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Paragraph 16A of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 says that the commission may suspend or withdraw recognition of a recognised political party if it refuses to observe the model code of conduct.
The article expresses doubts on the legal sustainability of this above provision.
The reason is that withdrawal of the recognition of a party recognised under these orders seriously affects the functioning of political parties. Given the fact that the model code of conduct is itself not legally enforceable, the ECI may not be allowed to resort to a punitive action such as withdrawal of recognition.
