Amendments in Form-26 (Format of Affidavit to be filed by candidates)

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

Dated: 28th February 2019

To

The Chief Electoral Officers of All States and UTS

Sub-Amendments in Form-26 (Format of Affidavit to be filed by candidates)

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to invite reference to the Commission's letter no. 3/4/2017/SDR/Vol. II, dated 10.10.2018, on the subject cited and to state that Form 26 appended to the CE Rules, 1961 has been further amended vide Ministry of Law and Justice Notification no. S.O. 1023 (E) dated 26.02.2019 (copy enclosed). The consolidated Form-26 after incorporating the amendments is enclosed herewith. The candidates are now required to file the affidavit in this amended Form-26.

2. This letter may be circulated to all DEOS, ROS in the State/Union Territory for necessary action on their part. This shall also be circulated to all Political parties based in the State, ie the State Units of the recognized Parties and recognized State parties of other States and all registered un-recognized political parties with headquarters based in your State/Union Territory, with instructions to take note of the amendments in Form-26. Adequate publicity shall also be given in this regard so that all concerned are aware of the amendments in Form-26.

3. Please acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(A. B. Bhutia) Secretary