Briefly explain the procedure laid down in the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 for the registration of political parties with the Election Commission of India (ECI). What are Registered Political Parties (RPPs)? What concerns are associated with them? Does the ECI have powers to de-register a political party? (15 marks, 250 words)

a) The Representation I People Act (RPA) 1951 has helped for the conduct I election, Register for D political parties et, empowering the ECI to do so → Concerned with more protected aspect I election compared to RPA BSIO

Liability-(6 National parties), 50+ state parties

Procedure for registration D political parties

D (Section 29A) D RPA 1951 contain provisions for some

D Parties classified into National, State, Unregistered.

D Both registered parties—need to fulfil 5 conditions, etc D which are—

— PRACHET · AIR 193