Clarification in the matter of registration of a political party (YSR Congress Party) under section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951

NIRVACHAN SADAN, ASHOKA ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110001

No.ECI/PN/25/2010                                                            Dated:9th July, 2010

Subject: Clarification in the matter of registration of a political party (YSR Congress Party) under section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Attention of the Commission has been drawn to reports in some section of media that a new party by the name of ‘YSR Congress Party’ has filed an application with the Commission for its registration as a political party. It is clarified that an application in the name of ‘YSR Congress Party’ for its registration under section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 by one Shri Mahaboob Basha was received in the Commission on 13.11.2009. Shri Mahaboob Basha is mentioned as the president of the proposed party and the address of the proposed party is D.No.7/2(A), Chila Kala, Bavi Street, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh – 516001. According to the application the party (association) was formed on 18.09.2009. Registration as a political party is granted under section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. As per sub-section 2(b) of aforesaid section 29A, the application shall be made within 30 days next following the date of formation of the association or body.

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