Delegation of functions of the State Government with regard to requisitioning
Section 166 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with delegation of functions of the State Government with regard to requisitioning. The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 160 to 165 shall, under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged by such of The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 160 to 165 shall, under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged by such officer or class of officers as may be so specified.
Section 166, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 166
What does Section 166 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 166 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Delegation of functions of the State Government with regard to requisitioning". The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred or any duty imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 160 to 165 shall, under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged by such of
How do I find court cases under Section 166 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 166, section 166 RP Act 1951, section 166 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 166 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 165 (Release of premises from requisition), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 166 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 166 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 166, 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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