Notification for biennial election to a State Legislative Council
Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with notification for biennial election to a State Legislative Council. For the purpose of filling the seats of members of the Legislative Council of a State retiring on the expiration of their term of office, the Governor shall, by one or more notifications published in the Official Gazette of the State on such date or dates as may be recommended by the Election Commis The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[16. Notification for biennial election to a State Legislative Council.--For the purpose of filling the seats of members of the Legislative Council of a State retiring on the expiration of their term of office, the Governor 2*** shall, by one or more notifications published in the Official Gazette of the State on such date or dates as may be recommended by the Election Commission call upon the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State and all the Council constituencies concerned to elect members in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of the rules and orders made thereunder:
Provided that no notification under this section shall be issued more than three months prior to the date on which the term of office of the retiring members is due to expire.]
Section 16, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Notification for biennial election to a State Legislative Council". [16. Notification for biennial election to a State Legislative Council.--For the purpose of filling the seats of members of the Legislative Council of a State retiring on the expiration of their term of office, the Governor shall, by one or more notifications published in the Official Gazette of the
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act?
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What should I read with Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 16, 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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