Powers of entry into and inspection of premises, etc
Section 163 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with powers of entry into and inspection of premises, etc. Any person authorised in this behalf by the State Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under section 160 should be made in relation to such premises, vehic The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
(1) Any person authorised in this behalf by the State Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under section 160 should be made in relation to such premises, vehicle, vessel or animal, or with a view to securing compliance with any order made under that section.
(2) In this section the expressions premises and vehicle have the same meanings as in section 160.
Section 163, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 163
What does Section 163 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 163 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Powers of entry into and inspection of premises, etc". Any person authorised in this behalf by the State Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under section 160 should be made in relation to such premises, vehic
How do I find court cases under Section 163 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 163, section 163 RP Act 1951, section 163 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 163 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), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 163 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 163 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 163, 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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