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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Procedure in case of equality of votes

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 22 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with procedure in case of equality of votes. If during the trial of an election petition it appears that there is an equality of votes between any candidates at the election and that the addition of a vote would entitle any of these candidates to be declared elected, then the prescribed authority shall decide between them by lot and proceed as

If during the trial of an election petition it appears that there is an equality of votes between any candidates at the election and that the addition of a vote would entitle any of these candidates to be declared elected, then the prescribed authority shall decide between them by lot and proceed as if the one on whom the lot falls has received an additional vote.

Section 22, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

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  1. s. 127 Application of certain sections relating to elections

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Procedure in case of equality of votes". If during the trial of an election petition it appears that there is an equality of votes between any candidates at the election and that the addition of a vote would entitle any of these candidates to be declared elected, then the prescribed authority shall decide between them by lot and proceed as

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?

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What should I read with Section 22 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Goa Panchayat Raj Act enacted?

Goa Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in 1994 as Act 14 of 1994. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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