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The Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during elections is enforced by the Election Commission under its plenary powers under Article ______ of the Constitution.

Answer: 324

Article 324(1): EC has superintendence, direction and control of elections. MCC, though not statutory, is enforced by EC under this plenary power. Violations can lead to: censure, campaign ban, derecognition, filing of FIR. Supreme Court has upheld EC's power to enforce MCC as part of 'direction and control' of elections, ensuring free and fair polls.

Topic Political Parties - Model Code of Conduct

Exam Relevance Electoral ethics enforcement question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

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