Notification for election to fill the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim in the Council of States

In force From 17 Jul 1951 Act 43 of 1951 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1951 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Jul 1951 In force 17 Jul 1951

Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with notification for election to fill the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim in the Council of States. For the purpose of filling for the first time the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 in the Council of States, the President shall, by a notification published in the Gazette of India, on such date as may be recommended by Election Commission, The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

¹[12A. Notification for election to fill the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim in the Council of States.--For the purpose of filling for the first time the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 in the Council of States, the President shall, by a notification published in the Gazette of India, on such date as may be recommended by Election Commission, call upon the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim to elect a member in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of the rules and orders made thereunder and the election so held shall for all purposes and intent be deemed to have been held under section 12.]
Section 12A, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

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This section refers to

s. 12 Notification for biennial election to the Council of States

Questions about Section 12A

What does Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Notification for election to fill the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim in the Council of States". [12A. Notification for election to fill the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim in the Council of States.--For the purpose of filling for the first time the seat allotted to the State of Sikkim by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 in the Council of States, the President shall, by

How do I find court cases under Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: RP Act 1951 12A, section 12A RP Act 1951, section 12A of the Representation of the People Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 12 (Notification for biennial election to the Council of States), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 12A of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 12A, came into force on 17 Jul 1951, having been enacted on 17 Jul 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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