Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The Election Commission (EC) has issued a directive to crackdown on anonymous political hoardings, requiring the disclosure of the names of their publishers and printers for traceability and accountability.
- This move aims to regulate campaign financing and ensure accountability if the content violates the Model Code of Conduct or statutory provisions.
- This decision follows representations received by the EC regarding hoardings lacking identification of printers or publishers.
- Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, mandates the prominent display of the name and address of the printer and publisher on election-related material.
This directive holds printers, publishers, and licensees/contractors of urban local bodies accountable for political advertisements published on outdoor media.
