Section 20A of PVEA, 1952 : Section 20A: Return Or Forfeiture Of Candidate?S Deposit
PVEA, 1952
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Explanation using Example
Imagine a scenario where Dr. Smith decides to run for the Vice-Presidency of India. He makes the required deposit under section 5C of The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. After the election, two situations could arise:
- If Dr. Smith is not listed as a valid candidate or he passes away before voting begins, his deposit would be returned to him or his legal representative promptly after these events.
- However, if Dr. Smith participates in the election but fails to get elected, and also receives less than one-sixth of the total votes needed for a candidate to win, his deposit would be forfeited to the Central Government.
If neither of these situations applies and Dr. Smith's candidacy is valid, his deposit would be returned to him after the election results are declared, regardless of whether he wins or loses, provided he crosses the one-sixth vote threshold.
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