Electoral rules, including security deposit amounts for contesting elections, are specified by the Election Commission of India or State Election Commissions for local body elections. The amount varies based on the level of election (Parliamentary, Assembly, Local Body) and the candidate's category (General, SC/ST). For Mayoral elections, ₹10,000 is a common deposit amount for general candidates.
What is the amount of security deposit to contest the election of a Mayor by a candidate belonging to the general category ?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Structure and Composition of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at Village, Intermediate, and District Levels)
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