NEW DELHI: Candidates will now have to declare their as well as spouse’s sources of income while filing nominations to contest polls, a move that the Election Commission says will usher in more transparency.
The Government has amended the Conduct of Election Rules to include a fresh column in the affidavit relating to the “source of income of: self and spouse”.
The Election Commission had approached the Law Ministry in this regard last year. The Commission is of the view that it will bring transparency in the election process.
In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court earlier this year on the same issue, the poll watchdog had said that it is necessary for “healthier democracy” that voters get to know the sources of income of aspiring candidates and family members.
The new rules were notified on April 7 by the Law Ministry. (AGENCIES)
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