Insertion in section 15

In the principal Act, in section 15, in sub-section (1), after clause (IX), the following clause shall be inserted, namely :- "(X) fails to furnish a declaration in the form of an Affidavit in the format, as appended in the Fourth Schedule, at the time of filling nomination paper containing the following information which shall be made public by the respective returning officers by displaying a copy of the Affidavit on the Notice Board of his office :-

1. (a) Whether the candidate had been convicted/ acquitted/ discharged of any criminal offence in the past and if convicted, whether he was punished with imprisonment or fine.
2. (b) prior to six month of filling of nomination whether the candidate is accused in any pending case of any offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of two years or more, and in which charge is framed or cognizance has been taken by the Court. If so, the details thereof,
3. (c) the assets (immovable, movable, bank balance etc.) of a candidate and of his/her spouse and dependants,
4. (d) liabilities, if any, particularly whether there are any overdues of any public Financial Institutions or Government dues;
5. (e) the educational qualifications of candidate";