EC CLARIFIES: ONLY POLL AGENTS ENTITLED TO FORM 17C, SUPREME COURT INFORMED
Why in the news?
- The Election Commission (EC) states it has no legal obligation to provide Form 17C to anyone except candidates and their agents.
- Responding to a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the EC emphasizes that indiscriminate disclosure could compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
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Key Points: Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
- Formation: ADR established in 1999 by IIM Ahmedabad professors, filing PIL for disclosure of candidates’ backgrounds.
- Legal Milestones: Delhi High Court upheld PIL in 2000; Supreme Court made disclosure mandatory in 2002 and 2003.
- Objectives: Focus on political and electoral reforms, combating corruption, empowering voters, ensuring party accountability, and promoting inner-party democracy.
What is Form 17C?
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