20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?

Source: Conduct of Elections (Amendment) Rules, 2014

Source: Rule 90 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961

Source:Sec 123 (6) of Representation of People's Act, 1951

A candidate is not free to spend as much as he likes on his election. The law prescribes that the total election expenditure shall not exceed the maximum limit prescribed under Rule 90 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. It would also amount to a corrupt practice under sec 123 (6) of R. P. Act, 1951.