Notification for general election to the House of the People

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 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with notification for general election to the House of the People. ((1) A general election shall be held for the purpose of constituting a new House of the People on the expiration of the duration of the existing House or on its dissolution. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

¹[14. Notification for general election to the House of the People.--((1) A general election shall be held for the purpose of constituting a new House of the People on the expiration of the duration of the existing House or on its dissolution.
(2) For the said purpose the President shall, by one or more notifications published in the Gazette of India on such date or dates as may be recommended by the Election Commission, call upon all Parliamentary constituencies to elect members in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of the rules and orders made thereunder:
Provided that where a general election is held otherwise than on the dissolution of the existing House of the People, no such notification shall be issued at any time earlier than six months prior to the date on which the duration of that House would expire under the provisions of clause (2) of article 83.]
Section 14, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Notification for general election to the House of the People". [14. Notification for general election to the House of the People.--((1) A general election shall be held for the purpose of constituting a new House of the People on the expiration of the duration of the existing House or on its dissolution.

How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 RP Act 1951, section 14 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type section 14 b of the representation of the people act 1950 and what does the number 14 represent. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 14, 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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