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Registration of political parties under Section 29A of the RP Act, 1951
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- Registration of Political parties is governed by the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- This is done as per guidelines prescribed by the Election Commission of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution of India and Section 29A of the RP People Act, 1951.
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- Eligibility of National Political Party:(1) It secures at least 6% of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly.(2) it wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.OR(3) It wins at least four seats in the House of the People froIt wins at least two percent seats in the House of the People i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members.(4) These members are elected from at least three different States. many State or States.
- Eligibility of State Political Party:(1) It secures at least 6% of the valid votes polled in the State at a general election, either to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned.(2) In addition, it wins at least two seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned.OR(3) In addition, it wins at least two seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned. It wins at least three percent (3%) of the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State, or at least three seats in the Assembly, whichever is more.
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