Assistant returning officers
Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with assistant returning officers. The Election Commission may appoint one or more persons to assist any returning officer in the performance of his functions: Provided that every such person shall be [an officer of Government or of a local authority.] (2) Every assistant returning officer shall, subject to the control of the returni The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
(1) The Election Commission may appoint one or more persons to assist any returning officer in the performance of his functions:
Provided that every such person shall be 1[an officer of Government or of a local authority.]
(2) Every assistant returning officer shall, subject to the control of the returning officer, be competent to perform all or any of the functions of the returning officer:
Provided that no assistant returning officer shall perform any of the functions of the returning officer which relate 2*** to the scrutiny of nominations 3*** unless the returning officer is unavoidably prevented from performing the said function.
Section 22, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Assistant returning officers". The Election Commission may appoint one or more persons to assist any returning officer in the performance of his functions: Provided that every such person shall be [an officer of Government or of a local authority.] (2) Every assistant returning officer shall, subject to the control of the returni
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 RP Act 1951, section 22 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type section 22 of the representation of the people act 1950. 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 22 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Conduct Of Election Rules,1961 (1961).
When did Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 22, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 123. Corrupt practices1710 words
- 33. Presentation of nomination paper and requirement for a valid nomination1149 words
- 8. Disqualification on conviction for certain offences898 words
- 75A. Declaration of assets and liabilities659 words
- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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