Delhi CEO Moves to Delist Inactive Political Parties
The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi issued showcause notices to 41 political parties for not fielding candidates in elections, beginning a process to delist them. Affected parties are to respond by August 27, with hearings scheduled. The action falls under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has begun proceedings to delist 41 political outfits that failed to participate in elections. A showcause notice has been issued, and the parties must respond by August 27.
Affected parties, including the Aam Aadmi Mukti Morcha and Bahujan Samajwadi Party, have been notified by public notice dated August 12. Under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Delhi CEO has called for a written representation by August 27.
The Commission, exercising its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution, proposes delisting these parties. Before finalizing this decision, it allows the parties to present their case, with hearings set for August 22.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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