Question : Amendment in Representation of People's Act



(a) whether the Government proposes amendment in Representation of People''s Act to prevent use of money power in elections;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which an amendment bill to address the issue of use of illegal money in election to influence voters is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI P.P.CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c) The Law Commission in its 255th Report has, inter alia, made certain recommendations aimed at curbing undue influence of money power in elections. The said recommendations are under consideration of the Government.

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