March 7, 2024
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Law Panel May Submit Report on Simultaneous Polls Soon

These proposals echo the sentiments expressed by the 21st Law Commission, which championed the concept of simultaneous polls on the basis of potential cost savings….reports Asian Lite News

The 22nd Law Commission is poised to deliver its final report on the feasibility of simultaneous elections by mid-March, just before the anticipated announcement of the Lok Sabha polls schedule by the Election Commission, as per The New Indian Express. This report seeks to propose constitutional amendments that would enable the implementation of synchronized elections by 2029.

Among the suggested amendments are revisions to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, alongside the introduction of a novel chapter within the constitution aimed at facilitating synchronized elections and the establishment of a unified electoral roll.

Notably, a high-level committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind has reportedly endorsed most of the recommendations put forth by the Law Commission, lending support to the concept of simultaneous polls. The proposed constitutional amendment is expected to carve out a distinct chapter (Part XV-A) dedicated to addressing the intricacies of synchronized elections, including their sustainability and the creation of a common electoral roll.

Furthermore, the Law Commission is contemplating the establishment of a ‘unity government’ in scenarios where a no-confidence motion or a hung House arises. This proposed government structure would entail representation from various political parties. In the event that the unity government model proves unviable, the commission may advocate for fresh elections to be conducted for the remainder of the House’s term.

These proposals echo the sentiments expressed by the 21st Law Commission, which championed the concept of simultaneous polls on the basis of potential cost savings. However, the Commission also acknowledged the necessity of constitutional reforms to realize this vision. With an eye towards the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, the Commission aims to develop a roadmap that may involve adjustments to the tenures of state assemblies over time, culminating in synchronized elections across the nation.

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