Question

Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/her?
I. The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid.
II. The candidate has withdrawn his/her nomination even through it is found valid.
III. The candidate lost the polls but secured 1/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. I and II
• B. I, II and III
• C. II and III
• D. I only

Answer 1

The correct option is A I and II

Every Candidate has to deposit security amount on the filing of nomination paper if it is found to be valid. Representation of People Act, 1951 provides for conditions for the return of deposits:

If candidate's nomination is rejected or after acceptance of nomination he withdrew his candidature;

If he dies before starting of polls;

If he gets elected;

If he secures more than 1/6 of a total number of valid votes, though he lost the election. Securing of "more than" 1/6 of total votes is mandatory for return on this condition.