20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?
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46. (1) The candidate at an election may pay any personal expenses incurred by him on account of or in connection with or incidental to the election up to an amount not exceeding $50; any personal expenses incurred by him in excess of that amount shall be paid by his election agent.
Source: Article 46 (1), Representation of the People Act, 1971 (amended 2007)
48 (3) The said amount shall not be required to cover the candidate's personal expenses.
Source: Article 48 (3 ), Representation of the People Act, 1971 (amended 2007)
There are no regulations in this matter, but a candidate has a right to cover own personal expenses related to the elections up to 50 BBD. This amount is not included in the candidate's overall spending limit.