Role of Election Commission in Settling Rival factions in Political Party

Syllabus: General studies Paper 2 ( Polity ) Context: The sudden and dramatic developments in the lok janshakti party (ljp) have caused quite a storm in the political circles. The ec does not take suo motu cognisance of such cases and comes into the picture only when one party approaches it with its claim. Introduction: The commission starts proceedings which arequasi-judicial in nature, under section 15 of the election symbols (reservation and allotment) order, 1968, by giving a notice to the other faction to give its version. Both parties are asked toproduce evidence in support of their claim, accompanied by affidavits. Section 15....Read More