For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
A
anyone residing in India.
B
a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
C
any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
D
any citizen of India.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to contest an election to the Lok Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India.
2. Additionally, the person's name must be registered as a voter on the electoral roll of *any* parliamentary constituency in India.
3. Option (A) is incorrect as mere residence is not enough; citizenship and voter registration are required.
4. Option (B) is incorrect. While previously required, the condition of being a resident of the specific constituency from which the election is to be contested was removed by an amendment. Being an elector in *any* parliamentary constituency is sufficient.
5. Option (C) accurately states the requirement: being a citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
6. Option (D) is incorrect as being a citizen is necessary but not sufficient; registration in an electoral roll is also mandatory.
7. Therefore, a nomination paper can be filed by any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.