Important ECI Instructions

24.02.2010	Biennial/Bye - Elections to the Legislative Councils from Council Constituencies Instructions - regarding.
05.01.2010	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from Local Authorities Constituencies - Clarification regarding.
04.01.2010	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from 35 Local Authorities Constituencies - Videography at polling stations during poll - regarding.
04.01.2010	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from 35 Local Authorities Constituencies - Deployment of Micro Observers at all Polling Stations during poll - regarding.
04.01.2010	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from Local Authorities Constituencies - various instructions - regarding.
31.12.2009	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from 35 Local Authorities Constituencies - Various Instructions - regarding.
31.12.2009	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from 35 Local Authorities Constituencies - Deployment of Micro Observers at all Polling Stations during poll - regarding.
30.12.2009	Requisition of Staff for election purpose - Regarding.
29.12.2009	Biennial /Bye-Elections to the Legislative Council - Deployment & Duties of Observers - Regarding.
25.12.2009	Biennial Election to Legislative Council from Local Authorities Constituencies - Instructions - regarding.
23.12.2009	Biennial Election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from 35 Local Authorities Constituencies - Videography at polling stations during poll - regarding.
30.10.2009	Mandatory conduct of Mock Poll and certification therein.
18.05.2009	Applicability of Model Code of Conduct during general elections - Clarification - Regarding.
15.05.2009	Counting of Votes - regarding.
15.05.2009	Restriction on the number of persons who may accompany the candidate for receiving the certificate of Election.
14.05.2009	Counting Centres Observers - regarding.
13.05.2009	Appointment of counting agents.
12.05.2009	Security Measures for Electronic Voting Machine - regarding.
12.05.2009	Election/Polling/Counting Agent - prohibition against appointment of Minister/MP/MLA/MLC etc. - regarding.
12.05.2009	Security Measures for Electronic Voting Machine - regarding.
12.05.2009	Interpretation of Rules regarding assignment of Counting Agents for the Lok Sabha counting of 16th May 2009 - regarding.
09.05.2009	Persons having security cover to be prohibited from being appointed as Election Agent, Polling Agent or Counting Agent - regarding
09.05.2009	GE 2009 - Mock run of Genesys Counting Application - regarding
09.05.2009	General Election 2009 - Polling% - regarding
07.05.2009	Rationalisation of Counting Centres - regarding.
05.05.2009	List of counting centres - regarding
04.05.2009	Additional data to be collected to handle complaints regarding poll process
03.05.2009	Notification Regarding change in hours of poll in Bihar of Phase-IV
03.05.2009	Use of Videography and digital cameras during elections - period of retention thereof - regarding.
01.05.2009	Engagement of child labour in the election process - Regarding
30.04.2009	Facilitation for Senior Citizen and Physically Challenged Voters - regarding.
28.04.2009	Issuance of Digital Certificate to Returning Officers
28.04.2009	Appointment of Gram Panchayat Pradhan/Gram Panchayat Sarpanch/Panchayat members as Election/Polling/Counting Agent
26.04.2009	Preparations for Counting - Computerisation
26.04.2009	Preparations for Counting - Computerisation
26.04.1009	Model Code of conduct - reg.
26.04.2009	Model Code of conduct - briefing of CM/HM by police officers - reg.
25.04.2009	Notification Regarding change in hours of poll in 2 PCs of Bihar of Phase-III
25.04.2009	Election/polling/counting agent - prohibition against appointment of Minister/MP/MLA/MLC, etc.
22.04.2009	Identification of electors at the polling station.
22.04.2009	Training for the GENESYS counting application - regarding
22.04.2009	Clarification on conduct of mock poll in case of replacement of EVM.
21.04.2009	Observer's badges and vehicle stickers
19.04.2009	Candidates authorised to nominate one representative for each place identified for scrutiny of form 17A
18.04.2009	Rationalization of Counting Centres - regarding.
18.04.2009	Compulsory scrutiny of Form 17A in all Parliamentary Constituencies and Assembly segments .
18.04.2009	Clarification regarding appointment of micro Obervers
16.04.2009	Clarification on Broadcast of Panel Discussion/Debates/Interviews with political panelists during election period.
16.04.2009	Scrutiny of Form 17 A (Register of voters) and other documents - regarding.
15.04.2009	Scrutiny of 17 A and other documents - regarding.
15.04.2009	Contingency Plan for use of ballot boxes during Election to Parliamentary Constituencies - General Election 2009.
15.04.2009	Display of Ballot Units at Dispersal Centre for Demo.
14.04.2009	Cascading of additional Ballot Units - randomisation - regarding.
12.04.2009	Video Coverage of rallies/public meetings.
12.04.2009	Use of ECI stickers on SEC's EVM
12.04.2009	Movement of unused EVM - regarding
11.04.2009	Additional documents for establishing the identity of electors for the General Election-2009
09.04.2009	Video conferencing relating to Communication Plan in connection with the Lok Sabha Elections 2009 - regarding.
08.04.2009	Cascading of additional Ballot Units when used - steps regarding
08.04.2009	Management of EVM crisis arisen out of excess number of candidates in various parts of the country - steps regarding.
08.04.2009	Police briefing for Chief Minister and Home Minister - regarding
06.04.2009	Account of election expenses of candidates - regarding.
06.04.2009	General Elections to the House of the People, 2009/State Legislative Assemblies and Bye-elections - 2009 - Commission's Order regarding use of Electoral Photo Identity Cards
03.04.2009	Affidavits filed by candidates alongwith their nomination paper - clarification.
02.04.2009	Preparation of Marked copies of electoral rolls - Regarding.
02.04.2009	Press Conferences of Ministers - regarding.
01.04.2009	Mandatory Presence of Observer during scrutiny
01.04.2009	Display the photographs/calendars, etc. of national leaders and prominent personalities in the government offices/ premises - clarification regarding.
01.04.2009	Handbook for candidates - 2009 - clarification.
31.03.2009	Expenditure incurred by leaders of the party in election campaign - use of aircrafts/helicopters - regarding.
31.03.2009	Clarification regarding communication of names of leaders of political parties for the purposes of Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1951
30.03.2009	Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day of poll - regarding.
28.03.2009	List of political parties and election symbols - regarding.
28.03.2009	Prevention of misuse of vehicles during election - regarding.
27.03.2009	General Election to the House of the People 2009 - Use of Electronic Voting Machines.
26.03.2009	Video conferencing relating to GENESYS training in connection with the Lok Sabha Elections 2009 - regarding.
25.03.2009	Handbook for candidates 2009 - correction of printing error -clarification.
25.03.2009	Handbook for candidates 2009 - correction of printing error - regarding.
25.03.2009	General election to Lok - Sabha 2009 - Application of model code of conduct - clarification regarding.
25.03.2009	Guidelines for smooth management of Postal Ballot Papers - regarding.
24.03.2009	Facilities to be provided to electors with disability - Order of Hon'ble Supreme Court in WP (civil) No. 187 of 2004 - Publicity of Commission's instructions - Reg.
21.03.2009	Affidavits filed by the candidates alongwith nomination paper.
20.03.2009	Advertisement of political nature on TV channels, cable network and Radio.
19.03.2009	General Election to Lok Sabha, 2009 - continuous updation of electoral rolls - regarding.
19.03.2009	Advertisement of political nature on TV channels, cable network and Radio.
18.03.2009	Rationalization of Counting Centres - regarding.
18.03.2009	Introduction of Braille Signage Features in Electronic Voting Machines.
14.03.2009	Provisions of the Law in the State relating to prevention of defacement of property.
12.03.2009	Introduction of Braille Signage Features in Electronic Voting Machines.
12.03.2009	General Election to the Lok Sabha 2009/State legislative Assemblies.
09.03.2009	Applicability of Model Code of Conduct -Regarding
09.03.2009	General Election to the Lok Sabha - 2009 - Model Code of Conduct - reg.
09.03.2009	General Elections to the House of the People & to the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh Orissa and Sikkim - Provision of Rule 49O of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961 regarding electors deciding not to vote.
05.03.2009	General Elections - Enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct - reg
02.03.2009	Scrutiny of 17 A and other documents - regarding.
24.02.2009	Drafting of Polling Personnel for election duty General Election 2009 - Randomization of polling personnel - clarification - regarding.
23.02.2009	Colour of packing of Statutory Covers, Non- Statutory Covers and Election Material to be submitted by the Presiding Officers - regarding.
18.02.2009	Model Code of Conduct - Compliance in letter and spirit - regarding
18.02.2009	Model Code of Conduct - Compliance in letter and spirit - regarding
18.02.2009	The Commission's instruction on Posting of Officers dated 04-02-09 - clarifications regarding.
17.02.2009	Payment of Ex - gratia compensation to the families of polling personnel who die or sustain injuries while on election duty.
10.02.2009	Filing of nominations and scrutiny of nomination papers - Additional measures to ensure transparency/accountability
10.02.2009	Statutory - Non Statutory Forms - regarding.
08.02.2009	General Election to the Lok Sabha - 2009 visit of political functionaries with security covers - Regarding
05.02.2009	Commission's instructions regarding violation of the provisions for maintenance of secrecy of voting - regarding.
04.02.2009	Additional guidelines on management of Postal Ballot Papers and the use of Election Duty Certificate.
30.01.2009	Duties and responsibilities of Nodal Officer.
30.01.2009	Appointment of Observers to watch the General Election/Bye-elections - Instructions for substitution/replacement of an officer appointed as Observer.
29.01.2009	Videographing of critical events relating to the conduct of elections - Supply of CDs - regarding.
28.01.2209	Election related advertisements of political parties- effect on account of election expenses of individual candidates.
22.01.2009	General Election to Lok Sabha - 2009 - Counting of Votes - Role of Commission's Observers - Regarding.
21.01.2009	Instructions to be followed by Presiding Officers at the polling station at the end of poll
21.01.2009	Appointment of micro observer-additional instruction - Regarding.
21.01.2009	Counting of Votes - regarding.
21.01.2009	January 11 2005 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Apeal No.9228 of 2003 - (Janak Singh Vs. Ram Das Rai and others) - reg.
21.01.2009	General Election to the Lok Sabha 2009 - Training of polling parties on EVMs and procedure to be followed at the polling station - regarding
21.01.2009	General Election to the Lok Sabha 2009 - Carrying of copy of electoral rolls inside the polling station by polling agents - Regarding.
19.01.2009	Counting of vote for General/Bye - election to the House of People/State Legislative Assembly - ensuring transparency - regarding.
19.01.2009	Counting of vote for General/Bye - election to the House of People/State Legislative Assembly - ensuring transparency - regarding.
19.01.2009	Supply of copy of electoral roll to candidates of recognized political parties - clarification.
14.01.2009	Concession under paragraph 10 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order 1968 to use the reserved symbol of the State Party in other States
14.01.2009	Conditions for treating a candidate as one set up by political party - Requirements to be followed - regarding
09.01.2009	Training of police officials associated with conduct of elections.
07.01.2009	Feedback about Dummy Candidates - measures to be taken in this regard.
06.01.2009	Replacement of EVM during poll - requirements to be followed - regarding.
23.12.2008	Training of election machinery including polling and police officials associated with conduct of elections
23.12.2008	Tracking the names of officers transferred by the order of the Election Commission of India charged with dereliction of duty etc
18.12.2008	General Election to the House of People 2009 - Providing of additional Polling Personnel for polling stations having more than 1200 electors - Regarding
18.12.2008	Criteria for appointment of District Election Officer/Retuning Officer - clarification regarding.
18.12.2008	Tracking the presence of polling agents at the polling stations on the poll day and mandatory conduct of Mock Poll and certification therein
16.12.2008	Arrangements at the Reception Centre on the poll day - provision for special counter for tracking information from specific polling stations - regarding
21.11.2008	The Commission's order dated 15th April 2004 regarding advertisements of political nature on T.V Channels & Cable T.V. Networks - Extension to Radio
21.11.2008	Advertisements on political nature on Radio- Regarding
24.10.2008	Election Expenditure on travel by Lead Campaigners - Use of helicopter for election campaign etc.
24.10.2008	Restrictions on Presiding (and other) officer to go near the voting compartment
24.10.2008	Appointment of Micro Observers - Guidelines & Check List - Regarding
24.10.2008	Preparation of District Election Plan - Regarding
24.10.2008	Identification of critical polling stations and measures to be taken to ensure free and fair elections
24.10.2008	Role of Central Police Forces (CPF) and State Police in conduct of polls and Amenities for CPF - Regarding
21.10.2008	Guidelines for smooth management of Postal Ballot Papers - regarding.
19.10.2008	General Election to the Legislative of Assemblies 2008 - Use of official vehicle by the functionaries of the various Boards/Commissions etc.- regarding.
14.10.2008	Persons having security cover to be prohibited from being appointed as Election Agent, Polling Agent or Counting Agent - Regarding.
07.10.2008	Prevention of defacement of property and other campaign related items - revised instructions- regarding
19.09.2008	Drafting of Polling Personnel for election duty-Randomization of Polling Personnel.
11.08.2008	Use of EVM in the elections- additional transparency measures.
11.08.2008	Use of EVM at polling stations additional instructions to ensure purity of elections.
08.08.2008	Integration, carrying out corrections, printing and sharing of photo-rolls with political parties and contesting candidates.
15.07.2008	Tracking the presence of polling agents at the polling stations on the poll day and mandatory conduct of Mock Poll and certification therein.
23.11.2007	Tours of Ministers - General Elections
23.11.2007	Prevention of misuse of vehicles during elections
21.11.2007	Instructions relating to deletion of all references on politicians/Ministers on the official website during election period of General / Bye-Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies - regarding
12.11.2007	Instruction on the operation of temporary campaign office by the candidates during election period of General / Bye-Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Asse- regarding.
08.11.2007	Prohibition of Political advertisements on Radio Channel.
05.11.2007	Preparation of electoral roll in alphabetical order - Regarding.
02.11.2007	Supreme Court's order dated 13th April, 2004 relating to advertisements of political nature on Radio, TV Channel and cable networks - clarification - regarding
25.10.2007	Recording of particulars of identity proof produced by the voters in the Remarks column of Register of Voters (Form 17A) by the Polling Officer - Regarding.
25.10.2007	Role of CPMF and State Police in conduct of polls - Regarding
24.10.2007	Security Cover to Ministers/Candidate- regarding.
16.10.2007	Restrictions on the Printing of pamphlets, posters etc.
12.10.2007	Preparation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during election(s)- regarding.
12.10.2007	Protocol for Security Measures for Electronic Voting Machines during election(s)- regarding.
12.10.2007	Protocol for First Level Checking of EVMs before elections.
12.10.2007	Procedure for Daily Scrutiny of Video tapes of Critical events.
12.10.2007	Engagement of Videographers for the Observers.
12.10.2007	Issue of photo identity card to the polling personnel.
12.10.2007	Scrutiny of Register of Voters (Form 17-A) - Regarding
12.10.2007	Measures to ensure free and fair elections- Prevention of intimidation to the voters of vulnerable sections of electorate- Mapping of Vulnerability- regarding
12.10.2007	Appointment of Polling Age - Comprehensive instructions/direction- Regarding
06.10.2007	Model Code of Conduct - Complaint Monitoring System - Regarding.
26.09.2007	Supreme Court's Order dated 13th April, 2004 relating to advertisements of political nature on TV Channel and cable networks
29.08.2007	Counting of votes for General/Bye- elections to the House of People/State Legislative Assembly - ensuring transparency-regarding
15.04.2007	Supreme Court's Order dated 13th April, 2004 relating to advertisements of political nature on TV Channel and cable networks
04.04.2007	Party Campaigners under Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act. 1951 - Regarding.
04.04.2007	Account of election expenses of candidates - Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act. 1951 - regarding.
29.03.2007	Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 - Election Expenditure of candidates - regarding.
16.03.2007	Use of vehicles for campaign purpose by candidates and political parties.
24.02.2007	Restrictions on persons having security cover to become Election/Polling/Counting Agent-regarding.
09.02.2007	Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations
17.01.2007	Use of Videography and digital cameras during elections - Consolidated Instructions thereon.
12.01.2007	Preventive measures near polling booth on poll day-Setting up of Election Booths by Candidates/Political Parties.
11.01.2007	Counting Centers - Arrangements thereat - including security arrangements.
09.01.2007	Provision of facilities for Observers.
08.01.2007	Restrictions on presence of political functionaries in a Constituency after the campaign period is over.
08.01.2007	Preventive Law & Order Action to ensure conduct of peaceful, free and fair poll during the General Elections/Bye-elections - Regarding.
08.01.2007	Security Plan and Force Deployment to ensure free, fair and peaceful conduct of elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
07.01.2007	Code of Conduct - DO`s & DONT`s
15.12.2006	IT Related Preparations by the CEOs
06.11.2006	General Elections/Bye-elections to the Lok Sabha/Legislative Assemblies of the States/UTs- Posting of Officers - Regarding.
01.04.2006	Accommodation to Ministers
24.08.2004	Restrictions on the Printing of pamphlets, posters etc
10.04.2004	Expenditure to be incurred on barricades and rostrums etc.