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Member Affidavits for Party Registration: Format and Pitfalls
The affidavit annexure is the bulkiest part of the file and the easiest to get subtly wrong. Small inconsistencies across a hundred documents create big queries.
What each affidavit must say
The deponent's name as it appears on the electoral roll, address, EPIC number and constituency, confirmation of membership of the applicant party, and a statement that the deponent is not a member of any other registered political party.
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Notarisation discipline
Each affidavit must be signed and notarised, with a legible seal and date. Keep all notarisation within a tight window around the founding date.
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Matching the electoral roll
Spellings, initials and father's or husband's name must match the roll entry. Verify every entry before notarisation, not after.
Indexing the annexure
Order affidavits to match the member list exactly and number the pages. A mismatch between list order and affidavit order is a routine query.
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Main guide
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Frequently asked
- How many affidavits should be filed?
- At least one hundred; we recommend a buffer of ten to twenty against roll mismatches.
- Can affidavits be executed on plain paper?
- They must follow the applicable stamp and notarisation requirements in the state of execution.
- Can one notary attest all affidavits?
- Yes, provided the notary is competent in the jurisdiction where each deponent signs.