Pre-election promises involving public exchequer
Dr G V Rao
(Querist) 31 July 2014
This query is : Resolved
Sirs, my query is simple. Two major political parties in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana viz., Telugu Desam and TRS have promised to debt ridden farmers that they would waive off pending debts if they are voted to power. Now they are unable to deliver. However my question is whether it is correct or valid under law that some political party which is not in power can promise payments from public exchequer or public money, when they are not aware of the financial position of the State. Under which Article of Constitution can such promises be deemed to be lawful. Please enlighten me and other users
ROHIT SHARMA
(Expert) 31 July 2014
1. Promises made by any political party prior to the elections have no legal sanctity and there is no provision in the C.O.I. can make such promises as lawfully made.
2. File a P.I.L. based upon the People's Representative Act, to ensure that such restrictions are imposed on all political parties to exploit the gullible farmers.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 31 July 2014
Such promises has been popular and success giving among the political parties previously also. If they want to proceed with debt waiver, they are not supposed to consider economic condition.
