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EC may bar parties from fielding candidates for not paying utility dues
Poll watchdog has already written to the Law Ministry urging it to amend election laws
 "EC may bar parties from fielding candidates for not paying utility dues")
EC looks at cashless funding to check black money in elections
Nasim Zaidi warned if parties try to sidestep proposed changes, they will be dealt with accordingly.
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EC asks politicians to observe self-imposed restraint while campaigning
EC said some of the statements were made from places where the model code is not in force
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EC again raps govt on conduct breach
Matters relating to the Cabinet are sent at the last moment: EC told cabinet secretary today
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EC tells political parties not use photos of President, VP, Governors
Rashtrapati Bhavan had written to CEC Nasim Zaidi on Saturday raising concerns
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Need Constitutional amendment, more resources for simultaneous polls: EC
Commission had said it supports the proposal but cost involved will be over Rs 9,000 crore
EC bars ultra-Hindutva party that gave ticket to Graham Staines' killer
Krantikari Manuwadi Morcha among the 255 political parties that were de-registered by EC in 2016
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Disclosure of source of candidates' income be made mandatory: EC
NGO has sought a direction to the Centre to bring an amendment in the law to disqualify a lawmaker
 "Disclosure of source of candidates' income be made mandatory: EC")
EC to reveal polling dates for UP, Manipur, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand today
The EC will conduct a press conference at 12:00 pm
 "EC to reveal polling dates for UP, Manipur, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand today")
EC bans 25 candidates from contesting elections in UP for 3 years
The candidates had not submitted details of their expenditure during the elections
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EC asks CBDT to look into finances of 255 unlisted parties
There are over 1780 registered, but unrecognised political parties in the country
 "EC asks CBDT to look into finances of 255 unlisted parties")
Crackdown on money laundering: EC to ask I-T to probe finances of 200 'delisted' political parties
Over 200 parties are believed to be involved in black money conversion through accepting donations
 "Crackdown on money laundering: EC to ask I-T to probe finances of 200 'delisted' political parties")
Ban anonymous contributions above Rs 2,000 to political parties, says EC
The move aims to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics
 "Ban anonymous contributions above Rs 2,000 to political parties, says EC")
Election Commission seeks ban on anonymous contributions to parties above Rs 2,000
There is no constitutional or statutory prohibition on receipt of anonymous donations by political parties
 "Election Commission seeks ban on anonymous contributions to parties above Rs 2,000")
EC extends 'Every Indian Vote counts' deadline till Dec 31
Winner of the competition shall get return air tickets for two to India sponsored by national carrier Air India
EC's proposal for purchase of Ballot Units, Control Units approved for upcoming polls
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of Election Commission for procurement of Control Units and Ballot Units during 2017-18 and 2018-19The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Election Commission for purchase of 4,10,000 Ballot Units (BUs) and 3,14,000 Control Units (CUs) during 2017-18 and 4,35,306 Ballot Units and 71,716 control units during 2018-19 at a tentative unit cost of Rs.7,700/- and Rs.9,300 respectively.The total estimated cost will be Rs.1,009.6 crore. The purchases will be made through Bharat Electronic Ltd.(BEL), Bangalore and Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), Hyderabad.The Cabinet also authorised the Election Commission to vary the quantity to be ordered on M/s. BEL and M/s. ECIL based on their production capacity and past performance in supply of machines.This would facilitate phasing out of obsolete electronic voting machines procured during 2000-2005.It will enable the Election Commission to
EC supports immediate disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs
Prior to 2013, a lawmaker could continue as an MP or MLA on filing of an appeal against conviction in higher courts
 "EC supports immediate disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs")
No party can use govt funds for things which amount to advertisement: EC
"It is clarified that any violation of the... Directions would be treated as violation of a lawful direction of the Commission," the EC said
HC judges to discuss electoral laws, limits of EC's role
Funded by the Government of India, the National Judicial Academy is an independent society established in 1993
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EC seeks details from Delhi government on facilities to 21 AAP MLAs
It has also asked for information on the nature of the work as Parliamentary Secretary
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