BY SPECIAL MESSENGER

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

NIRVACHAN SADAN,
ASHOKA ROAD,
NEW DELHI-110 001

F. No. 56/Review/2000/J.S.111

Dated I0th January,2000.

To
The General Secretary,
Nationalist Congress Party,
10, Bishambhar Dass Marg,
NewDelhi-110001.

Subject: General elections, 1999-Review of poll performance under the provisions of Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968.


Sir,

I am directed to say that the Commission has carried out a review of the poll performance of political parties at the general elections held in August- October, 1999, under 'the provisions of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. On such review, it is seen that Nationalist Congress Party, a recognised State political party in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has become eligible for recognition as a National party.

2. Accordingly, the Commission has decided to grant recognition to the
said Nationalist Congress Party as a National party. The symbol "Clock" has been allotted to the Nationalist Congress party as its reserved symbol, as requested in the party's letter dated 15th November, 1999.

Yours 'faithfully,

(K.J. RAO)
SECRETARY