31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?

Source: Section 8 (Use of Campaign Funds), Public Election Fund Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2012 

8.1.  The Political Parties and Candidates contesting Primary Round and General Elections shall, as provided under section 77 of the Act, use from the Party’s own funds, an amount not exceeding the fund amount provided by the Commission.

8.2.  The Political Parties and Candidates shall, use the funds disbursed for election campaign under section 77 of the Act only for the following heads of accounts: Rental of campaign office spaces; Utility bills, like water, telephone, and electricity bills; Goods and services for direct campaign purposes only; Hire and rent of office automation equipments during elections; Stationery; Rent for facilities for a specific campaign-related event; Communication expenses; Production of manifesto; Canvassing and election rallies; Hire of motor vehicles for campaign purposes; Display after obtaining permit from the Commission the party name, symbols, logo, poster or flags on vehicles; Daily Subsistence Allowance for candidates and duly appointed representatives of the political parties and candidates; and Any other campaign related expenses as may be specified by the Commission from time to time. 

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