Section146B
The Representation of the People Act, 1951

Procedure to be followed by the Election Commission

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 146B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with procedure to be followed by the Election Commission. The Election Commission shall have the power to regulate its own procedure (including the fixing of places and times of its sittings and deciding whether to sit in public or in private). The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

The Election Commission shall have the power to regulate its own procedure (including the fixing of places and times of its sittings and deciding whether to sit in public or in private).

Section 146B, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Questions about Section 146B

What does Section 146B of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 146B of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Procedure to be followed by the Election Commission". The Election Commission shall have the power to regulate its own procedure (including the fixing of places and times of its sittings and deciding whether to sit in public or in private).

How do I find court cases under Section 146B 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 146B, section 146B RP Act 1951, section 146B 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.

When did Section 146B of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 146B of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 146B, 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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