ECI can probe poll-time bribery charges, says Meena
The Hindu
Action can be recommended if complaints are found true
The Election Commission of India (EC) can probe allegations of bribe payment to persons to contest or not to contest the elections, according to Teeka Ram Meena, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala. The commission can seek a report on such complaints either from the police or from the District Collector concerned. If found true, action can be recommended against the persons concerned under the Representation of People’s Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Mr. Meena told The Hindu.More Related News
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