The Fact of Section 49-O if Indian Constitution
>> Thursday, October 16, 2008
These day another hoax mail is spreading with following text:
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Section 49-O of the Conduct of Election Rules 1961.
Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1969 act, in section "49-O" that a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote anyone!Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O". Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"...
Because, in a ward for example, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system...
It is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....It Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India...
Show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting...
So don't miss your chance.
So either “VOTE”, or vote “NOT TO VOTE” (vote 49-O)
Use your voting right for a better INDIA।
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I’ve gone thru it and find some Fact, which I’d like to share with you.
In Indian Constitution there is No any Section 49-O
The Said Section is Available with Indian Ministry of Law and Justice, THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS RULES, 1961 which says
“49-O. Elector deciding not to vote.-If an elector, after his electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters in Form-17A and has put his signature or thumb impression thereon as required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49L, decided not to record his vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in Form 17A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark.”
This is the Real Fact।