Which one of the following statements with regard to the revised ceili

Which one of the following statements with regard to the revised ceiling on poll expenditure for elections in India is correct ?

Rs. 40 Lakh per candidate for all Lok Sabha as well as Assembly Constituencies

Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for all Lok Sabha Constituencies

Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states except Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim

Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states except Union Territories

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UPSC CAPF – 2014

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As of the period relevant to this question (around 2014), the revised ceiling on poll expenditure for Lok Sabha constituencies varied across states. The maximum limit was ₹70 lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha constituencies in larger states and Union Territories like Delhi. However, smaller states and Union Territories had lower limits. Option C specifically mentions ₹70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states *except* Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim. These specific states (along with some others and UTs) indeed had lower expenditure limits (e.g., ₹54 lakh in 2014 for smaller states) compared to the ₹70 lakh limit in larger states. Therefore, this statement accurately reflects the tiered structure of expenditure limits at the time.

Election expenditure limits for Lok Sabha candidates are not uniform across India but vary based on the size and classification of states/Union Territories, with higher limits for larger areas and lower limits for smaller ones.

The Election Commission of India periodically revises the expenditure limits for parliamentary and assembly elections. The limits are higher for Lok Sabha constituencies than for Assembly constituencies. The limits aim to curb excessive spending and create a more level playing field for candidates.

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