Section 44ASection 44A

s. 44A

44A [In this Chapter, "election expenses" means any expenditure incurred or payment made, whether by way of gift, loan, advance, deposit or otherwise, for the arrangement, conduct or benefit of, or in connection with, or incidental to, the election of any candidate or any political party, including the expenditure on account of issuing circulars or publications or otherwise presenting to the electors the candidate's or party's views, aims or objects, but does not include the deposit made under Article 13.]

1. 143. Article 44A was substituted by section 25 of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 03 of 2026). (with effect from 03 November, 2025)