Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling stations

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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 130 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with prohibition of canvassing in or near polling stations. No person shall, on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling station, commit any of the following acts within the polling station or in any public or private place within a distance of [one hundred metres] of the polling station, namely: (a) canvassing for votes; The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

(1) No person shall, on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling station, commit any of the following acts within the polling station or in any public or private place within a distance of ¹[one hundred metres] of the polling station, namely:
(a) canvassing for votes; or
(b) soliciting the vote of any elector; or
(c) persuading any elector not to vote for any particular candidate; or
(d) persuading any elector not to vote at the election; or
(e) exhibiting any notice or sign (other than an official notice) relating to the election.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees.
(3) An offence punishable under this section shall be cognizable.
Section 130, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

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Referred to by 1

Daman and Diu Panchayat Regulation s. 111

Questions about Section 130

What does Section 130 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 130 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling stations". No person shall, on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling station, commit any of the following acts within the polling station or in any public or private place within a distance of [one hundred metres] of the polling station, namely: (a) canvassing for votes;

How do I find court cases under Section 130 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 130, section 130 RP Act 1951, section 130 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 130 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 130 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 130 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 130, 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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