Question

Q. Which of the following constitute electoral offences under the Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 only
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Using powers under the Representation of People Act, 1951, EC does not allow exit polls from the time the poll begins till half an hour after the polling ends.
• Statement 2 is correct: Under RPA, promoting enmity on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, language, feelings is punishable. It can attract imprisonment up to 3 years, a fine or both.
• Statement 3 is correct: Booth capturing is an offence under the RPA. Booth capturing involves seizure/taking possession of polling station/place of counting of votes /threatening any elector.