WHAT LEGAL DECLERATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY EVERY CANDIDATE AT THE TIME OF NOMINATION? WHAT IS IT'S IMPLICATION?
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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.
Explanation:
First the candidate should be citizen of India.
Second he is not a government officer or government employ.
Third he should above the age of 24 years old.
Fourth he should has criminal records.
Fifth he should no had any 2 no income.