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The Representation of the People Act, 1951

Extension of time for completion of election

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 153 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with extension of time for completion of election. It shall be competent for the Election Commission for reasons which it considers sufficient, to extend the time for the completion of any election by making necessary amendments in the notification issued by it under section 30 or sub-section (1) of section 39.] The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

1[153. Extension of time for completion of election.--It shall be competent for the Election Commission for reasons which it considers sufficient, to extend the time for the completion of any election by making necessary amendments in the notification issued by it under section 30 or sub-section (1) of section 39.]

Section 153, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

  1. s. 30 Appointment of dates for nominations, etc
  2. s. 39 Nomination of candidates at other elections

Referred to by 1

  1. s. 73 Publication of results of general elections to the House of the People and the State Legislative Assemblies and of names of persons nominated thereto

Questions about Section 153

What does Section 153 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 153 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Extension of time for completion of election". [153. Extension of time for completion of election.--It shall be competent for the Election Commission for reasons which it considers sufficient, to extend the time for the completion of any election by making necessary amendments in the notification issued by it under section 30 or sub-section (1)

How do I find court cases under Section 153 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 153, section 153 RP Act 1951, section 153 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 153 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 30 (Appointment of dates for nominations, etc), section 39 (Nomination of candidates at other elections), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 153 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 153 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 153, 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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