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24 registered, unrecognised political parties
June 30 , 2025
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- At least 24 political parties from Tamil Nadu have been categorised as ‘registered unrecognised political parties.
- They are likely to be issued show cause notices by the Election Commission of India.
- They have not contested even a single election during the past six years.
- The Political parties are registered under the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People's Act, 1951.
- They are entitled to many benefits - exemption from income tax (under Section 13A of the IT Act), recognition (under para 6 of the symbols order), common symbol allotment and nomination of star campaigners.
- The purpose of the registration of an association as a political party with the Commission under Section 29A of the Act was to avail of the provisions of that part for the RP Act, 1951.
- It meant participation in elections conducted by the Commission.
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