Question

Choose the incorrect statements with reference to the recommendations for electoral reforms by T.N. Seshan:​

• A. A limit of 16 days for campaigning after the final list of candidates is announced.​
• B. A person convicted as a criminal should be barred from contesting elections for 6 years.​
• C. A prohibition on the sale of liquor in a polling area for 48 hours before the conclusion ​of elections.
• D. In case of the death of a contesting candidate, the elections would be abolished for the next 5 years.​​

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

In case of the death of a contesting candidate, the elections would be abolished for the next 5 years.​​

Correct answer: Option A. and B.
A limit of 16 days for campaigning after the final list of candidates is announced.​ ​
In case of the death of a contesting candidate, the elections would be abolished for the ​next 5 years.​

Explanation:

Recommendations of T.N. Seshan:

He recommended a limit of 14 days for campaigning after the final list of candidates is announced.
A candidate should be allowed to contest elections from more than 2 constituencies.
In case of the death of a contesting candidate, the elections would be postponed in that constituency and not cancelled.
A person convicted as a criminal should be barred from contesting elections for 6 years.
He also recommended the prohibition of the sale of liquor in a polling area 48 hours before the conclusion of elections.