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Q100 (IAS/2021) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice › Electoral systems Official Key

Consider the following statements : 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 (Statement 2 only). This is based on the legal framework governing elections in India, specifically the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951.

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: While there was originally no limit, Section 33(7) of the RPA, 1951, was amended in 1996 to restrict a candidate from contesting from more than two constituencies in a single general election or bye-elections.
  • Statement 2 is correct: In the 1991 Lok Sabha elections, prior to the 1996 amendment, Shri Devi Lal contested from three seats (Sikar, Rohtak, and Ferozepur). He also contested from three seats in the 1989 elections.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: There is currently no rule requiring a candidate or their party to bear the cost of bye-elections if they vacate a seat. Although the Election Commission has proposed that candidates should bear such costs, it has not yet been codified into law.
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Q. Consider the following statements : 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election fr…
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This is a classic 'Reform vs. Reality' trap. Statement 1 tests standard static polity (RPA 1951), while Statement 3 disguises a well-known Election Commission *proposal* as an existing *rule*. Statement 2 is obscure trivia, but it becomes irrelevant if you successfully eliminate 1 and 3 based on core concepts.

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What is the maximum number of Lok Sabha constituencies from which a candidate is legally permitted to contest in a single Indian general election under current Indian law?
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Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 82: Electoral Reforms > 584If! Ind;an PaUry > p. 584
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“Contestants Restricted to Two Constituencies A candidate would not be eligible to contest from more than two Parliamentary or assembly constituencies at a general election or at the by-elections which are held simultaneously. Similar restrictions are imposed for biennial elections and byelections to the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative councils. Prohibition of Arms Entering into the neighbourhood of a polling station with any kind of arms is to be considered a cognizable offence. But, these provisions are not applicable to the returning officer, presiding officer, any police officer or other person appointed to maintain peace and order at the polling station.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states a candidate would not be eligible to contest from more than two Parliamentary or assembly constituencies at a general election.
  • Frames the restriction as applying to both general elections and by-elections held simultaneously, indicating a legal/administrative rule.
  • Refers to contestants being 'restricted to two constituencies', directly answering the question about the maximum permitted number.
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