The Madhya Pradesh Local Authorities (Electoral Offences) Act, 1964
The Madhya Pradesh Local Authorities (Electoral Offences) Act, 1964
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This law regulates electoral processes for local government bodies in Madhya Pradesh, including municipal corporations, councils, and panchayats. It specifically prohibits holding or attending public meetings on the day of voting and the day immediately before it to prevent disruption. The legislation applies to all individuals involved in these local elections, such as candidates and the general public, and imposes fines on those who violate these restrictions. By enforcing these rules, the Act aims to ensure fair and orderly conduct during local authority elections, maintaining the integrity of the democratic process at the grassroots level.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition of public meetings on and one day prior to election day
- 4. Disturbances at election meetings
- 5. Officers etc., sit elections not to act for candidates or to influence voting
- 6. Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling stations
- 7. Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling stations
- 8. Penalty for misconduct at polling station
- 9. Penalty for illegal hiring or procuring of conveyance at elections
- 10. Removal of ballot papers from polling station to be offence
- 11. Other offences and penalties therefor
- 12. Prosecution regarding certain offences
- 13. Breach of official duty in connection with elections
- 14. Maintenance of secrecy of voting
- 14A. Restrictions of the printing of pamphlets, posters, etc.
- 14B. Penalty for Government servant for acting as election agent, polling agent or counting agent
- 14C. Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election
- 14D. Offence of booth capturing
- 15. Repeal
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