1. There is no Section 49 O in our constitution. Section 49 deals with Preservation of architectural structures and monuments or something
HOWEVER
there is a Rule 49 (O) in THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS RULES, 1961 which says exactly the same thing as below as per this National Informatics Council Website of Law ministry
http://lawmin.nic.in/ld/subord/cer1.htm
So now I can rest in peace (unless Lawmin was hacked) .... the idea and motion is correct even though citation is wrong...
and in case you are wondering.... yes I do get free time to waste often on mindless pursuits :))
Cheers :-)
L
THE ACTUAL MESSAGE ---->
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From: Kavita Verma
Date: 2009/3/3
Subject: Let us Vote For Better India
To: sunil.seth@gmail.com
I VOTE NOBODY
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 for anyone!
Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these 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)
Use your voting right for a better INDIA!
