Which of the following are allowed by the Election Commission of India for e-postal ballot voting?
1.Person living or working in other cities/states.
2.Government of India employee posted abroad.
3.Forces subjected to Army Act 1950.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Correct Answer1 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2 and 3
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
2 and 3 only
"Person living or working in other cities/states." - This option is not correct Generally, e-postal ballot voting is primarily extended to certain categories like service voters, which may include personnel from the armed forces, central government employees posted abroad, etc.
"Government of India employee posted abroad." - This statement is correct. Government of India employees posted abroad, who are eligible as service voters, can use the e-postal ballot system.
"Forces subjected to Army Act 1950." - This statement is correct. Members of the armed forces, subject to the Army Act 1950, are eligible as service voters and can use the e-postal ballot system.
Therefore, the correct answer is 2, "2 and 3 only."
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By: Kamal Kashyap