Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Telangana Election Commission Sets Spending Limits
The Telangana Election Commission has set limits on how much candidates can spend in local elections.
This includes elections for ZPTC, MPTC, Sarpanch, and ward member positions.
The amount they can spend depends on the position and the population of the Gram Panchayat.
Candidates must submit a report of their spending within 45 days after the election results are announced.
If they spend more than the limit or don't submit their report, they can be barred from running in elections for three years, or even lose their elected office.
Telangana Election Commission announced expenditure limits.
ZPTC candidates can spend up to ₹4 lakh.
MPTC candidates can spend up to ₹1.5 lakh.
Sarpanch and ward member limits depend on Gram Panchayat population.
Candidates must submit expenditure reports within 45 days.
- Who
- Telangana Election Commission
- What
- Announced expenditure limits for local body elections.
- When
- Upcoming local body elections.
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To regulate election spending and ensure fair elections.
- ZPTC Expenditure Limit
- ₹4 lakh
- MPTC Expenditure Limit
- ₹1.5 lakh
- Sarpanch (Pop. 5,000+) Limit
- ₹2.5 lakh
- Ward Member (Pop. 5,000+) Limit
- ₹50,000
- Sarpanch (Pop. <5,000) Limit
- ₹1.5 lakh
- Ward Member (Pop. <5,000) Limit
- ₹30,000
- Deadline for Expenditure Reports
- 45 days after results announced
- Consequence of Non-Compliance
- Disqualification for 3 years or loss of office