model check list for returning officers and assistant returning officers

12.8 Dummy ballot papers (Para 8 of Ch. XI of RO Hand book) -
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(i) It should not resemble to genuine ballot paper in size and colour.
(ii) It should not contain the actual names and symbols of the other candidates.
12.9 Dummy balloting unit (Para 9 of Ch. XI of R.O Hand book) -
It may be made of wooden, plastic or plyboard boxes, half the size of official
balloting unit and may be painted brown, yellow or grey.
12.10 Unofficial identity slips (Para 10 of Ch-XI of R.O Hand book) -
Political parties/candidates may issue identity slips containing
(a) Name and Sr. No. of elector in roll,
(b) Part No. of roll, and
(c) Sr. No. and Name of PS. - It should be on white paper and should not contain the
name of the candidate or party and his symbol. No slogan/exhortation to vote for
a party or candidate.
12.11 Restrictions on the Printing of pamphlets, posters etc., [ECI's No. 3/9(ES008)94-JS
II/5196 dt. 2.9.94, No. 3/9/2004/JS II dt. 24.8.2004 & No. 3/9/2007/JS II dt. 16.10.2007 and
section 127A of RP Act 1951] -
1. Ensure that printers and publishers are complying with the provisions of section
127A of R. P Act, 1951 and ECI's directions.
2. All the printing presses shall be informed within 3 days of announcement of election
programme in writing by the District Magistrate to furnish information and printed
material as required U/s 127A of RP Act 1951.
3. Surrogate advertisements in print media for/against a political party/candidate -
Expenditure involved in such advertisement has to be added to account of election
expenses u/s 77(1) - Sec. 171H of IPC prohibits expenditure without authority from
the candidate.
4. In case of any violation of the provisions of Sec. 77(1) and 127A of RP Act, 1951,
171H of IPC and Commission's directions, strict action should be taken.