- MCC comes into effect after ECI announced that country would vote in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 and results will be announced on June 4.
- About MCC
- It is a set of guidelines laid down by ECI to govern conduct of political parties and candidates in run-up to an election to ensure free and fair elections.
- This is in keeping with Article 324 of Constitution, which gives ECI power to supervise elections to Parliament and State legislatures.
- It is operational from date that the election schedule is announced till date that results are announced.
- It is not enforceable by law, but some provisions are enforceable through corresponding provisions in statues like Representation of People Act, 1951 etc.
- Activities prohibited after implementation of MCC
- Candidates cannot announce financial grants. Moreover, government cannot launch new projects.
- No promises from authorities related to infrastructure development like roads, etc.
- Prohibition of any ad-hoc appointments in government or public undertakings.
- Ministers or candidates cannot sanction grants or payments from discretionary funds.
- Ban of government resources like transport, machinery, etc. for campaigning.
Role of ECI in light of evolution of MCC
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