Reservation in Assembly Election
In an election ,the Scheduled Classes of peoples are permitted the caste certificate for the purpose of nomination in a reserved constituency and also for the deposit exemption for general constituencies.The,095-Vaikom(SC)Legislative Assembly Constituency is reserved for scheduled classes, hence the caste certificate is entitled for both nomination and deposits. The registration u/s .29A(5) of the Representation of People Act 1951,the memorandum of association and bye law of every political parties shall provide the exact wording " Secularism" in the text of party constitution. Form "A" by notification No.O N.121(E) dated 15-12-1997 and Form "B" by Notification No.O.N.11(E) dated 14-1-1998 were under the Election Symbols ( Reservation and Allotment) Order 1968, in para 13(c) , (d) and ( c) of the said order respectively only eligible for the political parties registered under section 29A of the Representation of People Act 1951.