what are the contents of a legend declaration to be made by the candidates for contesting the election in India
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Answer:
The legal declaration is required to be presented by is the nominee who wishes to contest election is as follows:
1. Whether there are criminal proceedings pending against the nominee
2. Aspects of the assists and accounts of the contestant and his family members.
3. Age and residential address record of the nominee.
4. Educational eligibility of the applicant.
Answer:
Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a nomination form and give some money as security deposit. Recently, a new system of declaration has been introduced on direction from the Supreme Court. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of:
Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate
Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family
Educational qualifications of the candidate.
This information has to be made public. This provides an opportunity to the voters to make their decision on the basis of the information provided by the candidates. Educational qualifications are not necessary for the candidates.