I have myself used this right under Rule 49-O and there is noting like as mentioned in the Post No. 52 above.
First of all exercising $(-O right is not a Right to Reject. It is merely one is abstaining from voting.
Number 2 - The right exercised under 49-O is not a confidential franchise. It is all open and for every body to see and access. I have applied under RTI Act 2005 for the copies for the Form 17-A, where it was recorded by the presiding Officer that I am exercising my right under Section 49-O.
Thirdly - Voter does not have to give a reason to exercise his right under Rule 49-O except to declare the he wishes to do so.
And lastly, it is not like it that if more than 50% 49-O voting is done, constituency go for a repoll. However, it may result in the forfeiture of security deposit of the candidate(s) who are polled less then the threshold number of votes.
Please see my next post as to how did I exercised my 49-O right on the last election held in Chandigarh on 17 December 2011.
WISH YOU HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AND WARM REGARDS
Surendera M. Bhanot
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