Section 31
Punishment For Making Expenses In Excess Of Specified Ceiling
(1) If any person makes expenses in excess of the ceiling specified by the Commission pursuant to Sub-section (1) of Section 30 or fails to submit the returns of expenses within the period prescribed pursuant to Sub-section (4) of the same Section, the Commission may punish such person with a fine of a sum which is equal to the election
expenses made by such person or the ceiling of expenses specified by the Commission, whichever is the higher.
(2) If it appears from the audit report of the auditing, under Sub-section (5) of Section 30, of the returns submitted pursuant to Sub-section (4) of that Section, that the concerned person has made expenses in an inappropriate manner or in such a manner to prejudice the fairness of the election or in an undue or illegal manner
for illegal purposes, the Commission may make a decision to disqualify such person for being a candidate in any election for a maximum period of six years with immediate effect.
(3) Prior to imposing a fine pursuant to Sub-section (1) or making a decision pursuant to Sub-section (2), the Commission shall provide the concerned person with a reasonable opportunity to defend him or herself.
(4) If the Commission makes a decision pursuant to Sub-section (2), the election of such person, if he or she is an elected member, shall ipso facto be canceled.
(5) An appeal may be made to the Supreme Court against a decision made by the Commission pursuant to Sub-sections (1), (2) and (4) within thirty five days from the date making of such decision.
expenses made by such person or the ceiling of expenses specified by the Commission, whichever is the higher.
(2) If it appears from the audit report of the auditing, under Sub-section (5) of Section 30, of the returns submitted pursuant to Sub-section (4) of that Section, that the concerned person has made expenses in an inappropriate manner or in such a manner to prejudice the fairness of the election or in an undue or illegal manner
for illegal purposes, the Commission may make a decision to disqualify such person for being a candidate in any election for a maximum period of six years with immediate effect.
(3) Prior to imposing a fine pursuant to Sub-section (1) or making a decision pursuant to Sub-section (2), the Commission shall provide the concerned person with a reasonable opportunity to defend him or herself.
(4) If the Commission makes a decision pursuant to Sub-section (2), the election of such person, if he or she is an elected member, shall ipso facto be canceled.
(5) An appeal may be made to the Supreme Court against a decision made by the Commission pursuant to Sub-sections (1), (2) and (4) within thirty five days from the date making of such decision.