Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of accounts of elections expenses of the Candidates - regarding

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

Dated: 2nd June, 2016

To

The Chief Electoral Officers of

all States and UTS.

Subject: Procedure for preparation of Scrutiny Report and Summary Report in respect of accounts of elections expenses of the Candidates - regarding

Sir/Madam,

In partial modification of the Commission's letter No. 76/Instructions/2013/EEPS/Vol. IV, dated 24 December, 2013, I am directed to forward herewith the procedure to be adopted by the DEO in preparation of scrutiny report under rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 on the election expenses accounts lodged by the candidates.

The procedure referred to above may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned for necessary action and compliance. The new procedure will be applicable prospectively and shall come into force with effect from the date of issue of this letter.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(AVINASH KUMAR) SECRETARY

Copy to: -

1. Sr. PPS/PSO to the Hon'ble CEC/EC (J)/EC (R).

2. PPS to DECs/DG

3. PA to all Sr. Principal Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries

4. All Under Secretaries.

5. All Zonal Sections/Communication Section/CEMS-I & II/Computer Section/PPEMS/SDR Section