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Amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules
Context
The Union Government amended the Conduct of Election Rules, specifically changing Rule 93 (2) (a). This amendment limits the scope of public inspection of election documents. It effectively excludes electronic footage, such as CCTV recordings and videography of the polling process, from being open to public scrutiny.
Key Changes in the Amendment:
- Old Rule: The previous version of Rule 93 (2) (a) stated that "all other papers relating to the election shall be open to public inspection." This meant that any document related to the election could be accessed by the public.
- New Rule: The new version specifies that "all other papers as specified in these rules relating to the election shall be open to public inspection." This effectively limits the documents available for public inspection to those specifically mentioned in the rules, excluding electronic records like CCTV footage of the polling process.
- The amendment limits public inspection to only specified election documents, such as nomination forms, and excludes CCTV footage and electronic records from public view.
- While this change restricts access to video footage, it does not affect candidates who continue to have access to all election documents.
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