41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?

Source: Chapter 12 (Section: Expenditure Ceiling), Handbook for Candidates, 2013

In the General Elections, as per the Public Election Fund Act, a Candidate can, in addition to Nu. 130,000/- received from the Election Commission, incur expenditure from funds received from his/her Political Party up to an amount but not exceeding the fund provided by the Election Commission.

Limit applies only during election campaign period.