Dear All, Recently we had a lot of discussion in this group and also between individuals on Rule 49-O of Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. I obtained the info from Election Commission of India under RTI act 2005.
I recd the reply and clarification which are as follows. 1. This Rule has not been amended . It is as it was in 1961. 2. ECI issued a press Note on 5th Dec 2008 stating that Elections will not be cancelled even if " I vote Nobody" is more than the winner's votes. Read the Press Note in the following link http://www.eci.gov.in/press/current/pn051208.pdf 3. ECI has proposed to the Govt to provide for "None of the Above " provision in the ballot paper. A petition is pending in the Supreme Court but no details have been given. I hope and believe that this clarifies the issue and discussion may continue to plan as to what to do now. -- "Those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act." Albert Einstein Dr.V.N.Sharma http://canvas.nowpos.com/vnsharma
