EMN
Dimapur, March 31
Election Commission of India in partial modification of its existing directions under Rule 22, Rule 30 and Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, has specified that for elections to be held from 1st May, 2015 onwards, the postal ballot papers, ordinary ballot papers and ballot papers to be displayed on the balloting unit of the EVM will also contain the photograph of the candidate in addition to the particulars as per the existing directions. CEO, Nagaland Sanjay Kumar, IAS, in a release informed that photograph of the candidate shall be printed on the panel for the name of the candidate and shall appear on the right side of the name in between the name and symbol of the candidate.
The specifications for the photograph are as follows:-1. Candidates are required to submit their recent photograph (taken during the preceding period of 3 months before the date of notification) 2. Photograph should be of stamp size 2 cm X 2.5 cm (2 cm in breadth & 15 cm in height) in white/ off-white background, with full face view directly facing the camera, neutral facial expression with eyes open. The photo may be in colour or black and white as may be convenient for the candidate. 3. Photograph should be in normal clothing. Photograph in uniform is not permitted. Caps/ hats should be avoided. Dark glasses also to be avoided.
The candidates at every election shall be required to submit their photograph conforming to the above requirements/ specifications along with their nomination papers and, in any case, latest by the date fixed for scrutiny of nominations. The photograph should bear the signature of the candidate/ election agent on the reverse side of the photograph, CEO said and added the directions shall be applicable for elections to be held from 01.05.2015.
