Power to obtain information
Section 162 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with power to obtain information. The State Government may with a view to requisitioning any property under section 160 or determining the compensation payable under section 161, by order, require any person to furnish to such authority as may be specified in the order such information in his possession relating to such property as The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
The State Government may with a view to requisitioning any property under section 160 or determining the compensation payable under section 161, by order, require any person to furnish to such authority as may be specified in the order such information in his possession relating to such property as may be so specified.
Section 162, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 162
What does Section 162 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 162 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Power to obtain information". The State Government may with a view to requisitioning any property under section 160 or determining the compensation payable under section 161, by order, require any person to furnish to such authority as may be specified in the order such information in his possession relating to such property as
How do I find court cases under Section 162 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 162, section 162 RP Act 1951, section 162 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 162 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 160 (Requisitioning of premises, vehicles, etc., for election purposes), section 161 (Payment of compensation), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 162 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 162 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 162, 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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