Question

Q17. Consider the following statement/s with reference to Model Code of Conduct
1. The Code of Conduct does not have any statutory basis.
2. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission.
3. The objective of MCC is to ensure that the party in power is not able to use public money to improve its electoral prospects
Select the correct statement/s from the codes given below

• A. a) 1 and 3
• B. b) 2 and 3
• C. c) 3 only
• D. d) All are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) All are correct

Model Code of Conduct
1. It is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct'
2. These set of norms has been evolved with the consensus of political parties who have consented to abide by the principles embodied in the said code in its letter and spirit (The Code doesn’t have any statutory basis).
3. Even though the Code of Conduct does not have any statutory basis, the EC has the power to disqualify a candidate if he/she violates the code
4. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission for the need of ensuring free and fair elections
5. The objective of MCC is to ensure that the party in power is not able to use public money to improve its electoral prospects