Breach of official duty in connection with the preparation, etc., of electoral rolls
Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with breach of official duty in connection with the preparation, etc., of electoral rolls. If any electoral registration officer, assistant electoral registration officer or other person required by or under this Act to perform any official duty in connection with the preparation, revision or correction of an electoral roll or the inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from that roll, The Act came into force on 12 May 1950.
(1) If any electoral registration officer, assistant electoral registration officer or other person required by or under this Act to perform any official duty in connection with the preparation, revision or correction of an electoral roll or the inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from that roll, is without reasonable cause, guilty of any act or omission in breach of such official duty, he shall be punishable 1[with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years and with fine].
(2) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any such officer or other person for damages in respect of any such act or omission as aforesaid.
(3) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under sub-section (1) unless there is a complaint made by order of, or under authority from, the Election Commission or the Chief Electoral Officer of the State concerned.]
Section 32, The Representation of the People Act, 1950 (Act 43 of 1950).
Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Breach of official duty in connection with the preparation, etc., of electoral rolls". If any electoral registration officer, assistant electoral registration officer or other person required by or under this Act to perform any official duty in connection with the preparation, revision or correction of an electoral roll or the inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from that roll,
How do I find court cases under Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act?
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When did Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as Representation of the People Act 32, came into force on 12 May 1950, having been enacted on 12 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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