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Ban anonymous contributions above Rs 2,000 to political parties, says EC

The move aims to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics

Election Commission seeks ban on anonymous contributions to parties above Rs 2,000

There is no constitutional or statutory prohibition on receipt of anonymous donations by political parties

EC extends 'Every Indian Vote counts' deadline till Dec 31

Winner of the competition shall get return air tickets for two to India sponsored by national carrier Air India

EC's proposal for purchase of Ballot Units, Control Units approved for upcoming polls

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of Election Commission for procurement of Control Units and Ballot Units during 2017-18 and 2018-19The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Election Commission for purchase of 4,10,000 Ballot Units (BUs) and 3,14,000 Control Units (CUs) during 2017-18 and 4,35,306 Ballot Units and 71,716 control units during 2018-19 at a tentative unit cost of Rs.7,700/- and Rs.9,300 respectively.The total estimated cost will be Rs.1,009.6 crore. The purchases will be made through Bharat Electronic Ltd.(BEL), Bangalore and Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), Hyderabad.The Cabinet also authorised the Election Commission to vary the quantity to be ordered on M/s. BEL and M/s. ECIL based on their production capacity and past performance in supply of machines.This would facilitate phasing out of obsolete electronic voting machines procured during 2000-2005.It will enable the Election Commission to

EC supports immediate disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs

Prior to 2013, a lawmaker could continue as an MP or MLA on filing of an appeal against conviction in higher courts

No party can use govt funds for things which amount to advertisement: EC

"It is clarified that any violation of the... Directions would be treated as violation of a lawful direction of the Commission," the EC said

HC judges to discuss electoral laws, limits of EC's role

Funded by the Government of India, the National Judicial Academy is an independent society established in 1993

EC seeks details from Delhi government on facilities to 21 AAP MLAs

It has also asked for information on the nature of the work as Parliamentary Secretary

Letters: Reassure voters

With reference to "And the winner is…. The Election Commission" by Aditi Phadnis (May 16), former Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan proved that a person can make a chair powerful. His endeavour to present a full-proof election process was criticised by many. Jyoti Basu, then chief minister of West Bengal, called him a lunatic. In fact, few could imagine that it would be possible for a country with a population of over one billion to prepare voter identity cards. But, Seshan proved his critics wrong.Though a large number of voters turn up in booths to exercise their franchise, there are drawbacks still to be addressed. Introduction of EVM, CCTVs in disturbed booths and distribution of voter slips by the panel are all fine. But much success has eluded in terms of confidence-building measures for voters. Many voters are intercepted by hooligans of political parties so that they cannot reach the booths. Even the administration, the police and the state election commission concerned

And the winner is... the Election Commission

Current round of Assembly polls concludes today with completion of polling in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Kerala. The way these were conducted in the last six weeks is a fascinating story, as Aditi Phadnis discovers

EC says Rs 570 cr seized in TN is "prima facie suspect cash"

All agencies, including the Income Tax Department, have been asked to ensure a proper investigation, an EC official said

EC addressing public grievances on polls through 'Samadhan' app

Officials said in the run-up to the elections they so far have received 1,300 complaints so far.