The Election Commission of India has recently introduced a new system called the “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). This innovative system has been launched with the aim of streamlining and monitoring the process of political party registration. One of its key features is a tracking mechanism, which will allow applicants to monitor the progress of their registration applications from January 1st, 2020 onwards.
About The New System
The PPRTMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform developed by the Election Commission of India. This technology-enabled system allows an applicant seeking to register a political party to track the progress of their application. What makes this initiative unique is that it also provides regular updates to the applicant via SMS and email. This means that right from the inception of submitting their application, through to its processing and eventual registration, the applicant will now be able to remain fully informed about each stage of the process.
Laws Governing Political Party Registration
The regulations for registering a political party are laid out under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. According to these provisions, an association desiring to register as a political party must submit an application to the Election Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation.
Before we delve into further details, let’s look at some statistics related to political party registration in India.
| No. of Registered Political Parties(as of 2020) | Approximately 2300 |
|---|---|
| No. of National Parties | 8 |
| No. of State Parties | 52 |
| No. of Unrecognized Parties | 2240 |
How The New System Functions
The implementation of the PPRTMS provides a transparent and accountable platform for applicants to monitor their political party registration process. Once an application is submitted, the system assigns it a unique tracking ID. This ID can later be used by the applicant to follow the progression of their application.
Throughout the application process, the system sends regular updates via SMS and email, informing the applicant about the status of their application. These updates include when the application has been received, processed, approved, or if further action is required. This ensures transparency and allows applicants to stay informed about the status of their application at all times.
Impact of PPRTMS on Indian Politics
The introduction of the PPRTMS marks a significant step forward in modernizing and digitizing the process of political party registration in India. By providing applicants with real-time updates and an accessible platform to track their application, the system promotes transparency and efficiency in the electoral process. This technological advancement affirms India’s commitment to strengthening democratic processes through innovation.
In the long run, the streamlined process may encourage more associations to formalize their status as political parties, leading to a more vibrant and diverse political landscape.
