenditure Observers. He shall give \nfinal training to the Assistant Expenditure Observers and ensure that proper training is \nimparted to the official deploy ed in th is ro le. There may be more than one AEO for the \nconstituency, depending on the requi rement.", + "He shall give \nfinal training to the Assistant Expenditure Observers and ensure that proper training is \nimparted to the official deploy ed in th is ro le. There may be more than one AEO for the \nconstituency, depending on the requi rement. He shall periodically inspect the functioning \nof all the teams engaged in expenditure monitoring and wherever there is laxity or \nirregularities in functioning of any of the teams, he shall bring it to the notice of the DEO. \nThe DEO shall take corrective steps immediately on the recommendation of the Expenditure \nObserver. \nHe shall inspect the expenditure register of each candidate at least three times during the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nof all the teams engaged in expenditure monitoring and wherever there is laxity or \nirregularities in functioning of any of the teams, he shall bring it to the notice of the DEO. \nThe DEO shall take corrective steps immediately on the recommendation of the Expenditure \nObserver. \nHe shall inspect the expenditure register of each candidate at least three times during the \ncamp aign period and give his comments on the discrepancies. The dates of inspection \nshould be fixed in such a way that the gap between two inspections shou ld not be less than \n3 days and the last inspection shou ld be fixed not earlier than 3 days from the poll day, so \nthat major campaign expenditure is covered under inspection. \nFor any understatement of expenditure in the candidate\u2019s register, the Expenditure Obs erver \nshall give his remarks in the candidate\u2019s register during inspection and put his signature.", + "For any understatement of expenditure in the candidate\u2019s register, the Expenditure Obs erver \nshall give his remarks in the candidate\u2019s register during inspection and put his signature. \nThe same shall be noted in the Shadow Observation Register and the signature of the \nelection agent/candidate obtained on it. Such discrepancy shou ld be referred to the RO on \n21 \n the same day, who shall issue notice to the candidate on the same day as per order of \nCommission, dated 29th May, 2015 (Annexure -C10). In case of any difficulty, the \nExpenditure Observer shall inform the Commission and seek its guidance. \nThe EO sh all coordinate with the Investigation Directorate of the Income Tax Dept., \nNodal Officer of Police, Nodal Officer of State Excise Dept., and ensure that there is free \nflow and exchange of information among all the agencies. On receipt of information from \nany agency, action is to be taken promptly by the law enforcement agencies concerned. In \ncase action is not taken in time by any agency, he shall immediately bring it to the notice \nof the Commission, with a copy to the CEO.", + "On receipt of information from \nany agency, action is to be taken promptly by the law enforcement agencies concerned. In \ncase action is not taken in time by any agency, he shall immediately bring it to the notice \nof the Commission, with a copy to the CEO. \nIn the past, som e instances have been brought to the notice of the Commission in which the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nany agency, action is to be taken promptly by the law enforcement agencies concerned. In \ncase action is not taken in time by any agency, he shall immediately bring it to the notice \nof the Commission, with a copy to the CEO. \nIn the past, som e instances have been brought to the notice of the Commission in which the \naction of the Expenditure Obser ver gav e the impression that he had exceeded his brief by \ngetting actively involved in enforcement action. The Commission, therefore, reiterates that \nthe guidelines cont ained in the above -said para of the Compendium should strictly be \nadhered to by all the Expenditure Observers and they should not be involved in any action \nbeing taken by the Enforce ment Agencies as per their laws.", + "(Annexure -B19) \nIn cas e of any seizure by the Surveillance Teams, Flying Squads, Investigation Directorate \nof Income Tax o r by P olice o r State Excise Dept., he shall communicate report to the \nCommission on the sa me day with a copy to the CEO. \nHe shall mention the suppression of campaign expenditur e, if any, vis -a-vis the Shadow \nObservation Register, noticed during inspection of day to day accounts of the candidates. In \nthis regard Order of the Commission issued on 29th May, 2 015 ( Annexure -C10), for \nformation of District Expendit ure Monitoring Committee and decision on th e replies of the \ncandidates shall be followed. He shall e nsure that a copy of this order is served on all \ncandidates. During his last visit, he s hall assist the DEO in submitting the Scrutiny Report \ncorrectly. In case he does not agree with the DEO, he shall mention all the reasons citing \nevidences, in the space provided for his comments in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report.", + "In case he does not agree with the DEO, he shall mention all the reasons citing \nevidences, in the space provided for his comments in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \n \nExpenditure Observer Reports: \nThe Expend iture Observer has to submit the following reports: \n(i) Arrival and Departure Report within 24 hou rs (Annexure -B1), \n(ii) First report on the third day of his first visit i.e., after the date of no tification", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nevidences, in the space provided for his comments in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. \n \nExpenditure Observer Reports: \nThe Expend iture Observer has to submit the following reports: \n(i) Arrival and Departure Report within 24 hou rs (Annexure -B1), \n(ii) First report on the third day of his first visit i.e., after the date of no tification \n(Annexure -B2), \n(iii) Second report within 24 Hrs. after withdrawal of candidature during the 2nd \nvisit.", + "after withdrawal of candidature during the 2nd \nvisit. (Annexure -B3), \n(iv) Third report after the poll (Annexure -B4) and \n(v) Fourth and final report after his 3rd visit (Annexure -B5) \n22 \n \nExpenditure Observers are required to furnish Feedba ck/Status Report on deployme nt of \nvariou s Election Expenditure Monitoring teams, seizure, insp ection of accounts of contesting \ncandidates, strategy for the last 72 hours before poll etc. in his/ her co nstitue ncy for Video \nConference (VC) with the Commission in the prescribed proforma (Annexure -B6). \nSchedule of VC is intimated to Expenditure Observer s during election pe riod. \nHe shall also inform to the MCMC of all the instances of suspected Paid News brought to his \nnotice independently, by any source, on the same day for necessary acti on.", + "Schedule of VC is intimated to Expenditure Observer s during election pe riod. \nHe shall also inform to the MCMC of all the instances of suspected Paid News brought to his \nnotice independently, by any source, on the same day for necessary acti on. Besides, he shall \nreport to the Commission, in his third repor t, all the instances of Paid News as decided by \nthe MCMC, and forward a photocopy or CD/DVD of the A dverti sement/ Paid News to the \nCommission, with a copy to the CEO.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n2. Assistant Expenditure Observer (AEO): \nAssistant Expenditure Observers (AEO) shall be appointed for each constituency on d ate of \nnotification of election by the DEO and if a change is sugg ested by the E xpenditure \nObserver, the same shall be carried out. The AEO shall be of the rank of Group B Officer or \nequivalent in other Central Government Services. If the officers of Income Tax Dept. are \nengaged by the Investigation Directorate for the seizur e of ca sh and goods, then such names \nshould not be requisitioned for the AEO\u2019s duty . If there is absence of such officers in the \ndistrict, then officers of the State Treasury or Finance Department may be nominated.", + "are \nengaged by the Investigation Directorate for the seizur e of ca sh and goods, then such names \nshould not be requisitioned for the AEO\u2019s duty . If there is absence of such officers in the \ndistrict, then officers of the State Treasury or Finance Department may be nominated. He \nshou ld prefera bly be a local officer, pos ted within the same district or nearby but whose \nwork place and home town shou ld not be in the same Constituency. The AEO shall be \nprovided w ith a vehicle, one personal security officer and a local SIM card and o ffice space \nin the office premises of the RO, as he will be coordinating w ith all the teams, nodal \nofficers and the Expenditure Obs erver. If the HQ of the AEO is different from the \nconstituency, he shall be provided with lodging and boarding in the constituency. \nAssistant Expenditure Observer shall be deployed in the constituency from the date of the \nnotification upto date of p oll/re -poll, if any and shall not leave the constituency without the \npermission of the Expenditure Observer.", + "Assistant Expenditure Observer shall be deployed in the constituency from the date of the \nnotification upto date of p oll/re -poll, if any and shall not leave the constituency without the \npermission of the Expenditure Observer. However, Assistant Expenditure Observer shall \nreport for duty o ne day before the day of counting and again on 25th Day to 37th Day after \ndeclaratio n of result of election, for the purposes of giving training to th e candidates or his \nelection agents in submission of account of election expenses and to assist in preparation of \nthe DEOs Scrutiny Report and Expenditure Observe r Report. He shall be finall y relieved \nafter 37th day of declaration of results. ( Annexure -B 18) \n23", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \ndeclaratio n of result of election, for the purposes of giving training to th e candidates or his \nelection agents in submission of account of election expenses and to assist in preparation of \nthe DEOs Scrutiny Report and Expenditure Observe r Report. He shall be finall y relieved \nafter 37th day of declaration of results. ( Annexure -B 18) \n23 \n There sh all be at least one Assistant Expenditure Obs erver for each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment. But in expenditure sensitive constituencies, there may be two or \nmore Assistant Expenditure Observers - one for outdoor recording of events and other for \ncoordination with the teams. \nThe Assistant Expenditure Observer shall see reports of the video CDs, read all the \ncomplaints and reports with respect to each candidate, and study the Shadow O bservation \nRegister and the candidate\u2019s Expenditure Register.", + "The Assistant Expenditure Observer shall see reports of the video CDs, read all the \ncomplaints and reports with respect to each candidate, and study the Shadow O bservation \nRegister and the candidate\u2019s Expenditure Register. He shall supervise the maintenance of the \nShadow Observation Register and Folder of Evidence. The Ass istant Expenditure Observer \nshall be trained by the DEO before arrival of EO and he shall work under the supervision \nand guidance of EO. He shall ensure that all the expenditure related reports/ orders in \nrespect of each candidate are obtained from all the teams engaged in Expenditure \nMon itoring and are properly reflected in the candidate\u2019s day to day accounts of Election \nExpenditure. In case of complaint of corrupt practice, he sh all pass on the same to the Flying \nSquads for immediate action and inform the Expenditure Observer immediately. The Flying \nSquads shall report to him about action taken on each complaint.", + "In case of complaint of corrupt practice, he sh all pass on the same to the Flying \nSquads for immediate action and inform the Expenditure Observer immediately. The Flying \nSquads shall report to him about action taken on each complaint. If no action is taken by the \nsquad or there is delay in taking action, he shou ld bring it to the notice of Expenditure \nObserver, who in turn shall report to the Commission with a copy to the DEO and the \nCEO. If he thinks that the SST is not working properly or is not correctly deployed he \nmay sug gest changes to ensure that major arterial roads are covered by SSTs.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nsquad or there is delay in taking action, he shou ld bring it to the notice of Expenditure \nObserver, who in turn shall report to the Commission with a copy to the DEO and the \nCEO. If he thinks that the SST is not working properly or is not correctly deployed he \nmay sug gest changes to ensure that major arterial roads are covered by SSTs. \nHe shall submit a daily report to the Expenditure Observer on all his activities as per Annexure -B14. Till the EO reaches the Constituency, the AEO shall submit his report to \nDEO /RO wh ich shall be brought to the notice of the EO afterwards. The Folder of Evidence \nshall have all records of the evidences collected during the campaign. He sh all make it \navailable to the Expenditure Observer at the time of inspection of the candidate\u2019s register \nfor election expenses.", + "The Folder of Evidence \nshall have all records of the evidences collected during the campaign. He sh all make it \navailable to the Expenditure Observer at the time of inspection of the candidate\u2019s register \nfor election expenses. In case of any evidence of supp ression or und erstatement of expenses \nis found in the candidate\u2019s register, the Assistant Expenditure Obs erver shall bring it to the \nnotice of the Expenditure Observer and through him to the candidate appropriately during \nthe inspection. \nOn the days fixed for inspections of register of a candidate, the Assistant Expenditure \nObserver assigned to keep a watch on the expenditure in that constituency should be \npresent, along with the Shadow Observation Register and Folder of Ev idence. \n24 \n The Assistant Expenditure Observer shall assist the EO and also the DEO in submission \nof his scrutiny report to the Commission. He shall remain present during the third visit of \nExpenditure Observer to the district and shall assist him in his task.", + "24 \n The Assistant Expenditure Observer shall assist the EO and also the DEO in submission \nof his scrutiny report to the Commission. He shall remain present during the third visit of \nExpenditure Observer to the district and shall assist him in his task. \nThe Assistant Expenditure Ob server shall co-ordinate with the Media Certification and \nMon itoring Committee (MCMC) at the district level and report to the Expenditure Obs erver \nabout its effective functioning. If all the cables/channels/newspapers are not being watched \nby this committ ee, it shou ld be b rought to the notice of the Expenditure", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nThe Assistant Expenditure Ob server shall co-ordinate with the Media Certification and \nMon itoring Committee (MCMC) at the district level and report to the Expenditure Obs erver \nabout its effective functioning. If all the cables/channels/newspapers are not being watched \nby this committ ee, it shou ld be b rought to the notice of the Expenditure \nObserver/Commission immediately with a copy to the DEO and the CEO. \nIf any campaign related public rally/procession/event could not be videographed due to \nunavailability of a videographer, the Assistant Expenditure Observer shall mention such \nincident in the Shadow Observation Register. If any advertisement in print or electronic \nmedia is not reported by the media committ ee, the Assistant Expenditure Observer shall \nobtain a copy and mention it in the Shadow Observation Register.", + "If any advertisement in print or electronic \nmedia is not reported by the media committ ee, the Assistant Expenditure Observer shall \nobtain a copy and mention it in the Shadow Observation Register. \nIn case of Assembly e lectio ns an Accounting Team will function in each assembly \nconstituency and maintai n the Shadow Observation Register (SOR) & Folder of Evidence \n(FOE) for ea ch candidate. In cas e of Lok Sabha election, the Assistant Expenditure Observer \n(AEO) & team for each Assembly segment will maintain SOR & FOE separately for each \ncandidate and their reports to the AEO (Hq. AEO) of the Assembly segment where RO is \nbased. T he Hq. AEO and his team shall co -ordinate with all other AEOs of the Assembly \nsegments and will ensu re tha t these accounts are collated at the time of inspection. The AEO \nwill functio n from the date of notification. ( Annexure -B20)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n3. Video Surveillance Teams (VST): \nOne or more Video Surveillance Team shall be deployed for each Assembly Constituency/ \nSegment consisting of at least one official and one videographer. If necessary, more teams \nmay be deployed on the recommendation of the E xpenditure Observer. The Assistant \nExpenditure Observer shall personally supervise videography of sensitive events and big \npublic rallies in the constituency. If more than one public rally is organized on the same \nday, more than one video teams shall be deployed to record the procession and the rally. \nThe Video Surveillance Team shall be properly trained and oriented to capture all the \nexpenditure related events and evidences. The Video Surveillance Team, at the beginning of \nthe shoo ting shall record in voice mode the title and the type of event, date, place and the \nname of the party and candidate organizing the event.", + "The Video Surveillance Team, at the beginning of \nthe shoo ting shall record in voice mode the title and the type of event, date, place and the \nname of the party and candidate organizing the event. It shall videograph the \nvehicles/event/poster/cut-outs etc. in such a way that the evidence of each vehicle, its \nmake and registration number, items of furniture, size of rostrum, banner and cutout etc. \ncan be clearly seen and the expenses thereon can be calculated. Wherever possible, \n25 \n statements of the drivers and passengers of the vehicles sho uld also be recorded to prove \nthat the vehicles were used for election pu rpose, if such vehicles are parked outside the \nvenue of rally. \nDuring the shooting of the event, the video team shall also record in voice describing the \nestimated number and types of vehicles, chairs/ furniture/ lights/ loudsp eakers etc., the \napproximate size of rostrum/banner/poster/cutout etc. used in the event. It will then be \neasier for the Video Viewing Team to cross check with reference to the visuals and \nestimate the expenditure of the event.", + "used in the event. It will then be \neasier for the Video Viewing Team to cross check with reference to the visuals and \nestimate the expenditure of the event. They will also record the speech and other events to \nmonitor whether any Mod el Code of Condu ct (MCC) violation has occurred.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \napproximate size of rostrum/banner/poster/cutout etc. used in the event. It will then be \neasier for the Video Viewing Team to cross check with reference to the visuals and \nestimate the expenditure of the event. They will also record the speech and other events to \nmonitor whether any Mod el Code of Condu ct (MCC) violation has occurred. \nThe video surveillance team shall prepare a Cue Sheet at the time of recording in the \nformat given in Annexure -B15. This cue sheet shou ld be given to the viewing team \nalong with the recor ded CD. The v ideo CD should have a unique identification number, \ndate and name of the staff/officer and should always be kept with the cue sh eet. The \npurpose of maintaining a cue sheet is to see at a glance the evidence available in the \nCD and also to view the relevant part of the evidence in a short time.", + "The \npurpose of maintaining a cue sheet is to see at a glance the evidence available in the \nCD and also to view the relevant part of the evidence in a short time. \nIn case of more than one event or public rally or procession on the same day, appropriate \nnumber of video teams shou ld be deployed and the DEO will provide all logistics required \nby the Assistant Expenditure Observer. \nVideo Surveillance Teams (VSTs) will function from the date of an nouncement of election \nand shall continue with their duty upto date of poll/re -poll, if any. ( Annexure -B18 & B20 )", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n4. Video Viewing Team (VVT): \nThere shall be a Video Viewing Team for each Assembly Constituency/Segment with \none officer and two clerks. The Video Viewing Team shall make CDs in house out of the \nvideo recordings, captured by Video Surveillance Teams. Video recordings shou ld not be \ngiven to any outside agency for editing or for any other purpose to avoid manipulation by \nany outsider. The video CDs captured by video surveillance team sh all be viewed by the \nVideo Viewing Team daily t o identify expenditure related issues and MCC related \nissues. They shall submit, on the same day and in any case not later than the next day, \ntheir reports related to expenditure to the A ccounting Team / Assistant Expenditure \nObserver.", + "They shall submit, on the same day and in any case not later than the next day, \ntheir reports related to expenditure to the A ccounting Team / Assistant Expenditure \nObserver. In expenditure related reports, the team will put the registration nu mber of all the \nvehicles and their make, size of the dais, the number of chairs, size of the text in \nBanner/Poster, size and number of cut-outs and all other items of expenditure captured in \nthe video. The reports/observations related to the MCC shall be submitted by this team to \n26 \n the General Observer/RO. The Accounting Team and the Assistant Expenditure Obs erver \nshall calculate the total expen diture as per the notified rates of the items used, based on the \nvideo evidences and make the relevant entries in the Shadow Observation Register for the \ncandidate concerned. The same shall be compared with the candidate\u2019s register wh en \nthat is produced before the Expenditure Obs erver for verification. As explained earlier, any \nsuppression or omission shall be pointed out for corrective measures in writing by the R.O. \nimmediately within 24 hours.", + "The same shall be compared with the candidate\u2019s register wh en \nthat is produced before the Expenditure Obs erver for verification. As explained earlier, any \nsuppression or omission shall be pointed out for corrective measures in writing by the R.O. \nimmediately within 24 hours. \nVideo Viewing Teams (VVTs) will function from the date of ann ouncem ent of election and \nshall continue with their duty upto date of poll/re -poll, if any. (Annexure -B18 & B 20)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n5. Accounting Team (AT): \nThere shall be at least one A ccounting Team for each Assembly Constituency/Segment \nconsisting of one official and one Assistant / Clerk. The p ersonn el of the Accounting \nTeam shou ld be drawn from the accounts sections of various Government departments, or \nPublic Sector Undertakings. \nThe accounting teams shall work under the guidance of the Assistant Expenditure \nObserver for maintaining the \u2018Shadow Observation Register\u2019 and \u2018Folder of Ev idence\u2019 of \neach candidate of the Assembly Constituency / Segment. They shall enter the items of \nexpenditure, as reported to them and put the notified rates against each item and calculate \nthe total expenditure on the items for each candidate. The format of `Shadow Observation \nRegister` is given at Annexure -B13.", + "They shall enter the items of \nexpenditure, as reported to them and put the notified rates against each item and calculate \nthe total expenditure on the items for each candidate. The format of `Shadow Observation \nRegister` is given at Annexure -B13. \nThere are cases when election campaign material is used after filing of nomination, though \nit might have been paid for before the nomination is filed. The team shall ensure that the \nexpenditure on all the election campaign material which is used after the filing of nomination \nis included in the Shadow Observation Register, though the payment for it may have been \nmade before filing of nominations. Similarly, the expenditure on rally or procession in \nconnection with filing of nomination should be shown as part of the election expenditure. \nAccounting Team will function from the date of announcement upto date of poll/re -poll, if \nany, for the purpos e of ac counting the expenditure of the political parties and after \nnomination s are filed, the candidate\u2019s accounts will be maintained by the team as p er the \ninstructions.", + "Accounting Team will function from the date of announcement upto date of poll/re -poll, if \nany, for the purpos e of ac counting the expenditure of the political parties and after \nnomination s are filed, the candidate\u2019s accounts will be maintained by the team as p er the \ninstructions. However, Accounting Team shall report for duty one day bef ore the day of \ncounting and again on 25th Day to 37th Day after declaration of result of election, for t he \npurposes of givi ng training to the candidates or his election agents i n submission of account \nof election expenses and to assist in preparation of the DEOs Scrutiny Repor t and", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \ninstructions. However, Accounting Team shall report for duty one day bef ore the day of \ncounting and again on 25th Day to 37th Day after declaration of result of election, for t he \npurposes of givi ng training to the candidates or his election agents i n submission of account \nof election expenses and to assist in preparation of the DEOs Scrutiny Repor t and \nExpendi ture Observer Report. Accounting Team shall be finally relieved after 37th day of \ndeclaration of results. ( Annexure -B18 & B20) \n27 \n In case of Assem bly elections an acc ounting team will function in each assembly \nconstituency an d maintain the Shadow Observation Register (SOR) & Folder of Evidence \n(FOE) for each candidate.", + "( Annexure -B18 & B20) \n27 \n In case of Assem bly elections an acc ounting team will function in each assembly \nconstituency an d maintain the Shadow Observation Register (SOR) & Folder of Evidence \n(FOE) for each candidate. In case of Lok Sabha electi on, the Assistant Expenditure Observer \n(AEO) & team fo r each Assembly segment will maintain SOR & FOE separately for each \ncandidate and their reports to t he AEO (Hq. A EO) of the Assembly segment where RO is \nbased. The Hq. AEO and his tea m shall co -ordinate with all other AEOs of the Assembly \nsegments and will ensure that these a ccounts are collated at the time of inspection. The AEO \nwill function from the date of notification. ( Annexure -B20)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n6. Complaint Monitoring Control Room and Call Centre: \nA 24X7 Call Centre shall be established in the Control Room at the district level to operate \nfrom the date of announ cement of election. The call centre shall be given a toll free \ntelephone number with 3 or 4 hunting lines which will be widely publicized for the public \nto inform the election monitoring machinery regarding corrupt practices related to the \nelection. A senior officer shall be put in-charge of the control room and call centre who \nshall be respons ible for receiving and recording the complaints and passing them on to \nthe officer concerned or the flying squad for action without any delay. The call centre will \nbe provided with sufficient staff to man the telephone lines round the clock.", + "The call centre will \nbe provided with sufficient staff to man the telephone lines round the clock. \nAll voice complaints made by any member of the public/whistle blower shou ld be entered \nin the complaint register with timings noted against each complaint and should be entered \ninto a register to be maintained in the format given in Annexure -B17. The expenditure \nrelated complaints are to be passed on immediately to the officer concerned of the Flying \nSquad with intimation to the Expenditure Observer, and in case of M CC related complaints, \na copy is to be passed on to the General Observer. The Expenditure Observer and G eneral \nObserver shall inspect this register from time to time to ensure that the control room \nfunctions smoothly and the complaints are passed on instantly for further necessary action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n7. Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and Paid News : \nThere shall be a Media Certification and Mon itoring Committ ee (M CMC) in each district. \nFor detailed instructions and g uidelines the latest \u201cCompendium of Instruction on Media \nRelated Matters \u201d may be referred to. \nIf the MCMC finds any advertisement or advertorial published in print media, it shal l bring it \nto the notice of Expenditure Observer and a copy of the same will be placed in the Fol der of \nEvidence. The expenditure on this advertisement will be mentioned in the Shadow \nObservation Register and intimated to the candidate during inspection of his register. As per \nsection 127 A of the R.P.", + "The expenditure on this advertisement will be mentioned in the Shadow \nObservation Register and intimated to the candidate during inspection of his register. As per \nsection 127 A of the R.P. Act, 1951, no person shall pr int or publish or cause to be printed or \npublished any election pamphlet or poster, handbill or other document without mentioning \n28 \n the name and address of the printer and the publisher, and without obtaining d eclaration \nfrom the pub lisher which is attested by two persons. It is the respons ibility of such press to \ndeliver a copy of the declaration along with copy of the document to the DEO/CEO, w ithin a \nreasonable time after printing the document. \nPaid News: \nThe \u201cPaid News\u201d has been defined by the Press Council of India as \u2018any news or analysis \nappearing in any media (print and electronic) for a price in cash or kind as consideration\u2019. \nThe Commission h as decided to go by this definition.", + "Paid News: \nThe \u201cPaid News\u201d has been defined by the Press Council of India as \u2018any news or analysis \nappearing in any media (print and electronic) for a price in cash or kind as consideration\u2019. \nThe Commission h as decided to go by this definition. The MCMC shall see all the \nnewspapers, print media, electronic media, cable network, mobile network and other \nmodes of mass communication, like bulk SMSs etc., and keep record of the advertisements, \nadvertorials, messages, discussions and interviews relating to the candidates and parties. This \ncommitt ee will submit a Daily Report with respect to each candidate in a prescribed \nformat to the accounting team with copy to RO and Expenditure Observer with respect to", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nmodes of mass communication, like bulk SMSs etc., and keep record of the advertisements, \nadvertorials, messages, discussions and interviews relating to the candidates and parties. This \ncommitt ee will submit a Daily Report with respect to each candidate in a prescribed \nformat to the accounting team with copy to RO and Expenditure Observer with respect to \nexpenditure incurred by the candidate on election advertising including the assessed cases of \nPaid News, along with suppo rtive paper cuttings/clippings, recordings of relevant TV and \nradio advertisements, wh ich will also be included in the Shadow Obs ervation Register. The \nRO will issue notice to the candidate with regard to the incidents of Paid News in \nconsultation with the Expenditure Observer for not showing the expenditure on such \npublication. The Expenditure Observer shall send a report of Paid News along with \ncopy thereof to the Election Commission within 24 hours.", + "The Expenditure Observer shall send a report of Paid News along with \ncopy thereof to the Election Commission within 24 hours. \nThe CEO shall obtain standard rate cards from the TV channels/Radio Channels/ News \nPapers, broadcasting/circulated in the State/UT, six months before due date of expiry of \nLok Sabha/State/UT assembly. Such rate cards will be given to the A ccounting Team for \ncalculation of rates of advertisements. The Accounting Team will calculate the expenditure \ninvolved at the DAV P/DIPR rate, whichever is lower, and will mention it in the Shadow \nObservation Register. The Expenditure Observer will bring such discrepancies to the notice \nof the candidate/his election agent at the time of inspection and mention the discrepancies \nin the expenditure on account of Paid News in the remarks column of the Register of \nElection Expenses of the candidate. \nThe copies of all such notices along with the paid news shou ld be displayed on the no tice \nboard of RO and the District Election Website/ CEO Website.", + "The copies of all such notices along with the paid news shou ld be displayed on the no tice \nboard of RO and the District Election Website/ CEO Website. The copies of the same can be \ngiven to any member of public on payment of Rs.1/- per page. \n \n29", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n8. Flying Squads (FS) and Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs ): \nThere shall be three or more dedicated Flying Squads in each Assembly \nConstituency/Segment for tracking of illegal cash transactions or any distribution of liquor \nor any other items suspected of being used for bribing the voters. The Flying Squads shall \nconsist of one Senior Executive Magistrate as the head of the team, one s enior police \nofficer, one videographer and 3 to 4 armed police personn el. They are to be provided with \na dedicated vehicle, mobile phon e, a video camera and necessary Panchnama documents \nrequired for seizure of cash or goods. \nThere shall be three or more static surveillance teams i n each Assembly Constituency \nwith one Magistrate and three or four police personnel in each team.", + "There shall be three or more static surveillance teams i n each Assembly Constituency \nwith one Magistrate and three or four police personnel in each team. This team shall put up \ncheck posts and keep a watch on the movement of large quantities of cash, illegal \nliquor, any suspicious item or arms being carried in their area. The entire process of \nchecking shall be videographed. The locations of static surveil lance teams shall be changed \nperiodically to maintain an element of surprise. \nFlying Squads will be o perational from the date of announcem ent of the elections a nd Static \nSurveillance Teams will function from the date of notification as per the Standard Operatin g \nProcedure (SOP) date d 29th May, 2015 ( Annexure -G7, An nexure -B20) upto date of poll/re -\npoll, if any ( Annexure -B18).", + "However, Flying Squads and Static Surveillance Teams shall be kept deplo yed in poll gone \nStates/UTs and States/UTs where polls are schedule d in phases, as under: - \nCase -I: In case of States/UTs where polling is over , FSs and SSTs shall be kept active at \nstrategic locations and in districts sha ring borders with neighboring States/UTs. \nCase -II: In case of States where polling is scheduled in ph ases, Flying Squads sh all be kept \nactive as under: - \n(i) One Flying Squad may be continued in each assembly segment of Par liamentary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCase -I: In case of States/UTs where polling is over , FSs and SSTs shall be kept active at \nstrategic locations and in districts sha ring borders with neighboring States/UTs. \nCase -II: In case of States where polling is scheduled in ph ases, Flying Squads sh all be kept \nactive as under: - \n(i) One Flying Squad may be continued in each assembly segment of Par liamentary \nConstituency, where polling is over, till the en d of election process in the entire \nstate; and \n(ii) Flying Squads/SSTs may be kept o perational in full strength, as per SOP dated 29th \nMay, 2015 in the entire d istrict where polls are going to held in multiple phases, till \nthe end of poll in the entire district. ( Annexure -B21)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n9. Expenditure Monitoring Cell: \nThe DEO sh all appoint one s enior officer, not below the rank of SDM/ADM, conversant \nwith accounting as the Nodal Officer of the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell. All teams \nmentioned above and the Nodal Officer shall constitute the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell. \n30 \n 10. Identification of Expenditure Sensitive Constituency (ESC) and Expenditure \nSensitive Pockets (ESP ) \n10.1.", + "All teams \nmentioned above and the Nodal Officer shall constitute the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell. \n30 \n 10. Identification of Expenditure Sensitive Constituency (ESC) and Expenditure \nSensitive Pockets (ESP ) \n10.1. The Chief Elect oral Officer of the State/UT will organise a meeting with t he State \nLevel Nodal Officers of variou s enforcement a gencies at least 6 months be fore the month of \nexpiry of the Legislati ve Assembly of the State/UT and/o r Lok Sabha , to ident ify mapping of \nsensitivities on two main grounds and identify ESCs: \na. Functionalities like main cohort s of cash, li quor, drugs, precious metals \nand fre ebies. \nb. Area wise sensitiv ities (District wise, group of di strict wise, AC wise) \n10.2.", + "b. Area wise sensitiv ities (District wise, group of di strict wise, AC wise) \n10.2. The D istrict Election Officer (DEO) , Superintendent of Police (SP) in consultation \nwith the Expenditu re Observer (EO) , deployed in the const ituency shall identify the \nExpenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs) in the constituency during first visit of the EO . \n10.3. Standard Operating Proc edure (SOP) for identification of ESCs and ESP s is available \nin Annexure -G12.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n11. Nodal Officers \n(a) Nodal Offic er in the CEO Office: The CEO shall appoint one senior officer in his \noffice, not below the rank of Jt. CEO, for coordination on expenditure monitoring \nwith Commission, training of election expenditure monitoring related personn el and \npolitical party functionaries, coordination with all the DEOs, other Nodal Officers \nin the state, Expenditure Obse rvers, all enforcement agenci es involved in electi on \nexpenditure monitoring and with the Commission. He will compile information \nregarding all types of seizure mad e during the election period and e-mail the same in Annexure -B7 to the Commission on a daily basis by 3 PM and also compile and \nsend the same i n Annexure -C3 to the Commission by 1 PM on the day of poll.", + "Apart \nfrom above, h e will also co-ordinate with enforcement agencies and Nodal Officers \nof CEOs of ne ighbouring States/UTs and furnish weekly report on seizure made at \nboth side s of the Inter Stat e Border Checkposts/Areas of the poll bound State/ UT \nwith the neig hbouring State s/UTs to the Commission on every Monday in Annexure \nI & II placed with Anne xure -B7. \n \n(b) Nodal Officer of Police: One officer of the level of Inspector G eneral at the \nPolice Head Quarters of the state, as selected by the Commission, shall be notified as \nthe Nodal Officer for coordination with all flying squads, SSTs, law enforcement \nagencies and with the Commission. His office telephon e/fax nu mber and mobile \n31 \n number shall be intimated to the Expenditure Observers, Investigation Directorate, \nExcise Department and other law enforcement agencies during election. He shall \ntrain all the master trainers of the districts, who in turn shall train all personnel \nengaged in Flying Squad or SST.", + "He shall \ntrain all the master trainers of the districts, who in turn shall train all personnel \nengaged in Flying Squad or SST. He shall be respons ible for coordination w ith other \nlaw enforcement agencies, engaged in the election expenditure monitoring. \nHe shall compile the seizure reports by the FSs and SSTs sent by the SPs of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \ntrain all the master trainers of the districts, who in turn shall train all personnel \nengaged in Flying Squad or SST. He shall be respons ible for coordination w ith other \nlaw enforcement agencies, engaged in the election expenditure monitoring. \nHe shall compile the seizure reports by the FSs and SSTs sent by the SPs of \ndistricts and send the composit e Daily Activity Report as per Annexure - B8, B9 & \nB10 by fax to the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell of Commission every day, with a \ncopy to the CEO and als o compile and furnish to the Commission in Annexure -C4 \nby 1 PM on t he day of poll. \n \n(c) Nodal Offic er of Income Tax : The Commission, be fore an nouncement of General \nElection , appoints a Nodal Officer in the office of DGIT (Inv) not below the rank of \nAddl./Joint D IT (Inv.", + "(c) Nodal Offic er of Income Tax : The Commission, be fore an nouncement of General \nElection , appoints a Nodal Officer in the office of DGIT (Inv) not below the rank of \nAddl./Joint D IT (Inv. Wing) for sharing of information etc. wit h the Com mission and \nCEO of state for effectiv e implementation of Election Expenditure Monitoring by \nway of seiz ure of unaccounted m oney suspected to be used in election etc. and \nsubmission on alte rnate days of the report in the prescribed format ( Annexure - B11) \nand also compile and fu rnish to the Commission in Annex ure-C5 by 1 PM on the \nday of poll. The Air Intelligenc e Units and separate compliant monitoring cell of the \nIncome Tax Department will start fun ctioning from the date of announcement. \n(Annexure -B20) \n \n(d) Nodal Officer of Excise: The Commiss ion, before anno uncement of General \nElection, appoints a Nodal Off icer (Excise) not be low the rank of Commissioner for \nflow of information etc.", + "(Annexure -B20) \n \n(d) Nodal Officer of Excise: The Commiss ion, before anno uncement of General \nElection, appoints a Nodal Off icer (Excise) not be low the rank of Commissioner for \nflow of information etc. with th e Commission and CEO of State for effective \nimplementation of Electio n Expenditure Monito ring by repor ting of seizures ma de of \nillicit liq uors by them during electioneering and also for reporting of related statistics \nin the prescribed format. ( Annexure -B12) and al so compile and furnish to the \nCommission in Annexu re-C6 by 1 PM on the day of poll. Liquor moni toring", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nimplementation of Electio n Expenditure Monito ring by repor ting of seizures ma de of \nillicit liq uors by them during electioneering and also for reporting of related statistics \nin the prescribed format. ( Annexure -B12) and al so compile and furnish to the \nCommission in Annexu re-C6 by 1 PM on the day of poll. Liquor moni toring \nmeasures will be undertaken from the date of announcement o f elections as per t he \ninstructions and the reporting will be done from the date of a nnouncement. \n(Annexure -B20) \n \n(e) Nodal Officer of Expenditure Monitoring Cell: \n(i) The Nodal Officer of Expenditure Mon itoring Cell in the district \nheadquarters will coordinate with the DEO for providing adequate manpower \n32 \n and facilities of office space and equipment.", + "(Annexure -B20) \n \n(e) Nodal Officer of Expenditure Monitoring Cell: \n(i) The Nodal Officer of Expenditure Mon itoring Cell in the district \nheadquarters will coordinate with the DEO for providing adequate manpower \n32 \n and facilities of office space and equipment. The Nodal Officer will train the \nmanpow er engaged in various teams of the expenditure monitoring work well \nin advance, before the no tification of election. The DEO can deploy any \nother officer or employee whose s ervices are required for expenditure \nmonitoring. \n(ii) The Expenditure Mon itoring Cell shall be responsible for video graphing all \npublic meetings/rallies political parties/potential candidates during the period \nbetween announ cement of election by ECI and notification of election. All \nsuch expenditure incurred by political parties as per the video CDs/DVDs are \nto be calculated by this Cell and handed over to DEO for estimating the \nexpenditure by the political parties, during such period.", + "All \nsuch expenditure incurred by political parties as per the video CDs/DVDs are \nto be calculated by this Cell and handed over to DEO for estimating the \nexpenditure by the political parties, during such period. Although this \nexpenditure is not to be included in candidate\u2019s register, the party has to \nshow this expenditure to the Commission, within 75 days of Assembly Poll \nor 90 days of Lok Sabha poll. The CEO shall collect district-wise report as \nto the total expenditure by the party during this period and also the period up \nto declaration of result and forward to the Commission within 45 days of \ndeclaration of result. \n \nThe Toll free number in complaint Mon itoring Cell shall be given wide", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nor 90 days of Lok Sabha poll. The CEO shall collect district-wise report as \nto the total expenditure by the party during this period and also the period up \nto declaration of result and forward to the Commission within 45 days of \ndeclaration of result. \n \nThe Toll free number in complaint Mon itoring Cell shall be given wide \npublicity encouraging the public to register complaints. \n \nThe Assistant Expenditure Observers (AEOs), FSs, SSTs, Video Surveillance \nTeams (VSTs), Video Vie wing Teams (VVTs) and Accountin g Teams shall \nconti nue with their du ty only up to date of poll/re -poll.", + "The Assistant Expenditure Observers (AEOs), FSs, SSTs, Video Surveillance \nTeams (VSTs), Video Vie wing Teams (VVTs) and Accountin g Teams shall \nconti nue with their du ty only up to date of poll/re -poll. Howe ver, the AEOs \nand Accounting Teams shall report for duty one day before the day of \ncoun ting and again on 25th day after the date of decla ration of re sult and shall \nremain for a period of eight days, for the purposes of givi ng tr aining to the \ncandida tes/ele ction agents in submission of accounts of election expenses and \nto assist in p reparation of the DEOs Scrutiny Report and Expenditure \nObserver Report -IV. The AEOs and A ccount Teams shall be relieved \nthereafter.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n12. If FS/S ST/Po lice Authority/Release Commi ttee, deployed/constituted in pursuance of \nthe Commission\u2019s SOP no. 76/Instructions/ EEPS/2015/Vol. II, dated 29th May, 2015 \n(Annexure -G7) finds no li nkage of the intercepted/seized foreign currenc y with any candidate \nor his /her agent or party worker s or po litical pa rty then information shall be passed on to the \n33 \n concerned Nodal Of ficers in Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Enforcement \nDirector ate for necessa ry action und er relevant Acts (Annexure B22 ).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \n13. Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) \n \nTo curb the menace of money power in elections, the Commission requisitions ser vices of \nvarious Enforcement Agencies viz. Central Board of Direct Taxes, Central Board of Indir ect \nTaxes & Cust oms, State Police Department, State Excise Department, Enforcement \nDepartment, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Financial Intellige nce Unit -India, Narcotics \nControl Bureau, Department of Posts, Railway Protection Force, paramilitary forces like \nBorder Security Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Indo Tibetan B order Police, \nSashastra Seema Bal, Assam Rifles, Indian Coast Guard etc. \nAs w as the existing practice, the Chief Electoral Offi cer manually compiled the seizure \nreports rece ived from these Enforcement Agencies and sent day to day compiled seizure \nreport to th e Commission by e -mail/post.", + "As w as the existing practice, the Chief Electoral Offi cer manually compiled the seizure \nreports rece ived from these Enforcement Agencies and sent day to day compiled seizure \nreport to th e Commission by e -mail/post. The procedure of compilation of seiz ure reports \nmanually by the Chief Electoral Office was cumbersome, not exactly real time based and was \na complex process where lot of time in reporting and compiling was involved. \nA need was felt for developing a software which does real time reporting and removes \nunnecessary complexities in the process. Hence, a software called \u2018Election Seizure \nManagement System\u2019 has been developed by the ECI. This has been implemented at CEO \n& DEO level for the first time in General Election s to Legislative Assemblies o f \nChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh , Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana , 2023 . \nAs observed, the software ensured reflection of r eal time seizure efforts from the field. It has \nhelped the person s involved in expenditure monitoring to save time spent on collecting and \ncompi ling reports of various agencies and saved time was utilized for qualitative analysis and \nplanni ng further.", + "As observed, the software ensured reflection of r eal time seizure efforts from the field. It has \nhelped the person s involved in expenditure monitoring to save time spent on collecting and \ncompi ling reports of various agencies and saved time was utilized for qualitative analysis and \nplanni ng further. It facilitates - \n\uf0b7 Removal of redundancy and duplicacy \n\uf0b7 Real time reporting \n\uf0b7 Co-ordination among st enforcement agencies \n\uf0b7 Analysis of seizure s", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Introduction.txt\n_ \nhelped the person s involved in expenditure monitoring to save time spent on collecting and \ncompi ling reports of various agencies and saved time was utilized for qualitative analysis and \nplanni ng further. It facilitates - \n\uf0b7 Removal of redundancy and duplicacy \n\uf0b7 Real time reporting \n\uf0b7 Co-ordination among st enforcement agencies \n\uf0b7 Analysis of seizure s \n\uf0b7 Record keeping \n \nRecent elections have seen that the working of the app has been quite succ essful . The C EOs \nand DEOs as wel l as Enforcement Agencies could focus on analytical part for planning \nforthcoming strategies for effective expenditure monitoring. The seizure a mount also \nincreased multifolds as compared to pre vious Assembly elections in these States.\n34 \n \n \nFlow char t of the teams involved in Expend iture Monitoring. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accounting \nTeam Exp. Obs.", + "The seizure a mount also \nincreased multifolds as compared to pre vious Assembly elections in these States.\n34 \n \n \nFlow char t of the teams involved in Expend iture Monitoring. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accounting \nTeam Exp. Obs. \nControl room \nand 24x7 Call \nCentre \nFSs( Flying Squads )- \ncomplaints of bribe \n/freebies / Illegal \nexpenditure \nVSTs (Video \nSurveillance Team s) - \nmonito rs public meetings / \nrallies MCMC (Media \nCertificati on and Monitoring \nCommittee) RO \n \n \n \n DEO \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBAG ( Booth Level \nAwareness Groups) ECI \nIncome Tax \nDepartment SSTs (Static Surveillance \nTeam s)\u2013 to check \ntransportation of cash or \nliquor etc., \nState Excise \nDeptt \n35", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n#Checklist for CEO: \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Before announcement of elections: - \n \n1. To appoint a Nod al officer in the CEO office for Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) \ntraining, reporting to Commission and to also co -ordinate with the state Police Dept., \nIncome Tax Dept (Inv.), State Excise Dept. and to forward to the Secretary (EEM) at the \nCommission , the names, telephone no. & mobile no., e -mail and address of all these \nNodal Officers, before announcement of election in state. \n2.", + "), State Excise Dept. and to forward to the Secretary (EEM) at the \nCommission , the names, telephone no. & mobile no., e -mail and address of all these \nNodal Officers, before announcement of election in state. \n2. To compile list of Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure \nSensitive Pockets (ESPs), within the ACs and s end the list to the Commission well in \nadvance, preferably six months in advance from the date of completion of the term of \nAssembly, along with the slotting for Expenditure Observers and the allotment of \ndistricts. \n3. To translate into the local language an d print the Compendium of Election Expenditure \nInstructions in sufficient numbers and to distribute copies to candidates, officers engaged \nin EEM, Nodal Officers of all departments, DEOs and SPs, Political parties and Media. \n4. To print all the registers and forms required for reporting by the candidates and the teams \nengaged in expenditure monitoring. \n5.", + "4. To print all the registers and forms required for reporting by the candidates and the teams \nengaged in expenditure monitoring. \n5. To identify and prepare for training of all Master Trainers / Nodal officers, to be \ndeployed (at district level in DEO office, Police and Excise Department) for EEM in the \nstate, in advance. \n6. To identify man power in all districts for Asst. Exp. Observers, members of VST,VVT, \nFS, SST, MCMC and Accounting Teams and to impart two or three training programmes \nfor each member of the team and to ensure that the manpow er for \nFS/SST/VST/Accounting Team/MCMC/District level complaint centre are properly \ntrained.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n6. To identify man power in all districts for Asst. Exp. Observers, members of VST,VVT, \nFS, SST, MCMC and Accounting Teams and to impart two or three training programmes \nfor each member of the team and to ensure that the manpow er for \nFS/SST/VST/Accounting Team/MCMC/District level complaint centre are properly \ntrained. \n7. To ensure that officers are identified in advance by all districts that will be notified as \nExecutive Magistrates for the Flying Squads (FS) to be deployed from th e date of \nannouncement of election till the date of completion of election. \n3518. To ensure that vehicles for all the teams, Video cameras/ Web cams etc. for FS/SST/VST \nand TVs with cable connections for the MCMC, are arranged by the DEOs. \n9. To ensure that vehicl es to be used by FST/SST are GPRS enabled.", + "for FS/SST/VST \nand TVs with cable connections for the MCMC, are arranged by the DEOs. \n9. To ensure that vehicl es to be used by FST/SST are GPRS enabled. \n10. To prepare for workshop for political parties at State level with regard to the EEM \nInstructions issued by the Commission. To prepare sensitisation workshop on EEM for \nthe Media. \n11. To obtain media advertisement rate s, DIPR and DAVP rates for the State/district. \n12. To liaison with Excise Commissioners and Police Commissioners of bordering states \nwith regard to control of flow of illicit liquor, drugs etc. to or from the state during \nelections. \n13. To liaison with the Directo r General of Income Tax (Investigation) of the state to get the \nAirport Intelligence Units (AIUs) operational at all commercial airports in the state and to \nidentify all operational non -commercial airports/airstrips/helipads in the state and see that \nprope r checking arrangement is done. \n14. To liaison with BSF, or ITBP, if state has international border and to sensitise them reg.", + "14. To liaison with BSF, or ITBP, if state has international border and to sensitise them reg. \nmovement of cash, liquor or drugs during election. \n15. To pursue all old pending cases of last election where FIRs were filed and take th em to \nlogical conclusion.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n14. To liaison with BSF, or ITBP, if state has international border and to sensitise them reg. \nmovement of cash, liquor or drugs during election. \n15. To pursue all old pending cases of last election where FIRs were filed and take th em to \nlogical conclusion. \n16. To ensure that all the cases of accounts of election expenses of candidates pertaining to \nthe last Assembly elections have been disposed of. \nEthical Voting: - \n17. To form Booth Level Awareness Groups (BAGs) and equip them with all eth ical voting \nmaterials and the software to upload photo/video of malpractices and to ensure that the \nDEOs have sensitisation meeting with BAGs for ethical voting campaign, signing pledge \nletters etc. \n18. To organise meeting with all Citizen Societies (CSOs)/NGO s of the State, educationists, \nacademicians, media person of the state to spread the message of ethical voting.", + "18. To organise meeting with all Citizen Societies (CSOs)/NGO s of the State, educationists, \nacademicians, media person of the state to spread the message of ethical voting. \n19. To prepare all advertisement matters like audio, video, visuals slogans etc. on ethical \nvoting. \n35220. To organise debate, slogan, cartoon competitions in schools and colleges on ethical \nvoting and to circulate pledge letters/signature campaign for ethical voting and against \nbribery. \n21. To have partnership with media organisations on ethical voting campaign and penal \nprovisions of bribery. \n22. To update the web site data on the status reports of the registered political parties \nregarding their annual Audit report, election expenditure statement and contribution \nreports. \nB. After announcement of election: - \n \n23. To start functioning of the District Level Complaint Monitor ing Centre, FSs, VSTs, \nVVTs, Accounting Teams from the date of announcement of election to capture \nexpenditure of all major rallies, to attend to complaints and to enforce Model Code of \nConduct.", + "To start functioning of the District Level Complaint Monitor ing Centre, FSs, VSTs, \nVVTs, Accounting Teams from the date of announcement of election to capture \nexpenditure of all major rallies, to attend to complaints and to enforce Model Code of \nConduct. After announcement, the party expenses are to be captured by VST and FS and \ncompiled reports sent to CEO, for each party, so that the expenditure statements filed by \nthe parties are tallied subsequently.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n24. MCMC to start functioning from date of announcement. \n25. To make arrangements at district level, for up -loading sca nned copies of all the Affidavits \nof Criminal cases, Assets & liabilities on the CEO website, within 24 hours of these \nbeing filed by candidates of the recognised political parties and in case of other \ncandidates one day after the scrutiny of nomination fo r public display. \n26. To direct the DEOs to ensure that the SSTs are properly manned and formed to start \nfunctioning from date of notification. The reporting by the teams in the relevant formats \nto start from the day of notification of election. \n27. To ensure tha t CAPF are mixed in FS/SST in ESCs. \nC. After issue of Notification of elections: - \n28.", + "The reporting by the teams in the relevant formats \nto start from the day of notification of election. \n27. To ensure tha t CAPF are mixed in FS/SST in ESCs. \nC. After issue of Notification of elections: - \n28. To ensure that SSTs are functional in all constituencies and to see that all teams of EEM \nare functional at constituency and District level and to ensure that FS/SST are mixed w ith \nCPF in Expenditure Sensitive Constituencies. \n29. To publicise in local language in all media about restrictions in carrying cash during \nelection period, the checking of cash and the procedure for appeal against seizure. \n35330. To take note of the list of Star C ampaigners received directly by the CEO office or from \nthe Commission, within 7 days of notification of election and circulate among the \nDEOs/ROs and upload on the website. \n31. To ensure that the copies of the Affidavits regarding Criminal cases, Asset and Lia bility \nare displayed on the notice board of DEOs and scanned copies are uploaded on the \nwebsite within 24 hrs. \n32.", + "31. To ensure that the copies of the Affidavits regarding Criminal cases, Asset and Lia bility \nare displayed on the notice board of DEOs and scanned copies are uploaded on the \nwebsite within 24 hrs. \n32. To ensure that the dates of three inspections of accounts by all Expenditure Observers are \nnotified. \n33. To ensure that the scanned copies of the reg isters of the candidates after each inspection \nare uploaded on the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website. \n34. To form State level MCMC and ensure timely disposal of suspected Paid News cases / \nconnected grievances referred, if any.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n33. To ensure that the scanned copies of the reg isters of the candidates after each inspection \nare uploaded on the DEO\u2019s portal with link provided to the CEO\u2019s website. \n34. To form State level MCMC and ensure timely disposal of suspected Paid News cases / \nconnected grievances referred, if any. \n35. To ensure t hat strict monitoring is done in ESCs and ESPs. \n36. Teams involved in EEM like FS, SST, VST, VVT, EMC, Excise Team, MCMC, DEMC, \nAccounting Team, 24X7 District EEM Control room etc. are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs. of poll and CPF be provided to t he FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n37.", + "are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs. of poll and CPF be provided to t he FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n37. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs as the police may be required for poll \nduty and in no case the FS, SST be disbanded during last 72 hrs. \n38. To ensure that seizure repor ts are sent to the Commission by all Nodal officers in time. \n39. To ensure that action is taken on complaints within half an hour. \n40. To ensure that all major rallies are videographed. \n41. To ensure that ROs promptly file FIR, in cases detected by FS/SST/Accounting T eam. \nD. On the Poll day: - \n42. To forward to ECI (to the Secretary, EEM) the compiled CEO\u2019s report on EEM up to \nPoll day and including poll day (Ref. Annexure \u2013 C3) by/before 1.00 PM, for media \nbriefing by the Commission at 5.00 PM. \nE. After completion of elections :- \n43.", + "Annexure \u2013 C3) by/before 1.00 PM, for media \nbriefing by the Commission at 5.00 PM. \nE. After completion of elections :- \n43. To ensure that all seized cash/items are released within 7 days of poll, if no FIR is filed, \nor, if not handed over to Income Tax Dept. \n35444. To ensure proper training at district level (within 23 days after declaration of result) for \nthe candidates and the staff to be engaged at DEO office for receiving the election \nexpense accounts from the candidates. \n45. To ensure that Account Reconciliation Meeting is organised with all candidates on 26th \nday of completion of election, who will come prepared with their draft account \nstatements/reports for reconciliation.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n45. To ensure that Account Reconciliation Meeting is organised with all candidates on 26th \nday of completion of election, who will come prepared with their draft account \nstatements/reports for reconciliation. \n46. To prepare for up -loading on the website (all the Abstract Statement of accounts, filed by \nthe candidates) within 3 days of receipt by DEO office. \n47. To ensure that DEOs put on the notice board the details, ment ioning the names of the \ncandidates, date of lodging accounts and time and place at which such account can be \ninspected, within 2 days of filing of accounts by the candidates. \n48. To ensure that DEOs send Scrutiny Reports within 38 days from the date of declara tion \nof result to the CEO and the same is forwarded to the Commission by 45th day of \ndeclaration of result. ( Annexure -C13) \n49.", + "48. To ensure that DEOs send Scrutiny Reports within 38 days from the date of declara tion \nof result to the CEO and the same is forwarded to the Commission by 45th day of \ndeclaration of result. ( Annexure -C13) \n49. To prepare plan for data entry of the \u201cScrutiny Report\u201d of DEOs in Encore within 3 days \nof finalisation of scrutiny report by DEOs (Annexure-C17). \n50. To pursue all police cases of election offences relating to bribe, where FIR was filed or \ncourt case filed and take them to their logical conclusion. \n51. To dispose pending suspected Paid News cases, if any, by the State level MCMC before \ndisba nding it and sending the list of cases of Paid News to Commission. \n52. To forward the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny & Summary reports to the Commission within 7 days of \nreceipt with comments. The CEO to ensure that DEOs send the scrutiny report along with \nthe DEMC reports a nd notices and candidates\u2019 explanations, if any. \n53.", + "52. To forward the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny & Summary reports to the Commission within 7 days of \nreceipt with comments. The CEO to ensure that DEOs send the scrutiny report along with \nthe DEMC reports a nd notices and candidates\u2019 explanations, if any. \n53. To ensure that the DEOs keep the evidences (video CDs etc.,) gathered during election \nand the Shadow Observation Register in safe custody, to be produced before the \nCommission in future, in case of a complai nt. \n\n\nChecklist for Candidates :\n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Up to the time of nomination", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n53. To ensure that the DEOs keep the evidences (video CDs etc.,) gathered during election \nand the Shadow Observation Register in safe custody, to be produced before the \nCommission in future, in case of a complai nt. \n\n\nChecklist for Candidates :\n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Up to the time of nomination \n1. To open a separate bank account exclusively for election expenditure purposes, at least \none day before filing of nomination. \n2. To take a copy of Election Expenditure Register from the Returning Officer duly serial \nnumbered and pages numbered and necessary certification regarding number of pages \ncomprising of Cash Register, Bank Register and Day -to-Day Account Register, Abstract \nStatement (Part I to Part VI along with Schedule 1 to 11 ), Affidavit and Acknowledgment \nand to receive Compendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring from the \nRO.", + "3. To notify name of the separate agent for elec tion expenditure, if any, and inform the RO. \n4. To attend or to ensure that the Expenditure Agent attends the training programme on \nelection expenditure and on maintenance of Election Expenditure Register organised by \nthe Returning Officer. \n5. To know the ceilin g of election expenditure of your constituency and the laws/ \ninstructions regarding election expenditure monitoring. \n6. To obtain copy of the notification or rates of election campaign items by the DEO. \n7. To go through all instructions on Election Expenditure M onitoring and contact Election \nExpenditure Monitoring Nodal Officer in case of doubt. \n8. To train all workers on the Election Expenditure Monitoring instructions. \nB. From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result \n9. To maintain a day -to-day a ccounts of all election expenses in the Election Expenditure \nRegister received from the RO.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n8. To train all workers on the Election Expenditure Monitoring instructions. \nB. From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result \n9. To maintain a day -to-day a ccounts of all election expenses in the Election Expenditure \nRegister received from the RO. \n10. To take permission regarding all vehicles to be used for election campaign and to ensure \nthat the permission letter is displayed on windscreen of each such vehicle. \n11. To be aware that in case the candidate is not using any vehicles, it should be informed to \nRO and permission should be cancelled, otherwise deemed expenditure on such vehicles \nwill be computed and added to his expenditure. \n35612. To take permission to hold rall y/procession /public meeting with expenditure plan given \nin Annexure-D1 of the compendium and submit before the date of such rally/ meeting to \nthe RO. \n13.", + "35612. To take permission to hold rall y/procession /public meeting with expenditure plan given \nin Annexure-D1 of the compendium and submit before the date of such rally/ meeting to \nthe RO. \n13. To ensure that all expenses for the commercial vehicles hired for the rally are included in \nthe accounts. \n14. To ensure that all expenditure on rally attended by the candidate/ photo displayed/ name \npromoted are added to the account as per Commission\u2019s instruction. To ensur e that \nexpenses tally with the \u201c Shadow Observation Register \u201d. Any \nunderestimating/underrepo rting of election expenditure may lead to issuance of `show \ncause notice by the R.O. \n15. To be aware of the provisions of section 127 A of the R. P. Act, 1951 regarding printing \nof election posters, etc. and passing information to DEO and necessary declarati on to be \nsubmitted by the Publisher and Printer in Appendix A & B on printing of poster and \npamphlet on part of publisher and printer. \n16.", + "and passing information to DEO and necessary declarati on to be \nsubmitted by the Publisher and Printer in Appendix A & B on printing of poster and \npamphlet on part of publisher and printer. \n16. To know the provisions of sections 171 B to 171 I of IPC and section 123 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n17. To maintain regularly the D ay-do-Day accounts, cash book and bank book from the date \nof filing of nomination and include all expenses incurred on the date of filing of \nnomination.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n16. To know the provisions of sections 171 B to 171 I of IPC and section 123 of R. P. Act, \n1951. \n17. To maintain regularly the D ay-do-Day accounts, cash book and bank book from the date \nof filing of nomination and include all expenses incurred on the date of filing of \nnomination. \n18. To know the fact that all posters, banners, pamphlets even if printed/ published prior to \nnomination, but being used/displayed after nomination, shall form the election \nexpenditure of the candidate. \n19. To be aware that if the candidates sponsored by any political party (recognised or \nunrecognised) he should check as to whether list of Star Campaigners submitt ed by the \nparty to the Commission and CEO has been provided to the Returning \nOfficer/Expenditure Observer/Election Expenditure Monitoring Teams for claiming \nbenefit u/s 77 of the R.P.", + "Act 1951 by the party within 7 days of date of notification of \nElection. \n20. To get the details of travel expenses of Star Campaigners (like helicopters)from the party \nso that necessary correct entries are made in his account statement and to inform the RO \nwithin 5 days after landing of aircraft/helicopter in his constituency, abo ut the hiring \n357charges paid/payable to the company owning/leasing the aircraft of the helicopter, names \nof passengers and name of the political party (if the party had borne the expenses for \nhiring). \n21. To ensure that all expenditure in excess of Rs. 10,000/ -and all receipts, contributions, \nloans, deposits, advances in excess of Rs.10,000/ - should not be in cash, and should be by \ncheque or draft or bank transfer, through the bank account exclusively opened for the \nelection expenditure purpose. \n22. To maintain all the details relating to receipts of funds from party, from own funds, \nreceipts from others by way of donations/gifts/loans etc. Even outstanding/payable \namounts are to be included.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n22. To maintain all the details relating to receipts of funds from party, from own funds, \nreceipts from others by way of donations/gifts/loans etc. Even outstanding/payable \namounts are to be included. \n23. To ensure that in respect of the services/goods received in kind, the name and address of \npersons must be mentioned in the Accounts register and also be added as expenditure of \nthe candidate. \n24. To know that the rates of various items/services utilised in election campaign are fixed by \nthe DEO in consultation with the candidates/ag ents. As such the candidate should ensure \nthat the rate chart is followed for maintaining the accounts. \n25. To know that sharing of dais with star campaigner, appeal made by the star campaigner \nfor vote in his favour shall result in the expenditure on such mee tings etc. being treated as \nexpenditure incurred by the candidate and not by the party.", + "25. To know that sharing of dais with star campaigner, appeal made by the star campaigner \nfor vote in his favour shall result in the expenditure on such mee tings etc. being treated as \nexpenditure incurred by the candidate and not by the party. \n 26. To be present either personally or through the agent during the 3 inspections to be done \nby the Expenditure Observer during campaign period and produce all complet ed \naccounts/registers. \n27. To respond within 48 hours to the communications or notices received from the R.O. \nregarding discrepancies found in the account of your election expenses. \n28. To know about the \u201cPaid news\u201d and the procedure in which the paid new s cases are to be \nadded in the account of election expenses of the candidate. \n29. To respond in time to the order passed by the MCMC (At District Level) as regards \nsuspected cases of paid news brought to the notice of the candidate by the RO. If \ncandidate disagrees with the order, an appeal is to be made before the State Level Media \nCommittee, within the stipulated time.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n29. To respond in time to the order passed by the MCMC (At District Level) as regards \nsuspected cases of paid news brought to the notice of the candidate by the RO. If \ncandidate disagrees with the order, an appeal is to be made before the State Level Media \nCommittee, within the stipulated time. \n35830. To include the expenses incurred on maintenance of candidates\u2019 booths (Kiosks) for \ndistribution of voter\u2019s slips on the poll day. T he expenses include expenditure incurred \non election of candidates\u2019 booths (Kiosks), logistics, remuneration paid to the \nworkers/agents manning them and the expenses on snacks, food etc. (Schedule \u2013 6 of \nAbstract statement of account). \n31.", + "T he expenses include expenditure incurred \non election of candidates\u2019 booths (Kiosks), logistics, remuneration paid to the \nworkers/agents manning them and the expenses on snacks, food etc. (Schedule \u2013 6 of \nAbstract statement of account). \n31. To ensure that n one of the party workers indulge in or extend support to bribing of \nelectors, as defined in Section 171 B of IPC or Section 123 (1) of R. P. Act 1951. \nC. After declaration or result \n32. To attend personally or through the agent the training on pro cedure of lodging the \naccounts organised by DEO within 23 days of declaration of result and also Account \nReconciliation Meeting organised on 26th day of declaration of result. \n33. To be aware that in the above said meeting the candidates will be given ano ther \nopportunity to reconcile the understated amount of their election expenses, if any. \nTherefore, the candidates should produce their draft of final accounts, so that the \ndiscrepancies can be reconciled. \n34.", + "To be aware that in the above said meeting the candidates will be given ano ther \nopportunity to reconcile the understated amount of their election expenses, if any. \nTherefore, the candidates should produce their draft of final accounts, so that the \ndiscrepancies can be reconciled. \n34. To know that even if the candidate had alrea dy lodged his account prior to the above \nsaid meeting, he may revise the accounts within the statutory period of 30 days of the \ndeclaration of result in order to incorporate the findings of the District Expenditure \nMonitoring Committee.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for CEO_.txt\n_ \n34. To know that even if the candidate had alrea dy lodged his account prior to the above \nsaid meeting, he may revise the accounts within the statutory period of 30 days of the \ndeclaration of result in order to incorporate the findings of the District Expenditure \nMonitoring Committee. \n35. To submit befor e the DEO, the account of election expenses, comprising of Bank \nRegister, Cash Register, Day -to-Day account Register, Abstract Statement (Part I to Part \nIV and S chedules 1 to 1 1), all bills & vouchers (serially numbered) and Affidavit in \noriginal , duly fil led up in all respect and self -attested copy of bank statement opened \nfor expenditure purposes exclusively, within 30 days of declaration of result. If account \nis not lodged within time and in the required manner, notice is issued by the \nCommission for dis qualification u/s 10 A of the R. P. Act, 1951.", + "If account \nis not lodged within time and in the required manner, notice is issued by the \nCommission for dis qualification u/s 10 A of the R. P. Act, 1951. \n36. To obtain acknowledgment as a proof of lodging the account from the office of the \nDEO, giving date and time of lodging of the account. \n37. To sign the Abstract Statement and Affidavit himself and all bil ls and vouchers are \nsigned by you or your election agent: \n35938. To submit copy of the reply given to the Returning Officer or Expenditure Observer at \nthe time of inspection of register in respect of discrepancies pointed out by DEMC.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B2.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report -I\nAnnexure-B2 \n \nExpenditure Observer Report-I \nPreparedness Report for the Expenditure Monitoring \n[To be uploaded on Observer Port al and si gned copy to be sent by post to the Commi ssion \nseparately for each Assembly Segment in case of A ssembl y Election and only one Repo rt for \none PC in case of Lok Sabha Election within 3 days after the date of notification] \n \nDate of Reporting \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. No.", + "and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. No. Description Yes No \n(a) Whether the Assistant Expenditure Observer has been \nappointed as the Designated Officer to help check the \naccounts of daily expenditure to be maintained by the \ncandidates. \n(b) Whether all the teams engaged in election expenditure \nmonitoring, like, Accounting Team, Static Surveillance \nTeams, Flying Squads and Video Surveillance Teams \netc., have been formed and working properly. \n(c) Whether election machinery is aware of Rule 90 of the \nCondu ct of Election Rules relating to ceiling on \nMaximum expenses.", + "(c) Whether election machinery is aware of Rule 90 of the \nCondu ct of Election Rules relating to ceiling on \nMaximum expenses. \n(d) Whether the RO has provided the Election Expenditure \nRegister containing day to da y Acco unt Register (Part \nA),Cash R egister (Part B), Bank Register (Part C), \nAbstrac t Statement (Part -I to Part IV) containing \nSchedule 1 to 11 and Acknowledgement Form under \ndue cove ring letter to addressed to the candidate. \n(e) Whether such registers were duly page numbered and \nauthenticated by the DEO/RO at the time of issue. \n(f) Whether the entire Expenditure Monitoring Teams and \nAssistant Expenditure Observers have been briefed by the \nObserver regarding the various aspects of expenditure \nand the System of Reporting. \n(g) Whether the Expenditure Observer has spok en to the SP \nand DEO, and the Officers of Investigation D irectorate \nof Income Tax, Police and State Excise for k eeping", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B2.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report -I\n(f) Whether the entire Expenditure Monitoring Teams and \nAssistant Expenditure Observers have been briefed by the \nObserver regarding the various aspects of expenditure \nand the System of Reporting. \n(g) Whether the Expenditure Observer has spok en to the SP \nand DEO, and the Officers of Investigation D irectorate \nof Income Tax, Police and State Excise for k eeping \nsurveillance on d istribution of cash, liquor and o ther \ngoods. \n37 \n \n(h) (i) Have the prevailing rates in the district for \nprinting of pos ters, hiring of vehicles, loud \nspeakers, cost of erecting pandals and \nhiring of furniture and fixtures been \nprovided by the DEO.", + "37 \n \n(h) (i) Have the prevailing rates in the district for \nprinting of pos ters, hiring of vehicles, loud \nspeakers, cost of erecting pandals and \nhiring of furniture and fixtures been \nprovided by the DEO. \n (ii) Whether rate charts of all Media operating \nin the constituency has been obtained \n(i) Has the same been apprised to the contesting candidates \nand the Assistant Expenditure Observers and Members of \nExpenditure Mon itoring Teams. \n(j) Whether the Accounting Team, Video Viewing Team, \nVideo Surveillance Team, Media Mon itoring Team and \nSurveillance Teams under each Police Station are \nprepared for Mon itoring of Election Expenditure and are \nprovided with relevant Registers/Formats e.g. Video cue \nsheet, Shadow Register, Media Expenditure Mon itoring \nReport etc. \n \n(k) Indicat e \n(i) No. of Flying Squads ( FSs) \n(ii) No. o f SSTs \n(iii) No. of AEOs \n(iv) No. of VSTs \n(v) No. of VVTs \n(vi) No.", + "of Flying Squads ( FSs) \n(ii) No. o f SSTs \n(iii) No. of AEOs \n(iv) No. of VSTs \n(v) No. of VVTs \n(vi) No. of Accounting Teams \n(l) Whether the Assistant Expenditure Observer and \nmembers of the Accounting Team, Video viewing Team, \nVideo Surveillance Team, Media report, and Mon itoring \nTeam have been trained. \n(a) By DEO \n(b) By Expenditure Observer \n(c) Any Problem in functioning as pointed out by the \nteams (if yes, then bring it to the notice of RO, \nDEO and CEO immediately under intimation to \nthe Election Commission of India) \n(m) Whether the DEO has held meeting with all political \nparties and has given to them copies of Expenditure \nInstruction in local language.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B2.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report -I\n(a) By DEO \n(b) By Expenditure Observer \n(c) Any Problem in functioning as pointed out by the \nteams (if yes, then bring it to the notice of RO, \nDEO and CEO immediately under intimation to \nthe Election Commission of India) \n(m) Whether the DEO has held meeting with all political \nparties and has given to them copies of Expenditure \nInstruction in local language. \n \n(If answer to any of the above is negative, the same shou ld be brought to the notice of DEO , \nRO and CEO immediately under intimation to the Election Commission of India.) \nPlace: \n \nDate: Signature of Expenditure Observer \n38", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for RO.txt\n_ \n#Checklist for RO \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. Before announcement of elections : - \n1. To have the updated l ist of all the disqualified candidates, who have incurred \ndisqualification u/s 8A and 11A (for corrupt practices) and 10 A (failure to lodge the account of \nelection expenses in time and manner) of the R.P. Act, 1951, which may also be viewed on \nCommission \u2019s website www.eci.gov.in \n2. To ensure that the following formats are ready at the o/o the DEO/RO: \n(i) Election Expenditure Register of the candidates (duly serial numbered comprising of \nBank Register, Cash Register, Da y to Day Account Register, Abstract Statement (Part I \nto Part IV) along with Schedules 1 to 11, Format of Affidavit and Acknowledgement.", + "(ii) Shadow Observation Register \n(iii) Video Cue Sheet \n(iv) Reporting formats by Flying Squad/Static Surveillance Team \n(v) Compendium of Election Expenditure guidelines in local language. \n(vi) Form 26 regarding criminal cases, assets and liabilities. \n3. To identify Expenditure Sensitive Pockets (ESPs), in the Constituency on the basis of \nlevel of development, literacy and complaints received during the last Assembly elections \nand to report to Commission. \n4. To identify the Master Trainers of State Police and State Excise Department of the \ndistrict for Expenditure Monitoring Team. \n5. To pursue all pending cases of last ele ction, where FIR was filed and take them to their \nlogical conclusion. \n6. To identify officers who will be notified as Executive Magistrate for the Flying Squad/ \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n7. To prepare plan for training of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure Monitoring \nTeams in 2/3 phases. \n8. To arrange vehicles for all teams and the logistics.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for RO.txt\n_ \n6. To identify officers who will be notified as Executive Magistrate for the Flying Squad/ \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n7. To prepare plan for training of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure Monitoring \nTeams in 2/3 phases. \n8. To arrange vehicles for all teams and the logistics. \n9. To interact with BAGs and sensitize them about their role in ethical voting campaign and \nprovide information on malpractices during elections. \n \nB. After announcement of election \n34410. To ensure that FS, VST, VVT, MCMC and Accounting team are functional from the date \nof announcement of election. \n11. To ensure that GPRS is fitted in all FS/SST vehicles and the Flying Squads shall attend \nboth the MC C cases and expenditure related cases within \u00bd an hour of receipt of \ncomplaint. \n12.", + "11. To ensure that GPRS is fitted in all FS/SST vehicles and the Flying Squads shall attend \nboth the MC C cases and expenditure related cases within \u00bd an hour of receipt of \ncomplaint. \n12. The expenses incurred by the political parties shall be observed from the date of \nannouncement of election till completion of election and reported to CEO party wise, \nafter declaration of result. \n13. To file FIR in appropriate cases, as detected by FS, SST or EO. \n \nC. After issuance of notification of elections: - \n14. To ensure that SSTs are functional from the date of issue of notification. \n15. Take note of the list of St ar Campaigners received by the CEO and ECI within 7 days of \nnotification of election. \n16. To scan the affidavit of assets and liabilities submitted by the candidates and upload on \nto the CEO\u2019s website within 24 hours of its receipt. \n17. To hold a meeting of all the candidates or agents immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to \nelection expenditure and consequences of non -compliance of these provisions. \n18.", + "17. To hold a meeting of all the candidates or agents immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to \nelection expenditure and consequences of non -compliance of these provisions. \n18. Expenditure Regist er in prescribed format is ready to be handed over to the candidate", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for RO.txt\n_ \n17. To hold a meeting of all the candidates or agents immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to \nelection expenditure and consequences of non -compliance of these provisions. \n18. Expenditure Regist er in prescribed format is ready to be handed over to the candidate \n19. To notify date for inspection of accounts by the Expenditure Observer during the \ncampaign period and issue notices to the defaulting candidates as directed by the \nExpenditure Observer . \n20. To supervise complaint monitoring system and ensure that every complaint is enquired \nwithin 24 hours of its receipt. \n21. To ensure that all the documents required are put on his website and copies of the same, if \nrequested, are given immediately to the members of public on payment of prescribed fee. \n22. To ensure that after seizure by FS/SST, FIR/ complaint is filed promptly in appropriate \ncases. \n23.", + "22. To ensure that after seizure by FS/SST, FIR/ complaint is filed promptly in appropriate \ncases. \n23. To interact with Expenditure Observers/Assistant Expenditure Observers and to ensure \nthat all team s are working smoothly. \n24. To issue notice to the candidate, whey any defect is pointed out by the EO/DEO and \nreceived reply from the candidate/agent. \n25. To issue notice to the candidate, preferably within 24 hrs. of the date of receipt of \ninformation about suppression/omission of the expenditure incurred by the candidate or if \nthe candidate has not produced his account of election expenses for inspection on \nscheduled date or if the expenses incurred in election campaign are not correctly shown \nby the c andidate. \n26. To ensure that the reply of the notices issued to the candidates are received within 48 hrs. \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Check list for Political Parties_.txt\n_ \n#Check list for Political Parties: \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \n \nA. After announcement of election: \n1. To ensure that all candidates of the party open a separate bank account exclusively for \nelection ex penditure purposes, at least one day before filing nomination and present a \nself-attested copy of that account to the Returning Officer at the time of filing \nnomination: \n2. To obtain a copy of the Compendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure \nMonitorin g, in local language from the CEO. \n3. To nominate a nodal political leader at state level, who will co -ordinate with CEO and \nCommission on Election Expenditure Monitoring and who will be the Master Trainer of \nparty workers and candidates on election expenditu re. \n4.", + "3. To nominate a nodal political leader at state level, who will co -ordinate with CEO and \nCommission on Election Expenditure Monitoring and who will be the Master Trainer of \nparty workers and candidates on election expenditu re. \n4. To ensure that Nodal Officer attends the training programme on election expenditure and \non maintenance of Election Expenditure Register by the Returning Officer/DEO. \n5. To ensure that all contribution reports and annual audit reports of previous years, al l \nelection expenditure statements of previous elections are filed in time. \n6. To ensure the following: - \n(a) Amounts paid to candidate (if any) are by way of cheque/draft/bank transfer only \n(not in cash). \n(b) To maintain details of receipts and details of all expense s from the date of \nannouncement of election till declaration of result, for preparation of correct \nelection expenditure statements of the Party subsequently. \n(c) To incur expenditure on payment to a single person/entity exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - \nin a day by way of cheque/draft/bank transfer only (not in cash). \n(d) Amount payable/outstanding also to be recorded and included in the account.", + "(c) To incur expenditure on payment to a single person/entity exceeding Rs. 10,000/ - \nin a day by way of cheque/draft/bank transfer only (not in cash). \n(d) Amount payable/outstanding also to be recorded and included in the account. \n(e) Notional value of all receipts in kind and/or as complimenting are also to be \nincluded in the accounts. \nB. From the date of nomination to date of declaration of result", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Check list for Political Parties_.txt\n_ \n7. To ensure that the list of Star Campaigners has been provided to the CEO and Election \ncommission of India within 7 days of the issue of notification of the election. Otherwise \n361all expenditure incurred on the tra vels of Star Campaigners will be booked in the account \nof the candidate and the benefit within the meaning of explanation (2) of section 77 of the \nR. P. Act, 1951 cannot be availed). \n8. To ensure that while the expenditure for general party propaganda are ac counted for by \nthe party, the campaign expenditure by the party, propagating for candidate(s) with their \nname, photo or sharing dais etc. shall be added to the candidates, as per instructions of \nthe Commission. \n9. To take due permission to hold rally/processi on /public meeting from the R.O. concerned. \n10.", + "shall be added to the candidates, as per instructions of \nthe Commission. \n9. To take due permission to hold rally/processi on /public meeting from the R.O. concerned. \n10. To be aware of the provisions of the section 127 A of the R. P. Act, 1951 regarding the \npassing information to RO and necessary declaration to be submitted by the Publisher \nand Printer in Appendix A & B on printi ng of poster and pamphlet on part of publisher \nand printer. \n11. To inform the party functionaries and candidates about the provisions of the sections 171 \nA to 171 I of IPC and particularly that procuring or promoting the prospect of the \ncandidate without his a uthority shall lead to punishment of the concerned persons. \n12. To educate the party workers regarding penal measures under sections 171 A to 171 I of \nIPC and section 123 of R.P. Act, 1951 and particularly section 171 B of IPC and section \n123(2) of R. P. Act, 1951 regarding bribery of electors. \n13.", + "Act, 1951 and particularly section 171 B of IPC and section \n123(2) of R. P. Act, 1951 regarding bribery of electors. \n13. To inform the candidate about the name and hiring charges of the company, providing the \nservice of helicopters and aircrafts to the party, during election rally in his/her \nconstituency as per instructions of the Commissi on. \nC. After declaration or result", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Check list for Political Parties_.txt\n_ \n13. To inform the candidate about the name and hiring charges of the company, providing the \nservice of helicopters and aircrafts to the party, during election rally in his/her \nconstituency as per instructions of the Commissi on. \nC. After declaration or result \n14. The political parties have to file (i) a part statement, in addition to (ii) the final statement \nof election expenditure required to be filed by the parties as above (within 75 days/90 \ndays of completion of the general election to the Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha), in \nrespect of the lump sum payments made by the party to the candidate, within 30 days \nafter declaration of results of elections to Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the \nprescribed format, before the Electi on Commission of India (in case of National and State \nParties) or the Chief Electoral Officer of the State (in case of unrecognized parties where \nparty headquarter is situated).", + "36215. To submit the consolidated Statement of Election Expenditure in prescribed for mat \nwithin 75 days of completion of Assembly elections of the State and within 90 days of \ncompletion of election of Lok Sabha elections, duly certified by the Chartered \nAccountant. In case of recognize political parties, the accounts are to be submitted wi th \nthe Commission and in case of un -recognized political parties, the accounts are to be filed \nwith the CEO of the State.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO.txt\n_ \n#Checklist for DEO \n[The check list is not exhaustive, in case of any doubt kindly refer to detailed instructions] \nA. Before annou ncement of elections: - \n1. To identify officers to be appointed as Assistant Expenditure Observers from Income \nTax, Customs & Central Excise or other Accounts Departments of Central Govt. or PSUs \nor State Financial Services. \n2. To identify manpower for Flying Squad (3 or more per AC); Static Surveillance Team (3 \nor more per AC) and Video Surveillance Team (one or more per AC). \n1. To mobilise Video Cameras, Web Cams, GPRS system etc., as per requirement of Video \nSurveillance Teams, Flying Squads and Static S urveillance Teams. \n2. To arrange TV/Computers with TV connection for MCMC. \n3.", + "1. To mobilise Video Cameras, Web Cams, GPRS system etc., as per requirement of Video \nSurveillance Teams, Flying Squads and Static S urveillance Teams. \n2. To arrange TV/Computers with TV connection for MCMC. \n3. To identify Expenditure Sensitive pockets (ESPs) and Expenditure Sensitive \nConstituencies (ESCs) \u2013 on the basis of level of development, literacy, complaints during \nLegislative Assembl y Election to forward to ECI. \n4. To identify a senior officer of ADM rank as Nodal Officer for Expenditure Monitoring \nand inform to ECI \u2013 He will be Master Trainer for all Expenditure Monitoring officials \n5. To identify the Nodal Officer of State Police and Stat e Excise Department of the district \nfor Expenditure Monitoring programme - they will be Master Trainers. \n6. To pursue all pending cases of last election, where FIR was filed and take it to logical \nconclusion. \n7. To identify officers who will be notified as Execut ive Magistrate for the Flying Squad / \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n8.", + "6. To pursue all pending cases of last election, where FIR was filed and take it to logical \nconclusion. \n7. To identify officers who will be notified as Execut ive Magistrate for the Flying Squad / \nStatic Surveillance Team. \n8. To prepare plan for training in 2/3 phases of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure \nMonitoring Teams. \n9. To prepare workshop on EEM for the Media and political party functionaries of the \ndistrict, especially on requirement for rallies, notification of rates, restriction on cash \ntransaction and role of parties and media during election.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO.txt\n_ \n8. To prepare plan for training in 2/3 phases of all manpower to be deployed in Expenditure \nMonitoring Teams. \n9. To prepare workshop on EEM for the Media and political party functionaries of the \ndistrict, especially on requirement for rallies, notification of rates, restriction on cash \ntransaction and role of parties and media during election. \n10.", + "9. To prepare workshop on EEM for the Media and political party functionaries of the \ndistrict, especially on requirement for rallies, notification of rates, restriction on cash \ntransaction and role of parties and media during election. \n10. To print the following: \n(i) Election Expenditure Register of the candidates (duly serial numbered) comprising of \nBank Register, Cash Register, Day to Day Account Register, Abstract Statement \n346(Part I to Part IV) along with Schedules 1 to 1 1, Format of Affidavit and \nAcknowledgement \n(ii) Shadow Observation Register \n(iii) Video Cue Sheets for Video Surveillance Teams \n(iv) Reporting f ormats by Flying Squad / Static Surveillance Team \n(v) Compendium of Election Expenditure guidelines in Hindi/Local language \n(vi) Form 26 regarding criminal cases, assets and liabilities. \n(vii)Revised statement of Expenditure for the political parties, to be submitted wi thin 75 \ndays of declaration of result. \n13.", + "(vii)Revised statement of Expenditure for the political parties, to be submitted wi thin 75 \ndays of declaration of result. \n13. To identify the Booth Level Awareness Groups (BAGs) and have a sensitisation \nprogramme with the BAGs at district level for ethical voting campaign, pledge letter, \nand for familiarising them with software for upl oading photo, audio, video of \nmalpractices to complaint centre. \n14. To organise meeting with all Citizen Societies (CSOs)/NGOs, academicians, media \npersons, and intellectuals on ethical voting and sensitise them about their role on ethical \nvoting campaign and creating awareness of penal provisions against bribing. \n15. To prepare advertisement materials, audio video visuals, slogans etc. on ethical voting. \n16. To organise debate, slogan, cartoon etc. competitions in schools and colleges on ethical \nvoting and against bribery of elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO.txt\n_ \n15. To prepare advertisement materials, audio video visuals, slogans etc. on ethical voting. \n16. To organise debate, slogan, cartoon etc. competitions in schools and colleges on ethical \nvoting and against bribery of elections. \n17. To ensure that the pledge letters or ethical voting are circulated widely and signature \ncampaign for ethical voting is taken up in large scale. \n18. To ensure that all cases of accounts of election expenses of candidate s (pertaining to last \nAssembly elections) have been disposed of. \nB. After announcement of election \n19. To arrange meeting with banks (i) for facilitation in opening bank account by candidates \nand issuing cheque books/(ii) for sending suspicious transactio n report exceeding Rs.10 \nLakh (iii) Procedure to be followed for ATM Vans as per guideline of Ministry Finance \ndtd. 20.2.2013 ( Annexure -G2) \n34720.", + "20.2.2013 ( Annexure -G2) \n34720. To go through the Guidelines for permission for helicopter landing in the district and for \nchecking of baggage. \n21. To arrange a meeting with political parties in the district after announcement of election \nfor notification of rates of different items of election campaign expenditure and get \nconsensus on rates, with their signature. \n22. To start functioning of Dis trict level Complaint Monitoring Centre, MCMC, \nFS,VST,VVT and Accounting Team from the date of announcement of election. The \nSST will start functioning after issue of notification. \n23. To videograph all rallies held by the political parties, for tally ing expenditure by the party \nwith the expenditure statement furnished after 75 days of Assembly election and 90 days \nafter Lok Sabha elections. \n24. To publicise in local language about the checking measures against movement of cash \nduring election. \nC. After issue of notification of election :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO.txt\n_ \n23. To videograph all rallies held by the political parties, for tally ing expenditure by the party \nwith the expenditure statement furnished after 75 days of Assembly election and 90 days \nafter Lok Sabha elections. \n24. To publicise in local language about the checking measures against movement of cash \nduring election. \nC. After issue of notification of election :- \n25. To ensure that SSTs are functional in all constituencies and to see that all teams of \nEEM are functional at constituency and district level and to ensure that FS/SST are mixed \nwith CPF in Expenditure Ssensitive Cconstituencies . \n26. To form DEMC and inform the procedure of appeal, SOP for FS/SST to all candidates. \n27. To publicise in local media, the appeal procedure against the seizure of cash. \n28.", + "26. To form DEMC and inform the procedure of appeal, SOP for FS/SST to all candidates. \n27. To publicise in local media, the appeal procedure against the seizure of cash. \n28. To take note of the list of Star Campaigners receive d directly by the CEO office or from \nthe Commission, within 7 days of notification of election. \n29. To up -load scanned copies of all the Affidavits of Criminal cases, Assets & liabilities on \nthe CEO website, within 24 hours of these being filed by can didates of the recognised \npolitical parties and in case of other candidates one day after the scrutiny of nomination \nfor public display. \n30. Teams involved in EEM like FS, SST, VST, VVT, EMC, Excise Team, MCMC, DEMC, \nAccounting Team, 24X7 District EEM Cont rol room etc. are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs . of poll and CPF be provided to the FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n31. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs .", + "are to be strengthened during \nthe last 72 hrs . of poll and CPF be provided to the FS, SST where required, which are \ndeployed near the polling stations. \n31. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs . as the police may be required for poll \nduty and in no case the FS, SST be disbanded during last 72 hrs. \n348D. After completion of elections :-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO.txt\n_ \n31. To have police deployment plan during last 72 hrs . as the police may be required for poll \nduty and in no case the FS, SST be disbanded during last 72 hrs. \n348D. After completion of elections :- \n32. To arrange one -day facilitation training programme for all the candidates/ election agents \nand the personnel engaged for receiving accounts withi n one week before the last date of \nsubmission of the accounts of election expenses. \n33. To issue letter just after declaration of result to candidates for \u201cAccount Reconciliation \nMeeting\u201d on the 26th day of declaration of result and to request them to com e prepared \nwith the draft expenditure reports/statements and to arrange the said meeting with \nExpenditure Observers, Assistant Expenditure Observers, members of Accounting Team, \nNodal Officer of Election Expenditure Monitoring of the district . \n34.", + "34. To issu e a letter just after declaration of results to all the candidates for lodging the \naccount within 30 days of declaration of result and mentioning the date of facilitation \ntraining in that notice. \n35. If no notice on understatement of items had been is sued to the candidate during the \nelection process, the DEO is to issue letter within 15 days of declaration of result to \nobtain reply of the candidate. Both letter/reply to be considered in Account \nReconciliation Meeting first and subsequently shall be inf ormed to the ECI with the \nrecorded views of the District Expenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC). \n36. If there is any procedural defect in the account of a candidate, the DEO shall issue a \nnotice to defaulting candidate giving him 3 days time for rect ifying the defect in the \naccount. The reply of the candidate alongwith copy of the notice shall be forwarded to the \nCommission by the DEO with his comments.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-H CHECKLISTS FOR RO_ DEO_ CEO_ CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL PARTY __Checklist for DEO.txt\n_ \n36. If there is any procedural defect in the account of a candidate, the DEO shall issue a \nnotice to defaulting candidate giving him 3 days time for rect ifying the defect in the \naccount. The reply of the candidate alongwith copy of the notice shall be forwarded to the \nCommission by the DEO with his comments. \n37. In cases of delay in filing of accounts, not exceeding 15 days from the due date, the DEO \nshall suo-motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of \nnotice and reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, alongwith his comment s. \n38.", + "The \nreply of the candidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of \nnotice and reply of the candidate, if any, to the Commission, alongwith his comment s. \n38. The DEO shall finalize the candidate wise summary and scrutiny reports in the \nprescribed format ( Annexure -C13) of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of \ndeclaration of result and shall forward the same to the CEO office preferably by the 38th \nday. \n39. Scanned copy of the Abstract Statement (Part I to Part IV along with Schedule 1 to 1 1) \nof all the candidates along with copies of all notices issued by the RO, if any, and the \nreplies thereto, during election period, must be put on the w ebsite of the CEO, positively \n349within 3 days of lodging of account of election expenses by the candidate, for wider \ndissemination of information to all public. \n40. The scrutiny report of DEO for each candidate is to be entered Encore (Annexure -C17), \nwithin 3 days after submission of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\nAnnexure-B5 \nExpendi ture O bserver\u2019s Final Repor t (Repo rt-IV) \n[To be uploaded on Observer Portal and signed copy to be sent by post to the Commission separatel y for each As sembly Segment in case of Assemb ly Election \nand only one report for one PC in case of Lok Sabha Election after 30 days of declaration of re sults] \n \nDate of Reporting:___________ ______ ______ ___________________ ____________________________________ ____ _____________________________ \nObserver Na me:_____ ________________________________________ _____________ ____________ ______ _____________ ________ _______ _________ \nObserver Code :_______________________Email \u2013 ID: ______________________________________ Mobile No: ( O) ____ ____________ _____________ \nConsti tuency:_________________________________________________________ _________ ______ ____________ ________________ _______________ \nDistrict:__________________ ______", + "________ _______ _________ \nObserver Code :_______________________Email \u2013 ID: ______________________________________ Mobile No: ( O) ____ ____________ _____________ \nConsti tuency:_________________________________________________________ _________ ______ ____________ ________________ _______________ \nDistrict:__________________ ______ _______________________________State:__________________ ____ __________________ ____________________ \nDate of De claration of Results:___________________ _____________ ____________ ______ _____________________ _______ ________________________ \nLast date of filling Account of Election Expenditure:__________________________ _____________ ________________________________ _____ ________ \nDate of Account Reconciliation Meeting:__________ _________ ______ ____________________________ ________________________________________ \nTotal No . of contesting candidate:_____________________________ ____ ___________________________________ ______ ________ _________________ \nName of winning candid ate/Party aff iliation, if any:_ _____________________ _______ ________________________________________________________ \n \nSummary of Observation \n S.No. \nName of the Cand idate and par ty Affiliation \nWhether notices i ssued to the candidates on all \ndiscrepancies found during inspec tions or in fin al \naccounts of the candidate s and reply of candidates is", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\nName of winning candid ate/Party aff iliation, if any:_ _____________________ _______ ________________________________________________________ \n \nSummary of Observation \n S.No.", + "Name of the Cand idate and par ty Affiliation \nWhether notices i ssued to the candidates on all \ndiscrepancies found during inspec tions or in fin al \naccounts of the candidate s and reply of candidates is \nconsidered ( See Note 8) \nDate of Lodging of Account of Elect ion Expenses b y the \nCandidates (please see note 1 below) \nWhether Ac count lodged in time (Yes/No) \nAmount of expenditure m entioned in the ac count of the \ncandidat e \nWheth er accounts are lodged in format and with all \nnecessary documents \nWhether the Observer agrees with the c andidate\u2019s \nSubmission vis -\u00e0-vis the evidence collected (Yes/No) If \nno, Please annex as per note 2 below \nWheth er the DE O has cross checked the candidates \nsubmission with all information collected during \ncampaign (Yes/No) . If, No, Pl. annex details as per n ote \n3 below \nWhether the estimated expenditure incurre d by the \nCandidate exceeded the prescrib ed ceiling (Y es/No).", + "If, No, Pl. annex details as per n ote \n3 below \nWhether the estimated expenditure incurre d by the \nCandidate exceeded the prescrib ed ceiling (Y es/No). If, \nyes, p l. annex details as p er note 4 below \nAmount of expenditure incurred by the political party, if \nany, on behalf of the candidate/menti oned the name of the \nparty as per note 5 belo w \nAmount of expenditure incurred by other entity \n/individuals o n behalf of the candidate \nWhether Abstract Statement (Part I to Part IV and \nschedule 1 to 11) of accounts uploaded on CEO\u2019s \nwebsite (within 3 day s of lodging of accounts ) \nWhether cash and other it ems seized during election \nprocess has b een released within 7 day s exce pting the \ncases (i) where FIR has been lodged (ii) where cash is \nhanded over to I. T. Deptt.. If not, whether it is brought \nto the notice of RO, DEO and SP for urgent act ion \n43 \n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n5 \n \nPlace:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\nprocess has b een released within 7 day s exce pting the \ncases (i) where FIR has been lodged (ii) where cash is \nhanded over to I. T. Deptt.. If not, whether it is brought \nto the notice of RO, DEO and SP for urgent act ion \n43 \n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n5 \n \nPlace: \nDate: \nSignature \nExpend iture Observer \nNote: -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\n1. In column 4, where the candidate has not submitted his account of election expenses , it shou ld be mentioned \u2013 \u2018Not Submitted\u2019. \n2. In column 8, if no, a separate report for each candidate along with evidence/reference number shall be given by the Observer mentioning where he does not agree. \n3. In column 9, if Observer does not agree with the DEO , he may mention the reasons of disagreement separately. \n4. In column 10, a brief statement shall be given by the Expenditure Observer for the candidate in whose case the observed expenditure exceeded the ceiling, and \nthe estimated amount of total expenditure shall be mentioned. \n5. In column 11, if there is more than one political party incurring expenditure for a candidate then name of each party and amount shall be given separately.", + "5. In column 11, if there is more than one political party incurring expenditure for a candidate then name of each party and amount shall be given separately. If \nthe Observer does not agree with the figure shown, then he will annex separately the estimated figure with the evidences gathered. \n6. In column 12, total amount incurred by other entities/individuals on behalf of the candidate shall be mentioned in this column and if the observer does not \nagree if the figure shown, then he will annex separately the estimated figure with the evidences gathered along with the names of the entities/individuals. \n7. If the Expenditure Observer has any suggestion for improvement of the procedure, he may enclose his suggestion s eparately with this report as `A nnex A. `", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B5.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report-IV)\n7. If the Expenditure Observer has any suggestion for improvement of the procedure, he may enclose his suggestion s eparately with this report as `A nnex A. ` \n8. In items where the \u2018Shadow Observation Register \u2019 shows more exp enditu re, which the candidate has not shown, then as per ECI instruction no. \n76/Ins tructions/EEPS/2015/ Vol. II dated 29th May, 2015 (Anne xure-C10) a notice is required to be issued a fter ins pection of A/cs asking the candidate to reply \nwithin 48 Hrs. Simi larly, after final inspecti on, if any discrepancy is found in the Abstract Statements submitted by the candidates, notices are to be issue d within 48 \nHrs asking the candidate to reply within 3 days.", + "Simi larly, after final inspecti on, if any discrepancy is found in the Abstract Statements submitted by the candidates, notices are to be issue d within 48 \nHrs asking the candidate to reply within 3 days. \n \nThe Expenditure Observer is required to indica te, wheth er the above procedure is followed and whether replies of the candidate have been c onsidered in DEO`s Scrutiny \nReport \n \n44", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B3.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-II\nAnnexure-B3 \nExpenditure Observer Report-II \nPreparedness Report for the Expenditure Monitoring \n \n [To be uploaded on Observer P ortal and signed copy to be s ent by post to the \nCommission separately for each Assembly Segment in case of A ssembly Election and only \none Report for one PC in case of Lok Sabha Election within 24 h rs after withdrawal of \ncandidature] \n \nDate of Reporti ng \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \n \nSl. No . Desc ription Yes No \n(a) Whether the schedule of inspection of the expenditure \nregister/vouchers fixed.", + "Constituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \n \nSl. No . Desc ription Yes No \n(a) Whether the schedule of inspection of the expenditure \nregister/vouchers fixed. \n(b) If yes, indicate the dates fixed for inspection. \n(c) Whether the entire Expenditure Monitoring Teams and \nAssistant Expenditure Observers have been briefed by the \nObserver regarding the various aspects of expenditure \nand the System of Reporting. \n(d) Whether the Expenditure Observer is getting Daily \nActivity reports/feedback from the SP and DM, and the \nOfficers of Investigation Directorate of Income Tax for \nkeeping surveillance on distribution of cash, liquor and \nother goods. \n(e) Have the prevailing rates in the district for printing of \nposters, hiring of vehicles, loud speakers, cost of erecting \npandals and hiring of furniture and fixtures been provided \nby the DEO. \n(f) Whether the candidates have been apprised of the \nprocedure of Expenditure Mon itoring by RO and \nExpenditure Observers and copies of the Expenditure \nInstructions have been given?", + "(f) Whether the candidates have been apprised of the \nprocedure of Expenditure Mon itoring by RO and \nExpenditure Observers and copies of the Expenditure \nInstructions have been given? \n(g) Has the names of leaders (maximum of 20 in the case of \nunrecognized political party and 40 for recognized \npolitical party) (who would be traveling by air or any \nother means of transpo rt within the Ass embly \n/Parliamentary constituency) been communicated to the \nCEO/ECI. \n \n39 \n (h) If no, then whether the contesting candidates been", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B3.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-II\nInstructions have been given? \n(g) Has the names of leaders (maximum of 20 in the case of \nunrecognized political party and 40 for recognized \npolitical party) (who would be traveling by air or any \nother means of transpo rt within the Ass embly \n/Parliamentary constituency) been communicated to the \nCEO/ECI.", + "39 \n (h) If no, then whether the contesting candidates been \nintimated that all expenses incurred in connection w ith \nvisit of all leaders of the party including their traveling \nexpenses will necessarily have to be shown in the account \nof election expenses of the candidate(s) concerned in \nconnection with whose election the visit is made (if the \nvisit is a common one in connection with the election of a \ngroup of candidates, the expenses will be equally \napportioned amongst all such candidates) \n(i) Whether the Banks are providing reports of suspicious \ncash withdrawal to DEO. \n(j) Whether such reports exceeding Rs. 10 lakh are being \nforwarded to Nodal Officer of Income Tax \n(k) Whether Assistant Expenditure Observers have got \nentered the expenses in Shadow Register in connection \nwith filing of nominations by all the candidates \n(l) Whether Authority granting permission for d eploying \nvehicles for electioneering for Public Meetings, Rallies \nand processions, are forwarding copies of such \npermission to Video Surveillance Team, Accounting \nTeam, and Media Mon itoring Team. \n(m) Whether the constituency is declared Expenditure \nSensitive?", + "(m) Whether the constituency is declared Expenditure \nSensitive? \n(n) If yes, has the Police Observer been appointed? \n(o) Over all Observation on the preparedness of the \nexpenditure monitoring Team and suggestions for any \nimprovement (Indicate areas of concerns in order of \nPriority). \n \n(If answer to any of sl. no. (a) - (l) is negative, the same shou ld be brought to the notice of \nDEO, RO and CEO immediately under intimation to the Election Commission of India. \n \n \nPlace: \n \nDate: Signature \nExpend iture Observer \n40", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B4.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-III\nAnnexure-B4 \n \nExpenditure Observer Report-III \nExpend iture Report after Completion of Poll \n[To be uploaded on Observer Portal and si gned copy to be sen t by post to the Commission by \npost separat ely for each Assembly Segment in case of As sembly Election and only one Report for \none PC in case of Lok Sab ha Election within 24 hours of completion of Poll/Re-poll, if any] \n \nDate of Reporting \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency \nName of the State \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. \nNo. Description \n(a) Number of complaints received pertaining to \nexpenditure.", + "Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE-mail id \n \nSl. \nNo. Description \n(a) Number of complaints received pertaining to \nexpenditure. \n(b) Number of complaints enquired and Action Taken. \n(c) No. of cases pending inquiry and corrective action. \n(d) Reasons for pendency. \n(e) (i) No. of candidates who did not produce \nthe register for inspection. \n(ii) No. of candidates to whom notices \nissued for non - production of register \nfor inspection. \n(iii) No. of Candidates who did not produce \nregister in spite of issue of notice. \n(iv) Mention the names, who did not \nproduce register in spite of notice. (i) \n(ii) \n(iii) \n(f) Candidates who were issued notice by RO/DEO Number Name \n(i) For discrepancy in format of register \nof day to d ay Accounts/Cash \nRegister/Bank Register. \n(ii) For not show ing the true account of \nexpenditure including those shown in \nshadow register.", + "(ii) For not show ing the true account of \nexpenditure including those shown in \nshadow register. \n(iii) For not opening separate bank account \n(g) Whether Assistant Expenditure Ob server has \nmaintained the Shadow Observation Register, \nfolder of evidence and other \nreports/correspond ence between RO/DEO and \nthe candidates in the District Head Quarter. \n41 \n (h) Any seizure of cash, liquor , other articles made \nduring the period after filing of nomination. \n(i) If so, details thereof. Also mention separately the \nlocation and authority which effected the seizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B4.txt\nExpenditure Observer Report-III\nmaintained the Shadow Observation Register, \nfolder of evidence and other \nreports/correspond ence between RO/DEO and \nthe candidates in the District Head Quarter. \n41 \n (h) Any seizure of cash, liquor , other articles made \nduring the period after filing of nomination. \n(i) If so, details thereof. Also mention separately the \nlocation and authority which effected the seizure. \n(j) Whether the seized cash/goods can be linked to \nelection expenditure of any candidate. \n(k) If so, give details. \n(l) Whether any suspected paid news was noticed and \nreferred to the Committee formed in th e District.", + "(j) Whether the seized cash/goods can be linked to \nelection expenditure of any candidate. \n(k) If so, give details. \n(l) Whether any suspected paid news was noticed and \nreferred to the Committee formed in th e District. \n(m) If so, give details including n ame of candidate, \nname of media and other details and wh ether the \nMCMC has considere d and notice issued by RO \n(Annex the detail s of s uch cases) \n(n) Whether expenditure in all major Public Meetings/ \nRallies/Procession w ere entered in Shadow \nObservation Register of the Candidate. \n(o) Whether all such expenses were shown in the \nRegister of day-to-day accounts, submitted by \nthe Candidates. \n(p) If No, then mention details. \n(q) Whether liquor production/distribution reports \nwere being monitored during the period. \n(r) Whether all ostentatious expenditure like \nMun dan Ceremony, Birthday Ceremony etc. \nmarriage/group marriage ceremony have been \nreported to DEO /Investigation Directorate of \nIncome Tax.", + "(q) Whether liquor production/distribution reports \nwere being monitored during the period. \n(r) Whether all ostentatious expenditure like \nMun dan Ceremony, Birthday Ceremony etc. \nmarriage/group marriage ceremony have been \nreported to DEO /Investigation Directorate of \nIncome Tax. \n(s) If so, details of action taken by the \nDirectorate/DEO : - \n(t) Mention the amount of such expenditure and \nwhether the same can be linked to any \ncandidate. (Mention the Name of Candidate) \n(u) Expenditure incurred in Cash or in kind by each \npolitical party in the constituency on behalf of \ntheir candidates (mention the name of party \nand amount). \n(v) Any other method of hiding the Election \nExpenditure were noticed (please give the details) \n(w) Any other Remark/Suggestion: (Please mention \nin order of priority) \n \n \nPlace: \nDate: \nSignature \nExpenditure Obs erver\n42", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B6.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Feedback/Status Report\nAnnexure-B6 \n \nProf orma of Feedback/Status Report from Expenditu re Obser vers \n \nName and Code of Expenditure Obser ver: \nNo. & Na me of PC/AC: \nName of District : \nName of State: \n \nS. No. Item Remarks \n1 (a) Whether AEO, FS, SST, VST, VVT and Accounting Team s are in place and functioni ng properly ? \n (b) Whether SOR and FoE are being maintained properly ? \n2 Numbers of AEO, FS, SST, VST , VVT, Accounting Team deployed pe r Constituency. Suggestion for \nimproving th e effi ciency of these teams \n2A Whether the AC(s) under repo rt is/are Expenditure Sensitive Constituencie s ?", + "Suggestion for \nimproving th e effi ciency of these teams \n2A Whether the AC(s) under repo rt is/are Expenditure Sensitive Constituencie s ? \n2B Whether adequate staff posted as per th e norms in Ex penditure Se nsitiv e Constituencies ? \n3 Compl aint Monitoring Cell -Nos. of complaints received regarding distribution of \ncash/liquor/drugs/ narcotics/p recious metal s (like Gold, Silver, jewellery etc.)/Freebies/other items \n4 Seizure made by FS, SST, Police , Excise, Income Tax Dept. and other law enf orcement agencies from \nthe date of enforcem ent of MCC till the date of Report. (Both in quantity and val ue in rupees) \n (a) Cash \n (b) Liquor \n (c) Drugs/Narc otics \n (d) Precious metals (like Gold, Silver, jew ellery etc.)", + "(Both in quantity and val ue in rupees) \n (a) Cash \n (b) Liquor \n (c) Drugs/Narc otics \n (d) Precious metals (like Gold, Silver, jew ellery etc.) \n (e) Other ite ms/Fre ebies \n5 (a) Date of inspec tion of candidate\u2019s accounts as scheduled \n45 \n (b) Whether all Candidates are getting their accounts inspe cted ? \n (c) Mention maximum expenditure inc urred by the Candidate(s). (Write the name of political party) \n6 How ma ny can didates did not open separat e bank account ? \n7 (a) Number of Candidates w ith cr iminal antecedents \n (b) Whether such Candidates have publ ished their criminal antecedents in the print media a nd \nelectronic media \n (c) Expenditure incur red by the re spective Can didate s on publication of c riminal antecedents \n8 Suspected Paid News complaints received by MCMC and action taken report \n9 Monitoring of liquor pro duction units, godowns and sales outlets", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B6.txt\nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Feedback/Status Report\n(b) Whether such Candidates have publ ished their criminal antecedents in the print media a nd \nelectronic media \n (c) Expenditure incur red by the re spective Can didate s on publication of c riminal antecedents \n8 Suspected Paid News complaints received by MCMC and action taken report \n9 Monitoring of liquor pro duction units, godowns and sales outlets \n10 Identification of Expenditure Sensitive Pockets an d monitor ing. W hether CPF personnel mixed w ith \nthe FS and SST ? \n11 Are the vehicles of Fl ying Squads GPS enabled ? \n12 No. of complaints pertai ning to use of cash, liquors, inducements etc. receiv ed through C -vigil and no.", + "11 Are the vehicles of Fl ying Squads GPS enabled ? \n12 No. of complaints pertai ning to use of cash, liquors, inducements etc. receiv ed through C -vigil and no. \nof cases foun d correct \n13 What is yo ur str ategy for the last 72 hours before poll ? \n14 Any other issue \n \n \n \n Signature with date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n Name of Expenditu re Obser ver\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n46", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B7.txt\nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & Format for Weekly reporting on seizure made at Inter State Border Checkposts/Areas\nAnnexure-B7 \nDaily Seizure R eport as on -----/------ /20\u2026.. \n(9 a.m.of previous da y to 9 a.m. of day of reporting) to be sent to the ECI by 3 p.m. \nGeneral Election to Legislative Assembly of ( Name of State/ UT)/ Bye -election to\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(No. & Name of PC/AC), \u2026\u2026\u2026.(State) \n1. Total Cash Seizure (In Rs. Cr.): \nFS/S ST/Poli ce Income Tax Department Tota l \nSeizure on previous day \n1 Progressive Seizure \n2 Seizure on previous day \n3 Progressive Seizure \n4 Progre ssive S eizure \n5(2+4) \n \n \n \n2.", + "Total liquor se izure (quanti ty in litres & its value in Rs. Cr.): \nFS/SST/P olice State Prohibition & Excise Department Progressive Seizure \nSeizure of previous day \n1 Progressive seizure \n2 Seizure of previous day \n3 Progressiv e seizure \n4 Total liquor seizure in the state \n5(2+4) \nQty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Valu e \n \n \n3. Total drugs/narcotics sei zure b y FS/SST/Other police authority etc. (quantity in Kg. and its value in Rs. Cr.): \nSeizure on previous day \n Progressive Sei zure \n \nDescription and qty. Value Descri ption and Qt y. Value \n \n \n4. Total p recious metals seizure (Gold, Silver, ornaments etc. seized and value in Rs.): \nSeizure on previous day \n Progr essive Seizure \nDescription and qty. Value Description and Qty. Value \n \n \n5.", + "Total p recious metals seizure (Gold, Silver, ornaments etc. seized and value in Rs.): \nSeizure on previous day \n Progr essive Seizure \nDescription and qty. Value Description and Qty. Value \n \n \n5. Total other items/freebies seizu re (Lap top, c ookers, sarees etc. meant fo r inducement of voters) and its value in Rs . Cr. \nSeizure on previous day Progressive Seizure \nDescrip tion and qty. Value Description and Qty. Value \n \n \n[", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B7.txt\nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & Format for Weekly reporting on seizure made at Inter State Border Checkposts/Areas\n6. Total se izure value in Rupees: \nTota l Cumulative Seizure in R upees on previous day Tota l Cumul ative Seizure in Rupees \n \n Signature of the Nodal Officer (Exp.), Office of CE Os \n47 \n \nSee below Annexure I \nWeekly seizure made at the Inter -State Border Checkposts/Areas of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(Name of State/U T) with the neighbouring States/UTs as on \u2026\u2026\u2026. 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter Sta te \nBorder No.", + "2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter Sta te \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts \nof other \ndeptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter State \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantit y \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs.", + "Crore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nProgressive seizure made at the Inter -State Border Checkposts/Areas of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of State/UT) with the neighbouring States /UTs as on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter State \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts \nof other \ndeptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter Sta te \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs.", + "Crore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue ( Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nSee below Annexure II", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B7.txt\nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & Format for Weekly reporting on seizure made at Inter State Border Checkposts/Areas\nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter Sta te \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue ( Rs.", + "Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue ( Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nSee below Annexure II \nWeekly seizure made at the Inter -State Border Checkposts/Areas of neighbouring States/UTs with \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of State/UT) as on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter State \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts \nof other \ndeptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter State \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs.", + "Commercial \nTax, Forest \nat Inter State \nBorder Cash (Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n \nProgressive seizure made at the Int er-State Border Checkposts/Areas of neighbouring States/UTs with \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026(Name of State/UT) as on \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 2024 \nName of \nState/UT having \nborder with poll \nbound State/UT No. of \nState \nPolice \nCheckposts \nat Inter \nState \nBorder No. of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter St ate \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts of \nother deptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest at \nInter State \nBorder Cash \n(Rs.", + "of State \nExcise \nCheckposts at \nInter St ate \nBorder No. of \nCheckposts of \nother deptt. e.g. \nCommercial \nTax, Forest at \nInter State \nBorder Cash \n(Rs. \nCrore) Liquor Drugs/Narcotics Precious Metals Freebies/Other \nItems Total (Rs. Crore) \nQuantity \n(Litre) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Quantity \n(Kg.) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) Monetary \nValue (Rs. \nCrore) \n \nTotal \n48", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B8.txt\nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on seizure of Cash/Other items and on related complaints\nAnnexure-B8 \nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on seizure of Cash/ Other items related Complaints on the date\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n Name and Designation of the Magistrate \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nReference No. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. Name of the Police Officer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \nName of the Sub-Division \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nState\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 \nS.No.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026. Name of the Police Officer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 ..\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \nName of the Sub-Division \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \nState\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 \nS.No. Name of \nconstituency\n/district Nature of the \ncomplain t/ \nInformation Name of the p erson \nagainst whom complaint \nreceived Cash / \nOther \nItems \nseized by \nFS Cash/ Other I tems \nSeized by Other \nPolice authority FIRs filed Name of candidate \nor party with \nwhich links found Name and designation \nof the authority to \nwhom seized \ncash/items is handed \nover Remarks (If \nany) \n1 \n2 \n3 \nDescription Figure on date of report Progressive figure \nincluding the date of \nreport \n1 Total amount of cash/ Other Items seized by Flying Squad \n2 Total amount of cash/ Other Items seized by Other Police authority \n3 Total of number of complaints of cash/ Other Items, received \n4 Total of number of complaints, verified \n(a) W ithin half an hour of receipt \n(b) Beyond half and hour of receipt \n5 Total of number of complaints, pending \n6 Total number of FIRs filed up to the end of the day \n \n Signature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nFlying Squad / Nodal Officer of State Police HQ \n \n \nNote: \n1.", + "The Officer in charge of the Flying Squad will submit the report for each Flying Squad in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, General Observer and Expenditure Observer. \n2. The SP will send the report to the Nodal Officer in State Headquarter after compiling the data for the entire district.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B8.txt\nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on seizure of Cash/Other items and on related complaints\n1. The Officer in charge of the Flying Squad will submit the report for each Flying Squad in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, General Observer and Expenditure Observer. \n2. The SP will send the report to the Nodal Officer in State Headquarter after compiling the data for the entire district. \n3. The Nodal Officer of State Police HQ will compile the data for the whole state and send the report to Commission with copy to CEO of the State. \n49", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B10.txt\nDaily Activity Report by Static Surveillance Teams\nAnnexure-B10 \n \nDaily Activity Report by Static Surveillance Teams on seizure of Cash/ Other items related Complaints on the date\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \nPlace of Check Post\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Name and Designation of the Magistrate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026....\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDistrict\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... ........ State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name and Designation of the Police Officer \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026 \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \nSl No.", + "\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Name and Designation of the Magistrate\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026....\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \nDistrict\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... ........ State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name and Designation of the Police Officer \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026 \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 \nSl No. Numbe r & \nname of \nConstituency/ \nDistrict Name and \nAddress of \nPersons searched \nat the \nCheck \nPost Cash/ Other \nItems FIR \nfiled Name of candidate \nor \nparty having \nlinks Name & designation of \nAuthority to whom cash, \ngoods seized goods are \nhanded over after seizure Remarks \n1 \n2 \n3 \nDescription Figure on date of \nreport Progressive figure \nincluding the date \nA. Total amount of cash Seized by SST \nB. Total amount of Other items seized by SST \nC. No. of FIRs lodged \n \n \n \n \nSign ature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nStatic Surveillance Team/ Nodal Officer of St ate Police HQ \nNote: \n \n1.", + "of FIRs lodged \n \n \n \n \nSign ature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nStatic Surveillance Team/ Nodal Officer of St ate Police HQ \nNote: \n \n1. The Officer in charge of the SST will submit the repor t for each Static Surveillance Team in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, Genera l Observer and Expend iture Observer . \n2. The SP will send the repor t to the Noda l Officer in State Headquar ter after compiling the data for the entire district. \n3. The Noda l Officer of State Police HQ will compile the data for the whole state and send the repor t to Commission with copy to CEO of the State/UT \n51", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B9.txt\nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on MCC related complaints\nAnnexure-B9 \n \n \nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on MCC related Complaints on the date\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \nReference No. \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026..\u2026 \nName of the Sub-Division \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. Name and Designation of the Magistrate\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. \nState\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name of the Police Officer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \nS.No. Name of \nconstituency/ \ndistrict Name of Complainant Party Affiliation, if \nany Complaint against \n(Name) Party Affiliation, if \nany Brief Description Of MCC \nviolation issue Action Taken Report \n1 \n2 \n3 \n \n \n \nSignature \nName & Designation of the Officer in Charge of \nFlying Squad / Nodal Officer of State Police HQ \n \n \nNote:- \n \n1.", + "The Officer in charge of the Flying Squad will submit the report for each Flying Squad in this format to the SP with copy to RO, DEO, General Observer and Expenditure Observer. \n2. The SP will send the report to the Nodal Officer in State Headquarter after compiling the data for the entire district. \n3. The Nodal Officer of State Police HQ will compile the data for the whole state and send the report to Commission with copy to CEO of the State. \n \n50", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B11.txt\nFormat of Activity Report by Investigation Directorate\nAnnexure-B11 \nFormat of Activ ity Report by the Investigation Directorate for the date \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n(to be submitted on alternate day by the Directorate of Investigation) Reference No\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \nName of Constituency: \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.. District: \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 State/ UT \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \nSl. \nNo Name of the \nConstituency \nand District Name of Agency \nfrom which \ninformation/ \nComplaints \nreceived by IT \nDeptt. Name and \nAddress of \npersons against \nwhom action is \ntaken Amount of Cash \n/ gift items etc.", + "No Name of the \nConstituency \nand District Name of Agency \nfrom which \ninformation/ \nComplaints \nreceived by IT \nDeptt. Name and \nAddress of \npersons against \nwhom action is \ntaken Amount of Cash \n/ gift items etc. \nmentioned in \ncomplaint Cash \nDepos it d \nby \nChallan \nby persons \nagainst \nwhom \naction \ntaken Amount \nof Cash \nSeized \nby \nInco me \nTax Other \narticles \nseized \n(If any ) Amount of \ncash \nreturned to \nthe \nperson, if \naccoun ted for Remarks \n(Please mention \nname \nof the \ncand idate/his \nrelationship, \nConstituency \nand na me of \nthe Political \nParty, if any) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 \n1 \n2 \nTotal \nProgressive Total from the date of notification of election to the end of the Reporting day \nS.N Gross figure on day of \nreporting Progressive Figure including the day of reporting \n1 Progressive total of Cash seized by Income Tax \n2 Progressive total of seizure of other items (Notional Value) \n3 Progressive total of tax deposited by Ch allan \n \nSignature Nodal Officer \nOffice of DGIT (Inv)/Dy.", + "Director In Charge of the District Date \n \nNote: (1) Officer in charge of the district shall submit the report for each district in this format to the DGIT(Inv) with copy to DEO and Expenditure Observer. \n(2) The Nodal Officer of State Income Tax Deptt. shall compile the data for the whole state and send the report to Commission ( Expenditure Monitoring Division ) with \ncopy to CEO of the state.\n52", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B12.txt\nFormat for Report on alternate day of IMFL/Beer/Country Liquor by the State/District Level Nodal Officer\nAnnexure-B12 \n \n \nReport on alternate day of IMFL/Beer/Country Liquor by the State/District Level Nodal Officer \n(Separate report should be submitted for IMFL Beer & Country Liquor) \nName of the District / Name of the State/UT Date of report: \nSl.", + "No Descr iption During the day (This Year) During the day (Last \nYear) Remarks on excess, if any \n1 Opening stock with manufacturers in Bulk litres \n2 Production/Bottling in Bulk litres \n3 Total Dispatch of stock from the manufacturer\u2019s \ngodown in Bulk litres \n4 Closing stock in Bulk litres with manufacturers \n(1+2 -3) \n5 Dispatch of stock from manufacturer\u2019s godown to \nwhole sellers/Stockists in Bulk litres \n6 Opening stock with Retailers in Bulk litres \n7 Purchase by Retailers in Bulk litres \n8 Sale by Retailers in Bulk litres \n9 Closing Stock with Retailers in Bulk litres (7+8-9 \n10 Sale by others in Bulk litres \n11 Number of check posts \n12 Volume of illicit liquor seized by check po sts in \nBulk litres \n13 Number of raids cond ucted \n14 Volume of illicit liquor seized in Bulk litres during \nraids \n15 No. of Prohibition cases \n53 \n 16 No. of persons arrested \n17 Amount of Fine imposed \n \n \nSignature of Nodal Officer \nName \nDesignation \nNote: - \n1.", + "of Prohibition cases \n53 \n 16 No. of persons arrested \n17 Amount of Fine imposed \n \n \nSignature of Nodal Officer \nName \nDesignation \nNote: - \n1. Sepa rate Reports for IMFL, Beer or Country Liquor is to be furnished in the above format by District Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department to \nthe State Level Nodal Officer with copy to DEO. \n2. The State Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department will monitor and compile the district level reports and submit composite report of the State \nto the CEO in the same format with a with a copy to Election Commission of India. \n \n54", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B13.txt\nShadow Observation Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Contesting Candidates\nAnnexure-B13 \nShadow Observation Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Co ntesting Candid ates by Accounting Te am \n \nName of the Candidate: \nName of Political Party, if any: \nName of the Constituency from which the candidate is con testing : \nDate of Declaration of Result: \nName and address of Election Agent, if any: \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n1 2* 3 4 5 6 7 8 9** 10 11 \n(Remarks, if any S.NO.(Event wise) \nDate and Nature of Ex pendit ure \n(Rally, Sabha , Campaign Vehi cles, Food, \nCampaign Material, Advertisements/Paid \nNews etc. )", + "(Event wise) \nDate and Nature of Ex pendit ure \n(Rally, Sabha , Campaign Vehi cles, Food, \nCampaign Material, Advertisements/Paid \nNews etc. ) as observed by the \nVST,VV T, AT/MCMC \nExpenditure calculated as per notified rat es \n(Rs.) Expenditure declared by the Candidate in \nDay to Day account regist er maintained by the \nCandid ate on items mentioned in column 2 \n(Write nil if no t shown) \n(Rs.) \n \nUnderstatement ( Rs.) \nDate of inspection of Candidate`s \nExpenditure Register by th e \nExpenditure Observer \nDate of issuance of notice by the RO \nregarding un dersta tement shown in Column \n5 \nDate of receipt of reply from the candidate \nWhether the candidate has \naccepted/partially ac cepted /denied the \nunderstatement shown in Column 5 \nMention p age no.", + "& S.no of Day to Day \nA/C Register, if understateme nt is \naccepted/ partia lly accepted b y the \nCandida te \nComments of the EO regarding the \ncandidate\u2019s rep ly-whether the \nunderstatement of expenditure h as been \nreconciled -Yes or No ? \n (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (d-h) \nDescription Qty. Rate/ \nUnit Total \n \n \n \nTotal \nAmount Page no. and date Qty. Rate/ \nUnit Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B13.txt\nShadow Observation Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Contesting Candidates\n1. \n \n \nDated : \n Signatur e of the Office r of the Acco unting Team Signature o f Candidate/Election Agent \n Name of t he Off icer: \n Designation: \nNOTE: - *1. Det ails should include CD no. & Sl. No. of video cue sheet. \n**2. If denied o r part ially accepted, then the dec ision of the DEMC in the matter should be enclosed \n55", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B14.txt\nDaily Report of the Assistant Expenditure Observer\nAnnexure-B14 \nDaily report of As sistant Expend iture Observer \n \nNo. & Name of the Constituenc y: - Date: - \n(A.) Video Teams \n(i) List of places where Video Teams were deployed and names of the candidates. \n \n(ii) Whether the Video Surveillance Team has submitted the CD \nwith Cue Sheet? \n(iii) Whether the Video Viewing Team has entered the items of expe nditure like number of \nVehicles/Size of Rostrum/cutouts etc.? \n(B.) Accounting Team:- \n(i)Whether all the expenses are entered in Shadow Observation \nRegister of each candidate? \n(ii) Whether the folder of evidence for each candidate is being maintained? \n( C.)Media Monitoring Team \n(i) Whether the team is watching and recording all the advertisements in print or \nelectronic Media?", + "(ii) Whether the folder of evidence for each candidate is being maintained? \n( C.)Media Monitoring Team \n(i) Whether the team is watching and recording all the advertisements in print or \nelectronic Media? \n(ii) Whether the team is sending report to Accounting Team? \n \n(iii) Whether any Paid News is noticed? \n(D.) Control Room and Call Centre : \n(i) No. of complaints received - \n(ii) Whether complaint has been forwarded to the Officer concerned promptly? \n(iii) Whether action has been taken? If so, mention the type of ac tion and findings. \n56 \n (E.) Flying Sq uad and S urveillance Teams (i) No. of cases reported to \nFlying Squad. (ii) Action taken by the Squad. \n(iii) No. of Check Posts put. (iv) Seizure, if any \u2013 \n \n \nDate: - Signature \nName of Assistant Expenditure Observer \n57", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure_B15.txt\n_ \nAnnexure\u2013B15 \nCue-Sheet for Video Sur veillance Teams \n(To be filled at the time of Video Recording) \n \nName of District \u2013 \nName of the Officer In-charge of Video Su rveillance Team \u2013 \nName of the Videographer \u2013 \nDate \u2013 \nCD Number - \n \nSl. No. No. and \nName of \nConstituency Name of \nCandidate Location Event Time of the \nday when \nrecording \nbegan Time on CD \nwhen recording \nbegan Time on CD when \nrecording ended Duration of recording Brief Description of evidence Recorded \n \n1 \n2 \n3 \n4 \n5 \n6 \n7 \n8 \n9 \n10 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSignature of Officer In-Charge of Video Surv eillance Team \n \n58", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B16.txt\nDetails of Advertisements/Paid News in Print/Electronic Media\nAnnexure-B16 \n \nDETA ILS OF ADVERT ISEMENT S/PAID NEWS IN PRINT/ELECTR ONIC MEDIA \n \nName of State \u2013 \nName of District \u2013 \nNumber and Name of Constituency \u2013 \nName of Candidate - \nPolitical Party \u2013 \n \n \n1. Details of Advertisements Published in Print Media \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nNewspaper/ \nMagazine Size of Advertisement \n(in column X cm) Approximate Circulation \n(information to be obtained from \nDIPR) Cost of \nAdvertisement \n \n \n \n \n2. Details of Paid News in Print Media \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nNewspaper/ \nMagazine Size of Paid News \n(in column X cm) Approximate Circulation (information \nto be obtained from DIPR) Cost of Paid \nNews \n \n \n \n59 \n \n 3.", + "Details of Paid News in Print Media \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nNewspaper/ \nMagazine Size of Paid News \n(in column X cm) Approximate Circulation (information \nto be obtained from DIPR) Cost of Paid \nNews \n \n \n \n59 \n \n 3. Details of Advertisements in Television including Cable TV \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Advertisement \n(in Minutes) Approximate viewer ship (information to be \nobtained from DIPR) Cost of Advertisement \n \n \n4. Details of Paid News in Television including Cable TV \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Paid News \n(in Minutes) Approximate viewer ship (information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Paid News \n \n \n \n5. Details of Advertisements on Radio \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Adv ertisement \n(in Minutes) Approximate listener ship (Information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Ad vertisement \n \n \n60", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B16.txt\nDetails of Advertisements/Paid News in Print/Electronic Media\n5. Details of Advertisements on Radio \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Adv ertisement \n(in Minutes) Approximate listener ship (Information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Ad vertisement \n \n \n60 \n \n6. Details of Paid News on Radio \n \nSl. \nNo. Name of \nChannel Date & Time Duration of Paid News \n(in Minutes) Approximate listener ship (information to be \nobtained from D IPR) Cost of Paid \nNews \n \n \n \n \nDated : \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Signature of the officer in charge of \n \n Media Certification and Monitoring committee \n \n Name of the Officer : \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \n Designation: \n61", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B17.txt\nDaily action taken report of RO on Call Centre information\nAnnexure-B17 \n \nDaily Action Report of RO on Call Centre information \n \nDate: \n \nConstituency: \n \nS. No Nature of \nComplaint Time of Receiving the \nComplaint/Information by any mode \nViz: Phone/Fax/e- mail/SMS/Special \nMessenger Detail \nNarra tion on the ac tion \ntaken Whe ther \nforwarded to Accoun ting Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n(Signature, Name & Designation with date) \n62", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B18.txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instructi on/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 07th April, 2014 regarding Clarification regarding tenure of deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams in elections\nAnnexure-B18 \nELECTION CO MMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo.", + "I, dated 07th April, 2014 regarding Clarification regarding tenure of deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams in elections\nAnnexure-B18 \nELECTION CO MMISSION OF I NDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction/2014/EEPS/Vo l. I Dated: 7th April, 201 4 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll St ates/UTs \n \nSubje ct: Cl arification regarding tenure of deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams \nElection -Regarding \nSir, \n A clarifica tion h as been sought by CEO, Delhi as to tenure of deploymen t of various \nteams engaged in Election Expenditure Monitor ing and I am di rected to clarify the following: \n(i) The Assistant Expenditure Observer FS, SST, VVT, VST and Accounting Team shall \nconti nue with their duty only upto the date of poll/re -poll.", + "(ii) However, the Assistant Expenditure Observer and Accounting Team sha ll report for \nduty on e day before the day of coun ting in the second schedule and again on 25th Day to \n37th Day after declaration of result of election, for the purposes of giving training to the \ncandidates or his election agents in submission of account of election expen ses an d to \nassist in preparation o f the DEOs Scrutiny Report and Expenditure Observer Report. He \nshall be finally rel ieved after 37th day of declaration of results. \n(iii) This may be brou ght to the not ice of all concerned. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudol a) \nSecretary \n \n63", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B1.txt\nArrival/Departure Report of the Expenditure Observer\nAnnexure-B1 \n \nARRIVA L/DEPARTURE REPORT OF THE EXPENDITURE OBSE RVER \n[To be uploaded on Observer Porta l and signed copy to be sent by Post to the \nComm ission immediately after arrival/departure] \n \nDate of Report ing \nObserver Name \nObserver Code \nNo. and Name of the Constituency/ies \nConstituency Fax No. Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE- mail id \n1 Date of Arrival/Departure of Obs erver.", + "Official Fax No. \nConstituency Telephone No. Telephone No. \nConstituency Mob ile No. Mob ile No. \nE- mail id \n1 Date of Arrival/Departure of Obs erver. \n(please strike out the portion wh ich is not \napplicable) \n2 was there any break taken by the Obs erver from the \nduty \n3 If yes, give details \n4 was there late reporting to duty \n5 If yes, by how much time. \n \n \nPlace : Signature of the Observer \nDate : \n36", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B20.txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instruction/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 22nd March, 2019 regarding commencement of duty of FS, SST, VST, VVT, Accounting Team, MCMC, Liquor Monitoring and AIU\nAnnexure-B20 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/INSTRUCT ION/2019/EEPS/ Vol.", + "76/INSTRUCT ION/2019/EEPS/ Vol. XV Dated: 2 2nd March, 201 9 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nAll Sta tes and UTs \n \nSub: Pre paredness regarding Election Expe nditure Monitoring -matter regarding \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to draw your kind atten tion t o the \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpendit ure Monitoring (February, 2019) and to reiterate the follo wing: - \n1. Flying S quads will be operati onal from the date of announcement of the elections and \nshall lo ok into all complaints of Model Code of Conduc t violations, election \nexpenditure of political part ies and candid ates, complaints of intimidation, movement \nof anti -social e lement s, liquor, arms and large su m of cash etc. and will vide graph all \nmajor rallies, public meetings and other expenses as per the Standard Operational \nProcedure (SOP) dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed). \n2.", + "and will vide graph all \nmajor rallies, public meetings and other expenses as per the Standard Operational \nProcedure (SOP) dated 29th May, 2015 (copy enclosed). \n2. Static Surveillance Teams will f unction from th e date of notificatio n and will se t up \ncheck posts as per the Standard Operating Proc edure (SOP) dated 29th May, 2015 . \n3. Video Survei llance Teams and Video Viewing Teams will function f rom the date o f \nannouncement of election and will videogra ph all major po litica l rallies of the party as \nwell as of the candidates as per the instructions.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B20.txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instruction/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 22nd March, 2019 regarding commencement of duty of FS, SST, VST, VVT, Accounting Team, MCMC, Liquor Monitoring and AIU\n3. Video Survei llance Teams and Video Viewing Teams will function f rom the date o f \nannouncement of election and will videogra ph all major po litica l rallies of the party as \nwell as of the candidates as per the instructions. \n4. (i) Accounting Team will function from t he dat e of announcement for the purpose of \naccounting the ex penditure of the political parties and after nominations a re filed, the \ncandida te\u2019s accounts w ill be mainta ined by the team as per the instructions.", + "4. (i) Accounting Team will function from t he dat e of announcement for the purpose of \naccounting the ex penditure of the political parties and after nominations a re filed, the \ncandida te\u2019s accounts w ill be mainta ined by the team as per the instructions. \n(ii) In c ase of Assembly elections an acc ounting team w ill function in each assembly \nconstituency and maint ain the Shadow Observation Register (SOR) & Folder of \nEvid ence (FOE) for each c andidate. \n(iii) In case of L ok Sa bha election, the Assistant Expenditure Observer (AEO) & team \nfor each Assembly segm ent wi ll maintain SOR & FOE separately for each candidate \nand their reports to the AEO (Hq. AEO) of the Assembly segme nt where RO is based. \nThe Hq. AEO an d his team sh all co -ordinate with all other AEOs of the Assembly \n65 \n segments and will ensure that t hese accounts are collated at the time of inspection. \nThe AEO will function from the date of notification. \n5.", + "The Hq. AEO an d his team sh all co -ordinate with all other AEOs of the Assembly \n65 \n segments and will ensure that t hese accounts are collated at the time of inspection. \nThe AEO will function from the date of notification. \n5. Media Certificat ion Monitoring Commit tee (MCMC) will function imm ediat ely from \nthe date of announcement as per the instruction. \n6. Liquor Monitoring measure s will be undertaken from the date of announcement of \nelecti ons as per the instructions and the reporting will be done from the date of \nannouncement. \n7. The Air Intellig ence Units and separate complaint monitoring cell o f the Income Tax \nDepartment will start functio ning from the date of announcement. \n2. I am further directed to re quest you to bring it to the notice of all c oncerned. \nYour s fait hfully, \nSd/- \nEncl. As above (AVINAS H KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n66", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B19.txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, dated 22nd March, 2016 regarding Exchange of information and coordination between Expenditure Observers and all the Enforcement Agencies of Election Expenditure Monitoring\nAnnexure-B19 \n \nELECT ION C OMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/Instruction s/EEPS /2016/Vol.II Dated: 22nd March, 2016 \nTo \n All the Expenditure Observers.", + "76/Instruction s/EEPS /2016/Vol.II Dated: 22nd March, 2016 \nTo \n All the Expenditure Observers. \nSubject: -Gener al Ele ctions to Legis lative Assemb lies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil \nNadu and W est Bengal, 2016 - Exchange of in formation and coordination between \nExpenditure Observers and all t he Enforcement Agencies of Election Expenditure \nMonitoring - Regarding \nSir, \n I am directed to invite your kind attention to the Para No.4.2.8 under the Heading \n\u201cRole of Expenditure Observer\u201d, o f the Compendium of Instructions on Election \nExpenditure Mon itoring (July - 2015) regarding exchange of information and coordination \nbetween Expenditure Ob servers and a ll the Enforcement Agencies during the process of \nelections. \n2. There were some instances tha t came to the notice of the Commission in which the \naction of the Expenditure Observer gave impression that he had exceeded h is bri ef by getting \nactively invol ved i n enforcement action.", + "2. There were some instances tha t came to the notice of the Commission in which the \naction of the Expenditure Observer gave impression that he had exceeded h is bri ef by getting \nactively invol ved i n enforcement action. The Commission, therefore, reiterates that the \nguidelines con tained in the above -said para of the Compendium should stric tly be adhered to \nby all the Expenditure Observers and the y should resist thems elves to be inv olved in the \naction being taken by other Enforcement Agencies as per their existing Laws. \n Yours faithfully \nSd.- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nPr. Secr etary \n \nCopy fo rwarded to: The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, West Ben gal, K erala, Tamil \nNadu and Puduch erry with request to kindly bring it to the notice of all the Nodal Officers of \nElection Expend iture Monitoring in the State (By Camp Bag/e -mail). \n \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \n Pr. Secre tary \n \n64", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B21.txt\nCommission's letter no. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. V, dated 22nd April, 2019 regarding deployment of FS and SST in elections held in phases\nAnnexure-B21 \nELECTION COMMISSION O F INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FU NC/EEM /EEPS/2019/Vol. V Dated: 22nd April, 2019 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers, \nAll St ates and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislat ive Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odish a and Sikkim, 2 019-Deployment of Flying Squad and \nStatic Surveillance Team -Reg.", + "Subject: -General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislat ive Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odish a and Sikkim, 2 019-Deployment of Flying Squad and \nStatic Surveillance Team -Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s SOP n o. 76/ Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. \nII, dated 29.05.2015 [Anne xure G7 in \u201cCompendium of Instructions on Election \nExpendi ture Monitoring (Febr uary, 2019)\u201d] a nd to state t hat Flying Squads and Static \nSurveillance Teams sha ll be kept deployed in poll gone States/UTs an d States/UTs where \npolls are scheduled in phases, as under: - \nCase -I: In case of States/UTs where polling is o ver, FSs and SS Ts sha ll be kept active at \nstrateg ic locations and in districts sharing borders with neighboring States/UTs.", + "Case -II: In ca se of States where polling is scheduled in phases, Flying Sq uads shall be kept \nactive as under: - \n(i) One Flying Squad may be continued in each assembly segmen t of \nParliame ntary Constituency, where polling is over, till the end of election \nprocess in the entire state; and \n(ii) Flying Squads/SSTs may be kept operational in f ull strength, as per SOP dated \n29th May, 2015 in the entir e district wher e poll s are going to held in multi ple \nphases, till the end of poll in the entire district. \n2. You are requested to bring this t o the notice of all concerned District Authorities, \npolitical parties, candidates and general public. \nYours fait hfully, \nSd/- \n(RAJAN J AIN) \nUNDER SECR ETARY \n \n \n67", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B22.txt\nCommission's letter no. 61/Complaints/GE-LS/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 17th May, 2019 regarding seizure of foreign currency\nAnnexure-B22 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sa dan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -1100 01 \nNo. 61/Comp laints/GE -LS/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV Dated: 17th May, 2019 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Offic ers of \n All S tates and UTs. \n \nSubject: -General Elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of And hra Pr adesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Seizure of f oreign currency \u2013 Reg.", + "Subject: -General Elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of And hra Pr adesh, \nArunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 -Seizure of f oreign currency \u2013 Reg. \n \nMadam/Sir, \n I am directed to sta te that the Com mission has r eceived information from various \nsources regarding seizure of foreign currencies in the General E lections to Lok Sabha and \nLegislative Assemblies of Andhra Prad esh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2019 . In \nthis conne ction, I am directed to state that if FS/SST/Police Authority/Release Committee, \ndeployed/constituted in pursuance of the C ommiss ion\u2019s SOP no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.", + "In \nthis conne ction, I am directed to state that if FS/SST/Police Authority/Release Committee, \ndeployed/constituted in pursuance of the C ommiss ion\u2019s SOP no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II, dated 29th May, 2015 [Annexure -G7 of \u201cCompendium of \nInstruction s on Election E xpendi ture Monitoring (February, 2 019)] finds no linkage of the \nintercepted/seized fo reign currency with any candidat e or his/her a gent or party workers or \npolitical party then information shall be passed on to the concerned Nodal Officers i n \nDirectorate o f Reve nue Intelligence and the Enf orcem ent Directorate for necessary action \nunder relevant Acts. Copies of DRI\u2019s letter dat ed 13. 03.2019 and ED\u2019s letter dated \n18.03.2019, containing names of Nod al Officers are enclosed for ready reference. \nYours faithfully , \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: - \n1.", + "03.2019 and ED\u2019s letter dated \n18.03.2019, containing names of Nod al Officers are enclosed for ready reference. \nYours faithfully , \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: - \n1. The Pr. Director General, Directo rate of Revenue Intelligence, 7th Floor, \u2018D\u2019 B lock, Drum \nShaped Building, I. P. Estate, New Delhi -110002 with the request to inform Nodal Officers \nof DRI ac cordingly. (By Specia l Messenger)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART B. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING AND FUNCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS ORGANS_Annexure-B22.txt\nCommission's letter no. 61/Complaints/GE-LS/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 17th May, 2019 regarding seizure of foreign currency\n18.03.2019, containing names of Nod al Officers are enclosed for ready reference. \nYours faithfully , \nSd/- \n (RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETA RY \n \nCopy to: - \n1. The Pr. Director General, Directo rate of Revenue Intelligence, 7th Floor, \u2018D\u2019 B lock, Drum \nShaped Building, I. P. Estate, New Delhi -110002 with the request to inform Nodal Officers \nof DRI ac cordingly. (By Specia l Messenger) \n2.", + "(By Specia l Messenger) \n2. The Director , Enf orcement Directorate, 6th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New \nDelhi -110003 wit h the request to inform Nodal Officers of ED accordingly. (By Special \nMessenger) \n \nSd/- \n(RAJAN JAIN) \nUNDER SECRETARY \n \n \n68", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions \nOn \nElection Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO, DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING\n\nCONTENTS IN PART \u2018C\u2019 \nSl. No. CONTENTS Page No. \n1 Role of Returning Officer 71-74 \n2 Role of District Election Officer 74-79 \n3 Role of Chief Electoral Officer 79-81 \n \nConducting election s, especially Lok Sabha elections and elections to the State Legislative \nAssemblies is a gigantic task and is essentially a team work. At the State level, the conduct of \nelection is supervised, subject to overall superintendence, direction and control of t he ECI, by the \nChief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State and by the District Election Officer (DEO) at the \ndistrict level. At Parliamentary/Assembly constituency level, the Returning Officer (RO) is overall \nin-charge of the whole election process.", + "At Parliamentary/Assembly constituency level, the Returning Officer (RO) is overall \nin-charge of the whole election process. Main fu nctions of these officers relating to monitoring of \nelection expenditure are as under:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \n1. Role of Returning Officer (RO): \nThe R eturning Officer shall hold a meeting of all candidates immediately after the allotment of \nsymbols to explain the process of expenditure monitoring, legal provisions relating to election \nexpenditure and consequences of non-compliance of these provisions. He also issues \npermission letters for vehicles/public meetings etc., p romptly to the candidates as required \nunder the law or rules. The R eturning Officer shall ensure that the revised combined format \nof Affidavit (Form 26) for filing criminal records and asset and liability statement by the \ncandidates is made available to all potential candidates. He shall also give the expenditure \nregister, duly signed and page numbered, to the candidates at the time of filing of \nnomination papers.", + "He shall also give the expenditure \nregister, duly signed and page numbered, to the candidates at the time of filing of \nnomination papers. \nHe shall notify the dates for inspection of accounts by the Expenditure Obs erver during the \ncampaign period, and shall issue notices to the candidates to explain any discrepancy between \nthe candidate\u2019s expenditure register and the Shadow Obs ervation Register, as advised by the \nExpenditure Observer. He shall also supervise the complaint monitoring system and ensure that \nevery complaint is inquired into within 24 hours of receipt. \nHe shall ensure that all the documents required to be put up on the notice board of the RO \nunder these or any other instructions, rules or law are put up on the notice board. He shall \nensure that the copies of documents, when demanded, are given immediately to members of the \npublic on payment of the prescribed fee. \nIt has been decided by the Commi ssion that the affidavits on declaration of assets and \nliabilities by the candidates of recognized political parties are to be put up on th e website on the \nsame day.", + "It has been decided by the Commi ssion that the affidavits on declaration of assets and \nliabilities by the candidates of recognized political parties are to be put up on th e website on the \nsame day. The affidavits in respect of other candidates may be put within one day after scrutiny \nof nominations (Annexure -C16). In order to move forward in the way of digital India and to", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nIt has been decided by the Commi ssion that the affidavits on declaration of assets and \nliabilities by the candidates of recognized political parties are to be put up on th e website on the \nsame day. The affidavits in respect of other candidates may be put within one day after scrutiny \nof nominations (Annexure -C16). In order to move forward in the way of digital India and to \nminimize scope of mistakes in nomination form and the affidavit (Form 26), the Commission has \ndecided to provide an optional facility to candidates for online data entry of personal details in \nnomination form. This facility will be available for the candidates through the Election \nCommission\u2019s Suvidha por tal https://suvidha.eci.gov.in . The candidate will have to do the \n71 registration and login with the mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility \nare enclosed with Annexure -20.", + "The candidate will have to do the \n71 registration and login with the mobile number and OTP. The guidelines for availing this facility \nare enclosed with Annexure -20. At present, the fac ility of online data entry is available in two \nlanguages, namely, English and Hindi. \nThe RO shall issue notices to the defaulting candidates, as suggested by the Expenditure \nObserver. He shall also ensure that after seizure is made by FS and SST, the FIR/ complaint is \nfiled promptly. \nThe RO shall hold a meeting of all the candidates immediately after allotment of symbols. In this \nmeeting, the RO shall explain all the legal provisions and instructions of the Commi ssion \nrelating to election expenditure, its monitoring and the consequences of failure to comply with \nthem. The RO shall also give a copy of this Compendium and notification of rates of items of \nelection expenditure to each candidate. For advertisement in the local or national dailies/ \nmagazines (English/Regional), rates of the DAVP/DIPR rates shall also be communicated to \nthe candidates.", + "For advertisement in the local or national dailies/ \nmagazines (English/Regional), rates of the DAVP/DIPR rates shall also be communicated to \nthe candidates. The Assistant Expenditure Obs erver or Expenditure Obs erver shall also attend \nthis meeting along with the RO. \nThe RO shall organize a meeting of all candidates imm ediately after the allotment of symbols,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nmagazines (English/Regional), rates of the DAVP/DIPR rates shall also be communicated to \nthe candidates. The Assistant Expenditure Obs erver or Expenditure Obs erver shall also attend \nthis meeting along with the RO. \nThe RO shall organize a meeting of all candidates imm ediately after the allotment of symbols, \nand properly explain to them, the legal provisions relating to election expenditure and \nconsequences of failure to comply with the provisions of law. The Ass istant Expenditure \nObserver/Expenditure Obs ervers will be present in the meeting. The RO shall also give a copy \nof these instructions regarding expenditure monitoring to each candidate both in English and \nvernacular language. \nInspection of Accounts: \nThe RO shall prepare a schedule for inspection of Expenditure Register of each candidate, by \nthe Expenditure Observer, or a senior officer designated by the RO in consu ltation with the \nExpenditure Obs erver for the purpose.", + "Inspection of Accounts: \nThe RO shall prepare a schedule for inspection of Expenditure Register of each candidate, by \nthe Expenditure Observer, or a senior officer designated by the RO in consu ltation with the \nExpenditure Obs erver for the purpose. The candidate is required to produce the register either in \nperson or through his election agent or any other person duly authorized by him before the \nExpenditure Observer/designated officer for inspection at least three times during the campaign \nperiod. The gap between two inspections shou ld be at least three days. This schedule shall be \ngiven wide publicity through the press. For convenience, for each candidate the timing of \ninspection may be specified between 10 AM to 5 PM. Timings shou ld be fixed in such a way \nthat the work shou ld be completed before 7 PM. The inspection shou ld be done either in the \noffice room of the RO or any other conference room/office chamber. The last inspection shou ld \nbe fixed not before 3 days from the day of poll (Annexure -C15).", + "The inspection shou ld be done either in the \noffice room of the RO or any other conference room/office chamber. The last inspection shou ld \nbe fixed not before 3 days from the day of poll (Annexure -C15). After every inspection during \nthe election process, the day to day election account register of a candidate shall be scanned till \nthe date of inspection and uploaded onto the DEO\u2019s portal with a link provided to the CEO\u2019s", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \noffice room of the RO or any other conference room/office chamber. The last inspection shou ld \nbe fixed not before 3 days from the day of poll (Annexure -C15). After every inspection during \nthe election process, the day to day election account register of a candidate shall be scanned till \nthe date of inspection and uploaded onto the DEO\u2019s portal with a link provided to the CEO\u2019s \nwebsite besides displaying a photocopy on the notice board ( Annexure -C8). \n72 If a candidate or his agent does not produce his Election Expenditure Register for inspection \non the day fixed for this purpose, a notice shall be issued to the candidate by the RO in writing, \ninforming him that if he fails again to produce the Register for inspection on the day specified in \nthe notice, it shall be presumed that he has failed to maintain a day to day account of election \nexpenditure as required under Section 77 of RP Act 1951.", + "This notice shall be given t h e \nwidest possible publicity and a copy shall be displayed on the notice board of the RO. If, in \nspite of the notice, the candidate fails to produce the register of election expenditure for \ninspection, a complaint under Section 171 -I of IPC shall be filed in the competent court. Besides \nthis, the permission given to the candidate for use of v ehicles during election shou ld be \nwithdrawn, if the candidate does not produce the register after three days of service of the \nnotice. The withdrawal of permission for use of vehicles shall be intimated to all the \nSurveillance Teams and Flying Squads and displayed on the no tice board. \nPublicity shou ld also be given that members of the public can be present during inspection of \nexpenditure registers/ accounts and that anybody can obtain a copy of the expenditure register \nof any candidate, on payment of Re.1 per page, from the Returning Officer. The inspection of \nregisters shou ld be don e, as far as possible, by the Expenditure Observers only. Where the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nPublicity shou ld also be given that members of the public can be present during inspection of \nexpenditure registers/ accounts and that anybody can obtain a copy of the expenditure register \nof any candidate, on payment of Re.1 per page, from the Returning Officer. The inspection of \nregisters shou ld be don e, as far as possible, by the Expenditure Observers only. Where the \ninspection of register is carried out by a designated officer, other than the Expenditure Observer \ndue to some unavoidable reasons, the Expenditure Observer shall be kept apprised of the \noutcome of each such inspection and the reasons for such inspection by any other officer. \nTraining: \n(a) The DEO shall organize one -day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts \nwithin one week before the last date of submission of the account of election \nexpenses.", + "Training: \n(a) The DEO shall organize one -day facilitation training programme for all the \ncandidates/election agents and the personn el engaged for receiving the accounts \nwithin one week before the last date of submission of the account of election \nexpenses. \n(b) The Nodal Officer of the Expenditure Mon itoring Cell and Assistant Expenditure \nObserver shou ld be associated in the training programme to explain the procedure \nof filing of accounts , the forms and affidavits to be filed and the frequently noticed \ndefects. Consequences of not filing or filing incomplete forms or not filing in the \nmanner prescribed or not show ing correct accounts shall also be explained to the \ncandidates/agents. \n(c) In this training programme they will also be apprised about the Account \nReconciliation meeting, in which they should come prepared with all final accounts \nand registers. \n73 (d) The DEO shall notify the date and venue of training on procedure of lodging the \nfinal accounts and also about the date of Account Reconciliation meeting, \npositively on or by the date of declaration of result.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \n2. ROLE OF DISTRICT E LECTION OFFICER (DEO): \nThe DEO shall hold a meeting of all the recognized National and State Level political \nparties within 3 days of announ cement of elections by the Commi ssion. In this meeting, the \nDEO shall explain all the legal provisions and instructions of the Commission relating to \nelection expenditure and its monitoring and consequences of failure to comply with them. The \nDEO shall also give a copy of this Compendium of Instructions, revised format of affidavit \n(Form 26) for declaration of asset and liability and the rates of items of election expenditure to \nthe representative of each recognized national and state level political party.", + "The \nDEO shall also give a copy of this Compendium of Instructions, revised format of affidavit \n(Form 26) for declaration of asset and liability and the rates of items of election expenditure to \nthe representative of each recognized national and state level political party. \nUnder Rule 89 of the Condu ct of Elections Rules, 1961, the District Election Officer has to \nreport to the Commission wh ether the candidate has lodged his account of elections expenses, \nand whether in his opinion such account has been lodged within time and in the manner required \nby the Act and the Rules. The DEO shall finalize the candidate wise summary and scrutiny \nreports in the prescribed format (Annexure -C13) by the 37th day from the date of \ndeclaration of result and shall forward the same to the CEO office preferably by the 38th day \n(Annexure -C12). He shall follow the Order of the Commi ssion\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/ \nEEPS /2015 /Vol II, dated 29th May, 2015 ( Annexure -C10) and letter no.", + "He shall follow the Order of the Commi ssion\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/ \nEEPS /2015 /Vol II, dated 29th May, 2015 ( Annexure -C10) and letter no. 76/Instructions/2015 \n/EEPS /Vol. XIV, dated 2nd July, 2016 (Annexure -C12) regarding the procedure laid down for \npreparation of the Scrutiny Report & Summary Report in respect of accounts of election expenses \nof the candidate, before sending the Scrutiny Report to the CEO. If no notice on understatement \nof items had been issued to the candidate during the election process, the DEO is to issue letter \nwithin 15 days of declaration of result to obtain reply of the c andidate. Both letter/reply to be", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \npreparation of the Scrutiny Report & Summary Report in respect of accounts of election expenses \nof the candidate, before sending the Scrutiny Report to the CEO. If no notice on understatement \nof items had been issued to the candidate during the election process, the DEO is to issue letter \nwithin 15 days of declaration of result to obtain reply of the c andidate. Both letter/reply to be \nconsidered in the Account Reconciliation Meeting first and subsequently shall be informed to the \nECI with the recorded views of the District Expenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC). \nAfter r eceipt of the final accounts fro m the candidates, the same shall be scrutinised by the \nDEMC.", + "After r eceipt of the final accounts fro m the candidates, the same shall be scrutinised by the \nDEMC. Where the accounts submitted by the candidates involve procedural defects such as (i) \nvouchers not signed; (ii) duly sworn in affidavit not filed; (iii) register of day to day account \nalong with bank register and cash register not duly signed, (iv) Abstract Statement (Part -I to Part \nIV and schedule 1 to 11 ) not filled up/not duly signed; (v) cash expenditure in excess of Rs. \n10,000/ - not incurred through cheque (Ann exure - E11 & E1 2), (vi) expendit ure outside the bank \naccount; (vii) self -certified copies of the statement of bank account not submitted and (viii) if the \nbank account is not opened at all, within 3 days of receipt of the accounts the DEO shall issue a \n74 notice giving the candidate 3 days\u2019 time to rectify the defect.", + "The reply of the candidate will be \nexamined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice and reply of the candidate, if any, \nto the Commission, alongwith his/her comments. \nIn cases of del ay in filing of accounts, not ex ceeding 15 days from the due date, the DEO shall \nsuo-motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The reply of the \ncandidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice and reply of the \ncandidate, if a ny, to the Commission, alongwith his comments.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nIn cases of del ay in filing of accounts, not ex ceeding 15 days from the due date, the DEO shall \nsuo-motu issue a notice to the candidate calling for explanation for the delay. The reply of the \ncandidate will be examined by the DEO and he shall forward the copy of notice and reply of the \ncandidate, if a ny, to the Commission, alongwith his comments. \nIn cases where disagreement persists even after the Account Reconciliation Meeting and the \nDEO does not agree that expenses have been correctly reported by the candidate, th e DEO shall, \nalong with the scru tiny report, enclose certified copies of the relevant documents viz. minutes of \nDEMC/Account Reconciliation Meetings, notices issued, reply from the candidate, rate chart, \nShadow Observation Register (SOR), Election Expenditure Register of the candidate wi th the \ndocuments, duly serial numbered.", + "minutes of \nDEMC/Account Reconciliation Meetings, notices issued, reply from the candidate, rate chart, \nShadow Observation Register (SOR), Election Expenditure Register of the candidate wi th the \ndocuments, duly serial numbered. \nThe Expenditure Observer, during his third visit shall send to the Commission his 4th and final \nreport ( Annexure -B5) and simultaneously he has to give his comments in the prescribed space \nprovided in the DEO\u2019s Scrut iny Report based on the facts mentioned in the \u2018Shadow \nObservation Regis ter\u2019 and \u2018Folder of Evidence\u2019. He has to ensure that the same has been \nincorporated in the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report (Annexure -C13). In case of any item of expenditure \nnot considered in the DEO\u2019s report, he shall bring it to the notice of the DEO asking him to \nincorporate the same in his report to the Commission and make suitable comments on the DEO \u2019s \nreport. \nThe abstract statement of accounts filed by the candidates, within 30 days of declaration of \nresult shall be scanned and put up on the website within 3 days of receipt.", + "The abstract statement of accounts filed by the candidates, within 30 days of declaration of \nresult shall be scanned and put up on the website within 3 days of receipt. This has to be \nstrictly adhered to as the time limit for filing election petition is 45 days. The DEO shall \nensure that scrutiny report of DEO is entered in Encore within 3 days of the preparation of the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nreport. \nThe abstract statement of accounts filed by the candidates, within 30 days of declaration of \nresult shall be scanned and put up on the website within 3 days of receipt. This has to be \nstrictly adhered to as the time limit for filing election petition is 45 days. The DEO shall \nensure that scrutiny report of DEO is entered in Encore within 3 days of the preparation of the \nscrutiny and summary report (Annexure -C17). The DEO shall finalise his scrutiny and \nsummary reports by/before 37th day from the date of declaration of the result and forward the \nsame to the CEO\u2019s Office preferably by t he 38th day. \nIn the past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports in \na piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal.", + "In the past it has been noticed that DEOs and the CEOs are sending the DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports in \na piecemeal manner which leads to undue delay in their final disposal. For the sake of timely \ndisposal of accounts cases by the Commission, it has been decided that DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Reports \non Accounts of Candidates shall now be categorized at the CEO level and shall be furnished to the \nCommission in the specified format, as under: - \n A. Total No. of DEOs who have furni shed scrutiny reports. \n75 B. Total No. of Contesting Candidates. \nCategory -1: Candidates in whose case no defect has been pointed out by the DEO in the DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Report. \nCategory -2: Candidates who did not lodge their accounts of election expenses. \nCategory -3: Candidates wh o failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results under \nsection 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951).", + "Category -3: Candidates wh o failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period (i.e. within 30 days from the date of declaration of election results under \nsection 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951). \nCategory -4: Candidates w ho failed to lodge their account s of election expenses in the manner \nrequired under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the Conduct of \nElections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCategory -4: Candidates w ho failed to lodge their account s of election expenses in the manner \nrequired under law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the Conduct of \nElections Rules, 1961 (other than cases mentioned in Category 2 and 3). \nCategory -5: Candidates who failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses within the \nprescribed time period + failed to lodge their accounts of election expenses in the manner required \nunder law i.e. Section 77 and 78 in the R. P. Act, 1951 and Rule 86 -90 of the Condu ct of Elections \nRules, 1961 (oth er than cases mentioned in Category 2, 3 and 4). (Annexure -C18) \nIt is the responsibility of the DEO that the entire expenditure monitoring mechanism runs \neffectively in the district.", + "(Annexure -C18) \nIt is the responsibility of the DEO that the entire expenditure monitoring mechanism runs \neffectively in the district. The DEO shall be assisted by various teams of the E xpenditure \nMon itoring Cell. The DEO shall extend all help including logistics to the Expenditure Observer \nand the Assistant Expenditure Observer in performing their functions. Since use of money \nvitiates the electoral process and leads to violence and other electoral offences and malpractices, \nhe shou ld not neglect this area. In fact, effective control on election expenses will result in \nsmooth condu ct of elections. The DEO shall provide logistical suppo rt to all the expenditure \nmonitoring teams. \nThe DEO in the meeting with political parties shall discuss the rates of various items of election \nrelated expenses and obtain their views before notification. The rates for urban and rural areas \nmay be different. The prevalent rates shall be considered. Simil arly, the DEO shall fix the \nrefreshment expenses of the workers or the polling agents/counting agents appointed by the \ncandidates during election process.", + "The rates for urban and rural areas \nmay be different. The prevalent rates shall be considered. Simil arly, the DEO shall fix the \nrefreshment expenses of the workers or the polling agents/counting agents appointed by the \ncandidates during election process. The CEO shall also obtain hourly rates of \nhelicopters/aircrafts us ed for the purpose of rallies by candidates/star campaigners/other \ndignitaries, which will be notified by the DEO.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nrefreshment expenses of the workers or the polling agents/counting agents appointed by the \ncandidates during election process. The CEO shall also obtain hourly rates of \nhelicopters/aircrafts us ed for the purpose of rallies by candidates/star campaigners/other \ndignitaries, which will be notified by the DEO. \nSupply and distribution of main apparels like saree, shirt, T -shirt, dhoti etc. by party/candidate is \nnot permitted as it is bribery of voters (Annexure -D7). Hence, these kinds of main apparels \nshould n ot be included in the rate chart. ( Annexure -C14) \nThe DEO shall notify the rates of items of election expenditure, the standard rate charts of \nnewspapers, TV and other media.", + "Hence, these kinds of main apparels \nshould n ot be included in the rate chart. ( Annexure -C14) \nThe DEO shall notify the rates of items of election expenditure, the standard rate charts of \nnewspapers, TV and other media. If the rates are not available, then DAV P/DIPR rates of \n76 advertisement in the local/national dailies/magazines (English/ Regional) shall be notified by \nDEO within 3 days of annou ncement of election on wh ich election expenditure will be \nassessed. In this regard Commi ssion\u2019s instructions given in its letter No. 76/2004 /JSII, dated", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \n17.03.2004 (Annexure - C7) may also be followed for further reference. \nCandidates/political parties open kiosks, campaign offices, etc., in the constituency, during \nelection process and such expenses like rent or electricity or furnishing like shamiana etc., after \nthe date of filing of nomination are to be included in the account of the candidate. The DEOs are \nalso required to include the notional rates of erection/construction of such kiosks, campaign \noffices, etc., in the constitue ncy on the basis of prevalent ra tes, after due consultation with the \npolitical parties (Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. XIX, dated 30th \nDecember, 2014, Annexure - C9). \nHe shall be responsible for the proper functioning of the complaint monitoring control room and \ncall center in the district.", + "76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. XIX, dated 30th \nDecember, 2014, Annexure - C9). \nHe shall be responsible for the proper functioning of the complaint monitoring control room and \ncall center in the district. \nHe shall provide the logistical support to the officers of the Investigation Directorate of Income \nTax and other law enforcement agencies. He shall make arrangement for lodging and boarding, \nvehicl es and security of all officers, engaged in expenditure monitoring cell. \nHe shall scrutinize the statement of accounts of election expenditure submitted by each candidate \nafter the declaration of results with the help of the Expenditure Monitoring Cell and suppo rt of \nthe Expenditure Observer will submit a report to the Commi ssion through the CEO within 45 \ndays of the declaration of the results in the prescribed format as per Annexure -C13. \nThe DEO shall submit a monthly report of the pending cases, where accounts are not \nsubmitted or are d efective, to the CEO by the 2nd day of every month in the format given in Annexure -C2 for monitoring of cases of the election expenditure.", + "The DEO shall submit a monthly report of the pending cases, where accounts are not \nsubmitted or are d efective, to the CEO by the 2nd day of every month in the format given in Annexure -C2 for monitoring of cases of the election expenditure. The CEO shall compile the \nreports sent by the DEOs, and send to the Commission, a consolidated report by the 5th day of \nevery month. \nThe Expenditure of Political Party in General Party propaganda from the date of announcement", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nsubmitted or are d efective, to the CEO by the 2nd day of every month in the format given in Annexure -C2 for monitoring of cases of the election expenditure. The CEO shall compile the \nreports sent by the DEOs, and send to the Commission, a consolidated report by the 5th day of \nevery month. \nThe Expenditure of Political Party in General Party propaganda from the date of announcement \nof election till the date of declaration of result should be watched by the district authorities \nthrough the Flying Squad(s). Though the Expenditur e on General Party propaganda should not \nbe added in Candidate\u2019s expenditure, yet observations recorded with evidence should be reported \nin the prescribed proforma ( Annexure -C1) to the CEO within 45 days of declaration of results \nof election. This may be d one in consultation with the Expenditure Observer.", + "This may be d one in consultation with the Expenditure Observer. \nThe DEO will deal on priority basis the cases where permission has already been accorded to the \ncandidates/political parties, if a request for change of helicopter is receiv ed from a \n77 candidate/political pa rty at the last moment , and decision will be communicated within 03 hours \nof receipt of application to the candidate or political party concerned. (Annexure - C11) \nDistrict Expenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC) ( Refer Annexure - C10) \n(i) If the Returning Officer or any officer authorized, by the District Election Officer/ \nReturning Officer, is in receipt of information during election process that any candidate \nhas incurred or authorized certain expenditure and has not shown either a part or whole of \nit in his day to day accounts of election expenditure, maintained by him under section \n77(1) of the Representation of People Act,1951, or has not produced the said accounts for \ninspection on the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, \nthen the Returning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nit in his day to day accounts of election expenditure, maintained by him under section \n77(1) of the Representation of People Act,1951, or has not produced the said accounts for \ninspection on the scheduled date before the authorized officer or Expenditure Observer, \nthen the Returning Officer shall issue a notice along with the evidence thereof to the \ncandidate preferably within 24 hours of the date of receipt of information or inspection \nof accounts mentioning the details of expenses, which are not shown truly or correctly in \nday-to-day account or informing h im that he failed to produce his account, as the case \nmay be. How ever, in case of suspected \u201cPaid News\u201d items, where notice is issued \nor is being issued by the Returning Officer as per the recommendation of the M edia \nCertifying and Monitoring Committ ee (MCMC), such items shall not be covered in this \nnotice.", + "How ever, in case of suspected \u201cPaid News\u201d items, where notice is issued \nor is being issued by the Returning Officer as per the recommendation of the M edia \nCertifying and Monitoring Committ ee (MCMC), such items shall not be covered in this \nnotice. \n(ii) Such candidate may reply to the notice within 48 hours, explaining the reasons for \nomission or default which is brought to his notice. In cases where the candidate \naccepts the fact of suppressed expense mentioned in the notice, the same shall be added \nto his election expenses. \n(iii) Where candidate fails to produce his day to day account for inspection and in spite of \nthe notice, the failure continues, then FIR is to filed under section 171 (I) of Indian \nPenal Code, after 48 hours of service of such notice and the permission for use of \nvehicles etc. by the candidate for election campaign shall be withdrawn.", + "by the candidate for election campaign shall be withdrawn. \n(iv) Where no reply is submitted by the candidate or his election agent within 48 hours of \nreceipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of \nsuch candidate. \n(v) If the candidate or his election agent disputes the supp ressed expenditure, mentioned in \nthe notice, he shall submit the reply mentioning the reasons for disagreement and the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nreceipt of the notice, then the candidate shall be deemed to have accepted the supp ressed \namount mentioned in the notice and the same shall be added to the election expenses of \nsuch candidate. \n(v) If the candidate or his election agent disputes the supp ressed expenditure, mentioned in \nthe notice, he shall submit the reply mentioning the reasons for disagreement and the \nsame shall be forwarded to the District Expenditure Mon itoring Committ ee (DEM C) \nconsisting of the following:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \n1. Expenditure Observer in charge of the Constituency \n2. DEO \n78 3. Dy. DEO/Officer in charge of Expenditure Mon itoring of the District. \n \n(vi) The DEMC shall decide the case after examining the evidence mentioned in the \nnotice and reply of the candidate thereto, preferably within 72 hours from the date of \nreceipt of the reply from the candidate, whether such supp ressed expenditure shall be \nadded or not to the election expenses account of the candidate. \n \nDEO\u2019 s Scrutiny Report and Action there on at ECI Level \nAfter receiving reports from the DEOs through the CEO, the Commission sh all examine each \nreport and decide on what action needs to be taken in each case.", + "DEO\u2019 s Scrutiny Report and Action there on at ECI Level \nAfter receiving reports from the DEOs through the CEO, the Commission sh all examine each \nreport and decide on what action needs to be taken in each case. This action can be any one of \nthe following: - \n(a) If the Commi ssion deems fit, it may accept the account submitted by the candidate \nas being within time and in the manner required by the Act and the Rules. \n(b) If the Commission considers that a candidate has failed to submit his account \nwithin time or in the manner required by the Act and the Rules, the Commission \nshall issue a notice to the candidate to show cause as to why he should not be \ndisqualified u/s 10 A of the R. P. Act, 1951. \nThe no tice shall be served on the candidate by the DEO, and the evidence of having served the \nnotice shall be forwarded by the DEO to the Commi ssion. The Commi ssion after considering \nthe reply, if any, received from the candidate may p ass appropriate orders in accordance with \nlaw.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \n3. ROLE OF CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (CEO) \nThe CEO shall hold meeting with all political parties at state level within three days of \nannoun cement of election and explain the new Expenditure Mon itoring M easures. He shall also \nhandov er a copy of the Compendium of Expenditure Mon itoring Instructions both in English and \nlocal language. \nThe CEO shall hold a meeting with all media houses and journalists at state level and explain \nthe provisions of section 127 A of the R. P. Act 1951 and the instructions of E CI on \nadvertisements and \u201cPaid News\u201d. He shall also hand over the copy of Compendium of Election \nExpenditure Instructions to them. \nThe CEO shall examine the scrutiny and summary reports submitted by the DEO, and shall \nforward the same to the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result along with \nadditional comments if he/she feels so.", + "The CEO shall examine the scrutiny and summary reports submitted by the DEO, and shall \nforward the same to the Commission within 45 days of declaration of result along with \nadditional comments if he/she feels so. (Annexure - C12) \n79 It has been observe d that time frame prescribed in the Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, \n1961 is not being followed by the DEOs leading to undue delay in disposal of accounts cases. \nKeeping in view the observation of the Karnataka Hig h Court (Judgment dated 26.07.19 99 of the \nKarnataka High Court in WP No. 4357 of 1999 -Guinness Hite Paksha Rangawamay Vs. Chief \nElection Commissioner and Ors.) which inter -alia states that there cannot be undue delay in \npassing order under section 10A and it should be passed within reaso nable time, the Commission \nhas fixed a deadline of one year for disposal of all cases pertaining to account of election expenses \n(Annexure -C19).", + "Election Expenditure Statement of the Candidate on the CEO`s W ebsite and ent ry of \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in Encore : \nScanned copy of the Abstract Statement (Part I to Part IV and schedule 1 to 1 1) of all the \ncandidates along with copies of all notices issued by the RO, if any, and the replies thereto, \nduring election period, must be put on the website of the CEO, positively within 3 days of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nDEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in Encore : \nScanned copy of the Abstract Statement (Part I to Part IV and schedule 1 to 1 1) of all the \ncandidates along with copies of all notices issued by the RO, if any, and the replies thereto, \nduring election period, must be put on the website of the CEO, positively within 3 days of \nlodging of account of election expenses by the candidate, for wider dissemination of information \nto the public. An instruction may be issued in this regard by the CEO to all DEOs, that the \nsummary of account of election expenses (Abstract Statement) be put on the website of the CEO \nwithin 3 days of receipt of the account of election expenses of the candidate und er single caption, \nnamely, \u201cGeneral Election to the Legislative Assembly, 20\u2026 (Name of the State)-\nCandid ates\u2019 Election Expenditure\u201d. Any delay in this regard shou ld be strictly avoided.", + "Any delay in this regard shou ld be strictly avoided. \nPreparatory activities like providing linkage to all the DEOs on CEO`s website may be \ncompleted well before the due date for poll in the constituency. \nThe Comm ission has developed a new data entry portal as Encore , for online filing of the DEO\u2019s \nScrutiny Report in respect of the contesting candidates. The online form contains the same \ncolumns as the physical format of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. The data entry portal can be accessed \nby visiting the link https://encore.eci.gov.in . It is to be ensured that data is entered online within \n3 days of finalization of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report. (Annexure - C17) \n \nComp ilation of Seizure Reports \nTo ensure that all records regarding seizures made du ring the elections are maintained properly \nand correctly, the Chief Electoral Officers have to compile the details of seizure in the prescribed \nformats (Annexure -C3) after taking necessary inputs from the Nodal Officer of Police, DEOs \nand DG Income Tax (Inv.) etc. , and furnish the same to the Commission on the day of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Introduction.txt\n_ \nTo ensure that all records regarding seizures made du ring the elections are maintained properly \nand correctly, the Chief Electoral Officers have to compile the details of seizure in the prescribed \nformats (Annexure -C3) after taking necessary inputs from the Nodal Officer of Police, DEOs \nand DG Income Tax (Inv.) etc. , and furnish the same to the Commission on the day of poll. \nSimultaneously, the Nod al Officer of the Police, Nodal Officer of Income Tax Department and \nNodal Officer of the Excise Department shall send their separate conso lidated report of seizure \nmade during election process on the day of poll in prescribed format (Annexure -C4, C5 & C6).", + "80 The date wise sub totals of s eizure of each category for the district, the person from whom it has \nbeen seized and the authority to which it has been handed over (each seizure to be shown \nseparately) will be maintained by the CEO office and only the conso lidated total figures shall be \nsent to Election Commission of India in the proforma enclosed. \nThe CEO shall send monthly progress report of the seized amount/articles and status of \nFIRs registered during the election campaign to the Commi ssion, by 7th day of the \nsucceeding month. \nAfter the statement of election expenditure is filed by the political parties, the CEO shall compare \nDEO\u2019s reports on party expenditure with the statement of election expenses of political parties, by \ndown loading the statements from the ECI website. If there is any discrepancy in the statement, \nreport may be sent to the Commission by th e CEO . \n81", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C3.txt\nDetailed Seizure Report to be submitted after completion of Poll by CEO\nAnnexure-C3 \n \n Report on Se izure (up to 12 O`clock) Election Expend iture Monitoring on poll day by the CEO \n \n(Report is to be sent to the Election Commission of India by 1 PM on poll day) \n \n \nSl. No. Details Remarks \n1. Total No. of Expen diture Observers \nDeployed across the State/UT \n2. Total No. of Flying Squa ds (FS) deployed \nacross the State/UT \n3. Total No. of Static surveillance Teams \n(SST) deployed across the State/UT \n4. Total No. of Excise Teams Deployed \nacross the State/UT \n5(a). Total amount of cash seized during election \nprocess (In Rs) FS SST SHO/Police \nAuthority \n \n5(b).", + "Total No. of Excise Teams Deployed \nacross the State/UT \n5(a). Total amount of cash seized during election \nprocess (In Rs) FS SST SHO/Police \nAuthority \n \n5(b). Total amount of cash released after \nverification by FS, SST and Police as per 5(a) \n5(c). Total amount of cash handed over to the \nIncome tax Department by the FS, SST and \nPolice a s per 5(a) \n5(d) Balance amount of seizure covered by FIR \nlodged by the FS/ SST/Police and lying with \nelection authorities/kept in treasury/kept as \nper direction of the competent court{5a -\n(5b+5c} (In Rs.) \n6. Total Liquor, (In Litres with approx. value \nin Rs.) , drugs (in Kg with approx. Value in \nRs.)", + "6. Total Liquor, (In Litres with approx. value \nin Rs.) , drugs (in Kg with approx. Value in \nRs.) and others item s eized a cross the \nState/UT during election process Liquor \n(In Litres) Total \ndrugs/Narcotics/ \nPsychotropic \nsubstances seized \n(In Kg ) Total of Other \nItems seized \ni.e. Campaign \nMaterial, \nDhotis, \nSarees, etc. \nduring Election \nprocess Monetary Value \napprox (In Rs.) Monetary Value \napprox (In Rs.) Monetary \nValue approx \n(In Rs.) \n7a. By FS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n7b. By SST \n \n85 7c. By Excise Dept. \n \n7d. By P olice \n \n7e. Others \n \n7f. Total .......... Liters \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Kg Rs. \nRs. Rs \n8. (a)Total No.", + "By Excise Dept. \n \n7d. By P olice \n \n7e. Others \n \n7f. Total .......... Liters \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Kg Rs. \nRs. Rs \n8. (a)Total No. of suspected cases of \n\u2018Paid News\u2019 reported across the State/UT, \nwhere notices have been issued \n(b) Out of (a) above Total no. of Paid News \ncases decided by (i) Dist. MCMC \n(ii) State MCMC", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C3.txt\nDetailed Seizure Report to be submitted after completion of Poll by CEO\n8. (a)Total No. of suspected cases of \n\u2018Paid News\u2019 reported across the State/UT, \nwhere notices have been issued \n(b) Out of (a) above Total no. of Paid News \ncases decided by (i) Dist. MCMC \n(ii) State MCMC \n9. \n \n \n By FS By SST By other \nPolice By RO \n9a. Total No. of expenditure related FIR/ Police \ncases registered across the State/UT \n \n9b. Arrests, if any, related to bribe/gratification \netc. \n9c. Total No. of FIR/Police cases registered for \nExcise law violation \n \n \n \n \nSignature of the CEO/ In charge of the nodal officer Election Expenditure Monitoring \nDate \n \nTo \n \nThe Secretary (EXP), Election Commission of India, New Delhi -110001", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 regarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 Preparation of rates chart\nAnnexure-C7 \n \n \nElection Commission \u2019s letter No. 76/2004/ J.S.II, dated 17.0 3.2004 addressed to the \nChief Electoral Officers of all States/Union Territories. \n \nSubject: - Lodging of account of election expenses - Preparation of rate charts \n \nI am directed to enclose herewith a copy of the Commission's letter \nNo.76 /2003 /J.S.II, dated 30th October. 2003, addressed to the Chief Electoral Officers of \nMadhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and NCT of Delhi, on the sub ject cited \nin connection with General Election to Legislative Assemblies of these States.", + "2003, addressed to the Chief Electoral Officers of \nMadhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and NCT of Delhi, on the sub ject cited \nin connection with General Election to Legislative Assemblies of these States. \n \nIt was directed in the above referred letter that the District Election Officers \nshall compile the rate charts of the items shown in the list enclosed with the said letter on \nthe basis of the rates prevailing in the district concerned and the rate list sh all be \nfurnished to all observers and to the designated officers appoin ted by the District Election \nOfficers. \nThe instructions contained in the above mentioned letter dated 30th October, 2003 \nshall be strictly followed at the current General Elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative \nAssemblies and at all future elections. \n \n \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN, ASHOK A ROAD , NEW DELHI -11000 1 \n \nCommi ssion\u2019s letter No.", + "ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN, ASHOK A ROAD , NEW DELHI -11000 1 \n \nCommi ssion\u2019s letter No. 76/2003/J.S.II Dated : 30th October, 2003 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n(i) Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal \n(ii) Chhattisgarh, Raipur \n(iii) Rajasthan, Jaipur \n(iv) Mizoram, Aizawl \n(v) NCT of Delhi, Delhi \nSubject: - Lodging of account of election expenses - Preparation of rate charts \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to say that the Commission has recently revised the proforma f or \nmaintenance of accounts of election expenses by the candidates in the light of the \nrecent amendment to Section 77 (1) of the Representations of the People Act. \n1951vide i t s letter No.76/2003 J . S . I I , dated 14.10.2003.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 regarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 Preparation of rates chart\nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to say that the Commission has recently revised the proforma f or \nmaintenance of accounts of election expenses by the candidates in the light of the \nrecent amendment to Section 77 (1) of the Representations of the People Act. \n1951vide i t s letter No.76/2003 J . S . I I , dated 14.10.2003.", + "1951vide i t s letter No.76/2003 J . S . I I , dated 14.10.2003. \n \nIn order to facilitate the scrutiny of expenditure which is to be maintained \non a daily basis by the candidates in the prescribed proforma, the \nCommissio n has directed that all District Election Officers shall compil e the rate \ncharts of the items in the enclosed list on the basis of the rates pre vailing in \nthe district concerned. These rate lists be furnished to all Observers immediately \n91 \n on their arrival in the respective districts and to all designated officers appointed by the \nDistrict Election Officer for scrutiny of accounts by the contesting candidates. \nA copy of this instruction may be handed over to the Observers by the District \nElection Officer upon their arrival. \n \nRATE CHART", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 regarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 Preparation of rates chart\n1. Hiring charges of Louds peaker with amplifier and microphone \n2. Construction of podium/ pandal (standard size to seat 4-5 persons) \n3. Cloth Banner \n4. Cloth Flags \n5. Plastic Flags \n6. Hand Bills (cost to be calculated and print order ascertained from printer - refer \n127A of R. P. Act, 1951 ). \n7. Posters \n8. Hoardings \n9. Cut outs (wooden) \n10. Cut outs (Cloth/Plastic) \n 11. Video Cassettes \n 12. Audio Cassettes \n 13. Erection of Gates \n 14. Erection of Arches \n 15.", + "Cut outs (Cloth/Plastic) \n 11. Video Cassettes \n 12. Audio Cassettes \n 13. Erection of Gates \n 14. Erection of Arches \n 15. Daily hiring charges of vehicles: \n(i) Jeep/Tempo/Trucker, etc. \n(ii) Sumo/Qualis \n(iii) Cars \n(iv) Three - Whe elers \n(v) Cycle - Rickshaws \n 16. Hiring charges of hotel rooms/gu est houses \n 17. Charges of drivers, salary \n 18. H iring charges of furniture (chairs, sofa, etc.) and fixtures \n 19. Hiring charges of hoarding sites from municipal authorities. \n20. O ther items commonly used in a district (DEO to prepar e rate list of such items. \n \n \n \n \n \n92", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\nAnnexure-G1 \n \n \n ELECTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-100001 \nNo.76/Instruction s/EE PS/2013/Vol. II D ated: 16th January, 2013 \n \nTo \n \n The Chairman, \n Central Board of Direct Taxes, \n Ministry of Finance, North Block, \n New Delhi \n \nSubject: General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Tripura and \nMeghalaya 2013 -Mod ifications in the Commission\u2019s instructions on Election \nExpenditure Mon itoring- Reg.", + "Sir, \nI am directed to state that the Commission has announ ced the schedule of the \nGeneral elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland, Tripura and \nMeghalaya vide its Press Note, dated 11-01-2013 and to invite your kind attention to the \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 27th July,2012 and subs equently \nmodified letters dated 17-12-2012 and 15.01.2 013 (copies enclosed) issued to the Chief \nElectoral Officers of the above mentioned states on close su rveillance over election \nexpenditure during the election period", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\n2. Since black money vitiates the purity of election process, you are requested to make \nnecessary arrangements to curb the use of black money during the elections, as mentioned \nbelow:- \n \na. Monitoring by the Income Tax Department: \n \nAll Airports in the state, major Railway Stations, Hotels, Farm Hous es, Hawala Ag ents, \nFinancial Brokers, Cash Couriers, pawn brokers and other suspicious Agencies/ persons \nlikely to be used for movement of undisclosed cash during election process shall be kept \nunder close surveillance by the Income Tax Dept.. For this purpose, the services of the \nofficers and officials under the supervision of D irector General of Income Tax (Inv.)", + "in \ncharge of the state are requisitioned by the Commission. The placement of officers of \nInvestigation Directorate is to be done immediately after the notification of elections in a \nstate, in the state capital or in such sensitive places, as decided by the Income Tax Deptt. \n \n303 \n b. For this purpose, the Director General of Income Tax (Inv) shall take steps to open a 24X7 \nControl Room, and complaint monitoring cell preferably in the State capital having a toll \nfree number for receiving complaints or information regarding movement of large sums of \ncash or other items suspected to be used for bribing of electors. The Income Tax \nInvestigation D irectorate, on the basis of information or complaint, shall condu ct \nindependent enquiry against any person and the DEO shall take steps to provide security \npersonnel enabling them to take necessary action. The ou tcome of the enquiry by the \nIncome Tax Investigation D irectorate shall be reported to the Commission with copy to the \nCEO of the respective State. \n \nc. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit \n(FIU), Govt.", + "The ou tcome of the enquiry by the \nIncome Tax Investigation D irectorate shall be reported to the Commission with copy to the \nCEO of the respective State. \n \nc. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit \n(FIU), Govt. of India shall down load from ECI website the copies of affidavits declaring \nassets and liabilities by the candidates. The FIU shall also verify the information available", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\nIncome Tax Investigation D irectorate shall be reported to the Commission with copy to the \nCEO of the respective State. \n \nc. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate and Financial Intelligence Unit \n(FIU), Govt. of India shall down load from ECI website the copies of affidavits declaring \nassets and liabilities by the candidates. The FIU shall also verify the information available \nwith them pertaining to the candidates and send the report to the DGIT (Inv) of the State \nthrough CBDT. The Investigation Directorate shall also verify the information available \nwith the Income Tax Department and the report shall be sent to the Commission wh ere \nany supp ression of information about assets or liability or pending dues is noticed.", + "The Investigation Directorate shall also verify the information available \nwith the Income Tax Department and the report shall be sent to the Commission wh ere \nany supp ression of information about assets or liability or pending dues is noticed. In any \ncase, the investigation report regarding the assets shou ld be sent not later than 6 months from \nthe date of poll. \n \nd. If any information pertaining to election expenses by any candidate or political \nparty is gathered by the Investigation Directorate either during the election \ncampaign or in course of their independent investigation of any person including the case of \nthe candidates, either before or after the election, it shou ld be reported to the Commission. \n \ne. Besides the above, the Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department shall \nreport to the Commission about the political parties which are taking donations and enjoying \ntax exemptions in the poll bound states without filing the statutory returns and action taken \nby the Dept. within 2 weeks of announ cement of election.", + "within 2 weeks of announ cement of election. \n \nf. Deployment of Income Tax officials: \n \ni. The team of Income tax officials besides gathering intelligence on their own in the state \nshall station themselves at such sensitive places, where movement of large sums of un-\ndisclosed cash etc. is suspected and take action as per the Income Tax laws. \n \nii. Besides, the Income Tax Department shall open Air Intelligence Unit in all airports of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\nf. Deployment of Income Tax officials: \n \ni. The team of Income tax officials besides gathering intelligence on their own in the state \nshall station themselves at such sensitive places, where movement of large sums of un-\ndisclosed cash etc. is suspected and take action as per the Income Tax laws. \n \nii. Besides, the Income Tax Department shall open Air Intelligence Unit in all airports of \nthe poll bound States and airports having commercial flights to poll bound States and keep \n304 \n strict vigil over the movement of cash through the aircrafts (including p rivate aircrafts) \nleading to or taking off the poll bound states. If any cash exceeding Rs.", + "If any cash exceeding Rs. 10 lakh is \nfound in the airport, the Income Tax Department shall take steps to take necessary action \nunder the Income Tax laws. If it is not possible to seize the same under Income Tax laws, \nthen Income Tax Department sh all pass on information to the CEO of the state instantly \nwho shall take steps under IPC, if the cash is suspected to be used for bribing of electors. \nThe CISF authorities will extend necessary information and cooperation in this regard. \n \niii. If information of cash withdrawal in excess of Rs. 10 Lakh from the bank account by \nany person is reported by the Bank to the DEO, the same shall be passed on by the DEO to \nthe Nodal Officer of Income Tax Investigation D irectorate / Assistant Director of Income \nTax(Inv.) in charge of the district, who shall take immediate action under the Income Tax \nlaws.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G1.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election Expenditure Monitoring by Income Tax Department\n3. The Activity Report shall be forwarded by the Asst./ Dy. Director of Income Tax \n(Inv.) as per the revised format (Annexure-24*), to the Nodal Officer at the O/o DGIT \n(Inv.)/DIT(Inv.) concerned who will in turn compile the reports and send it to Election \nCommission every alternate day, with copy to CEO. The format in Ann exure 24, as revised \nis also enclosed herewith. \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n \n(S. K. RUDOLA) \nSECRETA RY \n \n*Please refer Annexure -B11 for Annexure -24 as the Compendium has been re vised . \n \n305", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS,STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS,ATM VANS, CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC AND FOR MONITORING BY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT ETC . \n \n \n The Commission\u2019s instructions are implemented uniformly and proper procedures are \nfollowed, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Flying Squads, Static Surveillance \nTeams, transportation of cash through ATM vans, checking helicopters/ aircrafts and for \nchecking made at the non commercial airports/ helipads have been formulated fo r the \nconvenience of the officers and personnel engaged in their implementation.", + "A. Standard Operating Procedure for Flying Squads and Static Surveillance Teams: \nFor the purpose of maintaining pu rity of elections, the Election Commission of India has \nissued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Flying Squads, Static Surveillance Teams \nand Check Posts, constituted for keeping vigil over excessive campaign expenses, \ndistribution of items of bribe in cash or in kind, movement of illegal arms, ammunition, \nliquor and activities of antisocial elements etc. in the constituency during election process, \nas per Commission`s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol.II, dated 29th May, \n2015 (Annexure-G7). Daily Activity Reports are to be furnished by the FS and SST in the \nprescribed formats (Annexure -B8, B9 & B10 ). The members of each Flying Squad and \nStatic Surveillance Team, should not be assigned duty for more than 8 hrs., to the extent \npossible, in a day and the teams are to be dismantled immediately after poll/ re-poll.", + "The members of each Flying Squad and \nStatic Surveillance Team, should not be assigned duty for more than 8 hrs., to the extent \npossible, in a day and the teams are to be dismantled immediately after poll/ re-poll. \nThe Commission has issued Standard Operating Procedure for follow up action by the \nFlying Squads on receipt of complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in \nany premise as per Annexure-G9. \nThe seized amount will not be treated as election expenditure of the candid ate till the case", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \npossible, in a day and the teams are to be dismantled immediately after poll/ re-poll. \nThe Commission has issued Standard Operating Procedure for follow up action by the \nFlying Squads on receipt of complaints relating to storage of cash or other valuables etc. in \nany premise as per Annexure-G9. \nThe seized amount will not be treated as election expenditure of the candid ate till the case \nfiled in the court is decided finally and till such time it shall not be entered in Shadow \nObservation Register. The Complaint/FIR copy shall be kept in the Folder of Evidence \n(Annexure -G3). \nThere are instances of keeping cash and valuables in Treasury/Malkhana without any \nFIR/Complaint .", + "The Complaint/FIR copy shall be kept in the Folder of Evidence \n(Annexure -G3). \nThere are instances of keeping cash and valuables in Treasury/Malkhana without any \nFIR/Complaint . The Commission is concerned about the grievances of public and hence, it is \nreiterated that a s per instruction laid in \u2018Para 16 -Release of Cash\u2019 of its SOP dated 29th May, \n2015 ( Annexure -G7) in order to avoid inconvenience to the public and genuine persons and \nalso for redressal of their grievances, if any, \u2018District Grievance Committee\u2019 shall be \nformed comprising three officers of the District, namely, (i) CEO, Zila Par ishad/CDO/PD, \nDRDA, (ii) Nodal Officer of Expenditure Monitoring in the District Election Office \n(Convenor) and (iii) District Treasury Officer (Annexure -G13). \nB. Standard Operating Procedure for transportation of cash by ATM Vans etc.", + "B. Standard Operating Procedure for transportation of cash by ATM Vans etc. \nIn pursuance of \u2018SOP\u2019 prescribed by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial \nServices), copy enclosed as per Annexure-G2, it is reiterated that the banks shou ld follow \nthe following procedure for transpo rtation of cash scrupulously:- \n298 \n (i) The b ank sh all ensure that the cash vans of outsourced agencies/companies carrying \nthat bank\u2019s cash shall not, under any circumstances, carry cash of any third party \nagencies/individuals except the banks. Towards this, the outsourced \nagencies/companies shall carry letters/documents etc. issued by the banks giving", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \n298 \n (i) The b ank sh all ensure that the cash vans of outsourced agencies/companies carrying \nthat bank\u2019s cash shall not, under any circumstances, carry cash of any third party \nagencies/individuals except the banks. Towards this, the outsourced \nagencies/companies shall carry letters/documents etc. issued by the banks giving \ndetails of the cash released by the banks to them and carried by them for filing the \nATMs and delivering cash at other branches, banks or currency chests. \n(ii) The personn el of the outsourced agencies/companies accompanying cash van shall \ncarry identity cards issued by the respective agencies.", + "(ii) The personn el of the outsourced agencies/companies accompanying cash van shall \ncarry identity cards issued by the respective agencies. \n(iii) The aforesaid procedure has been stipulated for the reason that during the period of \nelection, if the authorised officials of the Election Commission (District Election \nOfficer or any other authorised official) intercept the outsourced agency/ \ncompany\u2019s cash van for inspection, the agency/company shou ld be in a position to \nclearly show to the Election Commission through accompanying documents and \nalso physical inspection of the currency that they have collected the cash from the \nbanks for the pu rpose of replenishing the bank\u2019s ATMs with cash or delivery of the \ncash to some other branches of the banks or currency chest on the instructions of the \nbank. \n(iv) The aforesaid procedure shall be part of the standard operating rules and \nprocedure of banks for transpo rt of cash. (Annexure-G2) \nWith regard to information of suspicious or illegal cash, foreign currency and Fake Indian \nCurrency Notes (FICN) etc.", + "(iv) The aforesaid procedure shall be part of the standard operating rules and \nprocedure of banks for transpo rt of cash. (Annexure-G2) \nWith regard to information of suspicious or illegal cash, foreign currency and Fake Indian \nCurrency Notes (FICN) etc. found during elections a reference may be made to the relevant \nenforcement agencies in the district. \nThe Investigation D irectorate of Income Tax Department shall be deployed during elections \nand they shall perform the functions as mentioned in ECI letter \nNo76 /Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 (Annexure-G1). The Daily", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \nCurrency Notes (FICN) etc. found during elections a reference may be made to the relevant \nenforcement agencies in the district. \nThe Investigation D irectorate of Income Tax Department shall be deployed during elections \nand they shall perform the functions as mentioned in ECI letter \nNo76 /Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, dated 16th January, 2013 (Annexure-G1). The Daily \nActivity Report shall be forwarded by the Asst./ Dy. Director of Income Tax (Inv.) as per \nthe revised format (Annexure -B11), to the Nodal Officer at the O/o DGIT (Inv.)/ \nDIT(Inv.) concerned who will in turn compile the reports and send it to Election \nCommission every alternate day, with copy to CEO.", + "as per \nthe revised format (Annexure -B11), to the Nodal Officer at the O/o DGIT (Inv.)/ \nDIT(Inv.) concerned who will in turn compile the reports and send it to Election \nCommission every alternate day, with copy to CEO. \nC. Standard Operating Procedure for checking helicopters/Private Aircrafts \u2013 \nThe Bureau of Civil Aviation Security vide its O.M. No. CAS-7 (15)/2012/Div-I \n(Election ), dated 03.07.20 13 and Addendum No. CAS -7(15)/2012/DIV -I (Electi on), dated \n11-10-2013 (Annexure -G4, G5 and G 6) has issued instructions in supersession of all other \ninstructions recommending the following steps: \n299 \n Pre-embarkation check s at Commercial Airports: \n(i) During the election process, all rules and procedu res w ith regard to frisking and \nchecking of persons and baggage should be strictly enforced without any exception.", + "All \npassengers (excepting those who are exempted under the Ru les) and all the baggage \n(excepting that which is exempted under the Rules), boa rding any aircraft/helicopters \nincluding commercial/ chartered flights will pass through the pre -embarkation security \nchecks area of operational ai rports of the State going of Polls. \n(ii) No prior permission for landing or take off of chartered aircrafts (including fixed \nwing aircrafts) and helicopters at commercial airports shall be required from District \nElection Officer (DEO) or Returning Officer (RO). The Air Traffic Contro l (ATC) in \ncommercial airports shall inform the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the state and the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \n(ii) No prior permission for landing or take off of chartered aircrafts (including fixed \nwing aircrafts) and helicopters at commercial airports shall be required from District \nElection Officer (DEO) or Returning Officer (RO). The Air Traffic Contro l (ATC) in \ncommercial airports shall inform the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the state and the \nDEO of the district, in which the airport is located, about the travel plan of chartered \naircrafts or helicopters as early as po ssible, preferably half an ho ur in advance. \n(iii) However, during election process, the ATC shall keep record of all such chartered \naircrafts or helicopters, landing and taking off from commercial airports, time of landing, \ntime of take -off and passenger manifest, route plan etc.", + "(iii) However, during election process, the ATC shall keep record of all such chartered \naircrafts or helicopters, landing and taking off from commercial airports, time of landing, \ntime of take -off and passenger manifest, route plan etc. The ATC shall make a copy of \nthis information available to the CEO of the state conc erned and to DEO of the district, \nin which airport is located, within 3 days, after the date of landing/take off and the \nCEO/DEO shall make such in formation available to the Ex penditure Observer for \nmaking necessary verification during inspection. The ATC shall also make the record \navailable for inspection by Expenditure Observer whenever required. \n(iv) All baggage, including hand baggage, of persons/passengers (not exempted un der \nthe Rules) but permitted to avail the facility of vehicle for going up to ai rcraf t shall also \nbe screened by CISF/State/UT police without any relaxation.", + "(iv) All baggage, including hand baggage, of persons/passengers (not exempted un der \nthe Rules) but permitted to avail the facility of vehicle for going up to ai rcraf t shall also \nbe screened by CISF/State/UT police without any relaxation. \n(v) The CISF or police authorities of the State or Union Territory o n detection of cash, \nexceedin g Rs.10 lakhs or bullion, weighing 1 kg or more, in the baggage of aircrafts, \nflying to or from the poll bound state, shall instantaneously report to the Income Tax \nDepartment. \n(vi) The Income Tax Department, on receipt of information shall make necessary \nverification as per the Income Tax Laws and take necessary measures if no satis facto ry \nexplanation is given. They shall also inform the Election Commission/Chief Electoral", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \nflying to or from the poll bound state, shall instantaneously report to the Income Tax \nDepartment. \n(vi) The Income Tax Department, on receipt of information shall make necessary \nverification as per the Income Tax Laws and take necessary measures if no satis facto ry \nexplanation is given. They shall also inform the Election Commission/Chief Electoral \nOfficer/District Election Officer concerned, before re lease of any such cash or bul lion. \n(vii) The law enforcement agencies, like CISF, State Police and Income Ta x Dep artment \nshall develop their internal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in such a way that the \nentire event right from detection till seizure or release at the airport is captured by close \n300 \n circuit TVs/Video Camera.", + "For this purpose the CCTVs shall be insta lled in all \ncommercial airports in places where the cash/ bullion is detected counted/ seized and \nalso in the interrogation chambers of the la w enforcement agencies includ ing Income \nTax Department Such recording of CCTVs/Video Camera shall be preserve d wit h the \nAirport Operator/ Authority for a period of 3 months and when required, be made \navailable to the Election Commission/CEO. \n Checks at Non -commercial Airports/he lipads : \n(viii) At remote/uncontrolled airports/helipads, the flying squad or p olice authorities of \nthe State/UT in coordination with pilot of the aircraft shall carry out the \nscreening/physical checking of all baggage coming out of the craft (excepting t he \nhandheld purse or pouch by any passenger). Any unauthorized arms, contraband goods , \ncash exceeding Rs.50,000/ - belonging to any candidate or agent or party functionary \nshall be investigated and considered for seizure as per order of Hon\u2019ble Supreme Cour t \nin Election Commissioner vs Bhagyoday Janparishad & Ors. WP No. 231/2012, date d", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \n09.11.2012. However, it is clarified that frisking of body of any passenger shall not be \ndone at the time of disembarkation at such remote uncon trolled airports/helipads , unless \nthere is specific information about unauthorized arms or contraband goods, etc., being \ncarried by the person. \n(ix) At remote/uncontrolled airports and helipads, application will have to be made \neither by the candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours \nbefore landing, mentioning the details of t ravel plan, place of landing in the district and \nnames of passengers in the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequate \narrangements for se curity, law and order issues and also to make available the \ncoordinates of the helipad.", + "On receipt of such a pplic ation, DEO shall issue permission \non the same day on priority basis. \n(x) Every candidate shall also inform the Returning Officer concerned in writing within \nfive days aft er the landing of aircraft/helicopter, in his constituency about the hiring \ncharges p aid/payable to the company owning/leasing the aircraft/helicopter, the names of \npassengers and name of the political party. (if the party has borne the expense for the \nhiring) \n(xi) Passengers, crew and baggage to be transported in General \nAviation/Cha rtered/Private aircrafts and aircrafts owned or hired by state governments \nshall be emplaned through the normal pre -embarkation security check procedure as is \napplicable to sch eduled flights. Similarly normal disembarkation channel shall be \nfollowed and ex it of such passengers and baggage shall not be allowed through any other \n301 \n gate of the airport. Movement of exempted category passengers is to be coo rdinated in \nadvance for smoot h passage but their hold baggage will be screened.", + "Movement of exempted category passengers is to be coo rdinated in \nadvance for smoot h passage but their hold baggage will be screened. \n(xii) Baggage (except the han dheld purse or pouch by any passenger) of arriving \npassengers, crew in respect of General Aviation/Chartered/Private aircrafts and aircraft", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \n301 \n gate of the airport. Movement of exempted category passengers is to be coo rdinated in \nadvance for smoot h passage but their hold baggage will be screened. \n(xii) Baggage (except the han dheld purse or pouch by any passenger) of arriving \npassengers, crew in respect of General Aviation/Chartered/Private aircrafts and aircraft \nowned or hired by state governments shall be screened/physically checked randomly by \nCISF/ASG or State Police, where deployed. The X -BIS may be provided at the arrival \nby the airport operator. CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, if \nnecessary for this duty.", + "The X -BIS may be provided at the arrival \nby the airport operator. CISF/ASG shall arrange to deploy additional manpower, if \nnecessary for this duty. \n(xiii) Air port operators manning the In -line Baggage Screening System (IBSS) and the \naircraft o perators engaged in screening of baggage through stand alone X -BIS, shall \nreport the detection of any unauthorized arms to police and suspicious money/bullion to \nIncome Ta x Officer(s) posted at the airports in poll going states without any delay; and \n(xiv) It will be the responsibility of District Magistrate/SP to prevent transport of \nunauthorized arms, contraband goods and suspicious money/bul lion in General Aviation/ \nChartered/ Private aircrafts and aircraft owned or hired by state governments opera ting \nto/from remote/ uncontrolled airports/helipads to poll going states during election \nprocess.", + "D. The Non-Scheduled Operator\u2019s Permit holders ( NSOP) are free to fix the hir ing charges \nand such charges are not being regulated by the office of DGCA (NSOP ) (Annexure-\nG8), list of NSOPs is available in the DGCA\u2019s website www. dgca.nic.in at link \nOperators -Non-scheduled. \nE. Central Board of Indirect Ta xes & Customs (CBIC) has prescribed a Standard Operating \nProcedure for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC \nfield formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cas h, illicit liquor, drugs /narcotics, freebies \nand smuggled goods during elections. (Anne xure-G10)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Introduction.txt\n_ \nOperators -Non-scheduled. \nE. Central Board of Indirect Ta xes & Customs (CBIC) has prescribed a Standard Operating \nProcedure for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC \nfield formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cas h, illicit liquor, drugs /narcotics, freebies \nand smuggled goods during elections. (Anne xure-G10) \nF. M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas has advised the Chairman & CMDs of Oil Marketing \nCompanies to take all the appr opriate measures to prevent and check sale of coupons for \nbuying fuel in th e poll bound States/UT s and t heir neighboring States/UT s, so that it does not \nvitiate the electoral process.", + "(Anne xure -G11) \nG. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for i dentification of Expenditure Sensitive \nConst ituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure Sensitive Pocke ts (ESPs). ( Annexure -G12)", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART A and B_Introduction.txt\n_ \nNo voter to be left behind\u201d \n TABLE OF CONTENTS \nBrief Description of Items and - Annexure No.- Annexure No. \nNo. Page No. \nA. ELECTION EXPENDITURE MONITORING \nINTRODUCTION AND RELATED LEGAL \nPROVISIONS 1-17 \nLegal Provisions (Relevant excerpts from the Indian Penal \nCode, 1860, Representation of the People Act,1951 and \nConduct of Ele ctions Rules, 1961) - Annexure No.A1 5-17 \nB. STRUCTURE OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE \nMONITORING AND FU NCTIONS OF ITS VARIOUS \nORGANS 18-68 \nArrival/Departure Report of the Expenditure Observer - Annexure No. B1 36 \nExpenditure Observer Report -I - Annexure No. B2 37-38 \nExpenditure Observer Repor t-II - Annexure No. B3 39-40 \nExpenditure Observer Report -III - Annexure No.", + "B1 36 \nExpenditure Observer Report -I - Annexure No. B2 37-38 \nExpenditure Observer Repor t-II - Annexure No. B3 39-40 \nExpenditure Observer Report -III - Annexure No. B4 41-42 \nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report \u2013IV) - Annexure No.", + "B3 39-40 \nExpenditure Observer Report -III - Annexure No. B4 41-42 \nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Final Report (Report \u2013IV) - Annexure No. B5 43-44 \nExpenditure Observer\u2019s Feedback/Status Report - Annexure No.B6 45-46 \nFormat of Day to day seizure reporting by CEO & \nFormat for Weekly reporting on seizu re made at Inter State \nBorder Checkposts/Areas - Annexure No.B7 47-48 \nDaily Activity Report by Flyin g S quad on seizure of \nCash/Other items and on related complaints - Annexure No.B8 49 \nDaily Activity Report by Flying Squad on MCC related \ncomplaints - Annexure No.B9 50 \nDaily Activity Report by Static Surveillance Teams Annexure No.B10 51 \nFormat of Activity Report by Investigation Directora te B11 52 \nFormat for Report on alternate day of IMFL/Beer/Country \nLiquor by the State/District Level Nodal Officer - Annexure No.B12 53-54 \nShadow Observation Register for Main tenanc e of Day to Day \nAccounts of Contesting Candidates - Annexure No.", + "B13 55 \nDaily Report of the Assistant Expenditure Observer - Annexure No.B14 56-57 \n Cue-Sheet for Video-Surveillance Teams - Annexure No.B15 58 \nDetails of Advertisements/Paid News in Print/Electronic Media - Annexure No. B16 59-61", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART A and B_Introduction.txt\n_ \nShadow Observation Register for Main tenanc e of Day to Day \nAccounts of Contesting Candidates - Annexure No. B13 55 \nDaily Report of the Assistant Expenditure Observer - Annexure No.B14 56-57 \n Cue-Sheet for Video-Surveillance Teams - Annexure No.B15 58 \nDetails of Advertisements/Paid News in Print/Electronic Media - Annexure No. B16 59-61 \nDaily action tak en report of RO on Call Centre information - Annexure No.B17 62 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructi on/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, \ndated 07th April, 2014 regarding Clarification regarding tenure \nof deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams in elections - Annexure No.B18 63 \nCommission\u2019 s lett er no. 76/I nstructions/EEPS/2016/Vol.", + "I, \ndated 07th April, 2014 regarding Clarification regarding tenure \nof deployment of Expenditure Monitoring Teams in elections - Annexure No.B18 63 \nCommission\u2019 s lett er no. 76/I nstructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, \ndated 22nd March, 2016 regarding Exchange of information \nand co -ordin ation between Expenditure Observers and all the \nEnforcement Agencies of Election Expenditure Monitoring - Annexure No.B19 64 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instru ction/2019/EEPS/Vol. XV, \ndated 22nd March, 2019 regarding commencement of duty of \nFS, SST, VST, VVT, Accounting Team, MCMC, Liquor \nMonitoring and AIU - Annexure No.B20 65-66 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. V, dated 22nd \nApril, 2019 re gardin g deploymen t of FS and SST in elections \nheld in phases - Annexure No.", + "76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. V, dated 22nd \nApril, 2019 re gardin g deploymen t of FS and SST in elections \nheld in phases - Annexure No. B21 67 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. 61/Complaints/GE -\nLS/2019 /EEPS/Vol. XV, dated 17th May, 2019 regarding \nseizure of foreign currency - Annexure No.B22 68", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.V dated 18th April, 2013 clarification regarding election expenditure towards serving food, mass marriages, seized cash and other issues.\nAnnexure-G3 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVACHAN SADAN ASHOKA ROAD NEW DELHI -110001 \nNo. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol V Dated: 18th April, 2013 \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officer \n Karna taka \n Bangalore \n \nSubject: - Clarifi cations on Election Expenditure towards serving food, mass marriages, \nseized cash and other i ssues -Regarding \n \nSir, \nI am directed to refer to your letter no.", + "nil dated 13.04.2013 received through e -mail \nand to cl arify as under: - \n1. Serving food, cold d rinks, butter milk to the people who ha ve come for rally \norganised by the political party or candidate \u2013 \n(a) Under section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 the candidate is required \nto keep a separa te and correct account o f all expenditure in connection with the election, \nincurred or authorised by him or his election agent between the date of nomination and the \ndate of declaration of result.", + "The amount incurred on such items shall be booked in the \nelection expenditure of the candidate(s), w ho has/have organised such rally/meetin g. If the \nrally/meeting is organised by the politic al party then expenditure on such items shall be \nregulated in terms of Hon`ble SCI Judgement in Kanwar Lal Gupta Vs Am ar Nath Chawla \n(AIR 197 5 SC 308, dated 1 0-04-1974) incorporated in para 10.2 of the Instructions on \nElection Expenditure Monitoring - March 2013. \n(b) However, serving only portable drinking water or butter milk among the people, who \nattended the rally, may not constitute bribery under section 171 B of IPC. \n2. Mass Marriage: - \nThere is no restriction by the Commission on such function. If there is any suspicion that \nsuch function is being used for election campaign, then the same should be monitored.", + "2. Mass Marriage: - \nThere is no restriction by the Commission on such function. If there is any suspicion that \nsuch function is being used for election campaign, then the same should be monitored. \nHowe ver, candidate\u2019s expendi ture shall be reg ulated in terms of instruction given in paras \n5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Electi on Expenditure Monitoring \u2013March, 2013.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.V dated 18th April, 2013 clarification regarding election expenditure towards serving food, mass marriages, seized cash and other issues.\n2. Mass Marriage: - \nThere is no restriction by the Commission on such function. If there is any suspicion that \nsuch function is being used for election campaign, then the same should be monitored. \nHowe ver, candidate\u2019s expendi ture shall be reg ulated in terms of instruction given in paras \n5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Electi on Expenditure Monitoring \u2013March, 2013. \n5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring \u2013 March, 2013. \n3. Convoy/Bike Rallies: -The Commiss ion, vide its letter no.", + "5.10.2 and 5.10.3 of the Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring \u2013 March, 2013. \n3. Convoy/Bike Rallies: -The Commiss ion, vide its letter no. 437/6/INST/201 0-CC & BE, \ndated 5th October, 2010 had decided that du ring the Model Code period, the vehicles of \npolitical parties and candidates moving in a convoy shall not have more than t en vehicles \n308 \n excluding th e security vehicl es, if any, provided to the candidates, leaders of political parties \netc., in that convoy. \n4. Seized cash or other items to be recorded in the Shadow Observation Register : \nAs per the existing instruction, if the sei zed cash or other items are found to be l inked with a \ncandidate, then after fili ng complaints/FIR by the R.O or any other officer auth orized by him \nshall send the copy of complaints/FIR to the Expenditure Observer/Assistant Expenditure \nObserver who shall m ention it in Shadow Obse rvation Register.", + "In partial modification of \npara 6 of the Commission\u2019s order no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/V ol. I, dated 21 March, \n2013. (Annexure -73 of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring, March 2013), it is \nhereby c larified that the seized amount will not be treated as election expenditure of t he \ncandidate till the case filed in the court is deci ded finally and till such time it shall not be \nentered in Shadow Observation Register. The Complaint/FIR copy shall be ke pt in the folder \nof evid ence. \n \nYours fai thfully, \nSd/- \n(S.K.RUDOLA) \nSECRETARY", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G2.txt\nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP regarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks during elections\nAnnexure-G2 \n \nF.No.60 (2)/2008-BO.II \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Finance \nDepartment of Financial Services \n3rd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, \nParliament Street, New Delhi \nDated the 20th February, 2013 \n \nTo \n \nThe Election Commission \nof India Nirvachan Sadan, \nAshoka Road New Delhi \n(Kind Attention: Shri S. K. Rudola, Secretary) \n \nSubject:- Transport of Clean and genuin e cash by banks during elections-Reg. \n \nSir, \n \n1. Kindly refer to the Election Commission of India\u2019s letter No.", + "Sir, \n \n1. Kindly refer to the Election Commission of India\u2019s letter No. \n75/EI. Ex/ITD/2012 /EEPS/605 dated 29th May, 2012 on the above subject and reply of this \nDepartment vide letter of even number dated 06.11.2012, inter-alia, indicating that a \nStandard Operating Procedure will be evolved by the Indian Banks\u2019 Asso ciation and this \nDepartment will share the SOP with Election Commission so that the same become a part of \nthe checking procedure of the election machinery thereby ensuring smooth transpo rt of clean \nand genuine cash by banks during elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G2.txt\nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP regarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks during elections\n2. Indian Banks Asso ciation gathered the views/comments of select group of banks and \nbased on the feedback received from banks and after deliberations, the M anaging \nCommitt ee of the IBA has finalized and circulated following guidelines for transpo rtation of \ncash to all member banks for implementation. \n \n- The bank shall ensure that the cash vans of outsourced agencies/companies \ncarrying that bank\u2019s cash shall not, under any circumstances, carry cash of any third \nparty agencies/individuals except the banks. Towards this, the outsourced \nagencies/companies shall carry letters/documents etc.", + "- The bank shall ensure that the cash vans of outsourced agencies/companies \ncarrying that bank\u2019s cash shall not, under any circumstances, carry cash of any third \nparty agencies/individuals except the banks. Towards this, the outsourced \nagencies/companies shall carry letters/documents etc. issued by the banks giving \ndetails of the cash released by the banks to them and carried by them for filing the \nATMs and delivering cash at other branches, banks or currency chests. \n \n- The personnel of the outsourced agencies/companies accompanying cash van \nshall carry identity card issued by the respective agencies.", + "- The personnel of the outsourced agencies/companies accompanying cash van \nshall carry identity card issued by the respective agencies. \n \n- The aforesaid procedure has been stipulated for the reason that during the \nperiod of election if the authorised officials of the Election Commission (District \nElection Officer or any other authorised o fficial) intercepts the outsourced \nagency/company\u2019s cash van for inspection, the agency/company should be in a \nposition to clearly show to the Election Commission through document and also \nphysical inspection of the currency that they have collected the cash from the banks for \nthe purpose of replenishing the bank\u2019s ATMs with cash or delivery of the cash to some \nother branches of the banks or currency chest on the instructions of the bank. \n \n306 \n - The aforesaid procedure shall be part of the standard operating rules and \nprocedure of banks for transport of cash.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G2.txt\nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP regarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks during elections\n3. Kindly find enclosed a copy of Circular dated 04.02.2013 issued by IBA to the member \nbanks. We request you to kindly consider making these guidelines to become part of the \nchecking procedure of the election machinery thereby ensuring smooth transpo rt of clean \nand genuine cash by banks during elections. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \n \nSd/- \n(D.D. Maheshwari) \nUnder Secretary to the Government of India \nTel. No.011 -23748750 \nE-mail:usbo2 -dfs@nic.in, bo2@n ic.in \nEncls: As Above\n307", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nAnnexure-G4 \n \nCAS-7 (15)/2012 /Div-I (Election ) \n GOVERN MENT OF INDIA \nBUR EAU OF CIVIL AVIATION SECUR ITY \n(MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION) A' WING, JANPATH BHAWAN JANPATH, \nNEW DELHI -110001 Dated: 03/07/2013 \n OFFICE MEMOR ANDUM \n \nSubject: Modified Standard Operating Procedure to prevent transport of unauthorized arms, \ncontraband goods and suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process -\nmatter reg. \n \nRef.", + "Ref. OMs of even no. dated 0 8.04.2011 and dated 14.02.2012 \n \n Reports are received that during the process of elec tions, unauthorized arms, contraband \ngoods or large sum of cash/bullion are often transported through chartered \naircraft/h elicopters/passengers of commercial airli nes to the poll bound States. The Elect ion \nCommission of India is concerned about such incide nts, which may disturb the level playing \nfield during the election process.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n2. Therefore, as per request of the Election Commission of India, it is hereby directe d that the \nfollowing measures shall be taken, while keeping vigil over the baggage/passengers at \ncommercial airports and in non -commercial airstrips/helicopters of the States, going for poll \nof those boarding such a ircrafts to the poll bounds States: \nPre-embarkation checks at Commercial Airpor ts: \n \n(i) During election process, all rules and proc edures with regard to frisking and checking of \npersons and baggage should be strictly enforced without any exception.", + "All passengers \n(excepting th ose who are exemp ted under the Rules) and all the baggage (excepting that \nwhich is exempted under the Rules), boarding any aircraft/helicopters including commercial/ \nchartered flights will pass through the pre -embarkation security c hecks area of operational \nairports of the State going of Polls. \n(ii) No prior permission for landing or take off of chartered aircra fts (including fixed wing \naircrafts) and helicopters at commercial airports shall be required from District Election \nOffic er (DEO) or Returning Of ficer (RO). The A ir Traffic Control (ATC) in commercial \nairports shall inform the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO ) of the State and the DEO of the \ndistrict, in which the airport is located, about the travel plan of chartered aircrafts or \nhelicopters as early as possible, pref erably half an hour in advance.", + "310 \n \n \n(iii) However, during election process, the ATC shall kee p record of all such chartered \naircrafts or helicopters, landing and taking off from commercial airports, time of landing, \ntime of take off and pa ssenger manifest, route plan etc. The ATC shall make a copy of this \ninformation available to the CEO of the St ate concerned and to DEO of the district, in which \nairport is located, within 3 days, after the date of landing/take off a nd the CEO/DEO shall \nmake such informatio n available to the Expenditure Observer for making necessary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\ntime of take off and pa ssenger manifest, route plan etc. The ATC shall make a copy of this \ninformation available to the CEO of the St ate concerned and to DEO of the district, in which \nairport is located, within 3 days, after the date of landing/take off a nd the CEO/DEO shall \nmake such informatio n available to the Expenditure Observer for making necessary \nverification during inspection. The ATC shall also make the record available for inspection \nby Expenditure Observer whenever required.", + "The ATC shall also make the record available for inspection \nby Expenditure Observer whenever required. \n(iv) All baggage, including hand baggage, of persons/passe ngers (not exempted under the \nRules) but permitted to avail the facility of vehicle for going up to aircraft shall also be \nscreened by CISF/State/UT police without any relaxation. \n(v) The CISF or police authorities of the State or Union Territory on detec tion of cash, \nexceeding Rs.10 lakhs or bullion, weighing 1 kg or more in the baggage of aircr afts, flying to \nor from the Poll bound State, shall instantaneously report to the Income Tax Department. \n(vi) The Income Tax Department, on recei pt of information shall make necessary verification \nas per the Income Tax Laws and take necessary measures if no satisfactory explanation is \ngiven. They shall also inform the Election Commission / Chief Electoral Officer / District \nElection Officer concerned, before releas e of any such cash or bullion.", + "They shall also inform the Election Commission / Chief Electoral Officer / District \nElection Officer concerned, before releas e of any such cash or bullion. \n(vii) T he law enforcement agencies, like CISF, State Police a nd Income Tax Department \nshall develop their internal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in such a way that the entire \nevent right from detection till seizure or r elease at the airport is captured by close circuit \nTVs/ Video Camera. For this purpose the CC TVs shall be installed in all commercial airports \nin places where the cash/ bullion is detected counted/ seized and also i n the interrogation \nchambers of the law e nforcement agencies including Income Ta x Department Such recording", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nevent right from detection till seizure or r elease at the airport is captured by close circuit \nTVs/ Video Camera. For this purpose the CC TVs shall be installed in all commercial airports \nin places where the cash/ bullion is detected counted/ seized and also i n the interrogation \nchambers of the law e nforcement agencies including Income Ta x Department Such recording \nof CCTVs / Video Camera sh all be preserved with the Airport Operator/ Authority for a \nperiod of 3 months and when required, be made available to the Election Commission/CEO .", + "Checks at Non -commercial Airports/helipads : \n(viii) At remote/uncontrolled airports/helipads, the flying sq uad or police authorities of the \nState/UT in coordination with pilot of the aircraft shall carry out the screening/physica l \nchecking of all baggage coming out of t he craft (excepting the handheld purse by the ladies). \nAny unauthorized arms, contraband good s, cash exceeding Rs.50,000/ - belonging to any \ncandidate or agent or party functionary shall be investigated and considere d for seizure as per \n311 \n order of Hon\u2019ble Sup reme Court in Election Commissioner vs Bhagyoday Janparishad & \nOrs. WP No. 231/2012, dated 09 .11.2012. However, it is clarified that frisking of body of \nany passenger shall not be done at the time of disembarkation at such remote uncontrolled \nairports/hel ipads, unless there is specific informa tion about unauthorized arms or contraband \ngoods, etc. , being carried by the person.", + ", being carried by the person. \n(ix) At remote/uncontrolled airports and helipads, application will have to be made eit her by \nthe candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours before landing, \nmentioning the details of trave l plan, place of landing in the district and names of passengers \nin the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequat e arrangements for security, law \nand orde r issues and also to make available the coordinates of the helipad. On receipt of such", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\nthe candidate or by the political party to the DEO concerned, at least 24 hours before landing, \nmentioning the details of trave l plan, place of landing in the district and names of passengers \nin the aircrafts/helicopters so that DEO can make adequat e arrangements for security, law \nand orde r issues and also to make available the coordinates of the helipad. On receipt of such \nappli cation, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on priority basis.", + "On receipt of such \nappli cation, DEO shall issue permission on the same day on priority basis. \n(x) Every candidate shall also inform the Returnin g Officer concerned in w riting within fiv e \ndays after the landing of aircraft/helicopter, in his constituency about the hiring charges \npaid/payable to the company owning/leasing the aircraft/helicopter, the names of passengers \nand name of the political par ty. (if the party has borne the expense f or the hiring)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n3. All concerned are re quested to ensure that the above directions are strict ly complied with \nunder intimation to this office. \n \nSd/- \n(R N Dhoke, IPS) \nAddl. Commissioner of Security ( CA) \n \nDistrib ution: \n1. All Chief S ecretaries of Sta tes/UTs \n2. The DG, CISF, 13 CGO\u2019s Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of Sta tes.UTS \n4. DGCA, Oppo.", + "All Chief S ecretaries of Sta tes/UTs \n2. The DG, CISF, 13 CGO\u2019s Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. \n3. All DGP/IGP of Sta tes.UTS \n4. DGCA, Oppo. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi. \n5. Chairman, AAI, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi. \n6. The RDCOS( CA), BCAS, Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai, Ahmed abad, Chennai, \nHyderaba d, Kolkata & Guwahati: for strict compliance. \n7. The MD, DIAL, New Udan Bhawan, Opp.Terminal -3, IGI Airport, New Delhi -37. \n8. The MD, MIAL, CSI Airport, 1st Floor, Termi nal IB, Santacruz (E), M umbai -400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL, Cochin International Airport Ltd., Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10.", + "8. The MD, MIAL, CSI Airport, 1st Floor, Termi nal IB, Santacruz (E), M umbai -400009. \n9. The MD, CIAL, Cochin International Airport Ltd., Cochin Airport, Cochin. \n10. The MD, HIAL, Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Shamshabad - 500409, Ranga \nReddy Distt., A.P. \n11. The MD, BIAL, Bangalore Internat ional Airport Ltd., Administration Block, Bengaluru \nInternational Airport Devan ahalli, Bangalore -560300. \n12. The MD, MIHAN India Priv ate Ltd. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, \nNagpur. \n \n312 \n Copy to: - \n1. Election Commission of India (Shri Anuj Ja ipuriar Secretary) Nirva chan Ashoka Roa d, \nNew Delhi.: w.r.t. letter No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.I dated 27th June , 2013 \n2. The Secretary to the Govt.", + ": w.r.t. letter No.76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.I dated 27th June , 2013 \n2. The Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, \nSafdarjung Airport, New Delhi \n3. The Chairman, CBDT, North Block, New De lhi \n4. The Joint Director, IB, 35 SP Marg, New Delhi \n \nInternal: \n \n1. PPS to Jt. COSCA \n2. Shri R.N. Dhoke, Addl.COS(CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467 Mob no. \n+919013626505, Tel. No. (011)23311467, Mob. No. +919013626505 \n3. Shri M. T. Baig., A sstt. Commissioner of Security (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer \nTel. No.(011) 23731721", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G4.txt\nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, O.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, 2013 SOP to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process\n4. The Joint Director, IB, 35 SP Marg, New Delhi \n \nInternal: \n \n1. PPS to Jt. COSCA \n2. Shri R.N. Dhoke, Addl.COS(CA), Nodal Officer, Tel No. 011 -23311467 Mob no. \n+919013626505, Tel. No. (011)23311467, Mob. No. +919013626505 \n3. Shri M. T. Baig., A sstt.", + "011 -23311467 Mob no. \n+919013626505, Tel. No. (011)23311467, Mob. No. +919013626505 \n3. Shri M. T. Baig., A sstt. Commissioner of Security (CA), Alternate Nodal Officer \nTel. No.(011) 23731721 \n4. All Officers in BCAS HQrs \n \n \n Sd/- \n(R. N. Dhoke, IPS) \n Addl. Commissioner of Security \n313", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\nAnnexure-G10 \nInstruction No. 2 2/2023 -Customs \nF. No. CBIC -21/125/ 2021 -INV-CUSTOMS -CBEC \nGovernment of India \nMinistry of Finance \nDepartment of Revenue \nCentral Board of Indirect taxes & Customs (CBIC) \nInvestigation - Customs \n***** \n10th Floor , Tower -2, Jeevan B harti Building, \nParliament Street, New Delhi -110001. \nEmail: inv -customs @gov.in \nTel.", + "Email: inv -customs @gov.in \nTel. 011 -21400625 \nDate: 06.07.2023 \nTo \nAll Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs /Customs (Prev.)/ \nCentral GST, \nThe Pr. Director General, Dire ctorate General of GST Intelligence, New Delh i, \nThe Pr. Director General, Dire ctorate of Revenue Intelligence, New Delhi, \nThe Director General, DGA RM, New Delhi. \nMadam/Sir, \nSub: Standard Operating Procedure for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanis m \nby the jurisdicti onal C BIC field forma tions and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, \nillicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections -reg. \nElection Comm ission of India (ECI) has highlighted that the election expenditure \nmonito ring mechanism, wit h its two thrust area s of keeping track of the legal \nexpendi ture incurred by the candidates and the political parties, requires coordination \namong the various expenditure monitoring teams and the various law enforcement agencies.", + "ECI has also expressed con cern that smuggled go ods/c ontra bands and other illicit articles \nmay be used to lure the voters during the election process, which would need to be checked \nby the law enforcement agencies including those of the Central Board of Indi rect T axes and \nCustoms (C BIC). Another aspect that would require focused attention is the use of non -\nmonetary inducements and cash to lure voters, which too would need to he checked by \nkeeping strict vigil on warehouses etc. to prevent the stocking of such goods for \ndistribution.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2. . Additionally. ECI has stressed on the importance of coordinated and focused \nattention including proper sharing of information by the field formations of CBIC and all \nother agencies concer ned for ensuring smoo th an d fair electio ns. In this regard, the below A \n 329 \n mentioned SOP is to be followed by formations of CBIC to ensure conduct of free and fair \nelections: \n2 . 1 The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissi oners of Customs, Customs \n(Prev.)", + "In this regard, the below A \n 329 \n mentioned SOP is to be followed by formations of CBIC to ensure conduct of free and fair \nelections: \n2 . 1 The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissi oners of Customs, Customs \n(Prev.) and Ce ntral Good s and Services Tax (CGST) Zones and the Principal Additional \nDirector Generals (Pr. ADGs)/ Additional Director Generals (ADGs) of Zonal Units of \nDirectorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Directorate Gen eral of Goods and Service \nTax Intelligen ce (DGGSTI) should attend all the meeti ngs called by the Chief Election \nCommissioner or Member(s) of the ECI or on their behalf . They should be well prepared \nwith data/ i nformation regarding the state of preparedness and various elect ion related work \ndone by th eir officers in the Zone. \n2 . 2 The Principal Director General (Pr. DG), DRI, Pr. DG, DGGSTI, Principal \nChief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Pre v.)", + "2 . 2 The Principal Director General (Pr. DG), DRI, Pr. DG, DGGSTI, Principal \nChief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST \nZones concerned shall suitably brie f & sensitize their of ficers about their responsibilities . \nThey shall also forthwith and throughout the elections closely monitor the steps taken by \nthe respective officers to implement the directions of the ECI especially in use of non -\nmonetary inducement s (sarees, shirts, cap s, sc arves , white goods, masks, kitchen \nitems, etc.) and cash to lure voters, apprehending smuggled/ illicit and other goods, \nidentification of warehouses used to stock goods for distribution to lure voters, cash \nmovement etc. and als o the dissemination of information to and from other enforcem ent \nagencies/ department and action taken thereon.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2.3 The Pr. DG, DRI, Pr. DG, DGGSTI, Pr. Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioners \nof Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST Zones c oncerned shall be responsible for \nbringi ng an y matter that is highly sensitive or grave to the immediate notice of the \nChairman , CBIC/ Member (CM) , CBIC/ Commissioner (Investigation -Customs) , \nCBIC with a copy marked to Commissioner (Investigation -GST), C BIC.", + "2.4 Where as th e administrative arrangement being put in place applies to the D RI, \nDGGSTI, Customs and CGST field formations , it is clarified upfront that it is the Pr. \nADG/ ADG , DRI in the respective States/ UT's, who shall b e the point man fo r all the \nformations o f CBI C, i.e., DGGSTI, Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST formations in \nthat particular State. This officer shall, through the appointed Nodal Officer in his/her \noffice, be responsible for: \ni. Collating the prescribed rep orts (and other re ports such as report o f a s erious/ \ngrave nature) and sending the same on a daily basis to ECI with a copy \nmarked to Commissioner (Investigation -Customs), CBIC at email id inv-\ncustoms @gov.in and Commissioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC at em ail id gstinv-\ncbic@gov.in by 9:30 AM on the following day and; \nii. Coordinating the efforts with other agencies such as Income Tax, etc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2. 5 Pr. DG, DRI and Pr. DG , DGGSTI shall: \ni. Establish a Central Control Room at Hqrs. and a Control Room in eac h Sta te/ \nUT concerned. They shall also designate a Nodal officer at Hqrs. and in each \n330 \n State/ UT concerned. The State -wise information of the Control Room(s) and Nodal \nofficer(s) with full c ontact details would be sha red with each othe r and Pr.", + "They shall also designate a Nodal officer at Hqrs. and in each \n330 \n State/ UT concerned. The State -wise information of the Control Room(s) and Nodal \nofficer(s) with full c ontact details would be sha red with each othe r and Pr. Chief \nCommis sione rs/ C hief Commissioners of Customs, Customs (Pre v.) and CGST \nZones concerned. The consolidated details/ list would also be circulated directly \nby the Pr. DG , DRI and Pr. DG, DGGSTI to other enforcement agencies and \nECI with a cop y marked to Commission er (Investigation -Customs.), CBIC and \nCommissioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC and; \nii. Direct their intelligence units to gather information and develop intelligence to \neffectively prevent unfai r and unauthorized practice s that could vitia te the \nelections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2. 6 Similarly, Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs, Customs \n(Prev.) and CGST Zones concerned shall: \ni. Establish a Central Control Room and designate a Nodal officer. The \ndetails of the Control Roo m list of these Nodal offic ers with full contact details \nwoul d be shared with Pr. DG, DRI/ DGGSTI , Pr. DG, DRI will further share it \nwith ECI with a copy to Commissioner (Investigation -Customs), CBIC and \nCommiss ioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC. \nii.", + "DG, DRI/ DGGSTI , Pr. DG, DRI will further share it \nwith ECI with a copy to Commissioner (Investigation -Customs), CBIC and \nCommiss ioner (Investigation -GST), CBIC. \nii. Establish sufficient numb er of Flying Squads and Static Surveillance Teams for \neffective conduct of road and transit checks of vehicles and verification of \nwarehouses etc., as and when required, to curb illegal and prohibited activities; \niii. In order to ensure ag ainst unauthorized div ersio n of liquor, cigarettes etc. \nspeci al watch/ stock -taking should be kept/ carried out in the Custom Bonded \nWarehouses; \niv. Map the declared/ registered and other warehous es in the respective States/ \nUT's and ensure s trict vigil is kep t on these to ensure t hat t here is no poll related \nuntoward activities taking place or material being kept in these places; \nv. Where any such goods are found to be linked to the canvassing proces s or for \nuse during election, the cost of such goods should be c ommunicated to the Pr.", + "DG, \nDRI/ DGGSTI along with District El ection Officer and Returning Officer with a \ncopy to the ECI Observers for their further necessary action. \n2.7 The Central Control Room in the States/ UT's and Nodal Office rs concerned \nshall maintain a proper rec ord o f inc idents and activities that have a bearing on the free \nand fair election process and immediately inform the same to the Pr. ADG/ ADG, DRI in \nthe respective State/ UT.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n2.7 The Central Control Room in the States/ UT's and Nodal Office rs concerned \nshall maintain a proper rec ord o f inc idents and activities that have a bearing on the free \nand fair election process and immediately inform the same to the Pr. ADG/ ADG, DRI in \nthe respective State/ UT. \n2.8 The Nodal Officers of DGGSTI, Customs, Customs ( Prev.)", + "ADG/ ADG, DRI in \nthe respective State/ UT. \n2.8 The Nodal Officers of DGGSTI, Customs, Customs ( Prev.) and CGST \nformat ions should constantly liaison with the Nodal Officer of DRI in the State, who shall, \nin turn, be in constant touch with the Nodal Officer of other agencies and keep abreast of \npoll related activities taking place in their jurisdictio n. The Nodal Officers shall meet \nand brief the Expenditure Observers as and when called for. \n2 . 9 Wide publicity should be given to search and seizures that are related to \nmalpractices that may be related to elections. All ou t efforts should be ma de to detect \nand seize illicit currency , liquor, gold , FICN, NDPS and other contraband. \n331 \n 2.10 Detections made and results achieved are to be reported daily by the Customs, \nCustoms (Prev.) and CGST Zo nes and DGGSTI Zonal Units concer ned, to the Nodal \nOfficer o f DRI Hqrs.", + "331 \n 2.10 Detections made and results achieved are to be reported daily by the Customs, \nCustoms (Prev.) and CGST Zo nes and DGGSTI Zonal Units concer ned, to the Nodal \nOfficer o f DRI Hqrs. in their State in the prescribed format attached as Annexure -A. As \naforementioned at clause 2.4, Pr. AD G/ ADG, DRI concerned shall then furnish a \nconsolidated report for the State to the ECI with a c opy marked to Comm issioner \n(Investigatio n-Customs), CBIC at email id inv-customs@gov.in and Commissioner \n(Investigation -GST), CBIC at email id gstinv -cbic@gov.in .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n3. The Dire ctorate General of Analytics and Risk Ma nagem ent ( DGARM) shall carry \nout a special analytical study of items (sarees, shirts, caps, masks, scarves, white g oods, \nkitchen items, etc.) that might be associated with the candidate or political party in the \npoll-bound assembly or constituency and coul d be used as an inducement for votes in the \nsaid States. The study should bring out the surge patterns to and withi n these States and \nthe movement pattern and place of storage of such goods.", + "The study should bring out the surge patterns to and withi n these States and \nthe movement pattern and place of storage of such goods. These reports shall be qu ickly \nshared with field officers who wou ld ke ep a special watch on movement/storage/supply of \nsuch goods. \n4. Data analysis should be done on identified sensit ive sectors as well as groups/ \norganizations/ individuals known to generate/deal in unaccounted cash for suitable \nactio n including sharing in forma tion with Income Tax Department, w herever warranted.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n5. Pr. DG, DGGSTI and Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commiss ioners of CGST Zones \nconcerned shall: \ni. Monitor movement of goods like saris, shirts, c aps, masks, scarve s, party flags \nthat might be ass ociated with the candidates or the political party in the poll -bound \nassembly or constituency by conducting extensive checking of e -way bills by GST teams at \nnakas during elections to ensure aforementioned goods are not movi ng without a proper \nGST invoice or e -way bill for distributio n in the poll bound area to influence voters.", + "Due \nprocedure of search/inspection under Section 67 of CGST Act, 2017 may be followed \nwhile conducting checking at any suspected pr emises. \nii. Ensure Stock checking of manu factu rers, wholesale distributors and retailers to \nidentify goods that might be meant for election canvassing and for distribution to \nvoters. \na. Sudden surge in movement of goods like dhoti, saris, T -shirts, Umbrel la, pagri, \netc. especially from neighbou ring states can be checked through e -way bill portal. \nb. Random checks of the stocks of potential warehouse and shops can be made by \nGST officers to ensure that no unaccounted goods are removed under cash \ntransactions. Due procedure of s earch/inspection under Section 6 7 of CGST Act, \n2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected premises. \niii. Monitor fuels consumed during the election process by candidates and parties.", + "Due procedure of s earch/inspection under Section 6 7 of CGST Act, \n2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected premises. \niii. Monitor fuels consumed during the election process by candidates and parties. \na. Sale monitoring of petrol pump s to vehicles used during elections for \ncanva ssing: Petrol/Diesel being an exci sable commodity also comes unde r indirect \ntaxation. \n332 \n b. Distribution of coupon -based fuel for alluring prospective voters: It is \npotential source of alluring voters through distribu tions free petrol/ diesel during \nelection s or on a cash basis. So random audit of fuel pumps/filling stations stocks \ncan be done during elections. Due procedure of search/inspection under Section 67", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\ntaxation. \n332 \n b. Distribution of coupon -based fuel for alluring prospective voters: It is \npotential source of alluring voters through distribu tions free petrol/ diesel during \nelection s or on a cash basis. So random audit of fuel pumps/filling stations stocks \ncan be done during elections. Due procedure of search/inspection under Section 67 \nof CGST Act, 2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected \npremises. \niv.", + "So random audit of fuel pumps/filling stations stocks \ncan be done during elections. Due procedure of search/inspection under Section 67 \nof CGST Act, 2017 may be followed while conducting checkin g at any suspected \npremises. \niv. Whereve r suc h goods mentioned at paras 5(i), 5 (ii) and 5(iii) are found to be linked \nto the canvassing process or for use during election, the cost of such goods \nshould he communicated to Pr. DG, DRI/ DGGSTI along with the District \nElection Officer and Returning Offic er wi th a copy to the ECI Observers for their \nfurther necessary action. \nv. Acco unt for expenditure on food, hotels, parties, tent house etc. during the \nelection process by the candidates and parties. \na. Extensiv e Checking by GST teams of Restaurant/Ea teries, Marriage \nHall/Conference Hall/F arm Houses/Gardens, Shamiana, Tent Hou se, Chair and Table \nproviders , Slaughter House/Meat House in the poll bound area.", + "a. Extensiv e Checking by GST teams of Restaurant/Ea teries, Marriage \nHall/Conference Hall/F arm Houses/Gardens, Shamiana, Tent Hou se, Chair and Table \nproviders , Slaughter House/Meat House in the poll bound area. Due procedure of \nsearch/inspection under Section 67 of CG ST Act , 2017 may be followed while \ncondu cting chec king at any suspected premises. \nb. Wherever services availed are found to be linked to the canvassing process or for \nuse during election, the cost of such good should be communicated to the District \nElection Officer and Returni ng Officer with copy t o the ECI Observers for their \nnecessary action.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n6. The DRI should increase its vigil along the international border/ airports and \nits information gathering mechanism to check the flow of foreign currency/ gold/ narcotic s \netc. that could potentially be used fo r mal pract ices during the elections. \n7. Pr. Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs in -charge of Customs Airports in the \nconcerned States shall furnish a daily report on the declaration of foreign currency in the \nformat given at Anne xure -B to the Nodal Officer of DR I. This report shall also be given by \nall other Pr.", + "Commissioners/ Commissioners of Customs -in-charge of Customs Airports to \nthe Nodal Officer of DRI, in the State concerned but only in respect of passengers who se \nplace of stay i s in one of the poll h ound states. \n8. Further , it is als o expec ted that all officers/ officials concerned would proactively \ncheck any misuse and mischief. The measures mentioned above must be strictly \ncomplied with without fail. Any suggestio ns for further tig htening the monitoring to \neffectively check any misuse may be immediately communicated to Commissioner \n(Investigation -Customs) , CBIC and Commissioner (Investigation -GST) and action taken \nregarding preparedness and any seizure effected may please be communi cated on the same \nday.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART-G SOP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FLYING SQUADS_STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS_ATM VANS_ CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC _Annexure-G10.txt\nStandard Operating Procedure of CBIC dated 06.07.2023 for stepping up of Preventive Vigilance Mechanism by the jurisdictional CBIC field formations and to prevent flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies and smuggled goods during elections\n9. Hindi version will follow. \n Yours faithfully, \nEncl. As above Sd/- \n (Suraj Kumar Gupta) \n Additional Commissi oner (Inv -Cus), \nCBIC, New Del hi \n333 \n Copy to: - \ni Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India, \nii. Commissioner - Customs Policy Wing. \niii. Commissioner - GST Po licy Wing. \niv. Commiss ioner (Investigation -GST), \nv. Webma ster with a request to put also under Election matter under \nDep artmental Officers.", + "Commissioner - Customs Policy Wing. \niii. Commissioner - GST Po licy Wing. \niv. Commiss ioner (Investigation -GST), \nv. Webma ster with a request to put also under Election matter under \nDep artmental Officers. \n \nANNEXURE -A \nSEIZURE DETAILS \nS. No. Name \nof \nState \nand \nDistrict Constitu\nency Date & \ntime of \nSeizure Cash \nseized \n(in \nlakhs) Seizure \n(like Drugs, \nNarcotics, \nGold or \nother Precious \nmetals, \nillicit \nliquor/ FICN, \nand Other \nmisc. \nitems \nincluding \nfreebies) Unaccounted \nstorage/ \nstock of \ngoods kept for \ninducing \nvoters \n Whether items are \nfound to have link \nwith any political \nparty or candidate \n(nam e of the Party \nand Pa rty \naffiliation) Action taken so \nfar in respect of \nseized item \n(in brief) \n Item& \nQty.", + "Value \n(in \nlakhs) Item\n& \nQty. Value \n(in \nlakhs) \n \n \nANNEXURE -B \nCURRENCY DECLARATION DETAILS \nS. No. Name of the passenger Passport \nNumber National ity Value of \nForeig n \nCurrency Likely pl ace of \nstay/visit", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART G_Introduction.txt\n_ \nTABLE OF CONTENTS \nBrief Description of Items and Annexure No. Annexure No. \n Page No. \nG. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR \nFLY ING SQUADS, STATIC SURVEILLANCE TEAMS, \nATM VANS, CHECKING OF HELICOPTERS ETC., \nAND FOR MON ITORING BY INCOME TAX \nDEPARTMENT ETC. 297-342 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol. II, \ndated 16th January, 2013 instruction regarding Election \nExpen diture Monit oring by Income Tax Department - Annexure No.G1 303-305 \nGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance, letter No. \nF.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP \nregarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks \nduring elections - Annexure No. G2 306-307 \nCommi ssion\u2019 s letter no.", + "F.No .60(2)/2008 -BO.II , dated 20th February, 2013 SOP \nregarding Transport of Clean and genuine cash by banks \nduring elections - Annexure No. G2 306-307 \nCommi ssion\u2019 s letter no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.V \ndated 18th April, 2013 clarifi cation regard ing election \nexpenditure towards serving food, m ass marriages, seized cash \nand other issues. -- Annexure No., G3 308-309 \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, \nO.M. No.CAS -7 (15)/2012/Div -I (Election) dated 3rd July, \n2013 SOP to preven t transport o f suspic ious money/bulli on \nthrough airports during elec tion process - Annexure No.G4 310-313 \nBureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, \nO.M No.", + "CAS -7(15)/ 2012/D IV-I (Election), dated 11th \nOctober, 2013 addendum to OM to prevent transpo rt of \nsuspici ous mone y/bullion through airports during election \nprocess -- Annexure No.G5 314-315 \n Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, \nletter no. CAS -7(15) 2012 /Div. (E lection), da ted 12th \nNovember, 2013 issued to IG, CISF, New Delhi regardi ng \nenforcemen t of SOP to prevent tran sport of suspicious \nmoney/bullion through air ports during election process- - Annexure No.G6 316-317 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vo l. II \ndated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash \nand other ite ms - - Annexure No.G7, 318-325", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART G_Introduction.txt\n_ \nNovember, 2013 issued to IG, CISF, New Delhi regardi ng \nenforcemen t of SOP to prevent tran sport of suspicious \nmoney/bullion through air ports during election process- - Annexure No.G6 316-317 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vo l. II \ndated 29th May 2015 SOP regarding seizure and release of cash \nand other ite ms - - Annexure No.G7, 318-325 \nCommi ssion\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. V, \ndated 20th January, 20 16 (forwarding letter only) regarding \nNon-scheduled Operator\u2019s Permit holders (NSOP) - - Annexure No. G8 \nCom mission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, \ndated 4th April, 201 6 SOP re garding follow u p action by the \nFlying Squads on receipt of complaints relatin g to storage of \ncash or other valuables etc.", + "76/Instructions/EEPS/2016/Vol. II, \ndated 4th April, 201 6 SOP re garding follow u p action by the \nFlying Squads on receipt of complaints relatin g to storage of \ncash or other valuables etc. in any premise- - Annexure No.G9 327-328 \nStandard O perating Procedure of C BIC dated 06.07.2023 for \nstepping up of Preventive Vigilanc e Mech anism by the \njurisdictional CBIC fi eld formatio ns and to prevent flow of \nsuspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narco tics, free bies and \nsmuggled goods du ring elections -- Annexure No.", + "G10 329-334 \nLetter of M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas dated 02.08.2023 to \nthe Chairman & CM Ds of Oil Marketing Comp anies on \ncurbing the abuse of sale of coupons for buying fuel at Retail \nOutlets during elections -- Annexure No.G11 335 \nStandard Operating Procedure (SO P) for identification of \nExpenditure Sensitive Constituencies (ESCs) and Expenditure \nSensitive Pockets (ESPs) -- Annexure No.G12 336-340 \nCommissi on\u2019s letter No. 76/EC I/SOP/EEM/EEPS/2023, dated", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART G_Introduction.txt\n_ \n23.11.2023 regarding formation of \u2018District Grievance \nCommittee \u2019 for redressal of p ublic gri evances rel ated to seizure G13 341-342 \nH. Checklist for ROs, DEOs, CEOs, Candidates and \nPolitical parties. 343-363 \n I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) 364-377", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART C and D_Introduction.txt\n_ \nTABLE OF CONTENTS \nBrief Description of Items and - Annexure No.- Annexure No. \nNo. Page No. \nC. ROLE OF RO, DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE \nMONITORING 69-138 \nFormat for details of campaign expenditure of political parties \nfor General party Prop aganda as observed by the election \nofficers (From date of announcement of election to completion \nof election - Annexure No. C1 82 \nMonthly Report by DEO (Part \u2013A & B) C2 83-84 \nDetaile d Seizure R eport to be submitted after completion of \nPoll by CEO - Annexure No.C3 85-86 \nReporting f ormat for Seizure made by Police Department up to \npoll day - Annexure No.C4 87-88 \nReporting format for Seizure etc. made by IT Dept. up to poll \nday - Annexure No. C5 89 \n Reporting format for Seizure and raids/assets etc. of Excise \nDept.", + "made by IT Dept. up to poll \nday - Annexure No. C5 89 \n Reporting format for Seizure and raids/assets etc. of Excise \nDept. up to poll day - Annexure No. C6 90 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II, dated 17.03.2004 \nregarding Lodging of account of election expenses \u2013 \nPreparation of rates chart C7 91-92 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/20 13/EEP S/Vol. VIII , \ndated 25th October, 2013 regarding uploading the candidates` \nday to day a ccount register on DEO/CE O Website. - Annexure No.C8 93 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/Vol. XIX, dated \n30th December, 2014 regarding Refreshment of polling \n/counting ag ents and expenditure on kiosks, : - accounting \nnotional cost in the account of election expenses of the \ncandidate \u2013 Reg. - Annexure No.", + "XIX, dated \n30th December, 2014 regarding Refreshment of polling \n/counting ag ents and expenditure on kiosks, : - accounting \nnotional cost in the account of election expenses of the \ncandidate \u2013 Reg. - Annexure No. C9 94 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II \ndated 29th May 2015 \u2013Account Reconciliation Meeting with \nthe candi dates/ election ag ents with the District Expenditure \nMonitoring Committee (DEMC) \u2013 regarding. - Annexure No.C10 95-98 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, \ndated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the \ncandidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART C and D_Introduction.txt\n_ \nthe candi dates/ election ag ents with the District Expenditure \nMonitoring Committee (DEMC) \u2013 regarding. - Annexure No.C10 95-98 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, \ndated: 11th October, 2015 - Change of helicopter by the \ncandidates/political parties at last moment \u2013 Permission on \npriority basis by the DEO -Reg. - Annexure No. C11 99-100 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/201 5/EEPS/Vol.XIV \nDated: 2nd June, 2016 \u2013 Procedure f or preparation of Scrutiny \nReport and Summary Report in respect of accounts of elections \nexpenses of the Candidates - Annexure No. C12 101-103 \nModified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Commission\u2019s letter \nNo.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV, dated: 2nd June, 2016) C13 104-108 \nCommission\u2019s letter no.", + "C12 101-103 \nModified format of DEO\u2019s scrutiny report (Commission\u2019s letter \nNo.76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.XIV, dated: 2nd June, 2016) C13 104-108 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2017/Vol. XIX , dated 13th \nDecember, 2017 regarding exclusion of items like T -shirt, \nsaree etc. from Rate Chart - Annexure No. C14 109 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/V ol. VI , dated 18th \nFebruary, 2019 regarding fixation of dates for inspection of \naccounts of c andidates 3 times during election period by \nReturning Officer - Annexure No. C15 110 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol.", + "C15 110 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol. I, dated 28th \nFebruary, 2019 regarding amendments in For m 26 (Format of C16 111-125 \n Affidavit to be filed by candidates) \nCommission\u2019s letter N o. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. III, dated 19th \nJune, 2019 regarding filing of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in \nEncore - Annexure No.C17 126-128 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/I NST/FU NC/EEM/EEPS/ 2019/Vol. III, dated 9th July, \n2019 regarding list of defaulting candidates in terms of \nsubmission o f their accounts of election expenses C18 129-132 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July,", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART C and D_Introduction.txt\n_ \nJune, 2019 regarding filing of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in \nEncore - Annexure No.C17 126-128 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/I NST/FU NC/EEM/EEPS/ 2019/Vol. III, dated 9th July, \n2019 regarding list of defaulting candidates in terms of \nsubmission o f their accounts of election expenses C18 129-132 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI, dated 24th July, \n2020 regardi ng non -adherence of time limit prescribed under \nRule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rul es, 1961 and \nCommission\u2019s instruction C19 133-134 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol.", + "3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st \nOctober, 2020 regarding optional facility of online da ta ent ry \nof person al details by candidates in Nomination Form and \nAffidavit (in Form 26 appen ded to the C. E. Rules, 1 961)-\nGuidelines -Reg. - Annexure No.C20 135-138 \nD. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION \nCAMPAIGN 139-204 \nDetails of Expenditure on Public Meetings/Rallies etc. D1 159-160 \nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd \nSeptember, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on \npamphlets, posters etc. - Annexure No.D2 161-167 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 \nregarding e xpendi ture t o be incurre d on barricades and \nrostrums etc.", + "- Annexure No.D2 161-167 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 \nregarding e xpendi ture t o be incurre d on barricades and \nrostrums etc. - Annexure No.D3 168-169 \nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th \nDecember, 2005 regarding election campaign by political \nparties and candidates - Annexure No. D4 170-172 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 2 4th \nOctober, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by \nLead Campaigners -Use of h elicopter for election campaign, \netc. - Annexure No.D5 173-174 \n Commission\u2019s letter No.", + "- Annexure No.D5 173-174 \n Commission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2011/EPS, dated 28th \nMarch, 2011 regarding vehicle permit for district office b earers \nof recogniz ed political parties - Annexure No.D6 175 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART C and D_Introduction.txt\n_ \nLead Campaigners -Use of h elicopter for election campaign, \netc. - Annexure No.D5 173-174 \n Commission\u2019s letter No. 464/INST/2011/EPS, dated 28th \nMarch, 2011 regarding vehicle permit for district office b earers \nof recogniz ed political parties - Annexure No.D6 175 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th \nApril, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by \ncandidate - Annexure No.D7 176-177 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.464/AP - HP & AP -LA/BE/2011/EEM, \ndated 3rd June, 2011, clarification regarding lodging expenses \nbeing incurred by the campaigners of the conte sting candidates D8 178 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/2011/EEM, dated 5th \nDecember, 2011 regarding expenses incurred on community \nkitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.", + "76/Instruction/2011/EEM, dated 5th \nDecember, 2011 regarding expenses incurred on community \nkitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.), inclusion in the account of election \nexpenses of candidates - Annexure No.D9 179 \nCommission\u2019s lett er No.76/Instructions/201 2/EEPS, dated 20th \nJanuary, 2012 regarding election expenditure of the party \nleaders (Star campaigners) covered under Explanation (2) of \nsectio n 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951 - Annexure No.D10 180-181 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/201 2/EEPS/Vol. I, \ndated 9th February, 2012 clarification regarding use of Video \nVans during election by contesting candidates and political \nparties - Annexure No.D11 182 \nCommissi on\u2019s l etter No.", + "I, \ndated 9th February, 2012 clarification regarding use of Video \nVans during election by contesting candidates and political \nparties - Annexure No.D11 182 \nCommissi on\u2019s l etter No. 61 /Complaints/AP -LS/2012/EEPS, \ndated 19th July, 2012 regarding collection of information from \nbanks re garding suspicious transactions during electioneering \nunder Article 324 of the Constitution - Annexure No. D12 183-184 \nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, \ndated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and \nillegal distribution of liquor during elections D13 185-190 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated \n25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of So cial Media \nin Election Campaigning - Annexure No. D14 191-193", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART C and D_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCommission\u2019s Letter No. 76/Instructio ns/EEPS/2013/Vol. VIII, \ndated 14th November, 2013 regarding prevention of storage and \nillegal distribution of liquor during elections D13 185-190 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication, dated \n25th October, 2013 instructions regarding use of So cial Media \nin Election Campaigning - Annexure No. D14 191-193 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction s/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, \ndated 22nd January, 2014 regarding accounting of expenditure \non persons travelling with the leader of the Political Party \n(Star campaigner) like me dical attendant, security guard, media D15 194-195 \n representative, etc. \nCommission\u2019s l etter No.", + "I, \ndated 22nd January, 2014 regarding accounting of expenditure \non persons travelling with the leader of the Political Party \n(Star campaigner) like me dical attendant, security guard, media D15 194-195 \n representative, etc. \nCommission\u2019s l etter No. 76/Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol.VII, \ndated 9th April, 2014 instruction regarding expenditure on \nSecurity cover to Minister/Candidates D16 196-197 \nCommissi on\u2019s l etter No. 76 /Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, \ndated 9th May, 2014 instruction regarding t ravel by the \ncandidate/St ar Campaigner after poll and before declaration of \nresult - Annexure No.D17 198 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.", + "76 /Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, \ndated 9th May, 2014 instruction regarding t ravel by the \ncandidate/St ar Campaigner after poll and before declaration of \nresult - Annexure No.D17 198 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 61/Complaints/2014/EEPS/Vol.VI, \ndated 9th June, 2014 regarding accounting of parking charges \nof aircraft/helicopter - Annexure No.D18 199 \nCommission\u2019s le tter No.76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II, \ndated 29th May 2015 regarding permission of vehicles to the \ncontesting candidates and incurring the expenditure in the \naccounts of election s expenses - Annexure No.D19 200 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2016/SDR, dated: 30th April, 2016 \nregarding travel expenses on visits to foreign countries for \npurposes of canvassing - Annexure No.D20 201-202 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol .", + "76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol . XX, dated 18th \nApril, 2019 regarding Social Media platforms for tracking \nexpenditure on advertisements/transparency reports D21 203 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII, dated 19th \nMay, 2019 clarification regarding acc ountin g of expendi ture", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART C and D_Introduction.txt\n_ \npurposes of canvassing - Annexure No.D20 201-202 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol . XX, dated 18th \nApril, 2019 regarding Social Media platforms for tracking \nexpenditure on advertisements/transparency reports D21 203 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVIII, dated 19th \nMay, 2019 clarification regarding acc ountin g of expendi ture \nincurred on helipad construction and parking charges - Annexure No.D20 D22 204", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART E and F_Introduction.txt\n_ \nTABLE OF CONTENTS \nBrief Description of Items and Annexure No. Annexure No. \n Page No. \nE. MAINT ENAN CE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELE CTION \nEXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES 205-245 \nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election \nexpenditure by contesting candidates - Annexure No.E1 215-222 \nAbstract Statement of Election Expenses - Annexure No.E2 223-231 \nFormat for appointing ad ditional agent of expenditure matters - Annexure No.E3 232 \n Commission \u2019s Order No. 76/95/JS -II, dated 10th April, 1995 \nregarding language in which the accounts of election expen ses \nmay be filed b y the contesting candidates - Annexure No.E4 233 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.", + "76/95/JS -II, dated 10th April, 1995 \nregarding language in which the accounts of election expen ses \nmay be filed b y the contesting candidates - Annexure No.E4 233 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 3/1/2004/JS -II, dated 3rd April, 2004 \nregarding names of leaders of political parties for the purposes \nof section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. - Annexure No.E5 234 \nCommissi on\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st \nOctober, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party \ncampaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation \ngiven under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951 Annexure No.E6 235-236 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76 /Instruction s/2013/EEPS/Vol.", + "76 /Instruction s/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV, \ndated 15th October, 2013 regarding opening of Separat e Bank \nAccount for Electi on Expenditure by the Candidates - Annexure No. E7 237-239 \nCommission`s letter No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol -II, \ndated 9th June, 2015 regarding donation e tc., received from any \nperson, entity or political party for the purpose of election \ncampaign during election - Annexure No. E8 240 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. I, dated 19th \nFebruary, 2018 regarding election expenditure limit in \nadjourned poll for de ath of a candidate E9 241 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEP S/2018/Vol. VII, dated 23rd \nMarch, 2018 regarding requirement of submission of account \nof election expenses u/s 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 in case of", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART E and F_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCommission\u2019s letter No. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2018/Vol. I, dated 19th \nFebruary, 2018 regarding election expenditure limit in \nadjourned poll for de ath of a candidate E9 241 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEP S/2018/Vol. VII, dated 23rd \nMarch, 2018 regarding requirement of submission of account \nof election expenses u/s 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 in case of \ndemise of a contesti ng candidate - Annexure No. E10 242 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2018/EEPS, dated 12th \nNovember, 2018 instruction regarding revision of threshold \nElection Expenditure/Donation through cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political Parties above Rs. \n10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or \nother electronic mode etc.", + "10,000/ - (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or \nother electronic mode etc. - Annexure No. E11 243-244 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2018/EEPS, dated 30th \nNovember, 2018 clarification regarding revision of threshold \nElection Expenditure /Donation th rough cash transaction in a \nsingle day by the Candidates/Political Parties above Rs. \n10,000/- (Ten Thousands) by cheque, DD, RTGS/NEFT or \nother electronic mode etc. \n - Annexure No. E12 245 \n F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION \nEXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIE S \n 246-296 \nCommi ssion\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2010, dated 20th \nOctober, 2010 regardin g advisory to political parties to not to \ncarry cash during election \n- Annexure No.F1 253-254 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.", + "76/Instructions/2010, dated 20th \nOctober, 2010 regardin g advisory to political parties to not to \ncarry cash during election \n- Annexure No.F1 253-254 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 9th \nFebruary, 2012 instruc tion regarding addition of expenditure \non traveling by Aircrafts/Helicopter by contesti ng candidate \nand star campaigners after the date of poll \n - Annexure No. F2 255 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201c Statem ent of \nElect ion Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of \nAssembly electi ons/90 days of Lok Sabha election F3 256-278", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART E and F_Introduction.txt\n_ \non traveling by Aircrafts/Helicopter by contesti ng candidate \nand star campaigners after the date of poll \n - Annexure No. F2 255 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st \nJanuary, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201c Statem ent of \nElect ion Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of \nAssembly electi ons/90 days of Lok Sabha election F3 256-278 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated \n29th August, 2014 regarding transparency guidelines and \naccountab ility in Party Funds - Annexure No.F4 279-281 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014, d ated \n14th October, 2014 regarding guidelines on transparency and \naccountability in party funds and election expenditure and \nsubmission of reports by unrecognized p olitic al parties \n - Annexure No. F5 282-285 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.", + "F5 282-285 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/2013, dated \n19th November 2014 clarif ication regarding of transparency \nguidelines for the political parties issued by ECI on 29th \nAugust, 2014. \n - Annexure No. F6 286-287 \nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. II, \ndated 8th September, 2015 instruction regarding filing of part \nelection expenditure statement attributed to candidates by \npolitical parties within 30 day s of declaration of results of \nelections - Annexure No.F7 288-290 \nCommission\u2019s letter no. \n76/ECI/INST/FUNC /EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII , dated 8th \nMay, 2019 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of \nElection Expenses for Candidates and Statemen t of Election \nExpenditure of Political Party - Annexure No.F8 291-292 \n Commission\u2019s letter No.", + "XVII , dated 8th \nMay, 2019 regarding revised format of Abstract Statement of \nElection Expenses for Candidates and Statemen t of Election \nExpenditure of Political Party - Annexure No.F8 291-292 \n Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Virtual Cam paign/E EPS/2022, \ndated 15th January, 2022 regarding revised format of Abstract \nStatement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Stat ement of \nElection Expenditure of Political Party", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART E and F_Introduction.txt\n_ \nExpenditure of Political Party - Annexure No.F8 291-292 \n Commission\u2019s letter No. 76/Virtual Cam paign/E EPS/2022, \ndated 15th January, 2022 regarding revised format of Abstract \nStatement of Election Expenses for Candidates and Stat ement of \nElection Expenditure of Political Party \n - Annexure No. F9 293-294 \nCommission\u2019s letter No.56/AA/202 0-21/PPEMS, dated: 21st \nJanuary, 2022 regarding submission of Annual Audited \nAccounts by the Political Parties \n - Annexure No. F10 295 \nCommission \u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/PPEMS /2023, dated", + "TABLE OF CONTENTS_PART E and F_Introduction.txt\n_ \n20.11.2023 -Intimation regarding participation of Registered \nUnrecongised Political Party (RUPP) in Lok Sabha/Assembly \nelection out of the State/UT where their party headquarter s is \nsituated - Annexure No. F11 296", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nPART D. \nMONITORING OF EXPENDITURE \nON ELECTION CAMPAIGN \n139 \n CONTENTS IN PART \u2018D\u2019 \nSl. No. CONTENTS Page No. \n1 Shadow Observation Register 141-142 \n2 Folder of Evidence 142-143 \n3 Monitoring of Campaign through Electronic Print Media \nincluding Cable Network 143 \n4 Monitoring of use of Social Media in election campaigning 144 \n5 Monitoring of Public Meetings, Rallies etc. 144-146 \n6 Monitoring of Helicopter expenditure and other travel \nexpenditure 146-150 \n7 Monitoring of printing of pamphlets, posters etc. 150-151 \n8 Monitoring of use of vehicles during electioneering 151-152 \n9 Monitoring of expenses on constructions of barricades and \nrostrums etc.", + "150-151 \n8 Monitoring of use of vehicles during electioneering 151-152 \n9 Monitoring of expenses on constructions of barricades and \nrostrums etc. 152 \n10 Monitoring of Video Van 152-153 \n11 Other Monitoring Mechanism 153-155 \n12 Checking Distribution of tokens to be exchanged for gifts or \ncash or distribution of money through various means 155 \n13 Checking distribution of cash by candidates/political parties \nalong with disbursement of wages under any government \nscheme 156 \n14 Monitoring of Production, Storage a nd Distribution of liquor \nduring elections 156-157 \n15 Monitoring of cash withdrawal from Banks 157-158 \n16 Monitoring of Political Party Expenditure 158 \n \n \n \n \n \n140 \n \nThough it is mandatory for each contesting candidate to maintain his/her account of election \nexpenses in a true and correct manner, yet it is observed that some of the candidates \ninadvertently or deliberately fail to maintain the account correctly and in the proper manner. \nAll the candidates are required to get their accounts inspected thrice during the campaign \nperiod, the dates of which are notified by the RO.", + "All the candidates are required to get their accounts inspected thrice during the campaign \nperiod, the dates of which are notified by the RO. The inspection also provides an opportunity \nto the candidate to see whether he/she has a ccounted his/her expenditure correctly and in a \nproper manner and enables him/her to rectify the defect s observed during the inspection. For \ncross checking the expenditure incurred by the candidates, Accounting Team maintains", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nperiod, the dates of which are notified by the RO. The inspection also provides an opportunity \nto the candidate to see whether he/she has a ccounted his/her expenditure correctly and in a \nproper manner and enables him/her to rectify the defect s observed during the inspection. For \ncross checking the expenditure incurred by the candidates, Accounting Team maintains \nShadow Observation Registers and Folder of Evidence for each candidate so that expenditure \nincurred by the candidates on major rallie s/ meetings etc., is properly recorded and shown to \nthe candidates during inspections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n1. Shadow Observation Register (SOR) : \nA Shadow Observation Register for each candidate shall be maintained by Accounting \nTeam in the format as enclosed at Annexure - B13. This Register will be maintained in \nhard copy and/or in excel sheet, with print outs (kept serially, page numbered) and the \nobserved expenditure as captured by various teams/reports of the e xpenditure monitoring \nmachinery . The pu rpose of this register is to cross check items of the major expenses \nincurred and reported by the candidate. \nThe accounting teams shall get information on d aily basis from the Video Surveillance \nTeams , Video Viewing Teams, MCMC, SSTs and FSs, and complaint monitoring Control \nRoom. The Accounting T eam shall work under the overall guidance and supervision of \nthe Expenditure Observer and Assistant Expenditure Obs erver.", + "The Accounting T eam shall work under the overall guidance and supervision of \nthe Expenditure Observer and Assistant Expenditure Obs erver. \nThe Ass istant Expenditure Obs erver shall make daily inspection of the Shadow Obs ervation \nRegister for each candidate and ensure that all expenditure reported by differe nt teams of \nExpenditure Mon itoring are entered in this Register. In case of any discrepancy or laxity, \nthe same shou ld be immediately reported to the Expenditure Observer. \nThe Shadow Ob servation Register can be shown to the candidate or h is representative and \nany member of the public only up to the period for which inspection of the register of \nelection expenditure maintained by the candidate has been done and not before inspection of \naccounts of the said date. If the expenditure reported in the register of election expenditure \n141 \n maintained by the candidate is less than the amount mentioned in the Shadow Observation \nRegister, it shall be brought to the notice of the candidate or his representative at the time \nof inspection, in writing in his register itself under the signature of the Expenditure \nObserver and also making su ch noting in Shadow Observation Register and obtaining", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n141 \n maintained by the candidate is less than the amount mentioned in the Shadow Observation \nRegister, it shall be brought to the notice of the candidate or his representative at the time \nof inspection, in writing in his register itself under the signature of the Expenditure \nObserver and also making su ch noting in Shadow Observation Register and obtaining \nthe signature of the candidate/ his representative. The candidate or his agent shall be served \na notice in writing on the same day by the RO for such discrepancy. A copy of the notice \nshall be put on the notice board of the RO for information of the pub lic. Any member of the \npublic shall be entitled to obtain a copy of the notice on payment of a fee of Re. 1/- per \npage. A copy of the notice and the reply received from the candidate or his election agent \nshall be kept in Folder of Evidence and mentioned in Shadow Observation Register.", + "Any member of the \npublic shall be entitled to obtain a copy of the notice on payment of a fee of Re. 1/- per \npage. A copy of the notice and the reply received from the candidate or his election agent \nshall be kept in Folder of Evidence and mentioned in Shadow Observation Register. \nReplies received shall be put on the no tice board of the RO and copies of these shall also \nbe made available to the public on payment of Re. 1/- per page. The copies of notices so \nissued and replies received, if any, shall be marked to the DEMC with Expenditure \nObserver, DEO and Dy. DEO for forming opinion about the truthfulness of the account of \nexpenditure submitted by the candidate after the declaration of results. The latest \ninstructions of the commission shou ld be followed.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n2. Folder of Evidence: \nThe Folder of Evidence shall be maintained by the Accounting Team along with each \nShadow Observation Register. All pieces of evidence collected against any expenditure \nentered in the Shadow Observation Register shall be kept in this folder and cross referenced \nwith it. All pages are to be numbered and signed by the Ass istant Expenditure Observer.", + "All pieces of evidence collected against any expenditure \nentered in the Shadow Observation Register shall be kept in this folder and cross referenced \nwith it. All pages are to be numbered and signed by the Ass istant Expenditure Observer. \nThis folder shall include video or audio CDs, copies of posters, pamphlets etc., \nnewspaper advertisements and \u201cPaid News\u201d cuttings, copies of bills and vouchers, \ncopies of reports made by various officers with respect to expenditure, copies of documents \nsubmitted by the candidate, copies of the complaints relating to expenditure and inquiry \nreports on these complaints, the notices issued to candidate by the RO relating to \nexpenditure monitoring and the replies received, FIRs filed relating to the expenditure of the \ncandidate etc.. \nIf it is found that a candidate incurred or authorized expenditure on prohibited items, \naction shou ld be taken against the candidate und er relevant provisions of the law.", + "For \nexample, if it is found that a candidate has distributed money or any item in kind, to \ninfluence voters, a complaint shou ld be lodged against him on the same day before the \n142 \n Police/ in the competent Court under the provisions relating to bribery in IPC. In \naddition, the details of this expenditure should also be entered in the Shadow Obs ervation \nRegister along with the evidence and the details of FIRs filed and shall be acted as per \nCommission\u2019s instruction no. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol.V, dated 18th April, 20 13 \n(Annexure -G3). A report is to be sent to the Commission within 24 hours by the \nExpenditure Observer about such incidents.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n3. Monitoring of Campaign through Electronic/ Print Media including Cable \nNetwork: \nThe MCMC shall closely watch the campaign through electronic/print media including \ncable network, radio etc. and pre -certification is done in case of advertisement in \nelectronic media. A meeting shall be taken by the DEO with the political parties and also \nwith the representatives of news papers and in case of print media clarify to them that all the \nadvertisements issued/published by them would have to be properly owned as per section \n127 A of R. P. A ct, 1951 and any practice of surrogate advertising shall be dealt with sternly. \nThe DEO shall take particular care to alert political parties, candidates and media that \n\u2018news reports\u2019 based on \u2018payments\u2019, generally described as \u201cPaid News\u201d shall be accounted \nfor through MCMC and they must refrain from such practice.", + "The DEO shall take particular care to alert political parties, candidates and media that \n\u2018news reports\u2019 based on \u2018payments\u2019, generally described as \u201cPaid News\u201d shall be accounted \nfor through MCMC and they must refrain from such practice. The DEO shall also explain \nthe new Expenditure Mon itoring Mechanism and related legal provisions. He shall request \nthe political parties to exercise self-restraint and through political parties, advise all their \ncandidates to exercise similar restraint on expenditure. At the state level, the Chief Electoral \nOfficer shall carry out the same exercise. \nIf the advertisement for general party propaganda with photo or appeal of the leader (Star \nCampaigner) within the meaning of section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951, is made in print and \nelectronic media, without any reference to any candidate, then expenditure on such general \nparty advertisement sh all be booked to the account of the political party.", + "If such leader \nhappens to be a candidate in any constituency, the expenditure on such general party \npropaganda, even if it contains his photo, in print and electronic media, shall not be book ed \nto the account of such leader, as it is in the nature of general party propaganda, without \nhaving any reference to his constituency. (Commission\u2019s letter", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nhappens to be a candidate in any constituency, the expenditure on such general party \npropaganda, even if it contains his photo, in print and electronic media, shall not be book ed \nto the account of such leader, as it is in the nature of general party propaganda, without \nhaving any reference to his constituency. (Commission\u2019s letter \nNO.76 /Instructions/2012 /EEPS dated 20th January, 2012, at Annexure - D10) \n \n143", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n4. Monitoring of use of Social Media in election campaigning : \nThe Commission has issued d etailed guidelines on Social Media on 25th October, 2013 \n(Letter No. 491/SM/2013/Communication) which m entions about furnishing details of social \nmedia accounts by the candidates in the affidavit filed during nomination. The Commission \nhas also brought the political advertisements to be issued on social media sites under the \npurview of pre certification. Th e Commission has further instructed that candidates and \npolitical parties shall include all expenditure on campaigning, including expenditure on \nadvertis ements on social media, both for maintaining a correct account of expenditure and \nfor submitting the st atement of expenditure. ( Annexure -D14) \nGoogle, Facebook and Twitter are facilitating transparency in paid political \nadvertisement by displaying \u201cAd Transparency Reports\u201d on their platforms showing the \npayments made by different political parties for their political campaigns on these \nplatforms, at the following links: - \n(i) https://transparencyreport.google.", + "com \n(ii) https://www.facebook.com/ads/l ibrary/report/?Source= archive -landing -\npage&country=IN \n(iii)https://ads.twitter.com/transparency (Annexure -D21)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n5. Monitoring of Public Meet ings, Rallies etc. \nAny candidate or his representative, who applies for permission for a pub lic meeting or a \nrally shall also submit an expenditure plan in the format given in Annexure -D1 along with \nthe application for permission. \nA copy of this expenditure plan shall be given by the DEO along with copy of \npermission letter to the officer sent on duty for maintenance of law and order to that pub lic \nmeeting or rally and also to the Assistant Expenditure Obs erver for making necessary \narrangements for videography of the events. \nThe accounting team will calculate separately, the expenditure incurred in each of the \npublic meetings or rallies on the basis of notified rates and keep the folder of evidence \nwhich are collected by way of photographs, video recording and statements etc. \nAll expenses relating to a rally or pr ocession organized while filing nomination shall be \nincluded in the accounts of the candidate.", + "All expenses relating to a rally or pr ocession organized while filing nomination shall be \nincluded in the accounts of the candidate. \n144 \n Commission has issued instruction No. 76/Instruction/2011/EEM. dated 07.04.2011 \n(Annexure -D7) that when members of public voluntarily attend a public \nrally/proce ssion/public meeting of candidate(s) by using their own personal vehicle, without \nreceiving any payment or reimbursement from anybody, it shall not be included in the \nexpenditure of the candidate. However, the personal vehicles used in the rally or public \nmeeting for campaign purpose by putting flags or banners or pos ter for the benefit of any \ncandidate(s) sh all be included in the expenses of the candidate(s). If commercial vehicles \nbearing commercial registration numbers are used for rallies or public meetings of any \ncandidate(s) the expenditure on such vehicles shall be included in the account of the \ncandidate(s). \nOne personal vehicle owned and used by the candidate(s) for campaign purpose sh all be \ntreated as campaign vehicle and notional expenditure on fuel and driver salary as per the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nbearing commercial registration numbers are used for rallies or public meetings of any \ncandidate(s) the expenditure on such vehicles shall be included in the account of the \ncandidate(s). \nOne personal vehicle owned and used by the candidate(s) for campaign purpose sh all be \ntreated as campaign vehicle and notional expenditure on fuel and driver salary as per the \nmarket rate shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s). In case other vehicles, \nowned by the candidate(s) are used for campaign purpose, then the notional expenses as \nper the notified rate for hiring of such vehicles shall be calculated by the candidate(s). \nThe expense on such items of flags, mufflers or caps with party symbol shall be accounted \nfor by the party concerned as its election expense. If they bear the name(s) or photo(s) of \ncandidate(s), the amount s hall be added to the accounts of the candidate. However, supply \nand distribution of main apparels like saree, shirt, T -shirt, dhoti etc.", + "If they bear the name(s) or photo(s) of \ncandidate(s), the amount s hall be added to the accounts of the candidate. However, supply \nand distribution of main apparels like saree, shirt, T -shirt, dhoti etc. by party/candidate is not \npermitted as it is bribery of voters. \nECI instruction No. 464/INST/2011/EPS dated 28 -03-2011 (Annexure -D6) has clarified that \nthe expense on the vehicle of the district level party office bearers/leaders (other than star \ncampaigners) for the pur pose of their visit to multiple ACs within the district for \nelectioneering shall not be included in the accounts of candidate(s).", + "It is further clarified that \nif the district functionary himself is a candidate, contesting from the same district and such \nvehicle is used for movement in the constituency from where he is contesting, or such \nvehicle is u sed for campaign for any particular candidate(s), then the hiring charges of \nthe vehicle shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s) using the vehicle for \ncampaign purpose. \nPermission for public rally shall not be given, if the candidate doe s not produce his accounts", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nvehicle is used for movement in the constituency from where he is contesting, or such \nvehicle is u sed for campaign for any particular candidate(s), then the hiring charges of \nthe vehicle shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s) using the vehicle for \ncampaign purpose. \nPermission for public rally shall not be given, if the candidate doe s not produce his accounts \nfor inspection, without valid reasons. A show cause notice shall be issued and served for not \nproducing accounts, before the permission for public rally is rejected. However, if the \n145 \n candidate produces the accounts for inspection, then permission for public rally shall be \ngranted forthwith. This will act as deterrence against dummy candid ates, who are not serious \nin contesting elections.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n6. Monitoring of Helicopter expenditure and other travel expenditure \n(i) Expenditure on travel expenses of Star Campaigners: As per section 77 of the R. P. \nAct 1951, the expenditure incurred by the leaders of a political party on account of travel by \nair or by any other means shall not be d eemed to be expenditure in connection with the \nelection incurred or authorized by a candidate. Explanation (2) of the section defines \npolitical leaders to include 40 p ersons of a recognized po litical party and 20 persons of a \nparty other than the recognized political party, i.e., registered unrecognized parties, whose \nnames have been communicated to the Chief Electoral Officer and Election Commission \nof India within a period of 7 days from the date of notification. Such political leaders, as \ncommunicated to the CEO and the ECI, are known as Star Campaigners.", + "Such political leaders, as \ncommunicated to the CEO and the ECI, are known as Star Campaigners. The Chief \nElectoral Officer after receiving the information du ring the prescribed period regarding list of \nstar campaigners from Recognized Political Party/Other than Recognized Political Party shall \nmake it available to all Retuning Officers/DEOs /Expenditure Observers and place it on their \nwebsite. \nIn the event of a pub lic rally or meeting by the star campaigner, if the candidate or his \nelection agent shares the dais with the star campaigner/ other dignitary, then the entire \nexpenditure on that rally other than the travel expenses of the star campaigner shou ld be \nadded to the candidate\u2019s expenses. If the candidate is not present on the d ais but the \nbanners/posters with name of the candidate or the photographs of the candidate are \ndisplayed at the site of pubic rally or the name of the candidate is mentioned by the \ndignitary/Star Campaigner, then also the entire expenditure on the public rally, other than \nthe travel expenses of the star campaigner, will be added to the candidate\u2019s account of \nelection expenses.", + "If there is more than one candidate, sharing the dais or displaying banners", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \ndisplayed at the site of pubic rally or the name of the candidate is mentioned by the \ndignitary/Star Campaigner, then also the entire expenditure on the public rally, other than \nthe travel expenses of the star campaigner, will be added to the candidate\u2019s account of \nelection expenses. If there is more than one candidate, sharing the dais or displaying banners \nor posters with their names in rally/meeting, then the expenses on such rally/meeting shou ld \nequally be divided among all such candidates. The RO should pass on the information about \nthe other candidates present in the rally to the respective ROs, for making necessary entries \nof expenditure in the Shadow Observation Register of such candidates. \n(ii) Helicopter or Aircraft Expenses: One of the major items of election expenses is by \nway of hiring helicopters and aircrafts.", + "(ii) Helicopter or Aircraft Expenses: One of the major items of election expenses is by \nway of hiring helicopters and aircrafts. As per the Commission\u2019s instructions, if the name \n146 \n of the star campaigner of the political party has been intimated to the Commission and CEO \nwithin 7 days of notification of election, then the travel expense of the Star campaigner will \nnot be added to the expenditure of the candidate. If the candidate(s) is/are sharing the \ntranspo rt facility with the star campaigner, then 50% of the expenditure and if more than \none candidate(s) is sharing the facilities then 50% of the travel the expenditure is to be \napportioned among those candidates. (Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS \nVol. I, dated 22nd January, 201 4 at Annexure -D15). \nIn the aviation sector, parking charges of aircraft (day/night) are levied on airc raft/helicopter \noperators as per rates determined by Airports Authority of India or by private airport \noperators at respective airports.", + "In the aviation sector, parking charges of aircraft (day/night) are levied on airc raft/helicopter \noperators as per rates determined by Airports Authority of India or by private airport \noperators at respective airports. Therefore, the amount for calculation of expenditure of the \ncandidate shall be charged as per actual amount paid or pay able at such airports. At places \nother than commercial airports, the parking charges should be as per actual amount paid by", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \noperators as per rates determined by Airports Authority of India or by private airport \noperators at respective airports. Therefore, the amount for calculation of expenditure of the \ncandidate shall be charged as per actual amount paid or pay able at such airports. At places \nother than commercial airports, the parking charges should be as per actual amount paid by \nthe operator or candidate. Th erefore, the parking charges at commercial airports should be \nobtained from the Airports Authority of I ndia or the private airport operator for calculation of \nparking charges of any aircraft. For parking at other places, the actual charges paid by the \noperator or candidate for parking of aircraft shall be taken into account (Annexure \u2013 D18).", + "For parking at other places, the actual charges paid by the \noperator or candidate for parking of aircraft shall be taken into account (Annexure \u2013 D18). \nExpenditure inc urred on construction of helipads including expenses related to helipad site \ndevelopment and removal of dismantled material and parking charges of helico pter borne by \npolitical party in connection with travel of its leaders, as per Explanation 1 of Section 77 of \nthe R. P. Act, 1951 (popularly known as \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d), irrespective of their security \nentitlement, shall be booked in the account of election expenses of the political party \nconcerned and not in the account of election expenses of the candidat e(s). A star campaigner \nwho is also a candidate, shall account for expenses on hiring of helicopter, preparation of \nhelipad etc. for campaigning within h is own constituency. However, the travel expenses \nincurred for travel out of his own constituency for c ampaigning in other constituencies and to \ncome back to his/her constituency are not to be booked to his/her account.", + "for campaigning within h is own constituency. However, the travel expenses \nincurred for travel out of his own constituency for c ampaigning in other constituencies and to \ncome back to his/her constituency are not to be booked to his/her account. (Annexure -D22) \n(iii) If any attendant, including security guard, medical attendant, or any other person \nincluding any member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency concerned, or \nany representative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader (star -campaigner)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \ncome back to his/her constituency are not to be booked to his/her account. (Annexure -D22) \n(iii) If any attendant, including security guard, medical attendant, or any other person \nincluding any member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency concerned, or \nany representative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader (star -campaigner) \nof the political party in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter etc., then the travel expenses of such \nleader shall be wholly booked to the account of political party, provided that such person(s) \nsharing the transport with the leader (star campaigner) does not play any role in election \n147 \n campaign for the candidate in any manner. However, if any such person(s) shar ing the \ntransport with the leader plays any role in election campaign for the candidate(s) in any \nmanner then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned to such \ncandidate(s).", + "However, if any such person(s) shar ing the \ntransport with the leader plays any role in election campaign for the candidate(s) in any \nmanner then 50% of the travel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned to such \ncandidate(s). \n(iv) The names of leaders of the political party (star ca mpaigners), as defined in \nExplanation 2 of Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951 are to be communicated to the Election \nCommission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer of the State by the political party, within \na period of seven days from the date of notification for such election and such leaders are \nentitled to the benefits provided under section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951, from the date on \nwhich the list including his name is received by the Election Commission of India and by the \nChief Electoral Off icer of the State concerned. \n(v) If the leader (star campaigner) is participating in any rally, organised outside his \nconstituency, he is entitled to the exemption provided for under Explanation 1 of Section \n77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951.", + "(v) If the leader (star campaigner) is participating in any rally, organised outside his \nconstituency, he is entitled to the exemption provided for under Explanation 1 of Section \n77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951. However, if the l eader (star campaigner) is also contesting \nelections in any constituency, then he is not entitled to any benefit u/s 77 of the said Act, for", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n(v) If the leader (star campaigner) is participating in any rally, organised outside his \nconstituency, he is entitled to the exemption provided for under Explanation 1 of Section \n77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951. However, if the l eader (star campaigner) is also contesting \nelections in any constituency, then he is not entitled to any benefit u/s 77 of the said Act, for \nthe travel e xpenses incurred within his own constituency and the expenses on meetings or \nrallies organised by him i n his constituency including the travel expenses are to be added to \nhis account of election expenditure. \n(vi) If a rally/meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), \nwhere the leader shares the dais with other contesting candi dates, then the meeting expense is \nto be apportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidates.", + "(vi) If a rally/meeting is organised in the constituency of the leader (star campaigner), \nwhere the leader shares the dais with other contesting candi dates, then the meeting expense is \nto be apportioned to the election expenditure of the leader and all such candidates. However, \nif, he (star campaigner) is taking part in a rally/ meeting, along with other contesting \ncandidates of his party outside his co nstituency, then the meeting expense shall be \napportioned to the election expenditure of all such candidates, for whose election campaign, \nsuch rally/meeting is organised and no part of such rally/meeting expense, organised outside \nhis constituency shall b e added to the election expense of the leader (star campaigner). \n(Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 22nd January, 2014, Annexure \u2013 D15).", + "(Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2012/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 22nd January, 2014, Annexure \u2013 D15). \n(vii) If a star campaigner of another political party /a party in alliance with the party of \nthe candidate attends the rally and takes the name of the candidate or shares dais with the \ncandidate then the travel expense of that campaigner of allied party up to the constituency \nis not exempted and shou ld be added to the candidate\u2019s expenses. In this regard \n148 \n Commission\u2019s instructions contained in its letter no.437 /6/1/2008-CC & BE, dated 24-10-", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nthe candidate attends the rally and takes the name of the candidate or shares dais with the \ncandidate then the travel expense of that campaigner of allied party up to the constituency \nis not exempted and shou ld be added to the candidate\u2019s expenses. In this regard \n148 \n Commission\u2019s instructions contained in its letter no.437 /6/1/2008-CC & BE, dated 24-10-\n2008, relating to use of helicopters is enclosed at Annexure \u2013 D5.", + "In this regard \n148 \n Commission\u2019s instructions contained in its letter no.437 /6/1/2008-CC & BE, dated 24-10-\n2008, relating to use of helicopters is enclosed at Annexure \u2013 D5. \n(viii) All expenditure including lodging/boarding expenses of star campaigners in the \nconstituency where they campaign for any candidate shall be included in the expenditure \naccount of that particular candidate, provided that - \n(a) the Star Campaigners have actually campaigned for the candidate, and \n(b) the Star Campaigners have incurred such boarding and lodging \nexpenditure wh ile remaining in a commercial hotel or lodge for the purpose \nof election campaign of the candidate irrespective of the fact whether the \npayment is made by such candidate or not. \nThe market value of such commercial boarding and lodging is to be calculated towards the \nelection expenditure of the candidate, even if the boarding and lodging is provided \ncomplimentary. If the star campaigner, while availing the boarding and lodging in one \nconstituency, travels to another constituency to campaign for other candidates, then the \nlodging and boarding expense will be proportionately distributed as the expense of those \ncandidates.", + "If the star campaigner, while availing the boarding and lodging in one \nconstituency, travels to another constituency to campaign for other candidates, then the \nlodging and boarding expense will be proportionately distributed as the expense of those \ncandidates. A notice may be issued in all such cases and it shou ld be processed accordingly. \n(Commissions letter No.464 /AP- HP & AP-LA/BE/2011 /EEM dated 3rd June 2011, at Annexure \u2013 D8). \n(ix) Persons provided with \u2018Z+\u2019 (Z plus) security cover are permitted the use of state -", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nlodging and boarding expense will be proportionately distributed as the expense of those \ncandidates. A notice may be issued in all such cases and it shou ld be processed accordingly. \n(Commissions letter No.464 /AP- HP & AP-LA/BE/2011 /EEM dated 3rd June 2011, at Annexure \u2013 D8). \n(ix) Persons provided with \u2018Z+\u2019 (Z plus) security cover are permitted the use of state -\nowned on e bullet proof vehicles for the particular person. Such persons, whether they are \nholding office or out of it, and whether they are candidates or not, shall be permitted the use \nof the said state -owned bullet proof vehicles during the election period covered by the Model \nCode of Conduct. The use of multiple vehicles in the name of stand -by should not be \npermitted unless specifically prescribed by security authorities in any particular case.", + "The use of multiple vehicles in the name of stand -by should not be \npermitted unless specifically prescribed by security authorities in any particular case. The \ncost of propulsion of such vehicles should be borne by the pers on concerned when it is used \nfor non -official purposes during such period. In case of the visiting poli tical functionaries, \nwho are \u2018star campaigners\u2019, the expenditure, will be accounted for in the party\u2019s account. If \nthe star campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of vehicle in the constituency shall be \naccounted for in his election expenditure acc ount. If the party functionary enjoying the \nsecurity facility is not a star campaigner, and he campaigns for the candidate, the cost of \npropulsion of the security vehicle, used for such campaign shall be added to the candidate\u2019s \naccount (Annexure \u2013 D16). \n149 \n (x) The expenses after the poll and before the declaration of result, which can be said to \nbe in connection with the election shall only be accounted for by the candidates as per \nSection 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.", + "149 \n (x) The expenses after the poll and before the declaration of result, which can be said to \nbe in connection with the election shall only be accounted for by the candidates as per \nSection 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Therefore, the expen ses on travel \nof a Star Campaigner or a candidate after the date of poll, which are not connected with \nelection shall not be added to any candidate\u2019s acc ount. If the Star Campaigner/candidate", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nbe in connection with the election shall only be accounted for by the candidates as per \nSection 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Therefore, the expen ses on travel \nof a Star Campaigner or a candidate after the date of poll, which are not connected with \nelection shall not be added to any candidate\u2019s acc ount. If the Star Campaigner/candidate \nvisits the constituency, where he or she has contested the elect ion, the travel expenses within \nthe constituency for overseeing the counting arrangement before, or on, the date of counting \nshall be added to his or her account. If the political party is bearing travel expenses of a Star \nCampaigner outside his constituen cy after the poll, the said expense shall be shown by the \npolitical party in the accounts submitted to the Commission, (Annexure \u2013 D17).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n7. Monitoring of printing of pamphlets, posters etc. \nThe District Election Officers shall, within three days of the announ cement of elections by \nthe Commission, w rite to all the printing presses in their districts, pointing out the \nrequirements of Section 127A of R. P. Act 1951, and informing them that any violation \nwould invite stern action including the revocation of the license of the printing press \nunder the relevant laws of the State. They should be specially instructed to indicate clearly \nin the print line the names and the addresses of printer and publisher of any election \npamphlets, pos ters, and such other material printed by them. Copy of the printed material \nand the declaration of the publisher as required under section 127A (2) of R. P. Act 1951 is to \nbe sent by the printer to the DEO and if it is printed in State Capital, then to the CEO \nwithin 3 days of such printing.", + "Detailed instructions on the subject are contained in the \nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/9/(ES008)/94-JS-II dated 2nd September 1994 (Annexure \u2013 D2). \nIf the posters, banners , flags, stickers, etc., with photo or appeal of the leaders (Star \nCampaigner within the meaning of section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951) w ithout any \nreference to any particular candidate are used during the elections, the expenditure shall be \nbook ed to the account of the political party. If, however, the leader happens to be a candidate \nin any constituency, then the proportionate expenditure on such items, actually used in his \nconstituency, shall be accounted for in his election expenses. (Commission\u2019s letter \nNO.76 /Instructions/2012 /EEPS dated 20th January, 2012, at Annexure \u2013 D10) \nAs soon as the DEO receives any election pamphlets or posters, etc., from a printing press, he \nshall examine whether the publisher and the printer have complied with the requirements of \n150 \n law and directions of the Commission.", + "He shall also cause one copy to be exhibited on his", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nNO.76 /Instructions/2012 /EEPS dated 20th January, 2012, at Annexure \u2013 D10) \nAs soon as the DEO receives any election pamphlets or posters, etc., from a printing press, he \nshall examine whether the publisher and the printer have complied with the requirements of \n150 \n law and directions of the Commission. He shall also cause one copy to be exhibited on his \nnotice board so that all political parties, candidates and other interested persons may be able \nto check whether the requirements of la w have been complied with. \nIn all such cases where there is violation of the provisions of Section 127A of R. P. Act 1951, \na complaint should be filed by the DEO against the offenders in the competent court. These \ncases should be given wide publicity and pursued vigorously in the courts concerned.", + "In all such cases where there is violation of the provisions of Section 127A of R. P. Act 1951, \na complaint should be filed by the DEO against the offenders in the competent court. These \ncases should be given wide publicity and pursued vigorously in the courts concerned. Copies \nof the printed materials along with the statements s howing cost of printing should be given to \nthe accounting teams for inclusion in the Shadow Obs ervation Register.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n8. Monitoring of use of vehicles during electioneering: \nEach candidate shall submit before the RO, details of all vehicles proposed to be us ed by \nhim for his election campaign. The RO will issue permits on the same day. The vehicle \npermit obtained from the concerned RO is to be displayed on the front screen of the vehicle. \nTwo-wheelers (Motorbikes, Scooters, Mop eds), Cycle Rickshaw, etc. are also vehicles for the \npurposes of these instructions and the permit in such cases is to be shown on demand. Th ese \ndetails shou ld be given to the accounting teams for inclusion in the Shadow Observation \nRegister. \nIf a vehicle is found being used for campaigning without written permission of the RO, it \nshall be considered unauthorized campaigning for the candidate and will attract penal \nprovisions of Section 171H of the Indian Penal Code. It shall therefore be immediately taken \nout of the campaigning exercise.", + "If a vehicle is found being used for campaigning without written permission of the RO, it \nshall be considered unauthorized campaigning for the candidate and will attract penal \nprovisions of Section 171H of the Indian Penal Code. It shall therefore be immediately taken \nout of the campaigning exercise. In addition, the expenditure on this vehicle will also be \nadded in the SOR The permission given for the use of vehicle during election is to be \nwithdrawn by the RO immediately, if the candidate has not submitted his account for \ninspection, in spite of notice by the RO, and the permission shall not be granted till \nthe accounts are submitted for inspection by the candidates. Commission\u2019s instructions given \nin its letters no. 576/3/2005 /JSII, dated 29-12-2005 at Annexure \u2013D4 may also be \nfollowed for further guidance. \nIf the vehicle for which permission is given to a particular candidate is being used for \ncampaign purpose by or for another candidate, then the permission has to be withdrawn \nand the vehicle is to be seized by the Flying Squad.", + "If the vehicle for which permission is given to a particular candidate is being used for \ncampaign purpose by or for another candidate, then the permission has to be withdrawn \nand the vehicle is to be seized by the Flying Squad. A report should also be given by Flying \nSquad to the Assistant Expenditure Ob server to include the expenditure in the account of the \ncandidate who was actually using this vehicle. \n151 \n If the candidate, after obtaining permission from the Returning Officer, does not intend to u se", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nand the vehicle is to be seized by the Flying Squad. A report should also be given by Flying \nSquad to the Assistant Expenditure Ob server to include the expenditure in the account of the \ncandidate who was actually using this vehicle. \n151 \n If the candidate, after obtaining permission from the Returning Officer, does not intend to u se \nthe campaign vehicle(s), for any period of more than two days, he/she shall intimate to the \nReturning Officer, to withdraw the permission for such veh icle(s). If the candidate, after \nobtaining permission does not intimate the RO, to withdraw the permiss ion of such campaign \nvehicles, it will be presumed that the candidate has used the permitted vehicles for campaign \npurpose and accordingly, the expenditure as per the notified rates on use of such vehicles \nshall be added to his/ her accounts of election exp enses.", + "The details of all such vehicles \npermissions and withdrawal requests shall be given to the Accounting Team by the RO to \naccount for the expenditur e of such candidates.( Commission`s letter no. \n76/Instructions/EEPS/2015/Vol. II, dated 29th May, 2015 at Annexure \u2013 D19)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n9. Monitoring of expenses on constructions of barricades and rostrums etc. \nIf expenses on construction of barricades/ rostrums etc. are issued by government agencies \non account of security considerations, these shou ld be book ed as expenditure of the \ncandidate in whose constituency the meeting takes place. If a group of candidates are \npresent on the dais at the time when the leader of a political party addresses such a \nmeeting, the expenditure w ill be apportioned equally amongst them. The District \nElection O fficer shall obtain the details of expenditure from the concerned government \nagencies within three days of the event and intimate to the candidates, their respective \nshare of expenditure and mark a copy to the Accounting Team for entering in the Shadow \nObservation Register.", + "In case any private agency is engaged in construction of rostrum or \nbarricade, the RO shall call for the information of expenditure from such agency within three \ndays. If any travel agency is engaged to provide transpo rt facilities, the RO shall call for the \nexpense details from such agencies within 3 days. This information will also be intimated \nto the RO and the DEO of the constituency/ district if any such candidate belongs to another \ndistrict. Commission\u2019s instructions contained in its letter no. 76/2004 /JS-II, dated 10-04-\n2004 shall also be followed regarding expenditure incurred on barricades and rostrums etc. \n(Annexure \u2013 D3).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n10. Monitoring of Video Van \n(i) If a Video Van is used by the political party during the election process for \ngeneral party propaganda without mentioning the name of any candidate or without a \nphoto of candidate except star campaigner of any constituency, then it shall be \n152 \n book ed to the p arty account, which shall be reported within 75 days by the party after \ncompletion of election in case of Assembly election or within 90 days in case of \nLok Sabha election. (Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2012 /EEPS/Vol. I \ndated 9th February, 2012, at Annexure \u2013 D11) \n(ii) If the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s) are displayed or any \nposters/banners of the candidate(s) are displayed thereon and the van is used in his \nconstituency, then the expenditure has to be accounted for by such candidate(s).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n11. Other Monitoring Mechanism: \n (i) Monitoring of A ccounts of Self Help Groups, NGOs etc.: There have been \ncomplaints pertaining to Self Help Groups, NGOs etc. being made condu its by the \npolitical parties/ candidates for distribution of money/ materials and being utilized \nfor election campaigns. In as much as the revolving fund/ economic assistance is \nchannelised through the DRDAs, it shou ld be easily possible to monitor the SHGs \nclosely so as to ensure that they are not u tilized for distribution of money/ materials \nwhich is a corrupt practice and an electoral offence with reference to the provisions \nof the R. P. Act, 1951 and the IPC. The DEOs shall call for a report on alternate \ndays regarding SHG /NGO activities in their district during the election process.", + "The DEOs shall call for a report on alternate \ndays regarding SHG /NGO activities in their district during the election process. \n(ii) Checking Distribution of gift articles/ serving of food in Marriage/ \nCommunity Halls: There are frequent complaints of Marriage Halls/ Community \nHalls or other big halls being utilized in the past for distribution of gift articles (like \ndhotis/ sarees)/ serving of food etc. The use of Marriage Halls/ Community Halls and \nsimilar places during election p eriod shou ld be kept under watch by the district \nelectoral machinery with reference to the purpose of booking for which some \nevidence (like marriage invitation) must be obtained so that there is no camouflage of \nexpenses for election purposes. The DEOs shall collect daily reports of such \nbook ings and see that no fake party is being organized for influencing the voters. \nReport of any susp icious book ing/event shou ld be handed over to the Assistant/Dy. \nDirector of Income Tax, in charge of the district, who will examine the expenses \nfrom Income tax angle.", + "Report of any susp icious book ing/event shou ld be handed over to the Assistant/Dy. \nDirector of Income Tax, in charge of the district, who will examine the expenses \nfrom Income tax angle. Large scale feeding under the cloak of \u201cAnnadanam \u201d outside \nplaces of wo rship will give room for suspicion that serving of food is being resorted \nto influence the voters on the eve of the election, which is a corrupt practice and an", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nDirector of Income Tax, in charge of the district, who will examine the expenses \nfrom Income tax angle. Large scale feeding under the cloak of \u201cAnnadanam \u201d outside \nplaces of wo rship will give room for suspicion that serving of food is being resorted \nto influence the voters on the eve of the election, which is a corrupt practice and an \nelectoral offence with refere nce to Section 123 of the Representation of the People \n153 \n Act, 1951 and the provisions in Chapter IX-A of I P C . The CEOs/D EOs shou ld \nensure that in case of any suspicion about feeding on a large scale, necessary steps \nshou ld be taken to prevent it. \nA doubt h as been raised with regard to participation of candidates in the community kitchens \n(langar, bhoj, etc.) organised by religious communities in their religious institutions as a \nmatter of customary practice and the bhoj/feast, etc.", + "A doubt h as been raised with regard to participation of candidates in the community kitchens \n(langar, bhoj, etc.) organised by religious communities in their religious institutions as a \nmatter of customary practice and the bhoj/feast, etc. offered as a matter of social practice \nfollowing a ritual ceremony, like, marriage, death, etc. As per the Commission\u2019s instruction \nNo. 76/Instruction/2011 /EEM dated 05.12.2011 (Annexure \u2013D9) expenditure on the \ncommunity functions shall be treated as the election expenses of a candidate and added to \naccount of the candidate, if any contesting candidate(s) attends the community kitchen (in \nwhatever name has been called) either organised by him or by any other person to entertain \nthe electors. How ever, this instruction does not apply to community kitchens/langars, etc. \norganised by religious communities within their religious institutions as a customary practice \nor the bhoj/feast, etc.", + "How ever, this instruction does not apply to community kitchens/langars, etc. \norganised by religious communities within their religious institutions as a customary practice \nor the bhoj/feast, etc. offered by any person (other than the candidate) in the normal course \nto celebrate any ceremony like, marriage, death, etc., and the expenses incurred on such \ncommunity kitchen/ langar/bho j/feast, etc. shall not be included in the election expenses of \nthe candidate, provided that the candidate participates there in the normal course as a", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nor the bhoj/feast, etc. offered by any person (other than the candidate) in the normal course \nto celebrate any ceremony like, marriage, death, etc., and the expenses incurred on such \ncommunity kitchen/ langar/bho j/feast, etc. shall not be included in the election expenses of \nthe candidate, provided that the candidate participates there in the normal course as a \nnormal visitor. It shall further be ensured that the candidate does not make any financial \ncontribution for arranging such community kitchen, etc. and no po litical campaign in any \nmanner is und ertaken at such community kitchen, etc. The restrictions on the community \nkitchens, etc., as mentioned above, shall be over after the completion of poll/ re-poll in the \nconstituency, (Commission\u2019s Instruction letter No. 76/Instruction/2011 /EEM, d ated 5th \nDecember, 2011 Annexure \u2013 D9).", + "76/Instruction/2011 /EEM, d ated 5th \nDecember, 2011 Annexure \u2013 D9). \nIt has been brought to the notice of the Commission that during the General Elections to the \nLegislative Assemblies of Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal an d several \nbye-elections in 2016 held in some of the states, some candidates travelled from India to \nforeign countries for the purposes of canvassing, to seek votes of the overseas electors \nresiding in those countries. In this context, the Commission would like to clarify that though \nseeking votes of overseas electors by going abroad by the candidates or their agents or party \nleaders is not prohibited under the law, all expenditure incurred by those candidates, their \nagents or party leaders on their travel, boarding, lodging etc., in those countries would be \ndeemed to be expenditure incurred or authorized by the candidates in connection with their \n154 \n election.", + "Thus, all such expenditure would come within the meaning of section 77(1) of the \nR. P. Act, 1951 and wi ll have to be included by the candidates concerned in their accounts of \nelection expenses which are subject to the limits prescribed by Rule 90 of the Conduct of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \ndeemed to be expenditure incurred or authorized by the candidates in connection with their \n154 \n election. Thus, all such expenditure would come within the meaning of section 77(1) of the \nR. P. Act, 1951 and wi ll have to be included by the candidates concerned in their accounts of \nelection expenses which are subject to the limits prescribed by Rule 90 of the Conduct of \nElections Rules 1961. \nThe Commission would, however, like to further clarify that any induceme nt to overseas \nelectors by way of air tickets or any other allurements to them, in cash or kind, to come to \nIndia for the purpose of voting at the afores aid elections would amount to the electoral \noffence of \u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 171B of the Indian Penal Code, as also the \ncorrupt practice of \u2018bribery\u2019 within the meaning of section 123(1) of the Representation of \nthe People Act, 1951.", + "Needless to add that the commission of the above mentioned electoral \noffence and corrupt practice of briber y would invite penal action against them under the \nrelevant provisions of law. Further, any other person or organization offering to bear the \ntravel expe nses of overseas electors to India in connection with the voting in the above \nelections, or any other s uch allurements to them to seek their votes, with the consent of the \ncandidate or his election agent, would also attract the same penal action against them. \n(Annexure \u2013 D20)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n12. Checking Distribution of tokens to be exchanged for gifts or cash or distribution \nof money through various means: \nAnother form of corrupt practice in respect of which there have been complaints in the past, \nrelates to distribution of tokens by parties/candidates to the voters. It is also reported that \ntoken distribution is done at the time of Aarti offering or in meetings/functions and pawn \nbrokers are used as channels for bribing the voters. In order to ensure that there is no scope \nfor misuse, token distribution through any method including in meetings/ functions held for \nelection campaigning or social gatherings shou ld be checked by collecting proper evidence \nand lodging police complaints. The DEO should arrange meeting with citizen forums, \nvolunteers, Nehru Yuv a Kendras and other NGOs to get appropriate information in real \ntime about su ch activities.", + "The DEO should arrange meeting with citizen forums, \nvolunteers, Nehru Yuv a Kendras and other NGOs to get appropriate information in real \ntime about su ch activities. The DEO shall also collect the list of pawn brokers and keep \nthem und er close watch including involving the Assistant Director / Deputy Director Income \ntax in charge of the district for necessary action under Income Tax Act. \n \n155", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n13. Checking distribution of cash by candid ates/political parties along with \ndisbursement of wages under any government scheme: \nRepresentations were received in the Election Commission alleging that money was being \ngiven on the eve of the elections by political parties/candidates to workers over and above \nthe wages due under the gov t. schemes like Rural Employment Scheme, and various other \nschemes of the g overnment to influence the voters. It is to be noted that while poor people \nare not to be put to hardship due to the Mod el Code of Condu ct, the disbursement of any \ncash by political parties / candidates in addition to wages to which the workers are entitled \nunder the Scheme, is not permissible. This is a corrupt practice and an electoral offence. The \nDistrict Election Officers shou ld monitor the disbursement of wages and other benefits \nunder government schemes so as to ensure that there is no payment of cash or gifting of \narticles by any candidate/ political party along with the wages under the scheme.", + "This is a corrupt practice and an electoral offence. The \nDistrict Election Officers shou ld monitor the disbursement of wages and other benefits \nunder government schemes so as to ensure that there is no payment of cash or gifting of \narticles by any candidate/ political party along with the wages under the scheme. It is also \nnoticed that the cash benefits (both arrears and advance amount) under the government \nschemes are disbursed on the eve of elections, to bring influence on the electors. It will be \nthe respons ibility of DEOs to ensure that no such arrear or advance is disbursed within 72 \nhours of the day of poll.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n14. Monitoring of Production, Storage and Distribution of liquor during elections: \nIn order to curb the liquor menace, the following actions shall be initiated from the date of \nthe notification of elections till the date of po ll:- \n(i) The production, off take, stock limits of licensed Stockists, daily receipt and off \ntake of retail sellers of IMFL/Beer/Country Liquor and opening and closing time of \nliquor vending shops shou ld be closely monitored with refere nce to the production \nfigures in the previous year. \n(ii) Intense vigil over inter-state movement of vehicles at RTO Check Posts and \nborder check posts by Excise staff shou ld be kept by special enforcement staff \nunder the State Excise Department who are to be deputed round the clock from the \ndate of no tification till the completion of Poll/ Re-poll.", + "All distilleries and w arehous es \nin the state shall be put und er 24 X 7 CCTV monitoring w ith police guard, to ensure \nthat no liquor is released without proper license. Stern action shou ld be taken \nagainst any illicit storage or transportation of illicit liquor in the state. Inter state co-\n156 \n ordination among Excise Commissioners with bordering States shou ld be done for \nmonitoring of inter-state movement of IMFL, Beer and Country Liquor. \n(iii)District Level Nodal Officers and State Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department \nshou ld be identified to monitor the above aspects and condu ct raids to seize \nillicit liquor. \n(iv) The District Level Nodal Officer will submit report on alternate days as per the \nproforma given in Annexure -B12 of this Compendium for IMFL, Beer and Country \nLiquor in separate forms to State Level Nodal Officer with copy to the DEO and \nExpenditure Observers.", + "State Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department will, in \nturn, submit the alternate day Report on excise activity of the entire state to the \nCEO in the same proforma with copy to the Commission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \nproforma given in Annexure -B12 of this Compendium for IMFL, Beer and Country \nLiquor in separate forms to State Level Nodal Officer with copy to the DEO and \nExpenditure Observers. State Level Nodal Officer of Excise Department will, in \nturn, submit the alternate day Report on excise activity of the entire state to the \nCEO in the same proforma with copy to the Commission. \n(v) The Commission\u2019s Instr uction No. 76/Instructions/EEPS/2013/Vol.VIII, dated 14th \nNovember , 2013 addressed to DEOs, SPs and all Observers for prevention of storage \nand illegal distribution of liquor during elections and furnishing the daily report by \nthe DEOs on it, may also be brought to the notice of all concerned (Annexure -D13).", + "The DEO and District Excise Officer are required to submit a daily report in the \nprescribed format to the CEO and Nodal Officer, Excise Department", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n15. Monitoring of cash withdrawal from Banks: \nThe DEO shall ask all the banks to submit daily reports on suspicious w ithdrawal of cash \nfrom the bank account of any individual person during election process. The Commission \nvide its letter No. 61/Complaints/AP-LS/2012 /EEPS dated 19th July, 2012 (Annexure \u2013D12) \nhas directed the DEOs to call for the following suspicious transactions from the bank: \n(i) Unusu al and suspicious cash withdrawal or deposit of cash in a bank account \nexceeding Rs. 1 lakh during the process of election, without any such instance of \ndeposit or withdrawal during the last two months. \n(ii) Unusu al transfer of amount by RTGS from one bank account to the accounts of \nseveral persons in a district/constituency during the election process without any \nprecedent of such transfer. \n(iii)Any deposit of cash or withdrawal of cash exceeding Rs.", + "(ii) Unusu al transfer of amount by RTGS from one bank account to the accounts of \nseveral persons in a district/constituency during the election process without any \nprecedent of such transfer. \n(iii)Any deposit of cash or withdrawal of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh from bank account \nof candidates or spouse or his dependents, as mentioned in the affidavit filed by \ncandidates which is available in CEO\u2019s website. \n157 \n (iv) Any withdrawal of cash and deposit of cash exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in the accoun t of \nthe political party during the election process. \n(v) Any other suspicious cash transactions, which might be used for bribing the \nelectors. \nThe DEO shall ensure that the reports are received regularly from banks and the same are \nhanded over to Expenditure Observer for analysis. Investigation, if any, may be conducted \nthrough the FS or through the Investigation Directorate of income Tax to see that the money \nis not used in election process.", + "Investigation, if any, may be conducted \nthrough the FS or through the Investigation Directorate of income Tax to see that the money \nis not used in election process. \nIn case any suspicious withdrawal of a large amount of cas h is noticed, necessary action may \nbe taken and the information about large amount exceeding Rs.10 lakh shall be passed on by \nthe DEO to the Nodal Officer Income Tax Dept. [ at O/o The DGIT (Inv.)] or Assistant/Dy. \nDirector of Income Tax in charge of the district for necessary action under Income Tax laws.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Introduction.txt\n_ \n16. Monitoring of Political Party Expenditure: \nThe Expend iture of a political party in general party propaganda from the date of \nannouncement of election till the date of declaration of results should be watche d by the \ndistrict authorities through the Flying Squad(s). Though the expenditure on general party \npropaganda should not be added in the candidate\u2019s expenditure yet observations recorded \nwith evidence should be reported in the prescribed Annexure \u2013C1 to the CEO within 45 \ndays of declaration of results of election. \n \n \n \n158 \n \n \n \n \nSl. \nNo.", + "158 \n \n \n \n \nSl. \nNo. \n \n \n \n \n \nItem of Expenditure \nProposed to be \nused by the \nCandid ate/ his \nElection Agent \nProposed to be \nused by the \nPolitical \nParty \nProposed to be \nused by any \nother \nAssociation \nAccording to the \nReport of the Officer \nIn- Charge \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \n1 \nPandal and fixture \n \n2 \nBarricading & Arches \n \n2 \nTables \n \n3 \nChairs \n \n4 \nOther Furniture \n \n5 \nLoudspeaker & \nMicrophone \n \n6 \nPosters \n \n7 \nBanners \n \n8 \nCut Outs \n \n9 \nDigital Boards \n \n10 \nIllumination items like \nSerial Lights, etc.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D1.txt\nDetails of Expenditure on Public Meetings/Rallies etc.\nAnnexure-D1 \n \nDetails of Expenditure on Public Meet ings/ Rallies etc. \n \n(To be given by the candidate/ his election agent at the time for applying for permission \nto hold the Public Meeting/ Rally etc.) \n \nName of District- No. and Name of \nConstituency- Name of Candidate - Political Party if any- \n \nDate, time and duration of Public Meeting/Rally etc. \u2013 \n[Location] Venue of Public Meeting/ Rally etc. \u2013 \n \n159 \n \n \n \n \n \nSl. \nNo.", + "and Name of \nConstituency- Name of Candidate - Political Party if any- \n \nDate, time and duration of Public Meeting/Rally etc. \u2013 \n[Location] Venue of Public Meeting/ Rally etc. \u2013 \n \n159 \n \n \n \n \n \nSl. \nNo. \n \n \n \n \n \nItem of Expenditure \nProposed to be \nused by the \nCandid ate/ his \nElection Agent \nProposed to be \nused by the \nPolitical \nParty \nProposed to be \nused by any \nother \nAssociation \nAccording to the \nReport of the Officer \nIn- Charge \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \nNumber of \nUnits \n \nCost \n \n11 \nPower connection \ncharges paid/ payable \nto EB etc. \n \n12 \nOther items \n \n13 \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .. \n \nTotal \n \nName and S ignature of Candidate/Election Agent/ Name and S ignature of Political Party/any other \nAssociation Officer in-charge. \n \nDate:", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\nAnnexure-D2 \n \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \n NIRVAC HAN SADAN, ASHO KA ROAD, NEW DELH I-110 001 \nNo.3 /9/(ES008)/94-J.S. I Dated: 2nd September , 1994 \n \nORDER \n \nSubject: Restrictions on the printing on pamphlets posters etc. \n \n The printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc., is governed by the \nprovisions of Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The s aid Section \n127A provides as follows:- \n \n\u201c127A. REST RICTIONS ON THE PRINTING OF PAMPHLETS , POSTE RS ETC.", + "The s aid Section \n127A provides as follows:- \n \n\u201c127A. REST RICTIONS ON THE PRINTING OF PAMPHLETS , POSTE RS ETC. \n \n(1) No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any election \npamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the \nprinter and the publisher thereof. \n \n(2) No person shall print or cause to be printed any election pamphlet or poster:- \n \nUnless a declaration as to the identity of the publisher thereof, signed by him and \nattested by two persons to whom he is personally known, is delivered by him to the \nprinter in duplicate; and \n \nUnless, within a reasonable time after printing of the document, one copy of the \ndeclaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the document. \n \n(a) Where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral Officer; \nand \n \n(b) in any other case, to the district magistrate of the district in which it is printed.", + "(a) Where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral Officer; \nand \n \n(b) in any other case, to the district magistrate of the district in which it is printed. \n \n(3) For the purposes of this section:- \n(a) Any process for multiplying copies of a document, other than copying it by \nhand, shall be deemed to be printing and the expression \u201cprinter\u201d shall be construed \naccordingly, and \n \n(b) \u201celection pamphlet or poster\u201d means any printed pamphlet, and bill or other \ndocument distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a \ncandidate or group of candidates or any placard or pos ter having reference to an \nelection, but does not include any handbill, placard or poster merely announ cing the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\naccordingly, and \n \n(b) \u201celection pamphlet or poster\u201d means any printed pamphlet, and bill or other \ndocument distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a \ncandidate or group of candidates or any placard or pos ter having reference to an \nelection, but does not include any handbill, placard or poster merely announ cing the \ndate, time, place and other particular of an election meeting or routine instructions to \nelection agents or workers. \n161 (4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- \nsection (2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.", + "161 (4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub- \nsection (2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six \nmonths, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.* \n \na. The above restrictions on the printing of election pamphlets, posters, etc., have \nbeen imposed under the law with a view to establishing the identity of \npublishers and printers of such documents, so that if any such document \ncontains any matter or material which is illegal, offending or \nobjectionable like appeal on ground of religion, race, caste, community or \nlanguage or character assassination of an oppon ent, etc., necessary pun itive \nor preventive action may be taken against the persons concerned. These \nrestrictions also sub s erve the purpose of placing a check on the incurring of \nunauthorized election expenditure by political parties, candidates and their \nsuppo rters on the printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. \n \nb. The Commission has noticed that the above provisions of law relating \nto printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc.", + "b. The Commission has noticed that the above provisions of law relating \nto printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. are being \nfollowed more in their breach than in their observance. At the time of \nelections, a large number of such documents are printed, published, circulated \nand pasted on the w alls of private and Government bu ildings in respect of \nwhich the above mentioned requirements of law have not been complied", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\nto printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. are being \nfollowed more in their breach than in their observance. At the time of \nelections, a large number of such documents are printed, published, circulated \nand pasted on the w alls of private and Government bu ildings in respect of \nwhich the above mentioned requirements of law have not been complied \nwith. The printing p resses rarely send the printed documents to the Chief \nElectoral Officers or, as the case may be, the District Magistrates concerned \nalong with the declaration ob tained from the publisher as required under \nSection 127 A (2). Many a time, the election pamphlets, posters, etc.", + "Many a time, the election pamphlets, posters, etc. do not \nbear on the face the names and addresses of the printer and/or publisher \nthereof in violation of Section 127A (1). \n \nc. It is further complained to the Commission that no timely action is taken \nagainst the offenders with the result that offending material is freely published \nand circulated with impunity. In this connection, attention is drawn to the \nfollowing obs ervations made by the Supreme Court in Rahim KhanVs. \nKhursh ed Ahmed and others (*AIR 1975 SC290): \n \n\u201cEven at this stage we may notice that the handbill in question do es not \ncontain the name of the printer and publisher although the election law so \nrequires. Unfortunately, when such printed material is circulated, there is no \nagency of the law which takes prompt action after due investigation, with the \nresult that no pr inter or candidate or propagand ist during elections bothers \n162 about the law and he is able successfully to spread scandal without a trace \nof source, knowing that no thing will happ en until long after the election, \nwhen in a burd en some litigation this question is raised.", + "Timely enforcement \nis as impor tant as rule of law as the ma king of legislation.\u201d", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n5. In order that in future there is strict observance of, and compliance with, the \nrequirements of the above mentioned provisions of law on the subject, the Commission, \nin exercise of its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution and all other powers \nenabling it in this behalf, and in supp ression of all its previous instructions on the \nsubject, hereby directs as follows:- \n \n5. (1) As soon as any election from a Parliamentary, Assembly or Council Constituency is \nannoun ced by the Election Commission, the District Magistrates shall, within three \ndays of su ch announcement of election, write to all printing presses in their districts.", + "(1) As soon as any election from a Parliamentary, Assembly or Council Constituency is \nannoun ced by the Election Commission, the District Magistrates shall, within three \ndays of su ch announcement of election, write to all printing presses in their districts. \n \n(a) Pointing out to them the requirements of above mentioned Section \n127A and sp ecifically instructing them to indicate clearly in the print \nline the names and addresses of printer and publisher of any election \npamphlets or posters such other material printed by them: \n \n(b) Asking the printing presses to send the copies of the printed material \n(along w ith three extra copies of each such printed material) and the \ndeclaration ob tained from the publisher as required under Section 127A \n(2) within three days of its printing: \n \n(c) Impressing on them in clear terms that any violation of the provisions of \nSection127A and the above directions of the Commission would be \nvery seriously viewed and stern action, which may in appropriate \ncases include even the revocation of the license of the printing press \nunder the relevant laws of the State, would be taken. \n \n5.", + "5. (2) The Chief Electoral Officers shall do likewise in respect of the printing presses \nlocated at the State capitals.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n5. (2) The Chief Electoral Officers shall do likewise in respect of the printing presses \nlocated at the State capitals. \n \n5. (3) Before undertaking the printing of any election pamphlets or posters, etc., printer \nshall obtain from the publisher a declaration in terms of Section 127A (2) in the \nproforma prescribed by the Commission in Appendix A hereto. This declaration \nshall be duly signed by the publisher and attested by two persons to whom the \npublisher is personally known. It shou ld also be authenticated by the printer when it \nis forwarded to the Chief Electoral Officer or the District Magistrate, as the case may \nbe. \n163 5.", + "It shou ld also be authenticated by the printer when it \nis forwarded to the Chief Electoral Officer or the District Magistrate, as the case may \nbe. \n163 5. (4) As directed above, the printer shall furnish four (4) copies of the printed material, \nalong with the declaration of the publisher, within three (3) days of the printing \nthereof. Along with such printed material and the declaration, the printer shall \nalso furnish the information regarding number of copies of document printed and the \nprice charged for such printing job, in the proforma prescribed by the Commission \nin Appendix-B hereto. Such information shall be furnished by the p rinter, not \ncollectively but separately, in respect of each election pamphlets, pos ters, etc., \nprinted by him within three (3) days of the printing of each such document.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n5. (5) As soon as a District Magistrate receives any election pamphlets or posters, etc., \nfrom a printing press, he shall examine whether the publisher and printer have \ncomplied with the requirements of law and the above directions of the Commission. \nHe shall also cause one copy thereof to be exhibited at some consp icuous p lace in \nhis office so that all political parties, candidates and other interested persons may \nbe able to check whether the requirements of law have been duly complied with in \nrelation to such document and which would also enable them to bring to the notice \nof the authorities concerned the cases of other election pamphlets, posters, etc., in \nrespect of which the above requirements of law have been violated. \n \n \n5.", + "5. (6) The Chief Electoral Officers shall also likewise take further follow up action as \nmentioned in sub-Para (5) above in respect of the pamphlets, pos ters, etc., \nreceived by them. \n \n5. (7) The Chief Electoral Officers and District Magistrates shall initiate prompt action for \ninvestigation forth with if any case of publication of election pamphlets, pos ters etc. \nin violation of the above mentioned provisions of said section 127A and/or the \nCommission\u2019s above directions either comes, or is brought to their notice. In all \nsuch cases prosecutions shou ld be launched against the offenders most \nexpeditiously and these cases shou ld be pursued vigorously in the courts \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n6. The Commission hereby cautions all political parties, candidates and others concerned \nthat any violation of the law and the Commission\u2019s directions on the above subject \nwill be viewed with utmost concern and the most stringent action poss ible will be \ntaken against the offenders. \n \n \n \n164 7. If any officer who is respons ible the enforcement of the above provisions of law and \nthe directions of the Commission is found to have failed in the due discharge of his \nduties in this regard, he will be liable to severe disciplinary action apart from any \npenal action that may be called for against him for breach of his official duty. \n \n \n BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OFELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nSd/- \n(S.K.", + "BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OFELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nSd/- \n(S.K. MENDIRATTA) \n SECRETARY \nTO, \n \n1. The Chief Secretaries of Government of all States and Union Territories.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n1. The Chief Secretaries of Government of all States and Union Territories. \n \n2. The Chief Electoral Officers of All States and Union Territories. \n \n \n \n165 \nAPPENDIX \u2013 A \nPerforma for declaration to be submitted by the Publisher of Election Posters, Pamphlets, etc. \n(See Section 127-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951) \n \nI,..................................... .........................................son /daughter/wife of................................... \n(Name) resident of............................................................... (village/town)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(District) .............. ......... .................................................. (State), hereby declare that I as the \npublisher of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 (give brief particulars of \nelection poster, pamphlet, etc.)", + "Being printed by \n............ .................................. ....................................................\u2026\u2026\u2026..... (Name of the \nprinting press) \nPlace .............................. ...... (Signature of \nPublishers) Date ............................... ...... \nFull \nAddress................... ...... \n \nAttested by (person personally known to \npublisher) \n \n \n \n Signature (name and address) Countersigned by \nSignature (Name and address of Printer) \n166 APPENDIX \u2013 B \n \n \n \nPROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION REGARD ING \nPRINTING OF ELECT ION POSTER S, PAMPHLET S, ETC . \n \n \n \n1. Name and address of printer\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n2. Name and Address of pub lisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n3. Date of Printing order of the Publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n4. Date of declaration of the publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n5. Brief Particulars of election poster, pamphlet, etc\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n6. Number of copies of the above document printed\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026..", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D2.txt\nCommission \u2019s Letter No. 3/9/(ES008)/94 -J.S. II, dated 2nd September, 1994 regarding restrictions on the printing on pamphlets, posters etc.\n3. Date of Printing order of the Publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n4. Date of declaration of the publisher\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n5. Brief Particulars of election poster, pamphlet, etc\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n6. Number of copies of the above document printed\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.... \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026.. \n \n7. Date of printing\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \n8. Printing charges (including cost of paper) being charged from the publisher in respect of \nthe above document\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \n \n \n \n \n \nPlace.............................. ...... (Signature of Printer) \nDate...................... ......... ...... Seal of the printer", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\nAnnexure-D3 \n \n \nElection Commissio n\u2019s letter No. 76/2004 /J.S.II, dated 10.04.20 04 addressed to the Chief \nElectoral Officers of-All the States and Union Territories. \n \nSubject: - Expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc. \n \n1. I am directed to refer to Commission's letter No. 437/6/OR/95/MCS/1158 dated 29th \nMarch. 1996 read with Commission's orders No. 437/6/ES/0025/94/MCS dated 21st \nOctober, 1994 (reproduced as item No.", + "437/6/OR/95/MCS/1158 dated 29th \nMarch. 1996 read with Commission's orders No. 437/6/ES/0025/94/MCS dated 21st \nOctober, 1994 (reproduced as item No. 133 in the Compendium of Instructions 2004) \nwherein it has been laid down that expenditure incurred on security arrangements like \nbarricading/rostrums etc. in connec tion with the campaigning by any political leader or \ncand idate shall be borne by the concerne d political party. The Commission has received \nqueries to the effec t-whether the expenditure on construction of rostrums/barricades will \nbe charged to the political party or to the account of the individual candidate or a g roup \nof candidates belonging to the political party who are present on the occasion of a meeting \nwhere \"leaders\" of the po litical party participate. \n \n2.", + "2. The guiding principles to distinguish between the expenditure incurred by the political \nparty and the expenditure incurred by the candidates were enunciated by the Supreme Court \nin Kanwar Lai Gupta v Amar Nath Chawla(AIR 1975 SC 308) wherein the Apex \nCourt had observed: \"when the political party sponsor ing a candidate incurs \nexpenditure in connection with his election as distinguished from expenditure on \ngeneral party propaganda, and the candidate knowingly takes advantage of it and \nparticipates in the programme or activity and fails to disavow the expenditure or consents \nto it or acquiesces in it, it would be reasonable to infer, say in special circumstances, that he \nauthorised the political party to incur su ch expenditure and he cannot escape the rigors of the \nceiling by saying that he has not incurred the expense, but his political party has done so.\"", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\n3. With the amendment to Section 77 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 only \nthe expenses on account of travel of leaders of the political parties, covered under \nexplanation 2 below Section 77, will be exempted from being included in the accoun t \nof election expen ses of the candidate. All other expenses-incurred/authorized by \nthe political parties, other associations, body of persons/individuals-are required to \nbe included in the account for the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\n4. The Commission has considered the matter carefully and keeping in view the provisions \nof law has directed as follows:- \n \ni. The expenses on construction of barricades/rostrums etc. when done initially \nby the government agencies on account of security considerations on behalf of \nthe party/organizers are to be booked as expenditure of a candidate in whose \nconstituency the said meeting takes place or to a group of candidates who\n168 \n \nare present at the time when the leader of a political party addresses such a \nmeeting.", + "In cases where there are more than one candidate of the political \nparty present at the time of the said meeting of the \"leader\", the expenditure \nwill be appor tioned equally amongst all, and the District Election Officer of the \ndistrict where such a meeting takes place shall obtain the final costs from the \nconcerned government agencies within three days of the event and intimate to \nthe candidates their respective share of expenditu re. This information will also \nbe intimated to the Returning O fficer/District Election Officer of the Constituency/ \nDistrict to which the other candidates belong, \n \nii. Where such construction of rostrums/barricades are done on account of \nsecurity consid erations by the candidate(s) or the political party or the \norganizers from their own funds, amount will be reflected in the accounts of the \nconcerned candidate or a group of candidates present in the meeting of the \n\"leader\". These accounts will be duly verified by the Election Observer or the \nDesignated Officer appointed for scrutiny of the accounts. \n \n5.", + "These accounts will be duly verified by the Election Observer or the \nDesignated Officer appointed for scrutiny of the accounts. \n \n5. The Commissi on has further directed that in all cases where the construction of \nbarricades/rostrums are being done by government agencies the candidate/political party \n/organizer will deposit the estimated cost of barricades/rostrum in advance.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/2004/J.S.II , dated 10th April, 2004 regarding expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.\n5. The Commissi on has further directed that in all cases where the construction of \nbarricades/rostrums are being done by government agencies the candidate/political party \n/organizer will deposit the estimated cost of barricades/rostrum in advance. \n \n6. For expenditure already incurred on such items between the date of notification \nissued for the first and second phases of the current general elections, the \nconcerned DEO s shall immediately take action as per para 4 above and inform all \ncandidates concerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\nAnnexure-D4 \n \nElection Commission \u2019s letter No. 576/3/2005/J.S.II, dated 29.12.2005 addressed to all \nRecognized National and State Political Parties \n \nSubject: Election Campaign by political parties and candidates - election expenditure of \ncandidates - regarding. \n \n1. I am directed to invite your attention to the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 , relating to account of election expenses. As per \nExplanation 1(a) under the said sub-section, the expenditure incurred by leaders of political \nparties on account of travel by air or any other means of transport for propagating programme of \nthe political party is not deemed to be expenditure incurred or authorized by the candidate or his \nagent, for the purpose of the said Section.", + "It is to be noted here that the benefit provided under \nthe said Explanation 1(a) will be available if and only if the names of the leaders (maximum \nof 20 in the case of unrecognized political party and 40 for recognized political party) are \ncommunicated to the Commission and to the Chief Electoral Officer of the State concerned \nwithin a period of \n7 days from the date of notification for the election as required under Explanation 2 under sub-\nsection (1). \n \n2. The above mentioned provisions have been brought to the notice of the political parties in the \npast. The political parties are again advised to take note of the provisions of Section \n77(1) explained above. In the event any political party fails to comply with the requirements \nof Explanation 2 mentioned above, the benefit provided under the Explanation 1 will not be \navailable to the party, and the travel expenses of all leaders in the case of such parties will \nnecessarily be required to be included in the account of election expenses of the candidates \nconcerned.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n3. Your attention is also invited to the instructions contained in the Commission's letter \nNo.437 /6/97/PLN-III, dated 18.3.1997 (copy enclosed). As per the instructions in the said \nletter, details of all vehicles being used by a candidate for his election campaign are required \nto be lodged with the District Election Officer concerned. In this context, it may be noted \nthat two-wheelers like motorbikes, scooters, mopeds, etc. are also covered under the \ninstructions in the said letter, and details in respect of su ch vehicles are also required to be \nfurnished to the District Election Officer. \n \n4.", + "are also covered under the \ninstructions in the said letter, and details in respect of su ch vehicles are also required to be \nfurnished to the District Election Officer. \n \n4. Where political parties or candidates use aircraft/helicopter for election campaign, prior \ninformation shou ld be given to the Chief Electoral Officers of the State concerned. While \ngiving such information, the number of aircrafts/helicopters being used and the name of \nthe Company from which the aircraft/helicopter is being h ired, shou ld clearly indicated. \n170 Further, within three days of any aircraft/helicopter being used for election campaign, full \ndetails regarding areas covered, number of so rties involved and manifest of passengers along \nwith the hire charges paid/payable shou ld be furnished to the Chief Electoral Officer. \n \n5. Kindly acknow ledge receipt of this letter. \n \n \nElection Commission's letter NO. 437/6/97-PLN-III Dated 18th March 1997 addressed to CEOs \nof all States and UTs.", + "5. Kindly acknow ledge receipt of this letter. \n \n \nElection Commission's letter NO. 437/6/97-PLN-III Dated 18th March 1997 addressed to CEOs \nof all States and UTs. \n \nSubject: General Election/Bye-elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - \nInstructions on misuse of vehicles during election period \u2013 Regarding", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n5. Kindly acknow ledge receipt of this letter. \n \n \nElection Commission's letter NO. 437/6/97-PLN-III Dated 18th March 1997 addressed to CEOs \nof all States and UTs. \n \nSubject: General Election/Bye-elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - \nInstructions on misuse of vehicles during election period \u2013 Regarding \n \n1. The Commission has been issuing instructions on the subject of restrictions to be \nfollowed and observed on the misuse of vehicles during the election period.", + "Subject: General Election/Bye-elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - \nInstructions on misuse of vehicles during election period \u2013 Regarding \n \n1. The Commission has been issuing instructions on the subject of restrictions to be \nfollowed and observed on the misuse of vehicles during the election period. In the interest of \npreserving the purity of election proce ss and render ing the same reflective of true choice of \nthe peop le, the Commission has now directed that the following instructions shal1 be strictly \nfollowed at all the General and Bye-elections to the Lok Sabha and Assembly \nconstituencies. These instructions are issued under article 324 of the Constitution and all \nother powers enabling the Commission in this behalf. \n \n2. Cars/vehicles being used for electioneering purposes, shall, under no circumstances, be \nallowed to move in convoys of more than three vehicles from the date of \nnotification till the completion of election process in any constit uency. All bigger convoys \nshall be broken up, even if they are carrying any minister of Central or State Go vt. This shall, \nhowever, be su bject to any security instructions issued in respect of any such individual.", + "All bigger convoys \nshall be broken up, even if they are carrying any minister of Central or State Go vt. This shall, \nhowever, be su bject to any security instructions issued in respect of any such individual. \nIn other words the convoy shall not in any case exceed three vehicle of any person plus \nthe security vehicles allowed in view of the security gradation of that particular person. \n \n3. From the date of notification of the election till the completion of election process \nin any constituency, the district administration shall keep a close watch on the vehicles \nused by the contesting candidates, persons accompanying the contesting candidates \nand other party leaders and ensure that the Commission's instructions are not abused.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n3. From the date of notification of the election till the completion of election process \nin any constituency, the district administration shall keep a close watch on the vehicles \nused by the contesting candidates, persons accompanying the contesting candidates \nand other party leaders and ensure that the Commission's instructions are not abused. \n \n4. If any person moves in a convoy of vehicles exceeding the limits prescribed above, in \nspite of the convoy having been broken, it shall be the duty of the local administration to \nensure that such vehicles are not allowed to be used by flouting the Commission's directions \ntill the process of election is completed. \n \n5.", + "5. The contesting candidates be asked to get the details of all the vehicles that they are using \nin the election campaign lodged with the District Election Officer or such other officer(s) as \nmay be specifically authorized by the District Election Officer in this behalf before the \ncampaigning commences. Any further deployment of any addition al vehicles can take \nplace only after notice to this effect is given by the candidates or his agent well before \nthe actual deployment of the vehicles. While conveying the details of the vehicles that are \nbeing deployed for election campaign the details of the areas tehsil(s) in which the vehicle \nwould operate, should also be conveyed. \n171 \n6. The details so obtained should be conveyed by District Election Officer to the Election \nExpenditure Observers. \n \n7. The vehicles employed for election campaign as per intimation given by the candidates \nor their election agents to the District Administration should not be requisitioned by the \nadministration.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D4.txt\nCommission \u2019s letter No. 576/ 3/2005/JS-II dated 29th December, 2005 regarding election campaign by political parties and candidates\n6. The details so obtained should be conveyed by District Election Officer to the Election \nExpenditure Observers. \n \n7. The vehicles employed for election campaign as per intimation given by the candidates \nor their election agents to the District Administration should not be requisitioned by the \nadministration. \n \n8. Any vehicle that has not been registered for campaigning w ith the district administration \nif found being used for campaigning, shall be deemed to be unau thorised campaigning for \nthe cand idate and may attract penal provision s of Chapter IX A of the Indian Penal Code and \nshall therefore be immediately taken out of the campaigning exercise. \n \nThe receipt of this letter may please be acknow ledged.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D5.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 24th October, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners -Use of helicopter for election campaign, etc.\nAnnexure-D5 \n \nElection Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE Dated: 24th October, 2008 \naddressed to The Cabinet Secretary Government of India, the Chief Secretaries and \nthe Chief Electoral Officers of all States and Union Territories. \n \nSubject: Election Expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners - Use of helicopter for \nelection campaign, etc. \n \n1.", + "Subject: Election Expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners - Use of helicopter for \nelection campaign, etc. \n \n1. I am directed to state that according to sub-section (1) of section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 it is provided that \u201cEvery candidate at an election \nshall, either by himself or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all \nexpenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized by him or by his election \nagent between the date on which he has been nominated and the date of declaration of the \nresult thereof, both dates inclusive\u201d. Under sub-section (2) it is provided that the account \nshall contain such particulars as may be p rescribed, and under sub-section (3), it is laid \ndown that the total of the said expenditure shall not exceed such amount as may be \nprescribed. \n \n2.", + "2. Explanation (1) to section 77(1) provides that the expenditure by leaders of a \npolitical party (usually referred to by us as star campaigners) on account of their travel by \nair or any other means of transpo rt for propagating programme of a political party shall not \nbe deemed to be expenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized by a \ncandidate of that political party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D5.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 24th October, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners -Use of helicopter for election campaign, etc.\n3. The provisions of section 77(1) and Explanation (1) there-under have to be so \nharmoniously read that they do not nullify the main object underlying the \nprovisions of section 77(1). Section 77(1) clearly stipulates that a candidate has to account \nfor all his election expense, incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent.", + "Section 77(1) clearly stipulates that a candidate has to account \nfor all his election expense, incurred or authorized by him or by his election agent. \nExplanation (1) is in the nature of an exemption from account of such expenditure which is \nincurred by the leaders of the political party in connection w ith the candidate\u2019s election, \nso that election campaign may be carried out in his constituency by leaders of his political \nparty and any expenditure incurred on their travel by or any other means of transpo rt \nmay not form part of the candidate\u2019s overall expenditure. It therefore follows that a \ncandidate who has been declared as leader by a Political Party for the purposes of \nExplanation to Section 77(1), cannot be considered to be a leader of his political party in \nhis own constituency within the meaning of Explanation (1) to section 77(1), whatever \nmay be his standing in relation to other candidates of his party in the other constituencies. \nIn his own constituency(ies), he is a candidate first.", + "In his own constituency(ies), he is a candidate first. Thus, whatever expenditure he incurs \non his own travel within his constituency(ies), on his travel whether by helicopter/aircraft \nor by any other means of transport, the same has to be accounted for within his overall limit \nof maximum expenditure prescribed for his constituency. When he goes out of his \nconstituency to the other constituency as a star campaigner, the expenditure on his travel \nfrom his constituency to the other constituency would \n173 fall within the exempted category, and so also his travel expenditure from the other \nconstituency to his own constituency wh en he comes back for his own campaign wou ld be \nso exempted. But once he reaches his constituency and travels within the said constituency,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D5.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/1/2008 -CC & BE, dated 24th October, 2008 regarding election expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners -Use of helicopter for election campaign, etc.\nfrom his constituency to the other constituency would \n173 fall within the exempted category, and so also his travel expenditure from the other \nconstituency to his own constituency wh en he comes back for his own campaign wou ld be \nso exempted. But once he reaches his constituency and travels within the said constituency, \nhis expenditure on such travel within his constituency wou ld be liable to be accounted for \nby him. Any other interpretation of the above mentioned provisions would defeat the very \nobject underlying section 77(1).", + "But once he reaches his constituency and travels within the said constituency, \nhis expenditure on such travel within his constituency wou ld be liable to be accounted for \nby him. Any other interpretation of the above mentioned provisions would defeat the very \nobject underlying section 77(1). This would be more evidently glaring in the case of bye-\nelections wh ere a political party may include the name of its candidate as a star campaigner \nand that would give him a license to travel within his constituency by adopting any means \nof communication and without accounting for the same. \n \nCopy to: All recognized National & State Political parties.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th April, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by candidate\nAnnexure-D7 \n ELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi \u2013 110001 \n \nNo.76/Instructions/2011/EEM Dated: 7th April, 2011 \n \nTo \n The Chief Electoral Officers of \n Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puduc herry & West Bengal \n \nSubject: Instruction on Election Ex penditure Monitoring \u2013 Expense related to candidate \u2013 \npayment by cash - reg. \n \nSir, \nWith respect to instruction of even number dated 7th February, 2011 political parties \nhave asked for further clarification. Election Commission has examined the issues and I \nam directed to clarify the following: \n \n1.", + "Sir, \nWith respect to instruction of even number dated 7th February, 2011 political parties \nhave asked for further clarification. Election Commission has examined the issues and I \nam directed to clarify the following: \n \n1. It is mentioned in the Commission\u2019s instructions No. 76/Instructions/2011/EEM \ndated 07 -02-2011 that the cand idates shall incur all election expenses by acco unt payee \nchequ es from Bank account opened for election purpose, exce pting minor expenses where it \nis not possible to issue chequ e. Some political parties have asked for clarification, \nspecifying the limits of such cash expenditure. It is hereby clarified that if the amount \npayable by cand idate(s) to any person/entity for any item of expend iture does not exceed \nRs.20,00 0/- * during the entire process of election, then such expe nditure can be incurred \nby cash, by withdrawing it from the bank a/c opened for the purpose of election. All \nother payments are to be made by account payee cheque from the said bank account.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th April, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by candidate\n2. As per Section 77 of RP Act, 1951, every cand idate shall keep separate and correct \naccou nt of all expen diture from the date on which he has been nominated and the date of \ndeclaration of result (both dates inclusive). It is hereby clarified that all candidates, while \nmaintaining their register of accounts of election expen diture, shall account for all \nexpen diture incurred on the day of filing of nomination (i.e. from day) and also those \nincurred prior to the date of nomination like expenditure on campaign materials etc. \nwhich are used during the post nomination period. All expenses relating to the rally or \nprocession organised while filing no mination shall be included in the a ccounts of the \ncand idates. \n \n3.", + "which are used during the post nomination period. All expenses relating to the rally or \nprocession organised while filing no mination shall be included in the a ccounts of the \ncand idates. \n \n3. When members of public attend a public rally/procession/public meeting of \ncandidate(s) by u sing their own pe rsonal vehicle, without receiving any pay ment or \nreimbursement from an ybody, it shall not be included in the expenditure of the candidate. \nHowever, the personal vehicles used in the rally or public meeting for campaign purpose \nby putting flags or banners or poster for the benefit of any c andidate(s) shall be included in \nthe expen ses of the candidate(s). If the commercial vehicles bearing co mmercial registration \n176 number are used for rally or public meeting of any cand idate(s) the expenditure on such \nvehicles shall be included in the account of the candidate(s). \n4. One personal vehicle owned and used by the candidate(s) for campaign purpose shall be \ntreated as ca mpaign vehicle and notional expenditure on fuel and driver salary as per the \nmarket rate shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s).", + "4. One personal vehicle owned and used by the candidate(s) for campaign purpose shall be \ntreated as ca mpaign vehicle and notional expenditure on fuel and driver salary as per the \nmarket rate shall be included in the accounts of the candidate(s). In case other vehicles, \nowned by the cand idate(s) are used for campaign purpose, then the notional expenses as per \nthe notified rate for hiring of such vehicles shall be calculated by the candidate(s).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D7.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2011/E EM, dated 7th April, 2011 regarding instruction on payment by cash by candidate\n5. The use of flags, caps, mufflers with party symbol has been clarified in Question No. \n72 of FAQ on Model Code of Conduc t. The expe nse on such items of flags, mufflers or caps \nwith party symbol shall be accoun ted for by the party conce rned as its election expen se. If \nthey bear the name(s) or photo(s) of candidate(s), it shall be added to the accounts of the \ncandidate. However, supply and distribution of main appa rels like saree, shirt, T- shirt, \ndhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is bribery of voters. \n \n6. ECI instruction No.", + "However, supply and distribution of main appa rels like saree, shirt, T- shirt, \ndhoti etc. by party/candidate is not permitted as it is bribery of voters. \n \n6. ECI instruction No. 464/INST/2011/EPS dated 28-03-2011has clarified that the \nexpe nse on the vehicle of the district level party office bearers/leaders (other than \nstar campaigners) for the purpose of their visit to multiple ACs within the d istrict for \nelectioneering shall not be included in the accounts of candidate(s). It is further clarified that \nif the district functionary himself is a candidate, contesting from the same district and such \nvehicle is used for his movement in the constituency from where he is contesting, or such \nvehicle is used for campaign for any particular candidate(s), then the hiring charges of the \nvehicle shall be included in the acco unts of the candidate(s) using the vehicle for campaign \npurpose. \n \n7. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all concerned.", + "7. You are requested to bring it to the notice of all concerned. \n \n \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary \nCopy to: \n \n1. All National Political Parties \n2. All political parties of the States of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and \nPuduch erry. \n \nSd/- \n(Avinash Kumar) \nUnder Secretary \n \n*Note: - Please refer Annexure - E11 and E12 .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/2011/EEM, dated 5th December, 2011 regarding expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.), inclusion in the account of election expenses of candidates\nAnnexure-D9 \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVAC HAN SADAN, ASHO KA ROAD, NEW DELH I \u2013 110001 \nFile No. 76/Instruction /2011/EEM Dated: 5th December , 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nPunjab, Manipur, Goa, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh \n \nSubject: Expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.)", + "76/Instruction /2011/EEM Dated: 5th December , 2011 \n \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \nPunjab, Manipur, Goa, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh \n \nSubject: Expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.) - inclusion in the \naccount of election expenses of candidates- regarding \n \nSir, \n I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s instruction of even number dated \n07-10-2011, regarding the expenditure incurred on community kitchen (langar, bho j, \netc.) and inclusion thereof in the account of election expenses of the candidates.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D9.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/Instruction/2011/EEM, dated 5th December, 2011 regarding expenses incurred on community kitchen (langar, bhoj, etc.), inclusion in the account of election expenses of candidates\n2. In the context of the above instruction, a doubt has been raised with regard to \nparticipation of candidates in the community kitchens (langar, bhoj, etc.) organised by \nregional communities in their religious institutions as a matter of customary practice and \nthe bhoj/feast, etc. offered as a matter of social practice following a ritual ceremony, \nlike, marriage, death, etc.", + "organised by \nregional communities in their religious institutions as a matter of customary practice and \nthe bhoj/feast, etc. offered as a matter of social practice following a ritual ceremony, \nlike, marriage, death, etc. The instruction of the Commission und er reference clearly \nstates that the expenditure on the community functions will be treated as the election \nexpenses of a candidate and added to his account \u201cif any contesting candidates attends some \ncommunity kitchen ( in whatever name has been called ) either organised by him or by any \nother person to entertain the electors\u201d. It is hereby again clarified that the above \ninstruction does not apply to community kitchens/langars, etc. organised by religious \ncommunities within their religious institutions as a customary practice or the bhoj/feast, \netc. offered by any person (other than the candidate) in the normal course to celebrate any \nceremony like, marriage, death, etc., and the expenses incurred on such community kitchen/ \nlangar/ bho j/feast, etc. shall not be included in the election expenses of the candidate, \nprovided that the candidate participates therein in the normal course as a normal visitor.", + "shall not be included in the election expenses of the candidate, \nprovided that the candidate participates therein in the normal course as a normal visitor. \nIt shall be further ensured that the candidate does not make any financial \ncontribution for arranging such community kitchen, etc. and no political campaign in any \nmanner is undertaken at such community kitchen, etc. \n3. Receipt of this letter may kindly be acknow ledged. \nYours faithfully, \nSd/- \n(S. K. Rudola) \nSecretary", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring \n\nPART E. \nMAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS \nOF ELECTION EXPENDITURE \nBY THE CANDIDATES \n205 \nCONTENTS IN PART \u2018E\u2019 \nSl. No. CONTENTS Page No. \n1 Procedure for maintaining accounts of election expenses by the \ncontesting candidates 207 \n2 Separate Bank Accounts to be opened by each candidate for election \nexpenditure 208-209 \n3 Register of Election Expenditure to be maintained by the candidate 209 \n4 Procedure to fill up the Register of Day to Day Accounts of Election \nExpenses, Cash and Bank Register. 210-211 \n5 Appointment of Additional Expenditure Agent on part of candidate 211 \n6 The procedural requirements for lodging the account of election \nexpenses by the candidate 211-213 \n7 Account Reconciliation meeting 213-214 \n8.", + "210-211 \n5 Appointment of Additional Expenditure Agent on part of candidate 211 \n6 The procedural requirements for lodging the account of election \nexpenses by the candidate 211-213 \n7 Account Reconciliation meeting 213-214 \n8. Election Expenditure Limit in adjourned poll due d eath of a contesting \ncandidate 214 \n9. Requirement of submission of account of election expenses under \nsection 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 of a candidate who demised 214 \n \n206 \nEvery contesting candidate has to keep a separate and correct account of all electi on \nexpenditure, incurred or authorised by him or by his election agent between the date on which \nhe has been nominated and the date of declaration of result (both date inclusive). As such he \nhas to maintain day to day account of his election expenditure in different registers, compile all \nthe bills and vouchers in this regard and at the same time he has to get his accounts inspected on \nthe notified dates by the election authorities.", + "As such he \nhas to maintain day to day account of his election expenditure in different registers, compile all \nthe bills and vouchers in this regard and at the same time he has to get his accounts inspected on \nthe notified dates by the election authorities. Maintaining accounts of election expenditure \nproperly thus is the most impo rtant task a candidate has to perform dutifully otherwise \ndiscrepancy in his account of election expenses may lead to initiating disqualification \nproceedings against him under Section 10 A of the R.P. Act, 1951.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n1. Procedure for maintaining accounts of election expenses by the contesting \ncandid ates: As per section 77 of the R. P. Act, 1951, during an election every candidate \nshall either by himself or through his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all \nexpenditure in connection with the election, incurred or authorized by him or by his election \nagent between the date on which he has been nominated and the date of declaration of the \nresult thereof, both dates inclusive. \nSection 78 of the R P Act 1951 provides that every candidate has to lodge a true account of \nhis election expenses maintained und er Section 77 of the R. P. Act 1951, w ith the District \nElection Officer within 30 days from the date of declaration of result of the election. In the \ncomputation of this 30 days period, the date of declaration of result of election is excluded.", + "In the \ncomputation of this 30 days period, the date of declaration of result of election is excluded. \nThe Commission h as clarified vide its letter No. 76/95/J.S.II dated 10-04-1995 (copy \nenclosed at Annexure \u2013 E4) that in all fairness to the contesting candidates, they will be \npermitted to file their election expenses in English, Hindi or the local language (s) in which \nthe electoral rolls are printed. For this, it has to be ensured that all contesting candidates get \nthe forms/ registers/ extracts of rules relating to lodging of their returns of accounts of election \nexpenses in the approved regional language for electoral rolls and no candidate complains that \nhe was not aware of the statutory requirements relating to filing the returns of election \nexpenses and he is able to maintain his day to day account p roperly. Various instructions of the \nCommission issued from time to time for the guidance of the contesting candidates are given in Annexure \u2013 E5 & E6. \n \n207 2.", + "Various instructions of the \nCommission issued from time to time for the guidance of the contesting candidates are given in Annexure \u2013 E5 & E6. \n \n207 2. Separate Bank Account to be opened by each candid ate for election expenditure: \n(Annexure \u2013 E7 letter n o.76/Instruction/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 15th October, 2013): In", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nexpenses and he is able to maintain his day to day account p roperly. Various instructions of the \nCommission issued from time to time for the guidance of the contesting candidates are given in Annexure \u2013 E5 & E6. \n \n207 2. Separate Bank Account to be opened by each candid ate for election expenditure: \n(Annexure \u2013 E7 letter n o.76/Instruction/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 15th October, 2013): In \norder to facilitate monitoring of election expenditure, each candidate is required to open a \nseparate bank account exclusively for the purpose of election expenditure. This account shall \nbe opened any time at least one day before the date on which the candidate intends to file his \nnomination papers. The Account Number of this bank account shall be communicated by the \ncandidate in writing to the RO at the time of filing of his nomination.", + "This account shall \nbe opened any time at least one day before the date on which the candidate intends to file his \nnomination papers. The Account Number of this bank account shall be communicated by the \ncandidate in writing to the RO at the time of filing of his nomination. All election expenditure \nshall be made by the candidate only from this bank account. All money to be spent on \nelectioneering sh all be deposited in this bank account irrespective of its funding from any \nsource including candidate\u2019s own fund. A certified copy of the account statement of this bank \naccount shall be given by the candidate to the DEO along with the statement of the account \nof expenditure at the time of filing of the Abstract Statement, after declaration of results. \nWherever the candidate has not opened the bank account or not intimated the bank account \nnumber, the RO shall issue a notice to all such candidates to comply with the Commission\u2019s \ninstructions. \nThe bank account can be opened either in the name of the candidate or in joint name with his \nelection agent for the purpose of election expenditure.", + "The bank account can be opened either in the name of the candidate or in joint name with his \nelection agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The bank account shou ld not be \nopened in joint name with any family member of the candidate or any other person, if he/she \nis not the election agent of the candidate. \nThe b ank account can be opened anywhere in the state. The accounts can be opened in any of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nelection agent for the purpose of election expenditure. The bank account shou ld not be \nopened in joint name with any family member of the candidate or any other person, if he/she \nis not the election agent of the candidate. \nThe b ank account can be opened anywhere in the state. The accounts can be opened in any of \nthe banks including co-operative banks or in the post offices. The existing bank account of \nthe candidate shou ld not be used for this purpose as it has to be a separate bank account for \nelection purpose. \nThe DEOs will issue suitable instructions to all banks or post offices to ensure that they open \ndedicated counters for election purpose to facilitate prompt service to the candidates in \nopening of bank accounts. They shou ld also allow withdrawals and deposits from the said \naccount on priority during the election period. \nThe Commission has issued Instruction No.", + "They shou ld also allow withdrawals and deposits from the said \naccount on priority during the election period. \nThe Commission has issued Instruction No. 76/Instruction/2011 /EEM dated 07.04.2011 \n(Annexure -D7) that the candidate shall incur all election expenses by crossed account payee \ncheque, from the bank account opened for election purpose. How ever, if the amount \npayable by the candidate(s) to any person/entity, for any item of expenditure, does not exceed \nRs. 10,000 /- during the entire process of election, then such expenditure can be incurred in \n208 cash, by withdrawing it from the bank account opened for the purpose of election. All other \npayments are to be made by account payee cheque from the said bank account. \nThe candidates are required to deposit all the amounts meant for election expenses in the \nseparate bank account opened for the purpose of election and all their election expenses are to \nbe incurred from the said account.", + "All other \npayments are to be made by account payee cheque from the said bank account. \nThe candidates are required to deposit all the amounts meant for election expenses in the \nseparate bank account opened for the purpose of election and all their election expenses are to \nbe incurred from the said account. The Commission has clarified that if the separate bank \naccount is not opened before nomination for election expenses or any amount is spent, \nwithout depositing the same in the said bank account, it will be treated that the candidate has", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nseparate bank account opened for the purpose of election and all their election expenses are to \nbe incurred from the said account. The Commission has clarified that if the separate bank \naccount is not opened before nomination for election expenses or any amount is spent, \nwithout depositing the same in the said bank account, it will be treated that the candidate has \nnot maintained the account \u201cin the manner prescribed\u201d. \nThe Commission has also directed that in the interest of transparency and a ccountability, the \ncandidate(s) shall also not receive any donation or loan in cash, in excess of Rs. 10,000/ - from \na single person or entity during the election proces s and all donations/loans in excess of Rs.", + "10,000/ - from \na single person or entity during the election proces s and all donations/loans in excess of Rs. \n10,000/ - shall be received by the candidate b y A/c payee cheque or draft or by account transfer \nand the candidate(s) shall maintain the full name and address of such persons/entities, which \nshall be mentioned in relevant columns of day -to-day accounts and the abstract statement of \nelection expenditur e. (Annexure -E8, Annexure -E11 and E1 2)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n3. Register of Election Expenditure to be maintained by the candid ate: Each candidate \nis required to maintain a day to day account of his election expenditure in a register \n(Annexure \u2013E1), given to him by the Returning Officer at the time of filing of nomination \npapers. This register consists of three parts: \n(i) Register of day to day accounts in Part A, in white pages, \n(ii) Cash Register as Part B, in pink pages and \n(iii) Bank Register as Part C, in yellow pages. \nThe candidate shall have to submit the above mentioned registers for inspection by the \nExpenditure Observer at least three times during the campaign period. \nEvery page of the register must be numbered and a certificate must be given by the RO on the \nfirst and last page of the register about the total number of pages in the register. The register \nshou ld have su fficient nu mber of p ages for the entire campaign period.", + "Every page of the register must be numbered and a certificate must be given by the RO on the \nfirst and last page of the register about the total number of pages in the register. The register \nshou ld have su fficient nu mber of p ages for the entire campaign period. How ever, if the register \ngets filled up earlier, the candidate can ask for a supp lementary register and the RO shall issue \na supp lementary register to him in the same format. The candidate shall give an \nacknow ledgement for having received these registers. The District Election Officer shou ld \nobtain a copy of such receipts from the Returning Officer. \n \n209", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n4. Procedure to fill up the Register of Day to Day Accounts of Election Expenses, \nCash and Bank Register. \n(A) Register of day to day accounts: This register, meant for the entire election expenses \ncomprises of 9 columns and is required to be filled up date wise on a day to day basis. \nWhenever no expenditure has been made on any particular date, `NIL` shou ld be \nmentioned against that date. Besides correctly filling up all columns, care should also be \ntaken to fill up the total amount of expenses (including bo th paid and outstanding) \nincurred/authorised on every date. The value of goods or services in kind received \nfrom any source and us ed for electioneering by the candidate shall also be mentioned. In \nfact, this register will contain the entire election expenditure incurred/ authorised by \nthe candidate/ election agent/the party/ any other person.", + "The value of goods or services in kind received \nfrom any source and us ed for electioneering by the candidate shall also be mentioned. In \nfact, this register will contain the entire election expenditure incurred/ authorised by \nthe candidate/ election agent/the party/ any other person. Regarding sou rce of such \nexpenses, any amount incurred /authorised by the candidate from his own fund shou ld be \nmentioned in the relevant column. Amount received from political party or incurred or \nauthorised by political party either in cash or in kind shall be mentioned in the column \nmeant for the purpose. Source of any amount either received in cash or in kind from any \nperson or entity other than political party shall be mentioned in the separate column \nmeant for this purpose. \n(B) Cash Register: All the amounts received in cash from any source including w ithdrawal \nfrom any bank account of the candidate are to be entered date wise in the cash register \nfrom the date of nomination to the date of declaration of results. Name and address \nof person, or entity from whom amount is received in cash shall be entered in receipt \ncolumn of the cash register.", + "Name and address \nof person, or entity from whom amount is received in cash shall be entered in receipt \ncolumn of the cash register. If the amount is withdrawn in cash from the bank account \nopened for election purpose, the same shou ld also be shown in the Receipt Columns \nwith appropriate description. All expenses incurred in cash shall be entered in Payment", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nof person, or entity from whom amount is received in cash shall be entered in receipt \ncolumn of the cash register. If the amount is withdrawn in cash from the bank account \nopened for election purpose, the same shou ld also be shown in the Receipt Columns \nwith appropriate description. All expenses incurred in cash shall be entered in Payment \nColumns. When any amount of cash is deposited in the bank account of the candidate \nthe same shall also be entered in the payment columns, \u2018Nil\u2019 shou ld be mentioned \nagainst the date wherever no receipt or payment has been made. Date wise cash balance \nis required to be shown. If cash is given to any person or any branch office of the \ncandidate, the same shou ld be clearly mentioned. E fforts shou ld be made as far as \npossible to make all payments through cheques and carrying huge amounts of cash in the \nconstituency during election campaign should be avoided.", + "E fforts shou ld be made as far as \npossible to make all payments through cheques and carrying huge amounts of cash in the \nconstituency during election campaign should be avoided. \n210 (C) Bank Register: The candidate shall deposit the entire amount, meant for election \nexpenses received from any source including his own fund, in the bank account opened \nfor the purpose of election. A ll the election expenses are to be incurred by issuing \ncheques from this bank account only. How ever in case of minor expenses, where it is \nnot possible to issue a cheque, the amount can be withdrawn in cash and payments are \nto be made w ith proper vouchers. Details of deposits, withdrawals and daily balance \nshall be entered in respective columns of the Bank Register. \u2018Nil\u2019 should be mentioned \nagainst the date wherever no deposit or withdrawal has been made.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n5. Appointment of A dditional Expenditure Agent on part of candidate: Under the \nexisting instruction of the Commission, every candidate is permitted to appoint an addition al \nagent in the prescribed format (Annexure -E3) assisting the candidate in the various \nexpenditure related matters. A person who is disqualified under the law for being chosen as, \nand for being, a Member of Parliament or State Legislature and who cannot be appointed as \nElection Agent u/s 40 of the R. P. Act, 1951, shou ld not be appointed such an additional \nagent. The general prohibition against appointing minister/MP/MLA/MLC/Mayor or \nCorporation/Chairman or Mun icipality/Zila Parishad, as any agent for a candidate, wou ld also \napply to such additional agent.", + "The general prohibition against appointing minister/MP/MLA/MLC/Mayor or \nCorporation/Chairman or Mun icipality/Zila Parishad, as any agent for a candidate, wou ld also \napply to such additional agent. It may be noted that such additional agent would be for the \npurpose of performing only the non-statutory duties and not the duties that the election agent, \nappointed under section 40 read with rule 12 of C. E. Rules, 1961, is authorized to perform on \nbehalf of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n6. The procedural requirements for lodging the account of election expenses by the \ncandidate : \n(A) Procedural requirements for lodging of the accounts: The candidate has to submit \nthe Abstract Statement as per Annexure \u2013 E2 along w ith the Register of day to day \naccounts, bills & vouchers and the suppo rting affidavit. The Abstract Statement \ncomprise s of Part I to Part IV together with acknowledgement form and is followed by \nSchedule 1 to 11 thereof. In these schedules, the details of election expenditure \nincurred /authorized by the candidate or party or others on various items, source of \ncandidate\u2019s funds have to be shown. All parts and schedules thereof should be \nproperly filled up and wherever it is not applica ble, the candidate shall write \u2018 nil\u2019 or \n\u2018not applicable \u2019.", + "All parts and schedules thereof should be \nproperly filled up and wherever it is not applica ble, the candidate shall write \u2018 nil\u2019 or \n\u2018not applicable \u2019. \n211 \n(B) The documents required along with the Abstract Statement: Register for day-to-day \naccounts of election expenditure as inspected by the Obs erver shall be submitted in \noriginal along with the vouchers. If vouchers are not attached for any item, an \nexplanation, as to why it was not practical to obtain the required vouchers, must be \ngiven by the candidate. All bills and vouchers shou ld be signed either by the candidate \nor his election agent. \n(i) The Parts I to IV and schedules 1 to 11 of the Abstract Statement must be \nsigned by the candidate himself. \n(ii) Copy of the bank statemen t as certified by the candidate or his election agent \nshould also be attached. \n(iii) Affidavit should be signed by the candidate himself as per the format and \nsubmitted with Abstract Statement.", + "(ii) Copy of the bank statemen t as certified by the candidate or his election agent \nshould also be attached. \n(iii) Affidavit should be signed by the candidate himself as per the format and \nsubmitted with Abstract Statement. \n(iv) Acknowledgement as prescribed by the Commission indicating date and time of \nreceipt of accounts of election expenses should be given by the officer deputed \nby the DEO for this purpose. \n(v) In case of discrepancies on any item of expenditure which was pointed out by \nthe Expenditure Observer or the RO at the time of inspection of the Register,", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n(iv) Acknowledgement as prescribed by the Commission indicating date and time of \nreceipt of accounts of election expenses should be given by the officer deputed \nby the DEO for this purpose. \n(v) In case of discrepancies on any item of expenditure which was pointed out by \nthe Expenditure Observer or the RO at the time of inspection of the Register, \nthe explanation along with the reason for the discrepancy on su ch items should \nbe annexed separately. \n(vi) Copies of the notices issued by the RO and explanation furnished in respect of \nElection Expenditure should be enclosed. \n(vii) It should be made known to the candidate or his election agent th at under \nstatutory provisions, even a candidate who has lost the election has to lodge his \naccount of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner \nprescribed otherwise he is liable to be disqualified.", + "(vii) It should be made known to the candidate or his election agent th at under \nstatutory provisions, even a candidate who has lost the election has to lodge his \naccount of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner \nprescribed otherwise he is liable to be disqualified. \n \n(C) Consequences of defective statements: Submitti ng statements which are not correct \nand true, may result in issuance of no tice by the Commission for default that may lead \nto disqualification for 3 years for being a member of, and also for being chosen as a \nmember to, either House of the Parliament or State Legislatures under section 10A of \nthe R. P. Act, 1951. \nThe officer present at the counter for receiving the accounts shou ld check whether the \naccount submitted by the candidate or his agent is complete in all respects and is duly \n212 certified by the candidate. A certificate by the election agent is not sufficient.", + "The officer present at the counter for receiving the accounts shou ld check whether the \naccount submitted by the candidate or his agent is complete in all respects and is duly \n212 certified by the candidate. A certificate by the election agent is not sufficient. It shou ld \nalso be checked that all the documents which are required to be submitted along with \nthe account statement, such as register, abstract statements (Part I to IV and \nschedul es 1 to 1 1 including affidavit), bills and vouchers are enclosed with the account. \nBills and vouchers should be signed by the candidate. If incomplete accounts are \nlodged, the defects may be mentioned in acknow ledgement receipt itself and shou ld be", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nthe account statement, such as register, abstract statements (Part I to IV and \nschedul es 1 to 1 1 including affidavit), bills and vouchers are enclosed with the account. \nBills and vouchers should be signed by the candidate. If incomplete accounts are \nlodged, the defects may be mentioned in acknow ledgement receipt itself and shou ld be \npointed out to the candidate or his election agent on the spot, with instructions to file \ncorrect and complete accounts within the time prescribed by law. \nUnder Rule 87 of the Condu ct of Elections Rules, 1961, the DEO is required to \naffix a notice on the notice board within two days from the date on which a \ncandidate lodges his account of election expenses, specifying therein the names of the \ncandidate and the date on wh ich the accounts were lodged.", + "Copy of the Abstract \nStatement of Account of election expenditure filed by the candidates and the first \nrunner up in each constituency shou ld be put on the notice board of the DEO within two \ndays of such filing. Copies of accounts may be obtained by any member of the public \non payment of a fee of Re. 1 per page.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n7. Acco unt Reconciliation meeting (Annexure -C10, C12 ): \n(a) The candidates shall be given another opp ortunity to reconcile the under stated amount \nof election expenditure, if an y, in the Account Reconciliation Meeting, to be convened \nby the DEO, on the 26th day aft er the date of declaration of result. The DEO shall ensure \nthat each candidate is informed in writing on or by the day of declaration of result about \nthis meeting, so that they/ their election agents can reconcile the disputed items of \nelection expenditure in their accounts of election expenses with the evidence \ngathered during election process and the notices issued by the RO. \n(b) The DEMC, after scrutinizing the accoun ts, shall pass the order in writing giving \ndetailed reasons in cases, where the differen ces could not be reconciled and serve it on \nthe candidate/agent on the same day.", + "(b) The DEMC, after scrutinizing the accoun ts, shall pass the order in writing giving \ndetailed reasons in cases, where the differen ces could not be reconciled and serve it on \nthe candidate/agent on the same day. If the candidate agrees with the DEMC order, \nhe/she may incorporate the same in his final accounts. If the candidate does not agree \nwith the DEMC order, he/she may lodge his f inal accounts with the DEO, with the \nreasons for disagreement mentioned by way of a letter to DEO. \n(c) If the candidate has already lodged his accounts prior to Accou nt Reconciliation \nmeeting, he/she may revise the accounts, within the statutory period o f 30 days of \ncompletion of election, in order to incorporate the findings of DEMC. \n213 \n(d) If the candidate does not file his statements of election expenses without any valid \nreasons within the stipulated period of 30 days from the day of declaration of result, \nthen the DEO shall call for the explanation of the candidate suo motu and s end the \nreport to the Commission along with the reply of the candidate and his \nrecommendation.", + "(e) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nthen the DEO shall call for the explanation of the candidate suo motu and s end the \nreport to the Commission along with the reply of the candidate and his \nrecommendation. \n(e) In spite of the Account Reconciliation meeting, if there is disagreement with the \naccounts lodged by the candidates, the DEO shall forward the Scrutiny report to the \nCommission, with his recommendations, DEMC Order, certified copies of registers, \nbills and vouchers and other pieces of evidence. \n(f) The DEO\u2019s scrutiny report has to be entered in Encore within three days of its \nfinalization . (Annexure -C17)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n8. Election Expenditure Limit in adjourned poll due death of a contesting candidate \nIn case of adjourned poll due to death of a contesting candidate, under section 77 of t he R. P. \nAct, 1951, the candidates already contesting the election and the newly nominated candidate in \nplace of the candidate who died after filing his/her nomination and before poll by the political \nparty concerned is required to maintain their accounts of election expenses from the date of \nfiling of their nomination up to the date of declaration of result by the Commission. (Annexure -\nE9) \n9.", + "(Annexure -\nE9) \n9. Requirement of submissio n of account of election expenses under section 78 of the R. \nP. Act, 1951 of a candidate who demised \nThere is no in use for presume the case of accounts of election expenses in event of death of a \ncandidate and hence the requirement of Section 78 of the R. P. Act, 1951 ceases to be \napplicable in case of a candidate who demised. (Annexure -E10)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 20th January, 2012 regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) covered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\nAnnexure-D10 \n \nELE CTION COMM ISSION OF INDIA \nNIRVAC HAN SADAN, ASHO KA ROAD NEW DELH I-110001 \nNo.76 /Instructions/2012 /EEPS Dated: 20th January, 2012 \n \nTo \n \n The Chief Electoral Officer, \n Punjab,Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand,Manipur & Goa \n \nSub: Clarification regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) \ncovered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951-Matter \nRegarding \n \n \nSir/ Madam,", + "Uttarakhand,Manipur & Goa \n \nSub: Clarification regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) \ncovered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951-Matter \nRegarding \n \n \nSir/ Madam, \n \nRepresentations have been received from political parties on Star campaigners \ncovered under Explanation (2) of section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951. The Commission \nafter considering the representations, issues hereby the following clarifications: \n \n1. Expenditure on Advertisement in Print/Electronic Media \nIf the advertisement for general party propaganda with photo or appeal of the leader, \nmentioned above, is made in print and electronic media, without any reference to any \ncandidate, then expenditure on such general advertisement shall be booked to the account \nof the political party.", + "If such leader happens to be a candidate in any constituency, the \nexpenditure on such general party propaganda, even if it contains his photo, in print and \nelectronic media, shall not be book ed to the account of such leader, as it is in the nature of \ngeneral party propaganda, without any reference to his constituency. \n \n2. Expenditure on posters, banners, flags, stickers, etc., \nIf the posters, banners, flags, stickers, etc., with photo or appeal of the leaders mentioned \nabove, without any reference to any particular candidate are used during the elections, the \nexpenditure shall be book ed to the account of the political party. If how ever, the leader \nhappens to be a candidate in any constituency, then the proportionate expenditure on such \nitems, actually used in his constituency, shall be accounted for in his election expenses. \n180", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART D. MONITORING OF EXPENDITURE ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN_Annexure-D10.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No.76/Instructions/2012/EEPS, dated 20th January, 2012 regarding election expenditure of the party leaders (Star campaigners) covered under Explanation (2) of section 77(1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\n3. Travel Expenses \nThe Commission h as modified its instruction No.", + "Travel Expenses \nThe Commission h as modified its instruction No. 76/2009 /SDR d ated 20th August, 2009 \nand relevant Para 5.6.3 of the Commission\u2019s Instruction on Expenditure Mon itoring, and it \nis hereby clarified that if any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any \nother person including or any member of the party, who is not a candidate in the \nconstituency concerned, travels with the leader (star campaigner) of the political party, \nreferred to above, in his vehicle/aircraft/ helicopter etc., the travel expenses of such \nleader shall be wholly booked to the account of the political party. It is further clarified \nthat it shall not result in book ing any part of the travel expenditure of the political leader to \nthe account of the candidate, if such persons sharing the transpo rt with the leader (Star \nCampaigner) , do not play any role in election campaign for the candidate.", + "It is further clarified \nthat it shall not result in book ing any part of the travel expenditure of the political leader to \nthe account of the candidate, if such persons sharing the transpo rt with the leader (Star \nCampaigner) , do not play any role in election campaign for the candidate. However, if any \ncandidate/candidates share the transpo rt with such leader, then 50% of the travel \nexpenditure shall be apportioned to the candidate/candidates. \n \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n \n(SUMIT MUKHERJEE) \nSECRETARY \n \n \nCopy to CEOs of all other States and UTs. \n181", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E3.txt\nFormat for appointing additional agent of expenditure matters\nAnnexure-E3 \n \n \nFORMAT FOR APPOINTING ADD ITIONAL AGENT \n \nON EXPEND ITUR E MATTER S \n \n \n \n(For the general/bye election, \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 (mention the year) \n \n1. Name of the State :- \n \n2. Name of the Constituency: - \n \n3. Name and Address of the Candidate: - \n \n4. Party Affiliation, if any: - \n \n5. Name of the Additional Agent: - \n \n6. Fu ll Postal Address of the Additional Agent: - \n \n7. Contact Telephone Number: - \n \n \nI \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. (mention the name of the candidate) do hereby \nappoint Shri/Smt./Ms\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026, as my add itional agent for the \nabove election.", + "I hereby declare that he/she is not disqualified under the law for being cho sen as, \nand for being, a member of Parliament or State Legislature and that the said pe rson is not a \nMinister/MP/MLA/MLC/Corporation Mayor/Chairman of Municipality/Zila Parishad and is not a \nperson to whom security cover has been provided by the State. \n \n \n \n \nPlace: Signature of the Candidate \n \nDate : \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n232", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E5.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 3/1/2004/JS -II, dated 3rd April, 2004 regarding names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.\nAnnexure-E5 \n \n \n \nElection Commission \u2019s letter No. 3/1/2004/JS-II, dated 03.04.2004 addressed to all Chief \nElectoral Officers of all States / Union Territories. \n \n \nSubject: - Names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of section 77 (1) of \nthe Representation of the People Act, 1951.", + "Subject: - Names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of section 77 (1) of \nthe Representation of the People Act, 1951. \n \n \nI am directed to say that under Explanation 2 below section 77 (1) of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 the political parties are required to communicate \nnames of their leader s for availing of the benef it of clause (a) of Explanation 1 under \nthe said Section, to the Commission and to the Chief Electoral Officers of the States/Union \nTerritories. \n \nYou are requested to supply copies of each of the lists received from po litical parties \nin this regard, to all the Observers in the States and to all District Election Officers and \nReturning Officers. \n234", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\nAnnexure-E1 \n \n(Part A) \nRegister for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts of Election Expenditure by \nContesting Candid ates \nName of the Candidate: Name of Political Party, if any: \n \nConstituency from which contested: \nDate of Declaration of Result: \nName and add ress of Election Agent: \nTotal expenditure incurred / authorized: \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. \nDate of \nexpendit \nure/ \nevent Nature of expenditure Total \nAmount in \nRupees (paid \n+ \noutstanding) Name \nand \naddress \nof payee Bill No. / \nvoucher No.", + "5. 6. 7. 8. 9. \nDate of \nexpendit \nure/ \nevent Nature of expenditure Total \nAmount in \nRupees (paid \n+ \noutstanding) Name \nand \naddress \nof payee Bill No. / \nvoucher No. \nand date Amount \nincurred/ \nauthorized \nby \ncandidate or \nhis election \nagent Amount \nincurred/ \nauthorized \nby political \nparty and \nname of \npolitical \nparty Amount \nincurred/ \nauthorized by \nother \nindividual/ \nassociation/ \nbody/any other \n(mention full \nName and \nAddress) Remarks, \nif any \n Des \ncrip \ntion Qty. Rate \nper \nunit \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result). \n \nSignature of the candidate\n215 Note : \n1.", + "Signature of the candidate\n215 Note : \n1. This register must be maintained on a daily basis and shall be subject to inspection \nat any time by the Observer appointed by the Election Commission, the District \nElection Officer/Returning Officer or by any other officer authorized in this behalf.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1. This register must be maintained on a daily basis and shall be subject to inspection \nat any time by the Observer appointed by the Election Commission, the District \nElection Officer/Returning Officer or by any other officer authorized in this behalf. \n2. The register must be lodged in original with the District Election Officer as the \nreturn of Election Expenditure under Section 78 of the Representation of the \nPeople Act, 1951. It must be accompanied by an abstract statement (Part I to IV \nand schedules 1 to 1 1) of election expen ses and supporting a ffidavit in the \nprescribed formats. No return of expenditure will be accepted as complete without \nthe abstract statement of election ex penses and the affidavit. \n3.", + "No return of expenditure will be accepted as complete without \nthe abstract statement of election ex penses and the affidavit. \n3. Vouchers may not be attached only in respect of those items which are listed in \nRule 86(2) of the Condu ct of Election Rules, 1961, like postage, travel by rail . \nFor any voucher not attached vide this rule, an exp lanation to the affect why it was \nnot practicable to ob tain the required vouche rs must be given in the prescribed \nregister. \n4. The accou nt and abstract statement shall be countersigned by the candidate if it is \nlodged by his election agent and should be certified by the candidate himself to be \nthe correct copy of the account kept. The affidavit should be sworn by the \ncandidate himself. \n5.", + "4. The accou nt and abstract statement shall be countersigned by the candidate if it is \nlodged by his election agent and should be certified by the candidate himself to be \nthe correct copy of the account kept. The affidavit should be sworn by the \ncandidate himself. \n5. Apart from the expen ses incurred or authorized by the candidate/election agent \ndirectly, all expen diture incurred or authorized by the political party, other \nassociations, bodies of persons, individuals in connection with the election of the \ncandidate with his consent are also required to be included in the account. The only \nexception is the expen ses incurred on travel of specified leaders of the political \nparty on account of their travel for propagating the programme of the pa rty. (See \nExplanation 1 and 2 of Section 77(1) of the Representation of the Peop le Act, \n1951 ).", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n6. If the expend iture on any item shown above in columns 2 and 3 above is \nincurred/authorized by any political party/association/body of persons/any individual \n(other than the candidate or his election agent), its / his name and co mplete address \nmust be shown in columns 7 and 8. \n216 7. The total expenditure referred in columns 2 and 3 of the above table should include \nall expen diture in cash and the value of all goods and services received in kind by \nthe candidate or his election agent from any source. \n8. This register should include Day to Day Account Register as is Part A in White \nPages, Cash Register as mentioned in Part-B in Pink pa ges and Bank Register as \nmentioned in Part-C in Yellow pages, as per the formats prescribed.", + "8. This register should include Day to Day Account Register as is Part A in White \nPages, Cash Register as mentioned in Part-B in Pink pa ges and Bank Register as \nmentioned in Part-C in Yellow pages, as per the formats prescribed. \n217 (Part B) \nCash Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts by Contesting Candid ates \n \n \nName of the Candidate: Name of Political Party, if any : \nConstituency from which contested: \nDate of Declaration of Result: \n \nName and add ress of Election Agent: \n \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n \nReceipt Payment Balance \nAmount Remarks, if any \nDate Name and \naddress of \nperson/ party/ \nassociation/ \nbody/any other \nfrom whom \nthe amount \nreceived Receipt \nNo. Amount Bill No./ \nVoucher \nNo.", + "Amount Bill No./ \nVoucher \nNo. and \nDate Name of \npayee \nand \naddress Nature of \nExpenditure Amount Places at \nwhich or \nperson with \nwhom the \nbalance is \nkept (if \ncash is kept \nat more \nthan one \nplace/ \npersons, \nmention \nname and \nbalance \navailable) Any expense \nmentioned in column 7 \nof this table and not \nmentioned in column 2 \nof table of Part-A \nshould be clarified \nhere.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result). \n \n \n \n \nSignature of the Candidate \n218 \n(Part C) \n \nBank Register for Maintenance of Day to Day Accounts by Contesting Candid ates \n \n \nName of the Candidate: Name of Political Party, if any : \nConstituency from which contested: \nDate of Declaration of Result: \nName and add ress of Election Agent: \nName of the Bank: \nBranch Address: \nAccount No.", + ": \n(From the date of nomination to the date of declaration of result of election, b oth dates inclusive) \n \nDeposit Payment Balance Remarks, \n \nif any \nDate Name and \n \naddress of \nperson/ \nparty/ \nassociation / \nbody/any \nother from \nwhom the \namount \nreceived/ \ndeposited in \nBank Cash/ \n \nCheque \nNo., Bank \nname and \nBranch Amount Cheque \n \nNo. Name \n \nof \n \nPayee Nature of \n \nExpenditure Amount Any \n \nexpense \nmentioned \nin column \n7 of this \ntable and \nnot \nmentioned \nin column \n2 of table \nof Part-A \nshould be \nclarified \nhere. \n1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. \n \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result).", + "7. 8. 9. 10. \n \n \n \nCertified that this is a true account kept by me/my election agent under Section 77 of the \nRepresentation of the People Act, 1951 (Certificate to be furnished after the date of \ndeclaration of result). \n \n \nSignature of the Candidate \n219 \n Guidelines for Maintenance of the Day-to-Day Accounts of Election Expenditure: \n \nAll cash, cheque, or draft or pay order received by the candidate, either from his own fund or \nfrom political party or from any other person, body, institution or company is to be d eposited in \na separate bank account opened by the candidate for the purpose of election expenditure. \n1. For Cash received", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1. For Cash received \n \n1.1 For candidate\u2019s own cash to be used for election expenditure:- If the candidate \nbrings his own cash, then he/she has to deposit the cash in the bank account \nopened for election expenses. Then entry has to be made in Bank Register (Part C \nof day to day account register) by writing \u201cCandidate\u2019s own Fund\u201d in column 2, \n\u201cCash\u201d in Column-3 and the amount in Column 4. \n \n1.2 Cash received by candidate from any other person/party/association/ body :- If \ncash is received by the candidate from any other person/party for the purpose of \nhis election expenditure, then, this amount is to be entered in the Cash Register \n(Part B) on receipt side by writing date in Column-1, name and address of the \nperson/party etc.", + "from whom cash received in Column-2, receipt No. (if any) in \nColumn-3 and amount of cash in Column-4. A fter making entry in the Cash \nRegister, the amount shall be deposited in the bank account, opened for election \nexpenses. Once the amount is deposited in bank accounts, entries for the same \nhave to be made in the cash register on payment side by writing date in Column-5, \nAccount Number of bank A/c where cash deposited in Column-6, and \u201cdeposit\u201d \nin Column-7 and amount in Column-8. \n \n1.3 After the cash is deposited in Bank, the Bank Register (Part C) has to be updated, \nby writing date in Column-1, \u201cCandidate\u2019s own cash\u201d in Column-2, Cash in \nColumn-3, amount in Column-4. This has to be done so that the bank balance can \nbe drawn, to tally with the bank passbook. \n \n2. For Cheques/Drafts/Pay-orders received", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n1.3 After the cash is deposited in Bank, the Bank Register (Part C) has to be updated, \nby writing date in Column-1, \u201cCandidate\u2019s own cash\u201d in Column-2, Cash in \nColumn-3, amount in Column-4. This has to be done so that the bank balance can \nbe drawn, to tally with the bank passbook. \n \n2. For Cheques/Drafts/Pay-orders received \n \n2.1 Cheques/Draft/Pay order received from any person/party/association etc. or from \ncandidate\u2019s own bank account: If candidate receives cheque/draft/pay order for \nhis/her election expenditure purpose from any person/party etc. or he issues \ncheque/draft from his own bank account, he has to deposit it in the said Fs \nopened for election expenditure.", + "or from \ncandidate\u2019s own bank account: If candidate receives cheque/draft/pay order for \nhis/her election expenditure purpose from any person/party etc. or he issues \ncheque/draft from his own bank account, he has to deposit it in the said Fs \nopened for election expenditure. He shall make entry on the deposit side of bank \nregister by mentioning d ate in Column-1, name and address of the person/party \nfrom whom the cheque received in Column-2, Cheque /Draft/Pay order No. \nand Bank name/branch in Column-3 and amount of cheque/draft/pay \n \n220 \n order in Column-4. If, it is cheque from h is own bank account, then in Column-2 of \nBank Register, \u201cCandidate\u2019s own fund\u201d is to be mentioned. \n \n3. For Goods or Services received in kind", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n3. For Goods or Services received in kind \n \n3.1 If some goods or services are received in kind like vehicles, posters, pamphlets, \nmedia advertisement, helicopters, aircrafts etc. from party or any \nperson/body/association: If any person party /body/association provides \nsome goods or services in kind, for election campaigning etc., of the \ncandidate, then for these items, necessary entries are to be made in Part A of \nDay to Day accounts register by mentioning date in Column-1, description, \nquantity, rate per unit in Column-2, nature of expenditure and total value \n(Notional value of the items) in Column-3 of the said Register.", + "Further, if the \nitems in kind have been provided by the political party, then the total value and \nname of political party for that shou ld be written in Column-7 and if such items \nhave been given by any other person/association etc. then that amount and \nname, address of such persons/associations etc. shall be mentioned in Column-8 \nof this register. \n \n4. For all Election Expenses \n \n4.1 All election expenditure shall be entered in Register of Day to Day \nAccounts (Part-A). Whenever any expense is incurred, say, a taxi is \nrequisitioned, then entry has to be made in Register of Day to Day accounts \n(Part A) as under: Date in Column-1, nature of expenditure like \u201ctaxi\u201d No. \n\u201d under description total hours/days for which requisitioned and rate per \nhour/day in Columen-2 and total amount in Column-3, name and address of \nthe taxi provider in Column-4, bill/voucher No. in Column-5. If the amount \nis paid by the candidate, then the amount is mentioned in Column-6.", + "in Column-5. If the amount \nis paid by the candidate, then the amount is mentioned in Column-6. If the \namount is paid by political party directly to the taxi provider then name of \nparty and amount is to be written in Column-7. If it is paid by any other \nperson, amount and name and address of such person shall be written in \nColumn-8.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E1.txt\nRegister for maintenance of day to day accounts of election expenditure by contesting candidates\n4.2 For Payment for expenses made through cheques: All the payments for \nexpenses (except petty expenses up to Rs.10,000 /- to a single party during \nthe entire election process) are to be made only through A/c payee cheques. \nFor, making payment in cheques, the following entry has to be made in Bank \nRegister (Part C) : Cheque No. in Column-5, name of the payee to whom \ncheque issued in Column 6, nature of expenditure in Column-7 and amount in \nColumn-8 is to be written. \n \n221 \n 4.3 For Payments of petty expenses made in cash: if any payment of petty \nexpenses are to be made in cash (that too if total amount paid to a person \nduring whole period of campaigning shall not exceed Rs.", + "221 \n 4.3 For Payments of petty expenses made in cash: if any payment of petty \nexpenses are to be made in cash (that too if total amount paid to a person \nduring whole period of campaigning shall not exceed Rs. 10,000/-) then cash is \nto be withdrawn from the said bank account opened for election expense. For \nthis, entries are to be made in Bank Register (Part C) mentioning cheque No. \nfor w ithdrawal in Column-5, \u201cself\u201d column-6 nature of expenditure \n\u201cwithdrawal for petty expenses\u201d in Column-7 and the amount in Column-8 of \nthe Bank Register. After the w ithdrawal, this cash is to be introduced in cash \nRegister (Part B) by making entry in the receipt side. For this, date is to be \nmentioned in Column-1, \u201cself\u201d in Column-2 withdrawal from Bank in Column-\n3 and amount in Column-4. If such petty cash is given to different branch \noffices or agents to incur petty expense, then the amount and names of \npersons/places are to be entered in Column-9.", + "If such petty cash is given to different branch \noffices or agents to incur petty expense, then the amount and names of \npersons/places are to be entered in Column-9. After payment is made for the \npetty expense, such expenses are also to be entered in Day to Day Accounts \n(Part A) as follows: date in Column-1, Nature of payment in Column-2, Total \namount in Column-3, Name and Address of Payee in Column-4, Bill/voucher \nNo. in Column-5 and \u201cself\u201d in Column-6. \n \n(Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/ Instructions/2014/EEPS/Vol. I, dated 23.01.2014) \n222", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nompendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES \n \n \n \n \n \n246 \n Political Parties are the most important stakeholders in a democratic set up since they field \ncandidates who are the representatives of the people. In keeping with their piv otal position, it \nis incumbent upon them to adhere to the principle of maintaining a level playing field during \nthe conduct of elections. The expenditure incurred by them for general party propaganda and \nfor support to candidates needs to be accounted for properly at the party level. Political \nparties also need ensure that their candidates keep to the prescribed expenditure limits and \nreport the same to the election authorities in the time and manner prescribed. \nPolitical Parties \nThe Supreme Court, in its judgment in Kanwar Lal Gupta Vs. Amar Nath Chawla \n(A.I.R.", + "Political \nparties also need ensure that their candidates keep to the prescribed expenditure limits and \nreport the same to the election authorities in the time and manner prescribed. \nPolitical Parties \nThe Supreme Court, in its judgment in Kanwar Lal Gupta Vs. Amar Nath Chawla \n(A.I.R. 1975 SC 308), dated 10-04-1974 has held that the expenditure incurred by a \npolitical party wh ich can be identified with the election of a given candidate, as \ndistinguished from the expenditure on general party propaganda, would be liable to be added \nto the expenditure of that candidate as being impliedly authorized by the candidate. The \nexpenditure incurred by a political party on advertisements, in connection with any election \ncould be categorized into the following: \n(i) Expenditure on general party propaganda seeking suppo rt for the party and its \ncandidates in general, but, without any reference to any particular candidate or any \nparticular class/group of candidates. \n(ii) Expenditure incurred by t he party, in advertisements etc., directly seeking support and / \nor vote for any particular candidate or group of candidates.", + "(ii) Expenditure incurred by t he party, in advertisements etc., directly seeking support and / \nor vote for any particular candidate or group of candidates. \n(iii) Expenditure incurred by the party, which can be related to the expenditure for \npromoting the prospects of any particular candidate or group of candidates.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nparticular class/group of candidates. \n(ii) Expenditure incurred by t he party, in advertisements etc., directly seeking support and / \nor vote for any particular candidate or group of candidates. \n(iii) Expenditure incurred by the party, which can be related to the expenditure for \npromoting the prospects of any particular candidate or group of candidates. \nApplying the ratio of the judgment in Kanwarlal Gupta\u2019s case, it is clarified that in the case \nof any advertisement by political parties, whether in print or electronic or any other media, \nfalling in category (i) above, which is not relatable to the election of any particular \ncandidate or a given group of candidates, the expenditure may be treated as expenditure \nof the political party on general party propaganda.", + "In the cases of expenditure falling in \ncategories (ii) and (iii) above which is relatable to a particular candidate or group of \ncandidates, the expenditure shall be treated as expenditure authorized by the candidate \nconcerned and such expenditure shall be accounted for in the election expenditure of the \nsaid candidate or group of candidates. \nThe expenditure in kind, like, party posters or banners or advertisements, without the name \nor photograph of the candidate is to be shown as party expenditure by the political party. \n247 \n Even the party expenditure during the period af ter announcement of election by ECI and \nbefore notification of election, has to be shown by the political party as its election \nexpenditure. The political party shall forward its election expenditure in prescribed format \nalong with scanned soft copy to the Election Commission within 75 days of Assembly poll \nor 90 days of Lok Sabha poll. \nThe expenses after the poll and before the date of counting, which can be said to be in \nconnection with the election shall alone be accounted for by the candidates as per section 77", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nalong with scanned soft copy to the Election Commission within 75 days of Assembly poll \nor 90 days of Lok Sabha poll. \nThe expenses after the poll and before the date of counting, which can be said to be in \nconnection with the election shall alone be accounted for by the candidates as per section 77 \nof the Representation of the People Act, 1951. After the poll, the expenses on travel of a \nStar Campaigner or a candidate (not connected with his election) shall not be added to the \nexpenses of any candidate. If the Star Campaigner/Candi date visits his constituency, where \nhe has contested the election, the travel expenses within the constituency for overseeing the \ncounting arrangements before, or on the date of counting shall be added to his account. The \ntravel expenses outside the consti tuency will not be added to his account.", + "The \ntravel expenses outside the consti tuency will not be added to his account. If the political \nparty is bearing travel expenses of a Star Campaigner outside his constituency, the said \nexpense shall be shown by the political party in the accounts sub mitted to the Commission \nwithin 75 days o f the completion of election (Commission\u2019s Instruction No. \n76/Instructions/2012/EEPS dated 9th February, 2012 enclosed at Annexure -F2). The \nreporting format of the Political Parties enclosed with the Commission\u2019s letter \nNo.76 /EE/2012 -PPEMS dated 21st January, 2013 ( Annexure -F3) has been modified vide the \nCommission\u2019s letter no. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022 , dated 15th January , 20 22 \n(Annexure -F9). \nThe national and state level political parties should send the list of their Star \nCampaigners to the CEO and ECI within 7 days of notification of election.", + "The national and state level political parties should send the list of their Star \nCampaigners to the CEO and ECI within 7 days of notification of election. The political \nparties are required to file the statement of their election expenses with the ECI within 75 \ndays of Assembly election or 90 days of elections to Lok Sabha. The statement of election \nexpense shou ld include all lump sum amounts given to the individual candidates, the", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nCampaigners to the CEO and ECI within 7 days of notification of election. The political \nparties are required to file the statement of their election expenses with the ECI within 75 \ndays of Assembly election or 90 days of elections to Lok Sabha. The statement of election \nexpense shou ld include all lump sum amounts given to the individual candidates, the \nexpense on travel of Star Campaigners and other party functionaries, details of expenses on \nbanners, posters, dais, cutouts arches and ho ardings, advertisement in Press and Electronic \nmedia etc., both for general party propaganda and for individual candidates. This also \nincludes a conso lidated statement including nu mber of aircrafts used and sorties made \nduring election in the State for election campaign, name of company which hired/provided \nthe aircraft, flight period, and the money paid/payable to the company leasing/providing the \naircraft, including copy of the vouchers.", + "These instructions are contained in the \n248 \n Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/EE/2012 /PPEMS dated 21st January, 2013 at Annexure -F3. \nPolitical parties are also required to show the expenditure incurred by them for publication of \ncriminal antecedents of their candidates ( Annexure -F8) and for virtual campaigning \n(Annexure -F9). \nThe political parties also have to file (i) a part statement , in addition to (ii) the final statement \nof election expenditure required to be filed by the parties as above (within 75 days/90 days \nof completion of the general election to the Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha), in respect of \nthe lump sum payments made b y the party to the candidate, within 30 days after declaration \nof results of elections to Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the prescribed format, before \nthe Election Commission of India (in case of National and State Parties) or the Chief \nElectoral Office r of the State (in case of unrecognized parties where party headquarter is \nsituated). (Annexure -F7)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nthe lump sum payments made b y the party to the candidate, within 30 days after declaration \nof results of elections to Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha in the prescribed format, before \nthe Election Commission of India (in case of National and State Parties) or the Chief \nElectoral Office r of the State (in case of unrecognized parties where party headquarter is \nsituated). (Annexure -F7) \nFor condu ct of free and fair poll, all political parties shou ld avoid transactions in cash. \nAll party functionaries shou ld be advised not to carry large amounts of cash in the \nconstituency during the election campaign. The parties are required to exercise self-restraint \nin election expenditure and advise their candidates accordingly. (Annexure -F1, letter no.", + "All party functionaries shou ld be advised not to carry large amounts of cash in the \nconstituency during the election campaign. The parties are required to exercise self-restraint \nin election expenditure and advise their candidates accordingly. (Annexure -F1, letter no. \n76/Instructions/2010, dated 20th October, 2010) \nThe parties shou ld submit before the ECI, the list of donations received in the relevant \nforms and in stipulated time. Th ey shou ld also audit their accounts and file their income tax \nreturns in the prescribed time, mentioning details of receipts and expenses. \nThe Commission has issued guidelines on transparency and accountability in party funds and \nelection expenditure vide its letter No. 76/PPEMS/Transparency/ 2013, dated 29th August, \n2014 (Annexure -F4) and further clarification vide its letter no. \n76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013, dated 19th November, 2014 (Annexure -F6). The political \nparties are required to follow the same while incurring expenditure and accounting the same.", + "76/PPEM S/Transparency/2013, dated 19th November, 2014 (Annexure -F6). The political \nparties are required to follow the same while incurring expenditure and accounting the same. \nAs per the guidelines, the following principles are to be followed: \nIt is required that (a) the treasurer of the political party or such person as authorized by the \nparty, besides ensuring maintenance of the accounts at all state and lower levels, shall \nmaintain consolidated accounts at the central party Head Quarters as required under the \naforesaid provision, (b) the accounts so maintained by him/her shall conform to the guidance", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nIt is required that (a) the treasurer of the political party or such person as authorized by the \nparty, besides ensuring maintenance of the accounts at all state and lower levels, shall \nmaintain consolidated accounts at the central party Head Quarters as required under the \naforesaid provision, (b) the accounts so maintained by him/her shall conform to the guidance \nnote on Accounting and Auditing of Political Parties, issued by the Institute of Chartered \nAccountants of India (ICAI), and (c) the Annual Accounts shall be audited and certified by \nthe qualified practicing Chartered Accountants.", + "The ECI has issued instructions/guidelines \n249 \n regarding its expectations from the political parties in the areas of transparency and \naccountability and some of the major areas covered are as un der: \nIn order to bring uniformity, all political parties shall submit to the Commission or to such \nauthority as mentioned in para (vi) of the Annexure -F4, a copy of the audited Annual \nAccounts with Auditor\u2019s report for each financial year, before 31st Octo ber of each year. [The \nrecognized political parties shall file all reports, namely, the Contribution Reports in Form \n24A, the Audited Annual Accounts as certified by the Chartered Accountants, and the \nElection Expenditure Statements, with the Election Comm ission of India, the unrecognized \nparties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the respective states (i.e. \nthe state where the party Head Quarters is situated in pursuance of Commission\u2019s letter no.", + "the state where the party Head Quarters is situated in pursuance of Commission\u2019s letter no. \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014, date d 14th October, 2014 ( Annexure -F5) in the prescribed \ntime \nThe political party shall maintain name and address of all such individuals, companies or \nentities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by the public only during its \npublic rallies. If a party is incurring any expenditure, it shall ensure that no payment in", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n76/PPEMS/Transparency/2014, date d 14th October, 2014 ( Annexure -F5) in the prescribed \ntime \nThe political party shall maintain name and address of all such individuals, companies or \nentities making donation to it, excepting petty sums, donated by the public only during its \npublic rallies. If a party is incurring any expenditure, it shall ensure that no payment in \nexcess of Rs.10,000/ - is made in a day to any person or company or entity in cash, except \nwhere (a) the payment is made in a village or town, which is not served by a bank; or (b ) the \npayment is made to any employee or party functionary towards salary, pension or for \nreimbursement of his expenses; or (c) cash payment is required under any statute.", + "(Annexure -E11 & E1 2) \nIf the party desires to provide any financial assistance to its candidates for their election \nexpenses, such assistance shall not exceed the prescribed ceiling. Any payment in this regard \nby the party shall be made only through crossed account payee cheque or draft or through \nbank account transfer and not in cash. Wh ile the recognized political parties shall file all \nreports, namely, the contribution reports in Form 24A, the audited Annual Accounts as \ncertified by the Chartered Accountants, referred to in para 3 (i) of Annexure -F4, and the \nElection Expenditure Stateme nts, with the Election Commission of India, the unrecognized \nparties shall file the same with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the respective states (i.e. \nthe state where the party Head Quarters is situated) in the prescribed time and manner. \nThe Commi ssion is alive to the practice of raising funds by political parties through \nhundi/bucket collection in public meetings/rallies, where it is not possible to record the name \nand address of the donors.", + "The Commi ssion is alive to the practice of raising funds by political parties through \nhundi/bucket collection in public meetings/rallies, where it is not possible to record the name \nand address of the donors. Therefore, the Commission has exempted such collections from \nthe ambit of the above instruction. In case of all donations other than those raised through", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nThe Commi ssion is alive to the practice of raising funds by political parties through \nhundi/bucket collection in public meetings/rallies, where it is not possible to record the name \nand address of the donors. Therefore, the Commission has exempted such collections from \nthe ambit of the above instruction. In case of all donations other than those raised through \nhundi/bucket collection in a public meeting/rally, the record of name and address of each \n250 \n donor has to be maintained by the political party, as is done by all other social/civil \nsociety/organizations. \nThe cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period \nof 10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses.", + "The cash received by political parties has to be deposited in its bank accounts within a period \nof 10 working days excepting the amount required to defray its day -to-day expenses. It is \nclarified that the total amount of cash in hand of a registered political party for the purpose of \ndefraying its day -to-day expenses shall not normally exceed the average monthly cash \nexpenditure of the party during the last financial year. \nIn the interest of conduct of free an d fair elections, all parties are required to follow the \ntransparency guidelines issued by the Commission, and violation of lawful direction of the \nCommission may entail action, as envisaged under para 16A of the Election Symbols \n(Reservation and Allotment ) Order, 1968.", + "Political parties have to submit following statements, relating to their election expenses, \ncontribution reports and also about their audited accounts: \n(i) Contribution reports - by 30th September every year or such date as extended by CBDT for \nfiling Income Tax Return \n(ii) Annual Audited account - by 31st October every year \n(iii) Statement of election expenditure - within 75 days of completion of Assembly election \nand 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n(iv) Part election expenditure statement giving details of amount disbursed to the candidates \nby political parties shall be filed within 30 days of declaration of result.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \n(ii) Annual Audited account - by 31st October every year \n(iii) Statement of election expenditure - within 75 days of completion of Assembly election \nand 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n(iv) Part election expenditure statement giving details of amount disbursed to the candidates \nby political parties shall be filed within 30 days of declaration of result. \nRecognized political parties have to file aforesaid statements with the Election Commission \nof India, while Un -recognized Political Parties have to file the same with the Chief Electoral \nOfficer of the respective States/UTs in the prescribed time and manner. \nCommission has decided to link the due date for the submission of Annual Audited Accounts \nby the political part ies with the due date for filing of ITR of political parties under the Income \nTax Act, 1961.", + "Commission has decided to link the due date for the submission of Annual Audited Accounts \nby the political part ies with the due date for filing of ITR of political parties under the Income \nTax Act, 1961. Accordingly, all Political Parties shall submit their Annual Audited Accounts \nwithin one month from the last date for filing of ITR for the political parties as pe r section \n139 of the Income tax Act. This will be applicable for submission of Annual Audited \nAccounts for F.Y. 2020 -21 and so on (Annexure -F10). \nSome RUPPs participate in Lok Sabha/Assembly election held in State s/UTs other than the \nStates/UTs where their party headquarters is situated.", + "2020 -21 and so on (Annexure -F10). \nSome RUPPs participate in Lok Sabha/Assembly election held in State s/UTs other than the \nStates/UTs where their party headquarters is situated. Therefore, in order to avoid any \ndifficulties in monitoring submission of Election Expenditure Statement when a RUPP \n251 \n participates in elections held in other States/UTs, the Chief Electoral Officers of all \nStates/UTs are requested to invariably share information regarding participation of such \nRUPPs to the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT where headquarters of s uch RUPPs is \nsituated for necessary action as per the Commission\u2019s instructions referred above under \nintimati on to the RUPPs concerned and the Commission (Annexure F -11). \n \nIntegrated Expenditure Monitoring Software (IEMS):", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Introduction.txt\n_ \nStates/UTs are requested to invariably share information regarding participation of such \nRUPPs to the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT where headquarters of s uch RUPPs is \nsituated for necessary action as per the Commission\u2019s instructions referred above under \nintimati on to the RUPPs concerned and the Commission (Annexure F -11). \n \nIntegrated Expenditure Monitoring Software (IEMS): \nA new tech enabled portal https://iems.eci.gov.in/ to facilitate online filing of Contrib ution \nReport, Election Expenditure Statement (P art & F ull) and Audited An nual Account s by the \nPolitical P arties has been started. This facil ity has been created to enable the political parties \nto file the statut ory and regulatory compliances reports and statement s in a hassle free, \nsmooth manner and greater transparency in the funding and expenses of political parties.", + "This facil ity has been created to enable the political parties \nto file the statut ory and regulatory compliances reports and statement s in a hassle free, \nsmooth manner and greater transparency in the funding and expenses of political parties. The \nonline portal also has a facil ity for sending reminders in the form of messages on the \nregistered mobile number and r egistered e -mails so that the dat es of compliances are not \nmissed. Henceforth, all Pol itical P arties are urged to file their above mentioned financial \nreports through above menti oned IEMS p ortal. The pol itical parties not wi shing to file the \nfinancial report through online mode will have to convey the reasons for not filing online to \nthe Commission in w riting and may continue to file its reports in hard copies alo ng with \nCDs/Pen drive in the pres cribed formats. The Commission will in turn publish all such \nreport s online , along with letter of justi fication sent by the party to not file financial \nstatements onl ine.", + "The Commission will in turn publish all such \nreport s online , along with letter of justi fication sent by the party to not file financial \nstatements onl ine. A comprehensive g uiding Manual with graphical representation , FAQ s \nand the Commission \u2019s letter dated 30th June, 2023 issued in this regard is available at the \nCommission \u2019s website eci.gov.in at link: Political Parties \u2013 Transparency Guidelines. \n \n \n \n \n \n252", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nAnnexure-F3 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \nNirvachan Sadan, Ashok a Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76 /EE/2012 -PPEMS Dated: 21st January, 2013 \n \nTo \nThe President/ General Secretary, \n (All Political Parties) \n \nSubject: Mod ification of Pro-forma for filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d \nby the Political parties \u2013 to be filed within 75 days of Assembly elections/ \n90 days of Lok Sabha election. \n \nSir/ Madam, \n \n1.", + "Sir/ Madam, \n \n1. I am directed to inform that as per the directions of the Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court, in the \ncase of Common Cause v/s Union Of India & Oth.,(AIR 1996 SC 3081) the E lection \nCommission has prescribed a pro-forma vide its letter dated 27.12.2001, 22.03.2004 and \n13.01.2009 in which the political parties are required to submit, for the Commission\u2019s \nscrutiny, the statement of their election expenditure relating to each election to Lok \nSabha/ State Legislative Assembly. The statement, filed by political parties are put on the \nwebsite of Commission. \n \n2. I am further directed to inform that a software is being developed by the \nCommission to process the relevant information in a more systematic and structured manner. \nTherefore, the Commission has modified the said pro-forma which is enclosed herewith and \nis also available on its website.", + "Therefore, the Commission has modified the said pro-forma which is enclosed herewith and \nis also available on its website. The s aid modified pro-forma provides for information \nrelating to expenditure at party Central Head Quarters in Part-A, information at State Unit \n(s) of the party or by State party (including the districts/ Local units) in Part-\u2018B\u2019, the \nsummary of the information in part \u2018C\u2019 and v erification in Part-\u2018D\u2019. The details of \nexpenditure are to be provided in the schedules as per the pro-forma. The modified pro-\nforma also bifurcates expenditure of political parties for General party propaganda and \nexpenditure attributable to candidates, for better clarity and accountability.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n3. The requisite information is sought to enable scrutiny of the expenditure, incurred or \nauthorized by the parties or the candidates, set up by them vis-\u00e0-vis exemptions claimed by \nthem in terms of explanation (1) to Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, \n1951 in their returns of election expenses, filed under Section 78 of the said Act. \n4. I am further directed to inform that all political parties shall file the \u201cStatement of \nElection Expenditure\u201d in this modified pro-forma for all elections, to be held after 1st Jan., \n2013 in a hard copy and in soft form on a CD. \n \n5.", + "I am further directed to inform that all political parties shall file the \u201cStatement of \nElection Expenditure\u201d in this modified pro-forma for all elections, to be held after 1st Jan., \n2013 in a hard copy and in soft form on a CD. \n \n5. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned and the receipt of this letter may \nkindly be acknow ledged. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n \n(VARINDER KU MAR ) \nSECRETA RY \nEncl: As Above \n \nCopy to: All CEOs to bring it to notice of all political parties in the State, DEOs and ROs\n256 STAT EMENT OF ELECTION EXPE NDITURE OF POLITICAL PARTY IN \nELECTIONS TO LOK SABHA/ASSEMBLY \n(from the date of announcement of election till the date of completion of election) \n \n \n1. Name of political party: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n2.", + "Name of political party: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \n2. Election to the Lok Sabha/Legislative Assembly of State\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n(mention t he name of the state in case of Assembly and strike out which is not relevant) \n \n3. Date of announcement of election \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u20264 . Date of completion of election\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \n \nPART - A \n \n5. Details of Election Expenditure incu rred/autho rized at Party Central Headquarters \n \n \n \n5.1 a. Opening balan ce of party funds at Party Central Headquarters \n(on date of ann ouncement of election) \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank balance \n(Please mention name of the bank and bra nch) \n \nTotal", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5. Details of Election Expenditure incu rred/autho rized at Party Central Headquarters \n \n \n \n5.1 a. Opening balan ce of party funds at Party Central Headquarters \n(on date of ann ouncement of election) \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank balance \n(Please mention name of the bank and bra nch) \n \nTotal \n \n5.2 a. Gross receipts of Party Central Headqua rters from all sources \nfrom the announcement of election to the date of completion of \nelection \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Cheque or draft etc.", + "(iii) In kind (Received complimentary goods or services from any \nperson/entity) \n(Please mention details and notional value of such item- goods or \nservices such as helicopter services etc. received as complimentary \nfrom any person/entity) \n \nTotal \n257", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5.3 \na. Gross Expenditu re incurred/autho rized by Party Central Headqua rters for \ngeneral Party propaganda from the anno uncement of elect ion to the date of \ncompletion of elect ion ( If more than one state are involved, then the state wise \ntotal expenses incurred by the Party Central Head Quarte rs is to be given in \nSchedule-1) \nDescription of Gross expe nditure by Party Central \nHeadquarters \nAmount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Chequ e/ draft etc.", + "(iii) Expenditure au thorized, b ut rema ining outstanding on date \nof completion of election \n \nTotal \n b. Breaku p of the above general Party propaganda \nexpenses incurred/autho rized by Party central headquarters \n(i) Travel expenses of Star Campaigners as mentioned in \nexplanation 1 of Section 77 of R.P. Act,1951 \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 2) \n(ii) Travel expenses of leaders other th an Star campaigners. \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 2A) \n(iii) Expense on Media advertisement (print and electronic, \nbulk sms, cable, website, TV channel etc.) on General Party \npropaganda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 3) \n \n(iv) Expense on Publicity Materials including posters, banners, \nbadges, stickers, arches, gates, cutouts, hoardings, flags etc.", + "on General Party \npropaganda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 3) \n \n(iv) Expense on Publicity Materials including posters, banners, \nbadges, stickers, arches, gates, cutouts, hoardings, flags etc. for \ngeneral party propaga nda \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 4) \n(v) Expense on Public meetings/processions/rally etc. for \ngener al party propaga nda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 5) \n(vi) Any other expense towards General Party propaganda \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 6) \n \n Total expen se on gene ral party propaganda \n258", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5.4 \na. Gross Expenditu re incu rred/autho rized by Party Central Head Quarters for the \nCandidate(s) \n \n(i) Total lump sum payment(s) to candidate(s) of the party or other \ncandidate(s) author ized/ incurred by Party Central Head Quarte rs, either in \ncash or by In struments like- cheque/ DD/PO/RTGS/Fund Tran sfer etc. \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format g iven in Schedule- 7) \n \n(ii) Total Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk \nsms, cable, website, TV channel etc.)", + "(Details to be enclosed in format g iven in Schedule- 7) \n \n(ii) Total Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk \nsms, cable, website, TV channel etc.) for specific candidate(s) with photo \nor name or attr ibutable as election expenses of candidate( s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 8) \n \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Materials (like posters, banners,", + "for specific candidate(s) with photo \nor name or attr ibutable as election expenses of candidate( s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 8) \n \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Materials (like posters, banners, election \nmate rial etc) with photo and/or n ame of the candidate(s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 9) \n(iv)Total Expense (Other than general party propaganda) on Public \nmeetings/pro cessions etc (barr icades /audio etc /hired vehicles for the \naudience /suppor ters) at the ra lly of Star Campa igners or other leaders with \ncandidate(s) (Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 10) \n \n(v) Any other expense for candidate(s) \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 11) \n(vi) Expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents of the \ncandidate(s) by Party Central Headquarters (Details to be enclosed in \nformat given in Schedule -23A) \n (vii) Expenses on virtual campaign through Social Media \nplatfor ms/Apps/Other means by Party Central Headquarters (Details \nto be enclosed in format given in Schedule 24A) \n \n \n Total expen se on candidate ( s)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n5.5 \nTotal lump sum amount given by Party Central Headquarters to State \nUnit(s) of the Party (including the districts and local units ) or other party \nfor election expen ses (Please mention state wise amoun t). If political party \nmakes paym ent(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are to be \nmentioned. \nName of State Unit of Party to which \npayment made/ Name of Other Political \nParty (if any) Date(s) \nof Payment Cash, Cheq / DD \nno. et c Amount \n \n1 \n \n2.", + "Name of State Unit of Party to which \npayment made/ Name of Other Political \nParty (if any) Date(s) \nof Payment Cash, Cheq / DD \nno. et c Amount \n \n1 \n \n2. \n259 \n \n3. etc. \n \nTotal \n5.6 a. Closing Balance of party funds at Party Central Headquarters \non the completion of election Amount \n Description Amount \n (i) Cash in hand \n (ii) Bank balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and branch) \n Total \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n260 \n PART \u2013 B \n \n \n6. Details of Election Expenditu re incurred/autho rized by State Unit of the political \nparty or by State Party Headquarter including all district level and local units for \nthe State of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. \n \nI. If political party incurs/ authoriz es election expenses in more than one state, the \ndetails for each state is to be given in separate sheet as per this pro-forma, \nII.", + "I. If political party incurs/ authoriz es election expenses in more than one state, the \ndetails for each state is to be given in separate sheet as per this pro-forma, \nII. The state political party having headquarters within t he state shall submit r epo r t \nin this pro-form. \n \n \n \n \n6.1 a. Opening balan ce of State Unit (including district level \nunits and local units) \n( on the date of annou ncement of e lection) Amount \nDescription Amount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank Balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and bra nch) \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.1 a. Opening balan ce of State Unit (including district level \nunits and local units) \n( on the date of annou ncement of e lection) Amount \nDescription Amount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank Balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and bra nch) \n Total \n6.2 a. Gross receipts from all sources from the date of announcement of \nelect ion to the date of completion of election by State Unit (including \ndistrict level units and local units in the state) \nDescription Amount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Cheque or Draft e tc.", + "(iii) In kind (Received complimentary goods or services from \nany person/entity) (Please mention notional value of such \nitem- goods or services such as helicopter services etc. \nreceived as complimentar y from any person /entity) \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.3 a. Gross Expenditu re incurred / autho rized by State Unit (including \ndistrict level units and local units) for General Party propaganda (from the \ndate of announ cement of election to the date of completion of election) \nDescription of Gross expe nditure by State Unit Amount \n(i) Cash \n(ii) Cheque/ draft e tc.", + "(iii) Expenditure au thorized, b ut rema ining outstanding on date \nof completion of election \n Total \n261 \n b. Break up of expenditu re for gene ral party propaga nda incurred by State \nUnit (including District level Units and local units) \n(i) Travel expenses on Star Campa igner(s) incurred by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 12) \n(ii) Travel expense on Other leaders by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 13) \n(iii) Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk \nsms, cable, website and TV Chann el etc.) on General Party \npropag anda by State Unit \n \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 14) \n(iv) Expense on Publicity Materials including po sters, banners, \nbadges, stickers, arches, gates, cutouts, hoardings, flags etc for \ngeneral party propaganda by State Un it \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 15) \n(v) Expense on Public meetings/processions/Rally etc.", + "for general \nparty propaga nda by Sate Unit (Details to be enclosed in format \ngiven in Schedule- 16) \n(vi) Any other expense for General Party propaganda by State \nUnit (Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 17) \n Total", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.4 a. Gross Expenditu re incurred or autho rized by State Unit \nfor Candidate(s) inclu ding District level Units and local units \nattributable to candi date(s) (other than for gene ral party \npropaganda) \n(i) Total lump sum payment(s) to Candidate(s) of the party or \nother candidate(s) author ized/ incurred by State Unit, either in \ncash or by Instruments like- cheque/ DD/PO/RTGS/Fund Tr ansfer \netc.", + "(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 18) \n(ii)Tot al Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, \nbulk sms, cable, website, TV Channel etc.) for the candidate(s) \nwith photo or name of candidate (s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 19) \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Mater ials (like posters, banners, \ncut-outs,", + "for the candidate(s) \nwith photo or name of candidate (s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 19) \n(iii) Total expense on Publicity Mater ials (like posters, banners, \ncut-outs, election mater ials etc) with photo and/or name of the \ncandidate(s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 20) \n262 \n (iv)Tot al Expense by State Unit (Other than general party \npropaga nda) on barr icades /audio etc /hired vehicles for t he \naudience /supporter at the r ally of Star Campa igners with \ncandidate(s) \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 21) \n(v) Any other expense for the candidate(s) by State Unit \n(Details to be enclosed in format given in Schedule- 22) \n(vi) Expenditure incurred on publishing criminal antecedents \nof the candidate(s) by State Unit (Details to be enclosed in format \ngiven in Schedule -23B) \n \n(vii) Expenses on virtual campaign th rough Social Media \nplatforms/Apps/Other means by State Unit (Details to be \nenclosed in format given in Schedule 24B) \n \n Total expen se on candidate (s)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.5 Total lump sum amount given by State Unit of the Party (including the districts \nand local units) to Other party(s) for election expenses. If political party makes \npayment(s) on more than one occasion then date wise details are to be mentione d \nName of State Unit of \nParty to which payment \nmade/Na me of other \nPolitical Party (if any) Date (s) of Payment Cash, Cheque/DD \netc. no. Amount \n1 \n2 \n3. etc.", + "no. Amount \n1 \n2 \n3. etc. \n Total \n \n6.6 a. Closing Balance of State Unit of the Party ( including the \ndistricts and local units) on the completion of election \nAmount \nDescription \nAmount \n(i) Cash in hand \n(ii) Bank balance \n(Please ment ion name of the bank and bra nch) \n \nTotal \n263 \n \nPART-C \n7. Summary of all Receipts and expenditure incurred / authoriz ed by the Political Party \nduring election (from the date of announcement of election till completion of election) as \nmentioned in tables in Part \u2013A and B. \n \nA \nName of the Party \n \nB \nDate(s) of Poll \n \nC \nElection to: \n(mention the State names and Assembly / Lok Sabha \nConstituency ) \n \nD \nOpening Balance ( for Party Central Head Quarters and State/Dist./Local level \nunits all included) \n \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash in hand [5.1.a. (i)+6.1.a.(i) of all election re lated states] \n \nII.", + "(i)+6.1.a.(i) of all election re lated states] \n \nII. Cash in bank [5.1.a. (ii)+6.1.a.(ii) of all election related states] \n \nE \nGross receip ts from date of announcement of elect ion to the date of \ncompletion of election (both at Party Cent ral Headqua rters and \nState/Dist./Loc al level units) \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash [5.2.a.(i) + 6 .2.a.(i) of all states] \n \nII. Cheque or Draft [5.2.a. (ii) + 6.2.a.( ii) of all states] \n \nIII. In kind (or complemen tary receipts) [5.2.a.( iii) +", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n6.2.a.(iii) of all election re lated states] \n \nIV. Total receipt(s) \n \n \nF \nGross Expenditu re incurred/ autho rized for general Party propaganda from \nthe date of announcement of election to the date of comp letion of election \n(both at Party C entral Headquarters and S tate/Dist./Local level units) \n \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash or Cheque/ DD etc. [5.3.a.(i) +6. 3.a.(i) of all election related \nstates] \n \nII. Cheque or Draft [5.3.a.", + "[5.3.a.(i) +6. 3.a.(i) of all election related \nstates] \n \nII. Cheque or Draft [5.3.a. (ii) +6.3.a.( ii) of a ll election re lated states] \n \nIII. Expenditu re authorized, but remaining outstanding on \ndate of completion of election [5.3.a.( iii) +6.3.a.(iii) of all \nelection related states] \n264 \n \nIV. Total Expenditu re on general party propaganda \n \nG \nGross Expenditu re by Political Party incurred/ autho rized for the Candidate(s) \nother than general party propaganda (both at Party C entral Headqua rters and \nState/Dist./Local level units) \n \nDescription \nAmount \n \nI. Cash or Cheque / DD etc. payment to candidate(s) [5.4.a.(i) \n+6.4.a.(i)] \n \nII. In kind- \n \na. Media payments [5.4.a.(ii)+6.4.a.", + "payment to candidate(s) [5.4.a.(i) \n+6.4.a.(i)] \n \nII. In kind- \n \na. Media payments [5.4.a.(ii)+6.4.a.( ii) of a ll election related states] \n \nb. Publicity materials [5.4.a.(iii)+6.4(iii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nc. Public meetings, processions etc.,[5 .4.a.(iv) +6.4.a.(iv) of all \nelection related states] \n \nd. Any other expenses [ 5.4.a.(v) + 6.4. a.(v) of all election related \nstates] \n \ne. Publicity of Criminal Anteced ents [5.4.a.(vi) + 6.4. a.(vi) of all \nelection related states] \n III. Expense on virtual campaign through Social Media platforms \n/ Apps / Other means [5.4.a.(vii) + 6.4.a.(vii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nIV.", + "a.(vi) of all \nelection related states] \n III. Expense on virtual campaign through Social Media platforms \n/ Apps / Other means [5.4.a.(vii) + 6.4.a.(vii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nIV. Total Expenditu re on candidate(s) \n \nH \nGross Total Expenditu re for general party propag anda and for \ncandidate(s) [Total of F (IV) + G (IV) above of this table] \n \nI \nClosing Balance (both at Party Central Headqua rters and State/ Dist./Local \nlevel units) \n \nDescription \nAmount", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n/ Apps / Other means [5.4.a.(vii) + 6.4.a.(vii) of all election related \nstates] \n \nIV. Total Expenditu re on candidate(s) \n \nH \nGross Total Expenditu re for general party propag anda and for \ncandidate(s) [Total of F (IV) + G (IV) above of this table] \n \nI \nClosing Balance (both at Party Central Headqua rters and State/ Dist./Local \nlevel units) \n \nDescription \nAmount \na. Cash in hand [5.6.a.(i)+ 6.6.a.", + "(i)+ 6.6.a.(i) of election related states] \nb. Bank balan ce [5.6.a.(ii)+ 6.6.a.( ii) of election related states] \n c. Total Closing Balance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n265 \n PART-D \n \nVerification \n \n \n \nI, Shri/Smt do hereby verify and declare that the account of election \nexpenditure as furnished in the statement of election expenditure (Part A, B, C) includes all items of \nelection expenditure incurred/authorized by the political party { Party Central Headquarters / State Unit \n(including District level & Local Units)}* in connection with the general elections/ Bye elections to the Lok \nSabha/ ........................ State Assembly and nothing has been concealed or withheld/suppressed there \nfrom, and \nThat the said statements of election expenditure, are true and correct account to the best of my \n \nknowledge and belief and no material fact has been concealed.", + "Date Signature and Seal of Treasurer \n Or Authorized Person \n \n \n \n \nCounter signed by \n \n Signature of the Party President/ \n General Secretary \n \n \n \nCertified by the Auditor \n \nSignature and Seal of the Auditor \n \n \n \n*Strike out whichever not applicable \n266 \n Expenses by Party Central Headquarters \n \n \nSchedule-1", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nCounter signed by \n \n Signature of the Party President/ \n General Secretary \n \n \n \nCertified by the Auditor \n \nSignature and Seal of the Auditor \n \n \n \n*Strike out whichever not applicable \n266 \n Expenses by Party Central Headquarters \n \n \nSchedule-1 \n \nState wise break up of Gross Expenditu re autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Head \nQuarters for general Party propaganda from the date of announc ement of election to the \ndate of completion of election \n \nS. \nNo.", + "Name of the State \nCash \nCheque et c. \nExpend iture au thorized, \nbut rema ining \noutstanding on date of \ncompletion of p oll \nTotal \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \nTotal \n \n \n \nSchedule-2 \n \nTravel expenses of Star Campaigne r(s) autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing \nName of the \nstar \ncampaigner \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case of \n \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n267 \n \nSchedule-2A \n \nTravel expenses of Other leader(s) incurred/Autho rized by Party Central Headqua rters \n(including expenses after announ cement and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo.", + "1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n267 \n \nSchedule-2A \n \nTravel expenses of Other leader(s) incurred/Autho rized by Party Central Headqua rters \n(including expenses after announ cement and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and venue \nDate of th e \nmeet ing \nName of the \nleader \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case of \n \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-3", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nDate of th e \nmeet ing \nName of the \nleader \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case of \n \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-3 \n \nExpense(s) on Media Advertisement (print and elect ronic, bulk sms, cable, website and TV \nChannel etc. )on General Party propagan da autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Head Quarters \n \nS. \nNo.", + ")on General Party propagan da autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Head Quarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \npayee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/ \n \nsms, cable tv etc \nDate/s (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n268 \n \nSchedule - 4 \n \nExpense(s) on Publicity Materials includi ng poste rs, banners, badg es, stickers, arches, gates, \ncutouts, hoardings, flags etc for general party propaganda authorized/ incurred by Party Central \nHead Quarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/ \n \nParl. Constituency \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/ \n \nParl. Constituency \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 5 \n \nExpense(s) on Public meet ings /processio n/Rally ( like dias / audio/ barricade/ vehicles etc.) \nauthorized/incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and Venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing/pro cession/ \nRally \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n269 \n \nSchedule - 6", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nauthorized/incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and Venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing/pro cession/ \nRally \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n269 \n \nSchedule - 6 \n \nAny other expense (s) for General Party propaganda authorized/ incurred by Party Central Head \nQuarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nPurpose \nDate \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nPurpose \nDate \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 7 \n \nTotal lump sum payment (s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candi date(s) if, any autho rized/ \nincurred by Party Central Head Quarters, either in cash or by Instruments like- cheque/ \nDD/PO/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If polit ical party makes payment (s) to candidate(s) on more \nthan one occasion then date wise details are to be mentioned. \n \nS. \nNo. Name of the State / No. \nand Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) a nd \nname of Party to \nbe mentioned in \ncase of other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno.", + "and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) a nd \nname of Party to \nbe mentioned in \ncase of other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno. et c. and \nDate \nTotal \nAmount pa id \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n4 \n \n Total \n \n \n \n \n270 \n \n \n \nSchedule - 8 \n \nTotal Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk sms, cable, website, TV \nChannel etc.) for specific candidate(s) with photo or name of candid ate or attributable to \nany candidate(s) authorized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms/ \n \ncable tv etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nChannel etc.) for specific candidate(s) with photo or name of candid ate or attributable to \nany candidate(s) authorized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms/ \n \ncable tv etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms/ \n \ncable tv etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast \n \n/sms \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule -9 \n \nTotal expen se on Publicity Mate rials (like poste rs, banners, election mate rials etc) with photo \nand/or name of the candida te(s) or attributable to candi date(s) and authorized/ incurred by \nParty Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. Constituency \n \n \nName of the \n Candidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitem \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. Constituency \n \n \nName of the \n Candidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitem \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n271 \n \nSchedule - 10 \n \nTotal Expense authorized / incurred by Party Central Headquarters (Other than general party \npropaganda) on Public meet ings /processions etc (barricades /audio etc /hired vehic les for \nthe audience /suppo rters at the rally of Star Campaigne r(s) or other leaders with candidate(s) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and \nvenue \nName( s) of the \nStar \ncampaigner(s) \nand other \nleader(s) \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \n \nDate \nItems of expenditure \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.)", + "State and \nvenue \nName( s) of the \nStar \ncampaigner(s) \nand other \nleader(s) \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \n \nDate \nItems of expenditure \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 11 \n \nAny other expense (s) for the candidate(s) autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule - 11 \n \nAny other expense (s) for the candidate(s) autho rized/ incurred by Party Central Headquarters \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \nTotal \n272 \n Statewise Details of Election Expenses \n \nName of the State ............................................ \n \n \nSchedule-12 \n \nTravel expenses of Star Campaigne r(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and \nVenue \nDate of meet ing \nName( s) of the star \ncampaigner(s) \nMode of \nTravel (Ta xi, \nHelicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case \nof \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-13 \n \nTravel expen ses of other leader(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units ( including \nexpenses after announce ment and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo.", + "1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n Total \n \n \n \nSchedule-13 \n \nTravel expen ses of other leader(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units ( including \nexpenses after announce ment and before nomination) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and \nVenue \nDate of meet ing \nName of the \nleader( s) \nMode of Travel \n(Taxi, Helicopter, \nAircraft e tc.) \nName of the \npayee in case \nof \nHelicopter or \nAircraft \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n273 \n \nSchedule-14 \n \nExpense(s) on Media Advertisement (print and elect ronic, bulk sms, cable, website and TV \nChannel etc. )on General Party propagan da authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the payee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms, \ncable tv, website, TV \nChannel etc.) \nDate (of", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\n273 \n \nSchedule-14 \n \nExpense(s) on Media Advertisement (print and elect ronic, bulk sms, cable, website and TV \nChannel etc. )on General Party propagan da authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the payee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms, \ncable tv, website, TV \nChannel etc.) \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.)", + "State \nName of the payee \nName of media \n(print/electronic/sms, \ncable tv, website, TV \nChannel etc.) \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \nSchedule - 15 \n \nExpense(s) on Publicity Materials includi ng poste rs, banners, badges, stickers, arches, gates, \ncutouts, hoardings, flags etc for general party propaganda authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ \nLocal Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the Assembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 16 \n \nExpense(s) on Public meet ings /processio n/Rally ( like dias / audio/ barricade/ vehicles etc.) \nauthorized/incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo.", + "authorized/incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState and Venue \nDate of the \nmeet ing/pro cession/Rally \nDetails of items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n274 \nSchedule - 17 \n \nAny other expense (s) for General Party propaganda authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local \nUnits \nS. \nNo. \nState \nPurpose/Details of the items \nDate of e xpenditure \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 18", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nSchedule - 17 \n \nAny other expense (s) for General Party propaganda authorized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local \nUnits \nS. \nNo. \nState \nPurpose/Details of the items \nDate of e xpenditure \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nPurpose/Details of the items \nDate of e xpenditure \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 18 \n \nTotal lump sum paym ent (s) to Candidate(s) of the party or other candidate (s) if, any autho rized/ \nincurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units, either in cash or by Instruments like- cheque/ \nDD/PO/RTGS/Fund Transfer etc. If State/ Distt./ Local Units makes payment (s) to candidate(s) \non more than one occasion then date wise details are to be mentioned. \n \nS. \nNo. \nName of the State / No. and \nName of the Assembly/ \nParl. Constituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) and \nname of Party to be \nmentioned in case \nof other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno.", + "and \nName of the Assembly/ \nParl. Constituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) and \nname of Party to be \nmentioned in case \nof other party \nDate(s) of \npayment \nCash \nAmount \nCheq / DD \nno. et c. and \nDate \nTotal \namount pa id \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n3 \n \n4 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 19 \n \nTotal Expense on Media Advertisement (print and electronic, bulk sms, cable, website, TV \nChannel etc.) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units for specific candidate(s) \nwith photo or name of candidate(s) or attributable to any candidate(s) \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media (print/electronic/ \nsms/ cable tv, etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.)", + "State \nName of the \ncandidate(s) \nName of media (print/electronic/ \nsms/ cable tv, etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n275 \n Total \n \nSchedule -20 \n \nTotal expen se on Publicity Materials (like poste rs, banners, election mate rials etc) with photo", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nName of media (print/electronic/ \nsms/ cable tv, etc \nDate (of \nprint/telecast/sms \netc.) \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n275 \n Total \n \nSchedule -20 \n \nTotal expen se on Publicity Materials (like poste rs, banners, election mate rials etc) with photo \nand/or name of the candida tes or attributable to candi date(s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ \nDistt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl.", + "State/No. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. Constituency \nName of \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the items \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 21 \n \nTotal Expen se authorized / incurred for the candidate(s) by State/ Distt./ Local Units (Other \nthan general pa rty propaganda) on Public meetin gs /processions etc., (barricades /audio etc., \n/hired vehicles for the audien ce /suppo rters at the rally of Star Campaigne r(s) or other leader(s) \n \nS. \nNo \nState and venue \nName( s) of the Star \ncampaigner(s) and \nother leader(s) \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDate \nItems of expenditure \nTotal \nAmount \n(including \noutstanding \namt.)", + "1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \nSchedule - 22 \n \nAny other expense (s) for the candidate (s) autho rized/ incurred by State/ Distt./ Local Units \n \nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitems \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \n276 \nSchedule - 23 A", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nS. \nNo. \nState \nNo. and Name of the \nAssembly/Parl. \nConstituency \nName of the \nCandidate(s) \nDetails of the \nitems \nTotal Amount \n(including \noutstanding amt.) \n \n1 \n \n2 \n \n Total \n \n \n \n276 \nSchedule - 23 A \nTotal expenses incurred/authorize d on publishing criminal antecedents , if any, of candi dates sponsored by the \npolitical party located in Central Headq uarters \nSl. \nNo. Website Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/ch\neque/ \nDD/Cash) \n(Pl.", + "No. Website Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/ch\neque/ \nDD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n Period \nduring \nwhich \ndisplayed Name(s) of \nNewspaper Date(s) of \npublishing Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) Name(s) of \nchannel Date(s) & Time of \ninsertion/telecast Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 \n \n \n \nSche dule - 23 B \nTotal expenses incurred/authorized o n publishing criminal antecedents , if any, of candida tes sponsored by the political party \nlocated in State/ Distt./L ocal Units \nSl. \nNo. Website Newspaper Television Mode of \npayment \n(electronic/ch\neque/ \nDD/Cash) \n(Pl. specify) \n Period \nduring \nwhich \ndisplayed Name(s) of \nNewspaper Date(s) of \npublishing Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.)", + "specify) \n Period \nduring \nwhich \ndisplayed Name(s) of \nNewspaper Date(s) of \npublishing Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) Name(s) of \nchannel Date(s) & Time of \ninsertion/telecast Expenses \nincurred (in \nRs.) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 \n \n \n \n \nSchedule 24A \nTotal expenses incurred/authori zed on virtual campaign through Social Media \nplatforms/App s/Other means on General Party Propaganda authorized incurred by Party Central \nHead Quarters \nSl. No. State Nature of Virtual Campaign \n(Indicate Social Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other means) Name of \nconte nt \ncreator Name of media to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total Amo unt \n(including \noutstanding amount) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n277 \n \nSchedule 24B \nTotal expenses incurred/authorized on virtual campaign through Social Media", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES_Annexure-F3.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 76/EE/2012 -PPEMS, dated 21st January, 2013 instruction regarding filing \u201cStatement of Election Expenditure\u201d by the Political parties within 75 days of Assembly elections/90 days of Lok Sabha election\nHead Quarters \nSl. No. State Nature of Virtual Campaign \n(Indicate Social Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other means) Name of \nconte nt \ncreator Name of media to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total Amo unt \n(including \noutstanding amount) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n \n \n \n \n \n277 \n \nSchedule 24B \nTotal expenses incurred/authorized on virtual campaign through Social Media \nplatforms/Apps/Other means on General Party Propaganda authorized incurred by \nState/District/Local Units \nSl. No.", + "No. State Nature of Virtual Campaign \n(Indicate Social Media \nPlatforms/Apps/Other means) Name of \ncontent \ncreator Name of media to \ndisseminate \nmessage Total Amount \n(including \noutstanding amount ) \n1 2 3 4 5 6 \n \n \n \n \n(Revised by the Commi ssion vide its letter no. 76/Virtual Campaign/EEPS/2022, dated 15th \nJanuary, 2022, placed at Annexure -F9) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n278", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART F. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES__Commission _s lette r no. 76_ ECI_INST_FUNC_EEM_EEPS_2019_Vol. XVII_ dated 8th May_.txt\n_ \n#Commission \u2019s lette r no. 76/ ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2019/Vol. XVII, dated 8th May, \n2019 is placed at Annexure F8. \n \n*Revised format of Abstr act Statement of Election Expenses for Candidates is placed at Annexure E2 \n \n** Revised format of Statement of Election Expenditure of Pol itical Party is placed at Annexure F3", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs__Introduction.txt\n_ \nCompendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)\n\n \n #A. For Candidates: \n 1. What is the ceiling limit of the election expenses for a contesting candidate? \nAns. Ceiling limit prescribed for Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency in each State/UT is as \nunder: \nSl.No. Name of the States/ UTs Parliamentary \nConstituency Assembly \nConstituency \n1.", + "Ans. Ceiling limit prescribed for Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency in each State/UT is as \nunder: \nSl.No. Name of the States/ UTs Parliamentary \nConstituency Assembly \nConstituency \n1. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, \nGujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, \nJharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, \nMaharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil \nNadu, Telan gana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, \nWest Bengal, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir 95.00 Lacs 40.00 Lacs \n2. Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and \nTripura 95.00 Lacs 28.00 Lacs \n3.", + "Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and \nTripura 95.00 Lacs 28.00 Lacs \n3. Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, Andaman & \nNicobar Islands, C handigarh, Dadra & N agar \nHaveli and Daman & Diu , Lakshadweep, \nPuducherry and Ladakh 75.00 Lacs 28.00 Lacs* \n *Except Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu & Kashmir, other UTs have no Assembly", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___4. Is it compulsory to have a separate bank account_ exclusively for election.txt\n_ \n#4. Is it compulsory to have a separate bank account, exclusively for election \nexpenditure of a candidate? When and where should it be opened? \nAns. Yes, it is compulsory to have a separate bank account, which has to be opened a nytime at \nleast one day before the date on which the candidate intends to file his/her nomination \npapers. It can be opened either in the name of the candidate or in the joint name with his \nelection agent. However, the bank account should not be opened in t he joint name with \nany family member of the candidate or any other person, if he/ she is not the election \nagent of the candidate. The account can be opened anywhere in the State, in any bank \nincluding cooperative bank or in post offices. The details of thi s account shall be \ncommunicated to the Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination.", + "The account can be opened anywhere in the State, in any bank \nincluding cooperative bank or in post offices. The details of thi s account shall be \ncommunicated to the Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination. The candidate \nhas to deposit all the amount meant for election expenses and incur all his/her election \nexpenses from this account only. Failure to open a dedicated/s eparate bank account for \n366 \n election expenditure will be construed to be failure to maintain accounts in the manner \nprescribed by the Commission.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___5. Whether all bills and vouchers are required to be lodged along with the Election.txt\n_ \n#5. Whether all bills and vouchers are required to be lodged along with the Election \nExpenditure Register before the Expenditure Observer and the DEO and what are \nother documents required to be lodged and signed by the candidate? \nAns. Yes, under the provision made in the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, all vouchers shall \nbe obtained for every item of expenditure e xcept for those items where, it is not \npracticable to obtain a voucher. All vouchers shall be lodged along with the account of \nelection expenses, arranged according to the date of payment and serially numbered by \nthe candidate or his election agent and s uch serial numbers shall be entered in the \naccount. Affidavit and Abstract Statement shall necessarily be signed by the Candidate \nhimself while rest of the documents are required to be signed by the candidate or his \nelection agent.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___6. What will happen i f I do not lodge the account at all or do not lodge the account in.txt\n_ \n#6. What will happen i f I do not lodge the account at all or do not lodge the account in \nprescribed time and manner? \nAns. If a candidate fails to lodge his/her account within prescribed time or in the manner \nrequired by law or fails to lodge his/her account at all, proceeding s against him/her shall \nbe initiated under section 10A of the R. P. Act, 1951 and he/she could be disqualified by \nthe Commission after following due procedure for being chosen as, and for being, a \nmember of either house of Parliament or of the Legislativ e Assembly or Legislative \nCouncil of a State/Union Territory for a period of 3 years from the date of order of the \nCommission declaring the candidate to be so disqualified.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. I am a candidate for an Assembly Constituency _ Parliamentary Constituency. What.txt\n_ \n#2. I am a candidate for an Assembly Constituency / Parliamentary Constituency. What \nis expect ed from me with regard to election expenditure? \nAns: a) All candidates will be provided with an Election Expenditure Register by the \nReturning Officer and they are required to maintain an account of election expenditure \ntruly and correctly from the date on which he has been nominated to the date of \ndeclaration of results (both dates inclusive). \n365 \n b) It is necessary to get the election expenditure account inspected at least 3 times during \ncampaign period before the election authorities as per schedule fixe d by RO. \nc) All candidates have to lodge their true election expenditure account before the District \nElection Officer within 30 days of declaration of result. \n3. What constitutes the Election Expenditure Register of a candidate, which is \nrequired to be submitted within 30 days of declaration of results?", + "c) All candidates have to lodge their true election expenditure account before the District \nElection Officer within 30 days of declaration of result. \n3. What constitutes the Election Expenditure Register of a candidate, which is \nrequired to be submitted within 30 days of declaration of results? \nAns. Each contesting candidate has to lodge the following registers/ statements with the DEO \nwithin 30 days from the date of declaration of results: \n(i) Day to Day account Register (with all the bills & vou chers in chronological order \nsigned by the candidate or his election agent). \n(ii) Cash register. \n(iii) Bank Register (along with certified copy of the Bank statement). \n(iv) Abstract Statement (Part I to IV) and Schedules 1 to 1 1 duly signed by the \ncandidate \n(v) Affidavit dul y signed by the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___7. What is the Account Reconciliation Meeting_ Whether a candidate has to attend t he.txt\n_ \n#7. What is the Account Reconciliation Meeting? Whether a candidate has to attend t he \nmeeting? \nAns. Account Reconciliation Meeting is convened by the DEO on the 26th day after the date of \ndeclaration of results for reconciling the discrepancy(ies), if any, in the account of \nelection expenses maintained by the candidate with the account statement maintained by \n367 \n the Accounting Team for each candidate. This opportunity may be availed by the \ncandidates, if they so desire.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___8. Whether it is necessary to incur election expenditure beyond Rs. 10_000_ - by account.txt\n_ \n#8. Whether it is necessary to incur election expenditure beyond Rs. 10,000/ - by account \npayee cheque? \nAns. Yes. As per existing instructions of the Commission, the candidates shall incur all election \nexpenses by account payee cheques from the Bank account opened for election purpose, \nexcepting minor expenses where it is not possible to issue cheques. If the amount payable \nby candidates to any person/entity for any item of expenditure does not exceed Rs. \n10,000/ - during the entire process of election, then such expenditure can be incurred by \ncash, by withdrawing it from the bank account opened for the purpose of election. A ll \nother payments are to be made by account payee cheque from the said bank account.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___10. How do the rates for different items get decided and how do I get a rate chart_.txt\n_ \n#10. How do the rates for different items get decided and how do I get a rate chart? \nAns. In order to facilitate the scrutiny of expenditure which is to be maintained on a daily basis \nby the candidates in the prescribed proforma the Commission has directed that the DEO \nshall compile the rate charts of the items commonly used for the election campaign in the \ndistrict on the basis of the prevailing rates after consultation with the representatives of \npolitica l parties. The DEO/RO shall ensure that the rate list of all such items is made \navailable to all the candidates and to the teams monitoring election expenditure. \n \n \n #11. How shall a candidate account for the use of Social Media during his/her election \ncamp aign? \nAns.", + "The DEO/RO shall ensure that the rate list of all such items is made \navailable to all the candidates and to the teams monitoring election expenditure. \n \n \n #11. How shall a candidate account for the use of Social Media during his/her election \ncamp aign? \nAns. A candidate shall include payments made to internet companies and websites for carrying \nadvertisements and also campaign related operational expenditure on creative \ndevelopment of content, operational expenditure on salaries and wages paid to t he team \nof workers employed to maintain their Social Media accounts.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___13. How many vehicles can be used for campaigning and can the permission for the.txt\n_ \n#13. How many vehicles can be used for campaigning and can the permission for the \nsame be withdrawn? \nAns. There is no limit on n umber of vehicles which a candidate may use for electioneering \npurposes. The candidate shall have to furnish the details of such vehicles and the areas in \nwhich these will be used for campaign, to the RO or authorised Officer to get permission. \nThe origina l copy of the permit should be displayed on the wind screen of the vehicle. \nThe permit contains the number of the vehicle, date of issue of permit, name of the \ncandidate and the area where it shall be used for campaigning. The candidate has to \nmaintain exp enditure incurred on the permitted vehicles in his day to day account \nregister.", + "The permit contains the number of the vehicle, date of issue of permit, name of the \ncandidate and the area where it shall be used for campaigning. The candidate has to \nmaintain exp enditure incurred on the permitted vehicles in his day to day account \nregister. If the candidate fails to submit his election expenditure register for inspection \nbefore the election authority on the dates scheduled by RO during campaign period even \nafter n otice served upon him by RO within 3 days, then permission of vehicle shall be \nwithdrawn by the RO. Any vehicle used for campaigning without due \nauthorization/permit by the authorized officer shall be deemed to be campaigning \nunauthorisedly for the candid ate and may attract penal provision of Chapter IX A of the \nIPC and shall therefore, be immediately taken out of the campaigning exercise.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. Who is a _Star Campaigner__ of a political party_.txt\n_ \n#2. Who is a \u2018Star Campaigner\u2019\u2019 of a political party? \nAns. Election campaigners of a registered political party (not exceeding 40 in number in case \nof recognised political party and not exceeding 20 in number in case of a party other than \na recognised poli tical party), whose names have been communicated to the Commission \nand the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, within a period of seven days from the date of \nissue of notification for such election are called \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d. The expenditure \nincurred by these leaders (Star Campaigners) on account of travel by air or by any other \nmeans of transport for propagating the programme of a political party shall not be \ndeemed to be the expenditure in connection with the election incurred/authorised by a \ncandida te of that political party or his election agent.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___B. For Political Parties.txt\n_ \n#B. For Political Parties \n1. What are the statements required to be filed by Political Parties? \nAns. Political parties have to file following statements: - \n\uf0b7 Contribution reports - by 30th September every year or such date as extended by \nCBDT for filing Income Tax Return \n\uf0b7 Annual Audited account - by 31st October every year \n\uf0b7 Statement of election expenditure - within 75 day s of completion of Assembly \nelection and 90 days of completion of Lok Sabha election. \n\uf0b7 Part election expenditure statement giving details of amount disbursed to the \ncandidates by political parties shall be filed within 30 days of declaration of \nresult. \nReco gnized political parties have to file aforesaid statements with the Election Commission of \nIndia, while Un -recognized Political Parties have to file the same with the Chief Electoral \nOfficer of the respective States/UTs in the prescribed time and manner.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___4. My political party is in alliance with other political party _ies_ then how the election.txt\n_ \n#4. My political party is in alliance with other political party (ies) then how the election \nexpenditure shall be accounted for by the candidate(s)? \nAns. There is no provision in law as regards to parties in alliance and therefore, the whole \nexpenditure is subject to be accounted for by the candidate for whom campaigning has \nbeen done by any party(parties) that has(have) alliance with the party of the candidat e.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___12. Do I_ as a candidate_ have to account for election expenses when a _Star.txt\n_ \n#12. Do I, as a candidate, have to account for election expenses when a \u201cStar \nCampaigner\u201d holds a rally for me? \nAns. If the candidate or his election agent shares the dais with the Star Campaigner in the \nevent of pub lic rally or meeting, then the entire expenditure on that rally other than the \ntravel expenses of the Star Campaigner shall be added to the candidate\u2019s account . Even if \nthe candidate is not present on the dais but the banners/posters with the name of the \ncandidate or the photographs of the candidate are displayed at the site of pubic rally or \nthe name of the candidate is mentioned by the \u201cStar Campaigner\u201d during the \nrally/meeting, , then also the entire expenditure in that rally/meeting o ther than the travel \nexpenses of the \u201cStar Campaigner\u201d, will be added to the candidate\u2019s account of election \nexpenses.", + "If there is more than one candidate, sharing the dais or displaying banners or \nposters with their names in rally/meeting, then the expenses on such rally/meeting \nshou ld equally be divided among all such candidates and added to their respective \naccount.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___ 3. What is the limit of donation to be received in cash by candidates from a single.txt\n_ \n# 3. What is the limit of donation to be received in cash by candidates from a single \nperson/entity/party? \nAns. The limit for receiving cash donations from any individual/ entity or political party is Rs. \n10,000/ -. If donation exceeds Rs 10,000/ -, it should be made through cheque/draft or e -\npayment.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___5. Can a Star Campaigner carry cash during electioneering_.txt\n_ \n#5. Can a Star Campaigner carry cash during electioneering? \nAns. Yes. A Star Campaigner may carry cash up to Rs. 1 Lac exclusively for his/her personal \nuse or any party functionary with a certificate from the treasurer of the party.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___6. How will th e expenses during rallies of _Star Campaigners_ be accounted for_.txt\n_ \n#6. How will th e expenses during rallies of \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d be accounted for? \nAns. The expenditure incurred by the leaders of a Political Party (Star Campaigners) on \naccount of travel by air or by any other means shall be accounted as expenditure of the \nPolitical Par ty. If any attendant including security guard, medical attendant, or any other \nperson including any member of the party, who is not a candidate in the constituency \nconcerned, or any representative of the electronic or print media, travels with the leader \n(star-campaigner) of the political party in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter etc., then the \ntravel expenses of such leader shall be wholly booked to the account of political party, \nprovided that the said member of political party or media person or attendant sharing the \ntransport with the leader (star campaigner) do not play any role in election campaign for \nany candidate in any manner.", + "However, if any such person(s) sharing the transport with \nthe leader plays any role in election campaign for the candidate( s) in any manner or if any \ncandidate(s) travels with such leader in his vehicle/aircraft/helicopter, then 50% of the \ntravel expenditure of the leader shall be apportioned to such candidate (s). \n372", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___7. If a person is provided with Z_ security then how his ex penditure will be.txt\n_ \n#7. If a person is provided with Z+ security then how his ex penditure will be \naccounted? \nAns. The cost of propulsion of State -owned one bullet proof vehicles by the persons provided \nwith \u2018Z+\u2019 (Z plus) security should be borne by the person concerned when it is used for \nnon-official purposes during electioneering. In case of the visiting political functionaries, \nwho are \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d, the expenditure, will be accounted for in the party\u2019s \naccount. If the Star Campaigner is a candidate, the propulsion cost of vehicle in the \nconstituency shall be accounted for in his election expenditure account. If the party \nfunctionary enjoying the security facility is not a Star Campaigner, and he campaigns for \nthe candidate, the cost of propulsion of the security vehicle, used for such campaign shall \nbe added to the candidate\u2019s account .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___8. Whether the expenditure incurred on construction of barricades and rostrums is to.txt\n_ \n#8. Whether the expenditure incurred on construction of barricades and rostrums is to \nbe booked in the account of candidate(s) or political party where \u201cleader\u201d (star \ncampaigner) of a political party participate in a rally/meeting? \nAns. Expenditu re incurred on construction of barricades/ rostrums etc., either made by \ngovernment agencies or by any private agency, on account of security considerations for \na public rally/meeting, where a \u201cleader\u201d of a political party(star campaigner)is \nparticipatin g, is to be book ed in the account of the candidate in whose constituency the \nr a l l y/ meeting is taking place. If a group of candidates is present at the dais at that \ntime, then the expenditure will be apportioned equally amongst those candidates.", + "If a group of candidates is present at the dais at that \ntime, then the expenditure will be apportioned equally amongst those candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n #C. Election Machinery \n1. Who are the members of the District Expenditure Monitoring Committee (DEMC) \nand what are the functions of DEMC? \nAns. DEMC consists of (i) Expenditure Observer in charge of the Constituency, (ii) District \nElection Officer (DEO) an d (iii) Dy. DEO/Officer in charge of Expenditure Monitoring \nof the District. DEMC shall have t o decide the case of suppression of election \nexpenditure incurred by candidate after examining the evidence mentioned in the \nnotice served upon the candidate by R O and the reply of the candidate thereto, \npreferably within 72 hours from the date of receipt of the reply from the candidate, \nwhether such supp ressed expenditure shall be added or not to the election expenses \naccount of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. When does the E xpenditure Observer report in the district HQ and what are the.txt\n_ \n#2. When does the E xpenditure Observer report in the district HQ and what are the \nduties he is required to perform? \nAns. An Expenditure Observer has to make three visits to the ACs/Dist. Hq. assigned to him. \n1st Visit -The Expenditure Observer shall reach the constituency on the day of the notification of \nelections for the duration of 3 clear days. Du ring this visit he has to meet all the teams, \nengaged in election expenditure monitoring. He coordinates w ith DEO, S.P, Nodal \nOfficers of Police, Income Tax and State Excise and other enforcement agencies. His \ncontact numbers are also notified so that he can receive complaints from \ncandidates and public regarding any untoward incident or malpractice during \nelection process.", + "He coordinates w ith DEO, S.P, Nodal \nOfficers of Police, Income Tax and State Excise and other enforcement agencies. His \ncontact numbers are also notified so that he can receive complaints from \ncandidates and public regarding any untoward incident or malpractice during \nelection process. \n2nd Visit - The Expenditure Observer shall again visit the constituency for the second time, \non the date immediately after the date of withdrawal of candidatures and shall \nremain in the constituency du ring the entire campaign period, and shall leave the \nconstituency only after the poll. However, he has to stay t ill counting of votes, if he is so \ndirected by the Commission. During this period he periodically inspects the \nfunctioning of all the teams engaged in expenditure monitoring and wherever there is \nlaxity or irregularities in functioning of any of the teams, he brings it to the notice of the \nDEO. He inspects the expenditure register of each candidate at least three times \nduring the campaign period and give his comments on the discrepancies.", + "He inspects the expenditure register of each candidate at least three times \nduring the campaign period and give his comments on the discrepancies. \n3rd Visit - The Expenditure Observer has to visit the district on ce again on 25th day after the \ndeclaration of results of election and stay in the district for 8 clear d ays to assist the \nDEO in scrutinizing the statements of accounts of election expenditure submitted by the \ncandidates after the declaration of results. He s hould be present in the Account \nReconciliation Meeting to be convened by the DEO on the 26th day after the \ndeclaration of results.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___2. When does the E xpenditure Observer report in the district HQ and what are the.txt\n_ \n3. Which teams form part of the Election Expenditure Monitoring Mechanism? \nAns. The teams form part of Election Expenditur e Monitoring Mechanism are: - \n\uf0b7 Expenditure Observer (EO) \n\uf0b7 Assistant Expenditure Observer (AEO), \n\uf0b7 Video Surveillance Team (VST), \n\uf0b7 Video Viewing Team (VVT), \n\uf0b7 Accounting Team (AT), \n\uf0b7 Complaint Monitoring Control Room & Call Centre, \n\uf0b7 Media Certification & Monitor ing Committee (MCMC), \n\uf0b7 Flying Squads (FS) \n\uf0b7 Static Surveillance Teams (SST)", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___4. How many inspections are required to be carried out by the Expenditure Observer_.txt\n_ \n#4. How many inspections are required to be carried out by the Expenditure Observer? \nAns. A total number of 3 inspections are to be carried out by the Expenditure Observer. The \ndates of inspection are made known to all the candidates by the RO in advance. The last \ninspection is to be done not before 3 days from the date of poll, so that major campaign \nexpenditure is covered under inspection.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___5. What is Shadow Observation Register _SOR__.txt\n_ \n#5. What is Shadow Observation Register (SOR)? \nAns. A Shadow Observation Register (SOR) is to be maintained by the Accounting Team in a \ngiven format in respect of each candidate. This is to be maintained to cross check items \nof expenses actually incurred on major rallies/processions/meetings e tc., with what is \nreported by the candidate. \n \n375", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___ 6. What is Folder of Evidence _FE__.txt\n_ \n# 6. What is Folder of Evidence (FE)? \nAns. Folder of Evidence has to be maintained by the Accounting Team along with Shadow \nObservation Register for each candidate. Evidences in the form of CD/DVD/documents \netc., are cross referenced for the expenses entered in the Shadow Observation Register.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___7. What are the restrictions on printing of pamphlets_ posters etc._ relating to election.txt\n_ \n#7. What are the restrictions on printing of pamphlets, posters etc., relating to election \ncampaign? \nAns. No person shall print or publish, or cause to be printed or publ ished, any election \npamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the printer \nand the publisher thereof. He should not do so unless a declaration as to the identity of \nthe publisher thereof, signed by him and attested by two persons, personally known to \nhim, is delivered by him to the printer in duplicate. Moreover, within a reasonable time \nafter printing of the document, one copy of the declaration is to be sent by the printer \ntogether with one copy of the document to the Di strict Election Officer concerned or to \nthe CEO if printed in the capital of the State.", + "Moreover, within a reasonable time \nafter printing of the document, one copy of the declaration is to be sent by the printer \ntogether with one copy of the document to the Di strict Election Officer concerned or to \nthe CEO if printed in the capital of the State. If a person contravenes any of the above \nsaid provisions mentioned above, then he may be punished with imprisonment which \nmay extend to six months and with a fine up to Rs. 2,000/ -.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___8. No. of days within which the National and State level political parties are required.txt\n_ \n#8. No. of days within which the National and State level political parties are required \nto send list of \u201cleaders\u201d (star campaigners) of their party to CEO and ECI? \nAns. The list of \u201cleaders\u201d (star campaigners) should be communicated to the Election \nCommission and the CEO of the state within a period of 7 days from the date of issue of \nnotification of elections. The recognized political party (National / State) can send names \nof 40 persons and a registered political party can send names of 20 persons to be treated \nas \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d. The travel expenditure of these \u201cStar Campaigners\u201d is not added \nto the expenditure of the candidate.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___9. What is the limit of carrying cash_gift items during election period_.txt\n_ \n#9. What is the limit of carrying cash/gift items during election period? \nAns. During checking by Flying Squ ad/ Static Surveillance Team, if any cash exceeding Rs. \n50,000/ - is found in a vehicle carrying a candidate, his agent, or party worker or carrying \nposters or election materials or any drugs, liquor, arms or gift items which are valued at \n376 \n more than Rs. 10, 000/-, likely to be used for inducement of electors or any other illicit \narticles are found in a vehicle, shall be subject to seizure.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___10. In what circumstances shall the IT Dept. be informed about seizures of cash_goods_.txt\n_ \n#10. In what circumstances shall the IT Dept. be informed about seizures of cash/goods? \nAns. If cash of more than Rs. 10 Lakh is found in a vehicle and there is no suspicion of \ncommission of any crime or linkage to any candidate or agent or party functionary, then \nthe SST shall not seize the cash, and pass on the information to the Income Tax \nAuthority, for necessary action under Income Tax Laws.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___11. Who is the authority an aggrieved person should appeal_approach for releasing the.txt\n_ \n#11. Who is the authority an aggrieved person should appeal/approach for releasing the \nseized cash etc., during election? \nAns. Committee for taking decision on cash seized at District level consists of the following: \n(i) CEO, Zila Pari shad/CDO/P.D, DRDA, \n(ii) Nodal Officer of Expenditure Monitoring in the District Election Office \n(Convenor), and \n(iii) District Treasury Officer. \nThe procedure of appeal against seizure has to be mentioned in the seizure document and \nit has to be inform ed to the aggrieved person at the time of seizure. In no case, the matter \nrelating to cash/ seized valuables shall be kept pending for more than seven days after the \ndate of poll, unless any FIR/Complaint is filed. The functioning of the Committee has to \nbe given wide publicity so that there is no inconvenience to the public.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___12. Where should one complain about incidents of bribery_ liquor_cash distribution_.txt\n_ \n#12. Where should one complain about incidents of bribery/ liquor/cash distribution? \nAns. There is Complaint monitoring Cell/ Call Centre in each district and its number is \npublished in media also. Complaint can be made on this number. The Flying Squad will \nimmediately reach 14. the spot where any incident of bribery etc., is allegedly taking \nplace.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___13. Who will bear the expenses for publishing _.txt\n_ \n#13. Who will bear the expenses for publishing ? \nAns. Expenses , if any, will be borne by the candidat e and the political parties in respe ctive \ncases and shall be reflected in their expenditure statement .", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___14. Whether expenditu re on this account will be accounted for _.txt\n_ \n#14. Whether expenditu re on this account will be accounted for ? \nAns. Yes. This being an exp enditure in connection with th e election, if expense is incurred in \nthis regard, the same will be counted for the purpose of election and shall be re flected and \nlodged with D EO/CEO/ECI as the case may be.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st October, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\nAnnexure-E6 \n \nElection Commission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008-CC&BE Dated: 31st October, 2008 \naddressed to the Chief Secretaries and the Chief Electoral Officers of all States and Union \nTerritories. \n \nSubject: - Use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) \nof explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951 \u2013 regarding.", + "Subject: - Use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) \nof explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951 \u2013 regarding. \n \n \n(i) I am directed to refer to Commission\u2019s instruction issued vide its letter no. \n437/6/2007 /Vol.-IV-PLN-III dated 16th October, 2007 and instruction issued vide letter \nNo. 3/7/2008 /JS-III dated 7th October, 2008 and to state that the Commission has already \nmodified the guidelines on use of vehicles in convoy and use of flags and stickers on \nvehicles. Consequently, the former instruction stated above is modified and superseded by \nthis instruction regarding nu mber of vehicles to be allowed to go in a caravan on the road \nduring the period of election campaign by leader(s) who have availed of the benefit of \nclause (A) of the explanation given und er section 77(1) of the Representation of the People \nAct, 1951.", + "The restriction on number of vehicles in a convoy has been withdrawn, however, vehicles in \nthe convoy have to conform to the condition as mentioned in the later instruction referred \nabove. \n \n(ii) In case the mode of road transpo rt is to be availed of political parties availing the \nbenefit of clause (a) of explanation given under Sec. 77(1) of Representation of the People \nAct, 1951, the permit will be issued centrally by the Chief Electoral Officer irrespective of \nwhether the same vehicle is to be used by any leader for election campaigning \nthroughout the State or different vehicles are to be used by such party leaders in different \nareas. The permit will be issued against the name of the person concerned who will display \nit prominently on the windscreen of the vehicle being used by him/her in any area. The", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st October, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\nwhether the same vehicle is to be used by any leader for election campaigning \nthroughout the State or different vehicles are to be used by such party leaders in different \nareas. The permit will be issued against the name of the person concerned who will display \nit prominently on the windscreen of the vehicle being used by him/her in any area. The \npermits so issued by the Chief Electoral Officer will be of distinctly different colours from \nthe permits to be issued by the District Election Officers/Returning Officers for candidates.", + "The \npermits so issued by the Chief Electoral Officer will be of distinctly different colours from \nthe permits to be issued by the District Election Officers/Returning Officers for candidates. \n \n(iii) If the vehicle so permitted in item (ii) above is also occupied by any other person \nthan the leader referred to in item (ii), in that case, the 50% expenditure of the same shall be \nbook ed in the expenditure of concerned party contesting candidate from that constituency. \n \n(iv) In case of Video \u2013 Vans etc. to be used by a political party for campaign across the \nstates, before any permission to use Video-Vans for campaign is given, it should be\n235 ensured by Chief Electoral officer that such use of vehicle is in accordance with the Mo tor \nVehicle Act. Attention in this context is invited to the judgments dated 23.06.2006 and", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART E. MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENDITURE BY THE CANDIDATES_Annexure-E6.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter No. 437/6/INST/2008 -CC&BE, dated 31st October, 2008 regarding use of Road Transport by party campaigners availing the benefit to clause (a) of explanation given under Section 77 (1) of the R. P. Act, 1951\n14.02.2007 of the Allahabad High Court in writ petition No. 3648 (MB) of 2006 a copy \nwhereof has been enclosed herewith. Respective D istrict Election Officers shall ensure that \nexpenditure incurred on such vehicles is proportionately distributed against the expenditure of \nthe contesting candidates of the party in the areas/constituencies where the Van/Vehicles has \nbeen used. \n \nThis may be brought to the notice of all Political parties and all election related Officers \nimmediately.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring part I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS _FAQs___9. Whether it is necessary to maintain account of election expenses incurred by the.txt\n_ \n#9. Whether it is necessary to maintain account of election expenses incurred by the \ncandidate before filing his nomination? \nAns. The expenditure incurred from the date on which he has been nominated to date of \ndeclaration of results, is to be accounted for in the account statement by each contesting \ncandidate. The candidate has also to include the election related expenditure, if the \nexpenditure incurred is on campaign m aterial which is used during the campaign period.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C19.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg.\nAnnexure -C19 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol.", + "Annexure -C19 \nELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA \n Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110001 \nNo. 76/ECI/INST/FUNC/EEM/EEPS/2020/Vol. VI Dated: 24th July, 2020 \nTo \nThe Chief Electoral Officers of \n All States/UTs \n \nSub:- Cases of accounts of election expenses of candidates -Non-adherence of time limit \nprescribed under Rule 89 of the C onduct of Elections Rules, 1961 and Commission\u2019s \nInstruction -Regarding \n \nMadam/Sir, \nI am directed to refer to the Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. \nXIV, dated 2nd June, 2016 regarding procedure for preparation of DEO\u2019s Scrutiny Report in \nrespect of account of election expenses of contesting candidates under Rule 89 of the \nConduct of Elections Rules, 1961. It has been observed that time frame prescribed in the \naforesaid Rule is not being followed by the DEOs leading to undue delay in disp osal of \naccounts cases.", + "It has been observed that time frame prescribed in the \naforesaid Rule is not being followed by the DEOs leading to undue delay in disp osal of \naccounts cases. Your att ention is invited to ECI O.M. No. 76/2004/JS -II, dated 5th July, 2004 \n(Copy Enclosed) whereby the Commission has fixed a deadline of one year for disposal of all \ncases pertaining to account of election expenses. This was done keeping in view the \nobservatio n of the Karnataka High Court (Judgment dated 26.07.1999 of the Karnataka High \nCourt in WP No. 4357 of 1999 -Guinness Hite Paksha Rangawamay Vs. Chief Election \nCommissioner and Ors.) which inter -alia states that there cannot be undue delay in passing \norder under section 10A and it should be passed within reasonable time.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C19.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg.\n2. The relevant rules of the C. E. Rules, 1961 are reiterated as under: \nRule 89(5) Where the Election Commission decides that a contesting candidate has failed to \nlodge his account of elect ion expenses within the time and in the manner required by the Act \nand these rules it shall by notice in writing call upon the candidate to show cause why he \nshould not be disqualified under section 10A for the failure.", + "Rule 89(6) Any contesting candidate who has been called upon to show cause under sub -rule \n(5) may within 20 days of the receipt of such notice submit in respect of the matter a \nrepresentation in writing to the Election Commission, and shall at the same time send to the \nDistrict Election Offi cer a copy of his representation together with a complete account of his \nelection expenses if he had not already furnished such an account. \nRule 89(7) The District Election Officer shall, within 5 days of the receipt thereof , forward to \nthe Election Commis sion the copy of the representation and the account (if any) with such \ncomments as he wishes to make thereon. \n3. Para 4 of Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol.", + "3. Para 4 of Commission\u2019s letter no. 76/Instructions/2015/EEPS/Vol. XIV, dated 2nd June, \n2016 states that: \nThe DEO shall finalize the candidate wi se summary and scrutiny reports in the prescribed \nformat (Annexure -C3*) of the Compendium) by the 37th day from the date of declaration of \nresult and shall forward the same to the CEO office preferably by the 38th day (Para 11.5 of \n133 \n the Compendium of Instru ctions). The DEO reports, duly forwarded by the CEO should \nreach the Commission within 45 days of declaration result.", + "Compendium of Instructions On Election Expenditure Monitoring PART C. ROLE OF RO_ DEO AND CEO IN EXPENDITURE MONITORING_Annexure-C19.txt\nCommission\u2019s letter no. 3/ER/2020/SDR/Vol. III, dated 1st October, 2020 regarding optional facility of online data entry of personal details by candidates in Nomination Form and Affidavit (in Form 26 appended to the C. E. Rules, 1961)-Guidelines -Reg.\n4. In the recent review of pending accounts cases, the Commission has viewed very seriously \nthe delay in submission of DEOs\u2019 Scrutiny Repo rts, Supplementary Reports, \nacknowledgements regarding delivery of Commission\u2019s Notices and non -responsiveness of \nmany DEOs. It is reiterated that law will lose its rigor if time limits as prescribed under Rule \n89 of the C. E. Rules, 1961 as well as in the Commission instructions are not followed in true \nspirit. \n5. It is, therefore, required to bring the above instruction of the Commission to the notice of \nall DEOs for strict compliance.", + "5. It is, therefore, required to bring the above instruction of the Commission to the notice of \nall DEOs for strict compliance. \nYours faithfully, \n \nSd/- \n(AVINASH KUMAR) \nSECRETARY \n \n*Please refer Annex ure-C13 for Annexure -C3 as the Compendium has been revised \n \n134" +] \ No newline at end of file