Section 49-O of the Constitution -- Must read by a Responsible Indian

Sunny Dec 2, 2008

Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1969 act, in section "49-O" that a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote anyone!

Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O".

Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"... because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a
feature to the public....

Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India... show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on...

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(6) Comments

  1. Guest Dec 2, 2008

    Please dont spread wrong information. There is no such provision.. Section 49 relates to "Protection of monuments and places and
    objects of national importance" and has not subsection or amendment..

    Look up the constitution yourself before spreading articles!!

  2. reycel semilla Dec 3, 2008

    Yes its true,,,,

  3. Guest Dec 3, 2008

    Such a provision does not exist under the constitution. I have checked it.
    But under THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS RULES, 1961 there exists 49-O. It states
    49-O Elector deciding not to vote.-If an elector, after his

    electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters

    in Form-17A and has put his signature or thumb impression thereon as

    required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49L, decided not to record his

    vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in

    Form 17A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb

    impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark.
    link http://lawmin.nic.in/ld/subord/cer1.htm

  4. Guest Dec 4, 2008

    I too have never heard abou this section.

  5. Guest Dec 7, 2008

    Hi,

    Visit http://www.49-o.Info for the real story.

    We've been following links and leads to confirm these chain mails, unfortunately there's no truth to the re-poll story.

    Once again, vote responsibly, and make an educated decision.

    Visit http://www.49-o.Info

    Regards

  6. Guest Dec 13, 2008

    dont confuse mister,
    i havent seen any provision like thas other than in your blog.
    i understand ur feeling to act against the corrupted politicians.
    but dont give false info & give hope to sombody...