REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES
CONTEXT
Former Punjab CM has announced that he will be forming his own political party in Punjab ahead of the state assembly elections.
- The registration of all political parties is governed by the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- According to the Election Commission (EC), any party seeking registration has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days.
- This is done as per guidelines prescribed by the EC in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 29A of the RP Act, 1951.
Note: There is no procedure available for the de-registration of dormant political parties.
PROCESS OF REGISTRATION
- The applicant is asked to publish a proposed party name in two national daily newspapers and two local daily newspapers and provide two days for submitting objections if any.
- The notice for publication is also displayed on the website of the Election Commission.