NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) has banned the
display of political advertisements
on State Road Transport Corporation buses and vehicles
owned by Municipal Corporations
etc, and other government owned
vehicles when the Model Code of Conduct is in force for State
Assembly or Legislative Council elections.
The Commission, which has already banned such advertisements through hoardings and posters, said “it wanted a level-playing field for all parties since state-owned buses or the
corporations were necessarily run by the ruling parties.”
It also added that the action was taken after having duly considered all aspects of the matter in exercise of its powers under Article
324 (1) of the Constitution, and in the interest of conduct of free and fair elections.
The Commission's circular letter of 7 October 2008 contains the instructions and guidelines
to be followed in the matter of display of election related advertisements through hoardings, banners, posters etc. It mainly
deala with advertisements on static property and regarding display of flags and stickers on
private vehicles.
It can also be noted that there may be cases where advertisement-panels on buses are let out to advertising agencies for allocation to various clients during certain periods as per
the contract entered into by them.
EC also stressed that a level playing field envisaged under the Model Code of Conduct is a very vital aspect for ensuring free and fair elections.
“A party should not be in a position to take undue advantage on account of it being in power in the government. This will put the
other parties and contestants at a
disadvantageous position and will disturb the level playing field, adversely affecting the
fairness of election.”
http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/advertisements-on-state-owned-buses-banned-during-elections-140930
display of political advertisements
on State Road Transport Corporation buses and vehicles
owned by Municipal Corporations
etc, and other government owned
vehicles when the Model Code of Conduct is in force for State
Assembly or Legislative Council elections.
The Commission, which has already banned such advertisements through hoardings and posters, said “it wanted a level-playing field for all parties since state-owned buses or the
corporations were necessarily run by the ruling parties.”
It also added that the action was taken after having duly considered all aspects of the matter in exercise of its powers under Article
324 (1) of the Constitution, and in the interest of conduct of free and fair elections.
The Commission's circular letter of 7 October 2008 contains the instructions and guidelines
to be followed in the matter of display of election related advertisements through hoardings, banners, posters etc. It mainly
deala with advertisements on static property and regarding display of flags and stickers on
private vehicles.
It can also be noted that there may be cases where advertisement-panels on buses are let out to advertising agencies for allocation to various clients during certain periods as per
the contract entered into by them.
EC also stressed that a level playing field envisaged under the Model Code of Conduct is a very vital aspect for ensuring free and fair elections.
“A party should not be in a position to take undue advantage on account of it being in power in the government. This will put the
other parties and contestants at a
disadvantageous position and will disturb the level playing field, adversely affecting the
fairness of election.”
http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/advertisements-on-state-owned-buses-banned-during-elections-140930
