ECIs clarification on 'None of the above-counting of votes-reg.

ECIs clarification on 'None of the above-counting of votes-

       ECI has clarified that votes polled against the NOTA option is not to be taken into account for calculating the total valid votes polled by the contesting candidates for the purpose of return of,security deposit.

http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/ImpIns07122013.pdf

Provision For "None Of The Above" Option On EVM /Ballot Paper -ECIS instruction And Format of Ballot paper

The Hon.SC directed ECI to make necessary provision in Ballot paper/EVM for None of D Above Option So that the voters who do not wish to vote for any of the candidates can exercise their right not to vote for any candidate without violation of the secrecy of their decision.ECIs direction to implement to implement the NOTA option on EVM/Ballot paper.


http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/ElectoralLaws/OrdersNotifications/NOTA_11102013.pdf



  

Supreme Court’s judgement for “None of the Above” option on EVM-– clarification.

http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/PN_28102013.pdf